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Published: April 6th 2020
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Not every couple visiting Kerala on their Honeymoon trip would head to the hills of Munnar and serene backwaters of Alleppey. Some of these newlyweds would love to take the road less travelled such as the one leading to Bonacaud, which can be reached by travelling by barely driving 50km from the capital of Thiruvanathapuram. The lush green area is almost like its more popular counterpart Ponmudi. Bonacaud is indeed situated more closely to the bordering hills of Tamil Nadu, so you could get to view a varied kind of geographical condition different from that of Kerala. If you had managed to reach the appealing tourist place during the early hours of the day, the green hills could be veiled under the snowy mist. However, they would be different from the ones that you usually get to witness in Munnar or Wayanad where the expanse of tea plantations is spread across a vast area.
Being located deep inside the forest covers of Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the oldest in
Kerala, couples who are on their
honeymoon trip will get to spare their special moments away from the crowds of other popular tourist destinations in the state. You
may even arrange your stay at any of the homestays made available for the coming tourists. Although the numbers and the facilities may not be that up to the mark, yet the stay could be memorable and special, as it is what the adventurous trips are all about. The most striking boon for the honeymooners visiting these parts of the district is that they will be able to reach the hill station by barely spending the amount required for
airfare from the city airport. They are much more effortless than reaching all those popular hill stations of the state and settling with those typical honeymoon tour
packages. Moreover,
with the tall trees and other small shrubs on either side of the road leading to the place will also provides a different sort of peaceful ambience. The chirping of birds, squirrels and other small creature will be the only sounds those are going to break the silence.
Yet here also, the visitors could catch a glimpse of tea estates grown quite surprising in the middle of a jungle. Furthermore, the forest covers of Bonacaud are extended to the base of the religiously significant Agasthyarkoodamala. Quite ironically the name of the
majestic hills had been in the headlines recently for opening its gate for women; as such a practice was earlier banned considering them as a celibate zone by some tribal communities. So now you do not have to hesitate on that daring thought of a memorable trek along with your lady love to high up the verdant hills. Moreover, Bonacaud is deemed as a base camp to the professional trekkers who shows up from different parts of the nation. Even if you are not wishing to opt for that risky option, an eventful trek in forest covers of Bonacaud could offer you an adrenaline rush in both you and your partner. With that the sky towering trees and it’s uprooted other parts spread all across the ground could even bring out a spooky sensation suddenly from all out of nowhere.
If your couple makes that horror movie fans, never skip that visit to the haunted 25GB Bungalow, for which the hill station of Bonacaud is infamously known for. So for now, forget that venture of trekking to the Agasthayakoodam hills and proceed to this spooky dilapidated palace if you have got that guts. Even the path leading to its
compound does not look that comfortable, as you are going to rush into numerous entangled creepers hung from either large plants or trees. Once reaching that particular spot, you could find an old British building made of granite that is protected by a rusted dilapidate gate. From the other side, you may also gaze at the distant Peppara dam and its cool catchment area. Meanwhile, the interiors of the palace are in desperate condition, especially its fireplaces and bathtubs. There are many old ghost stories revolved around it, which could be known after enquiring with the local dwellers. However, not any shreds of evidence have been founded to prove the exact reality.
If you do not want to get too scared and is done with the haunted facts, you may proceed to the old tea factory that was established by the English colonial masters. Sadly due to some internal issues, they had to give up that plan leaving behind many estate workers stranded and the estate locked down. However, some of the reminiscent still remains. You could visit them if you wish so, but never expect any well maintained protected space around them, as the tourism prospects are only
eventually evolving in the region.
That unmissable part of your honeymoon trip to Bonacaud hills could be the visit to the Vazhvanthol Waterfalls. Nevertheless, the cascading waters cannot be sighted in the road directing to the hills, but you have to take a detour to Kanithadam Check post and
from there opting for the other way round, just like the detour from
Delhi to Chandigarh. Adventurous couples visiting the location for their honeymoon could acquire that challenging venture to trek alongside the forestry paths for an entire 4 km stretch. Of which the first distances can be covered in off-road vehicles and then have to trek on some challenging forestry paths that could get constricted. Even though, at some points, you could catch a glimpse of various adorable small streams. Along with your partner, you could explore the distinct plant and animal species endemic to these bordering parts of
Kerala. And once you arrive at these alluring waterfalls of Vazhvanthol, you could behold at a splendid sight that is usually not spotted in the state. Here the waterfalls are of different levels creating various pools. However, the tourists have only access to the smaller pool away from the largest cascading falls. For having a better experience,
tour packages are made available by an Eco-Development Committee located in the nearby Chathankod.
Just like this unexplored hill station, there are many of such charming destinations in at the base of the vast stretch of the Western Ghats in this enchanting state of Kerala, where you could choose for your perfect honeymoon trip. For the same, if you had managed to reach at in the safe hands of a customer serving Tour Company such as
Dream Holidays, you could arrange you the most memorable trip. Their tour packages would cover all the prominent travel destinations of Kerala such as Munnar, Wayanad, Thekkady, Athirapally, Allepey and Varkala. Apart from these honeymoon trips, the reputed firm also organises a tour to travellers such as family, group and solo travellers. You could avail their services at most affordable prices by contacting them online or ringing them up on the WhatsApp number given on their website.
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