A houseboat on the Kerala Backwaters

Kerala Tours and Holidays in South India

India’s beautiful south is a vast inverted triangle, bound on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the east by the Bay of Bengal and on the north by the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges. Steeped in a heady mix of culture, colour and history, South India is home to the the tropical state of Kerala - often referrred to as God's own country.

 

Geographically diverse, with plains and mountain ranges, a dominant feature of Kerala is its tropical climate, lush evergreen vegetation and amazing coconut and spice based cuisine. Overflowing with attractions, the hardest decision you’ll have is what to see first!

 

On any tour to Kerala, one of the must-do's is relaxing riceboat cruise on the tranquil backwaters, There is also wildlife at Periyar, the beauty of Munnar tea estate, charming Kochi – a town comprising an amalgam of Portuguese, Dutch and south Indian architecture and the stunning beaches of Kovalam, Varkala and Mararikulam. And of course, you must experience famed Ayurvedic massage that heralds from Kerala.

 

Listed below are our most popular tours of Kerala and South India:

 

Captivating Kerala - 7 days

Uncover the delights of tropical Kerala in India's deep south. Visit historic Fort Kochi, the picturesque hill station of Munnar with its verdant tea plantations and spend a night aboard a houseboat, gliding along the tranquil, palm fringed backwaters.

Classic Kerala - 9 Days

Combining historic Kochi, the hill station of Munnar and a houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala. In nine sunfilled days feast upon the amazing natural wonders, wildlife, beauty and diversity of stunning Kerala - God's own country.

Kerala Homestay - 8 days

Combining historic Kochi, the virgin hills of the Western Ghats amongst rubber, pepper and coconut plantations, Alleppey and the lush Keralan Backwaters. In eight sun-filled days feast upon the amazing natural wonders, wildlife, beauty and diversity of stunning Kerala - God’s own country.

Kerala Ayurvedic Break - 8 days

Relax your spirit, body and mind on an ayurvedic break in beautiful Kerala. Indulge yourself with spa treatments and massages, unwind with yoga and soak up the sun on the white sandy beaches.

Beautiful South - 14 days

Chennai, Pondicherry and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Kochi, colonial hill stations and a rice boat cruise on the Keralan backwaters. An action packed fortnight in the Southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, that simply has it all!

Golden Triangle & Kerala - 14 days

Uncover the delights of India’s famed Golden Triangle - Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, then head south to tropical Kerala. Visit historic Fort Kochi and the picturesque hill station of Munnar with its verdant tea plantations, relax in sleepy Kumarakom and spend a night aboard a house-boat, gliding along the palm fringed backwaters.

Great Southern Getaway - 15 days

Discover exotic stone carved temples, princely palaces and colonial hill stations. Take a train journey on the scenic Blue Mountain Railway, cruise the backwaters of Kochi and spot elephant from your jungle hide-away at both Mudumalai and Nagarhole National Parks.

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