Honeymoon is one of the best experiences in almost everyone's life.. It is not an exception to me as well as we had pleasant memories together as a couple. I got married on 28th of October , 2012 and my close pal Govardhanan whom i fondly call as Gova on 12th of December , 2012 and another mate Hari babu on November , Same year. Myself,Gova and Hari were school friends with whom i have contacts even now.. During 2012 , Gova and Hari were staying at Dubai and so they were too close while i was staying in Chennai here along with my parents.
Personally , I was fond of Kerala as i pre-planned to go there for my honeymoon.. Since i was new to Kerala.. I thought to have a companion who can make fond memories.. So i chose Gova and Hari.. But Hari has pre-planned to go North India for his honeymoon so he got missed in which i asked Gova whether he could accompany for which he readily agreed and so we planned well in advance.
Gova is the one who took care of all the arrangements online including train tickets,hotel room booking and boathouse arrangements etc. He was in touch with Mr.Jothis who has arranged car for us to travel inside outs from Kerala (Alleppey -Thekkady-Munnar). Since Gova's marriage is on 12th Dec and so he needs some 3 or 4 days as he has to go to his wife's place back and forth , We booked our trains for 17th December and had a plan to return to Chennai back by 22nd.
We booked Bokaro Alleppey which is scheduled to start around 850 PM from Chennai Central in which we could have probably missed the train by an inch as my wife got delayed in making herself ready to start from our place Annanur. However we got into different coach initially as train started moving from Chennai central when we caught the train. Later , we were seated in our own booked compartments once everything settled between us. It was Gova who really helped us with our luggage in bringing them to right compartments after he arranged berths for themselves.
By morning 9 Am , We have reached Alleppey which is our destination. As soon as we reach the Alleppey railway station , We looked damn tired as it was a long journey
Our cab driver reached well in advance before we reached the destination. So , As soon as we reached railway station , Car driver took us to Alleppey beach which was nearby. Beach has a good breeze and nice view to have more fun and to our surprise , We rode on Camels here at this beach and had few rounds as well
Personally , I do like to ride on horses and i could not get any chance to do so in Chennai beach. However , I made sure that being a couple i should make it here possible as we both enjoyed riding on Camels for first time in our lives.
After some fun @ beach in morning , We had our breakfast and then were taken to boat house which was an unforgettable journey.
Everyone thinks of boathouse when they say Kerala as it is a pleasant journey to travel in a boat where we can get everything including lunch,Dinner and Breakfast etc that too non vegetarian foods as well. Since we have booked in advance , We had non vegetarian foods ready as soon as we reached boat. Being a couple , We were given some flower garland in a boat to exchange between us.
We had a pleasant time in boat where we could travel in a water. It is almost like our home where we have some rooms inside but the difference is that it moves since it is a boat which travels in water for a certain distance to enjoy sceneric beauties and also reminded us of Kerala backwaters wherein Individual houses were situated and located too nearby wondering us how they would travel daily to get basic needs to fulfil their lives
It was just one night where we stayed in boathouse after which we were picked by cab driver to reach Thekkady.
On the way to thekkady , We saw tea plantation which was good to watch out for...
After spent sometime watching tea plantation , We went to Elephant Junction , thekkady. Here also , We heard of some boat travelling wherein we could see few animals while travelling... But we are unfortunate to missout that view since its ticket is beyond our budget, Hence we have to sacrifice Water safari. However we decided to spend some quality time at Elephant Junction
Here at Thekkady , It was very cold and in that cold , We have experienced Elephant ride first time in our life which brings a mixture of joy and thrill. We had a ride in forest about 1 km where Elephant trainer was nearby for our safety
Next place to visit is Spice plantation which is at thekkady and its on the way to hilly region Munnar. In Spice plantation , We visit several plants and spices which are not known and its good to watch out for those who were interested to learn about plants and trees etc..
