Kerala Holidays On Polama

By Author: Deepa G
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Are you planning to take a Kerala holiday in the near future? Kerala has become one of the top tourist destinations of India. With so many themes and holiday providers to choose from, planning a Kerala holiday can be time-consuming and painstakingly difficult. At Polama.com, the world’s first ‘Holiday Package’ comparison portal, searching for a Kerala holiday can be fun and exciting.

With over 130 holidays to choose from seven different holiday providers, one will surely be spoilt for choice. What’s more, you can even compare upto 5 packages side-by side! Kerala holidays have become so popular, that there is a demand for Kerala holidays, irrespective of the season. In winters, between October and January, which also happens to be the high-season the most popular Kerala holidays are Kerala’s beaches and the backwaters. Kovalam remains the favourite beach destination of Kerala. International tourists fly into Trivandrum in hordes to get their dose of sun and sand. Varkala beach, another sun-kissed beach located near Trivandrum is a relatively less touristy beach. A beach that is gaining popularity in recent ...
... times is the Bekal beach, located in the northern tip of Kerala, near Kasargod. Along with stretches of sand and the blue Arabian Sea, there is also a beautiful 17th century fort known as the Bekal fort.

Another favourite holiday theme in Kerala is the backwater experience. An intricate lacework of canals intersect against the images of lush green paddy fields. Ride the waters in a traditional rice boat known as ‘Kettuvallams’, which are well furnished with all modern comforts. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow backwater canals, set against the backdrop of rich paddy fields. The most popular backwater destinations in Kerala are Kumarakom, Alleppey (Alppuzha) and Kollam. One of the best things about Polama.com is that you can search for your holiday according to your choice of theme - Adventure & Sports, Arts & Culture, Events & Festivals, History & Architecture, Nature, Religion & Spirituality, Shopping and, Wellness & Ecotourism. This helps you narrow your Kerala holiday search and makes planning easy if you have a theme in mind.

Monsoons is generally termed as off-season in most Indian destinations, but Kerala markets itself differently. A wide array of Ayurvedic holidays are on offer during this time. It is believed that monsoons is one of the best time of the year to get Ayurvedic therapies and cares since it is most effective during this season. The pores in the body open up, and the air and surroundings are free from dust and pollution, it is for this reason that the body is most receptive to Ayurvedic remedies during this time. Simply key in the keywords like ‘Ayurvedic’ and ‘Kerala’ in the ‘Open Text Box’ on Polama to search for Ayurvedic holidays in Kerala. Once you have holidays according to your theme, you can narrow down your search ‘by destination’ on the extreme left panel in the portal.

Kerala also has its share of hill-stations for those summer getaways. The cool climes of Munnar attract couples and honeymooners alike. The undulating hills, enveloped with mist and carpeted with tea gardens are a sight not to be missed. Nearby, Thekkady is also a must visit for its spice scented plantations and wildlife. Up north is Wayanad, another green paradise. Tropical forests, jungle cacophony and breathtaking vistas of greenery leave tourists coming back for more. On Polama, you will get results where there are combinations of three or more hill stations; depending on the travel duration, you can include the choice of destinations.

So now you can take a Kerala vacation all round the year. Search and compare Kerala holidays on Polama to suit your holiday needs and requirements. Log on to Polama.com for a range of Kerala holidays - from Athirapally to Alleppey and Kovalam to Kumarakom, there are hundreds of tour packages to choose from. You can know more at www.polama.com.

About Author :
Deepa G

During a chance holiday to Kumta, Deepa realised that nothing excited her more than a career in research of unexplored destinations. Her special interest is in leveraging the power of the internet to give greater value to holiday goers, such as the ability to easily compare tour packages. You can know more about tour packages at her site www.polama.com.