Monday, February 22, 2010

Honeymoon in Shimla: Shimla Tourist Destination

ShimlaShimla, capital of Himachal Pradesh is a famous tourist destination for its alluring mountains and thick pine trees. If you want to make your honeymoon to be memorable as well as unforgettable moment of your lifetime, then Shimla will be the right choice. High mountains roofed with snow, luxuriant green forests and the right kind of climatic conditions will definitely take the couples to a paradise. Some of the must see places in Shimla especially for the newly weds are:
  • The Mall: This is the most happening place in the whole of Shimla which is known as the most popular shopping centre in Shimla. This mall is at its best when it’s fully lit after the sun sets. Another striking thing about this place is the statue of the great freedom fighter, Lala Lajpat Rai and the remnants of the old British theater, the Gaiety, which at present serves as a centre of all social and cultural actions.
  • Prospect Hill: Prospect hill is at an altitude of 2,155m on Shimla-Bilaspur road which is at a walking distance of 15 min away from Boileauganj and offers a picturesque overview of this beautiful hill station.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Honeymoon in Ooty: Ooty Honeymoon Destinations

honeymoon in ootyOoty, the “queen of all hill stations”, is the short name used for Ootacamund, a small village in Tamil Nadu. This British summer capital, is the land of tea gardens. So, it is obvious that you will see some gorgeous British buildings around. Located in the blue mountain ranges of the Nilgiris, Ooty, attracts a huge number of tourists every year. The well known places to visit in Ooty are Kodanadu’s Viewpoint and Ooty Lake.
  • Kodanadu’s Viewpoint: Ooty, a well- admired tourist place, in the state of Tamil Nadu, is set apart with nature's wealth and luxury, visiting often by a huge number of people. Since Ooty is recognized for its picturesque beauty and Kodanadu’s viewpoint is popular as it provides an absolute stunning view from the top. It is from Kodanadu’s viewpoint, we feel that we can touch the clouds as it is located at a higher altitude. Precisely, if you desire to see nature from a remarkable view, then the appropriate place will be the Kodanadu’s viewpoint, which is just 18 km away from Kotagiri.
  • Ooty Lake: Ooty lake is a man made construction, and the man behind this is Mr. john Sullivan, the foremost collector of Ooty. This L shaped lake is 2 km long. You can hire boats from eight in the morning till six in the evening, and its quiet pleasurable and refreshing, boating at the same enjoying the panoramic beauty of this beautiful hill station.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Honeymoon in Kerala: Kerala Honeymoon Beaches

Kerala Honeymoon BeachesKerala have always made its mark on tourists for its lustrous “back waters” amidst all the rich flora and fauna and for this reason why Kerala is branded as “God’s own land”, which is very true. The other reason, Kerala is placed between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats, giving it a gorgeous landscape. It is absolutely a dream destination for newly weds who love the laid back kind of lifestyle. The golden haired sandy beaches give you an appealing temptation to spend the day bathing in the sunshine and lazing around. Check below the popular beaches of Kerala.
  • Kovalam Beach: Kovalam is located 16kms away from Trivandrum. Ever since 1930s, it has turn into the most happening tourist’s destination. One remarkable thing about Kovalam is the color of the sand, which as compared to other beaches is black in color. So if you are eager to see a beach covered with black sand then pack your bags and get ready for Kovalam. Besides this, Kovalam is gaining lot of significance these days is because of the number of Ayurvedic spas which opened up there.
  • Shanghumukham Beach: Shanghumugham Beach lies near the city of Thiruvananthapuram airport, 8kms away from there. This beach is a favourite spot to hang around during sunsets.