After Alleppey and Thekkady , We went to Munnar and on the way , We saw breathtaking views of Munnar tea estate and hilly regions which was mind blowing
On the way , There is a place called as Photopoint where several visitors were fondly taking photographs of some breathtaking sceneries
Once we reached Munnar , We went to Rose gardens wherein we saw the place fully covered of colourful flowers and gardens which was really surprising. Here we could see rare species of flowers as well
Next to Rose Gardens is Echo Point wherein we had a speed boat ride as couple with our Seat belts tied due to security reasons
After visiting few places @ Munnar , We stayed at hotel room for a night and then in next day morning , We were about to leave back to Chennai...
Actually , We planned to go to Kodaikanal from Munnar but as Gova need to return early , our plan got cancelled and so we returned chennai a day earlier
Hence a memorable honeymoon @ Kerala which is one of the sweetest moment in my life.
Hope you like my personal experience which i shared over internet here..
Personally , I was fond of Kerala as i pre-planned to go there for my honeymoon.. Since i was new to Kerala.. I thought to have a companion who can make fond memories.. So i chose Gova and Hari.. But Hari has pre-planned to go North India for his honeymoon so he got missed in which i asked Gova whether he could accompany for which he readily agreed and so we planned well in advance.
Gova is the one who took care of all the arrangements online including train tickets,hotel room booking and boathouse arrangements etc. He was in touch with Mr.Jothis who has arranged car for us to travel inside outs from Kerala (Alleppey -Thekkady-Munnar). Since Gova's marriage is on 12th Dec and so he needs some 3 or 4 days as he has to go to his wife's place back and forth , We booked our trains for 17th December and had a plan to return to Chennai back by 22nd.
We booked Bokaro Alleppey which is scheduled to start around 850 PM from Chennai Central in which we could have probably missed the train by an inch as my wife got delayed in making herself ready to start from our place Annanur. However we got into different coach initially as train started moving from Chennai central when we caught the train. Later , we were seated in our own booked compartments once everything settled between us. It was Gova who really helped us with our luggage in bringing them to right compartments after he arranged berths for themselves.
By morning 9 Am , We have reached Alleppey which is our destination. As soon as we reach the Alleppey railway station , We looked damn tired as it was a long journey
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| At train before reaching Alleppey |
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| After reached Alleppey Railway Station |
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| At Alleppey beach |
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| Over camel @ Alleppey beach |
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| Myself and my wife @ Boathouse |
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| Exchange of Flower garlands |
We had a pleasant time in boat where we could travel in a water. It is almost like our home where we have some rooms inside but the difference is that it moves since it is a boat which travels in water for a certain distance to enjoy sceneric beauties and also reminded us of Kerala backwaters wherein Individual houses were situated and located too nearby wondering us how they would travel daily to get basic needs to fulfil their lives
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| View from backwaters |
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| Outside peek inside boat |
It was just one night where we stayed in boathouse after which we were picked by cab driver to reach Thekkady.
On the way to thekkady , We saw tea plantation which was good to watch out for...
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| Tea plantation - Kerala |
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| Tea plantation - Kerala |
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| Elephant Junction , Thekkady |
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| Touching Elephant after our ride |
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| Elephant ride |
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| Spices |
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| Small plants |
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| Flowers |
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| Spice plantation - Kerala - |
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| Tea Estate - Munnar |
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| Tea Estate - Munnar |
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| Myself and wife @ Photopoint |
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| Photopoint |
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| Breathtaking view - Munnar |
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| Cool breeze |
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| Cool sceneric view from Photopoint |
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| Breathtaking view |
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| Another view from Photopoint |
Once we reached Munnar , We went to Rose gardens wherein we saw the place fully covered of colourful flowers and gardens which was really surprising. Here we could see rare species of flowers as well
Next to Rose Gardens is Echo Point wherein we had a speed boat ride as couple with our Seat belts tied due to security reasons
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| Me and my wife @ Echo Point |
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| Scenery at background - Echo Point |
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| Enjoying climate @ Munnar which is amazing |
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| Anaimudi view - Eravikulam National Park |
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| Beautiful scenery |
Actually , We planned to go to Kodaikanal from Munnar but as Gova need to return early , our plan got cancelled and so we returned chennai a day earlier
Hence a memorable honeymoon @ Kerala which is one of the sweetest moment in my life.
Hope you like my personal experience which i shared over internet here..
