Summer is the time to appreciate the best of Kerala

Your adventure begins with humble beginnings- - pack some cotton garments to suit the atmosphere there. When you arrive in Kerala, you witness a lovely greenery and beautiful landmass all around. You would see the extraordinary perspective of this area totally reviving to your faculties.

A Kerala trip of ten to twelve days is highly recommended for getting a charge out of it, particularly if you have taken the Kerala tour packages from Pune and come this far. This spot is an affair holding up to happen as it has virgin shorelines with the best resorts to stay in. It has wonderful sanctuaries, exhibiting the essence of local culture, and nature's abundance that is reflected in the backwaters. You can even have a short itinerary yet at the same time appreciate the best of Kerala. On the first day, it is best to begin with the beaches. Visit the Kovalam Beach which is somewhat swarmed with foreigners and bohemians, but then an prove to be very enjoyable. The next beach to go to is the Varkala Beach, not known to many and it is scarcely crowded, unlike Kovalam. It is calm and quiet out there. There is just peace and the quick stable of the waves around. You should remember, however, that one part of this shoreline is used for performing last rites. You can stick to the other part, and simply release yourself to unwind, reflect or submerge in the excellence around. You can appreciate the sunset, too. If you have a camera handy, you can take some decent shots at this spot. The photos catch the stillness and peace that permeates in the air here.

For a day, this much sightseeing should do. You can come back to your accommodation and relax. If you have the late evening to yourself, spruce up and find about the local events of day. Visit a dance performance or art exhibition show to find more about the feel of Kerala. Kathakali is a prevalent dance form here and viewing the expressive countenances clad in ethnic clothing is a treat for senses. Before the Kathakali is performed, the artist who recounts the lyrics comes and clarifies the scene. Following a reviving day at the beaches, you can look for some adventure. You can visit the Peermade hill station runs into Periyar Tiger Reserve. Peermade is a flawless hill station and a perfect retreat in the Western Ghats. Sprawling fields of tea, espresso, rubber, cardamom, and eucalyptus, as well as pine forests and waterfalls make this a perfect summer resort. You can also go for trekking, cycling and horse riding. Kuttikkanam, a spot for tourism and trekking, is only 3 km from Peermade which can turn into your next destination. Cycling around this zone is neither quite rejuvenating. Following a boisterous day of cycling, trekking and horse riding, you would require some rest. On the following day, you can visit the Thrissanku Hills which is four km away and ideal for a night spree. The moving slopes, the exquisite scene, and the delicate breeze make you take a long walk. The slopes offer a stunning perspective of the dawn and dusk. In case you are in Kerala amid the season of religious celebrations, you would see significantly more than expected. Such huge scale festivity is not something anybody sees everywhere. The celebration of the Thrissur Pooram is an amazing sight. More than five lakh devotees as well as artistes performing for the occasion, and numerous elephants partake in the fest. Kerala tour is incredibly hypnotizing. Visit the best tourist places in Kerala and have a nice tour!

Pratima is a travel writer and loves to visit different places India. She is an avid traveler herself, and whenever she has the opportunity she flews to the destinations that she has listed in her travel log.