Monsoon Holidays

Kerala wears a different charm during the monsoon. With the rain gently washing paradise on peaceful, lazy afternoons and all living things waking up to a new life, a bath in the cool showers can be exhilarating. Following packages are available:-

Jungle Holidays: This is based in the Lake Palace and Aranya Nivas, the two prime properties of KTDC in Thekkady. Both former palaces, they offer exclusive facilities in addition to boating, trekking, wild life watching or just visiting plantations. click here for more details .....

Sylvan Holidays: KTDC's own houseboats which can be hired from Kumarakom, Bolgatty Palace Hotel or Yatri Nivas, Kollam are a major attraction for both domestic as well as international tourists. In fact, over the years, backwater tourism has become the backbone of this industry and you can be a part of the nature. click here for more details .....

Hill Holidays: The ‘Sahyadris’ or the western mountain ranges of Kerala are decked with numerous breathtaking hill stations. Its ambiance is unique and spellbinding. Be it the serene hills of Ponmudi; the mist laden plantations of Munnar; the rejuvenating Nelliampathy or the exhilarating Ranipuram, the hill stations of Kerala offer you tranquility, pleasure and adventure at any time of the year. click here for more details .....

Beach Holidays: The sensational, newly renovated hotel Samudra by the internationally acclaimed Kovalam beach is probably the most avant garde of KTDC's properties. Attractions include pool side bar overlooking the ocean, health centre, herbal massage Parlour and so on. click here for more details .....

Island Holidays: The Bolgatty Palace right in the middle of the Bolgatty Island will be the anchor point of a package which takes the tourist through enchanting journey of Cochin. Comprehensive packages which will have a sampling of more than one location are also being planned. KTDC's wide range of tourism services like reservations, conducted tours etc. will go a long way to add value for money. click here for more details .....

Monsoon Rejuvenation Holidays: KTDC offers Monsoon Rejuvenation Holidays for tourists. The ancient Hindu system of Medicine, Ayurveda (science of health / life) is a naturalistic system depending on the diagnosis of the body's humours-wind, mucus, gall and blood to achieve a balance. The most popular treatment is the Ayurvedic massage, which uses medicinal and aromatic oils to tone up the nervous system. General Body massage with herbal oil, Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Pizhichil with Shirodhara are common treatment offered for the tourist. Hotel Samudra, Kovalam and Aranya Nivas hotel, Thekkady are major centers of such Ayurveda treatment in Kerala. Massage is usually carried out under the supervision of an Ayurveda Doctor. Packages are available from one hour to seven days with a varying rate of Rs.500 to Rs.35000 for a person. More details. click here for more details .....