Kerala Tours & Trips

Highlights

• Discover the beautiful hill station of Munnar
• Trek through the historic tea plantations of Kerala
• Visit the colourful Sri Meenakshi Temple at Madurai
• Spend a night on a traditional houseboat in Kerala

Highlights

• A 2-week adventure through South India's varied scenery, cuisine, culture and history
• Explore Tamil Nadu's ancient temples, a riot of colour and packed with local pilgrims
• Discover Kerala's peaceful backwaters, spice gardens and lush Western Ghats mountains
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Highlights

• Cycle the coast and backwaters of Kerala, guided by our expert tour leader
• Discover the old spice town of Kochion a culture-filled bike ride
• Enjoy traditional Keralan hospitality with a night in a village homestay
• Cruise the backwaters and stay on a converted houseboat
• Unwind on the sandy beaches of Varkala – the perfect end to the trip!

Highlights

• Explore the waterfalls, tea plantations and spice markets of South India’s Western Ghats – a jungle-clad mountain range older than the Himalayas and one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.
• Step back in time among the hills of the British ‘Snooty Ooty’ – home of snooker and the Nilgiri toy train.
• Search for elusive wildlife, including elephants, sloths and birds on a safari around one of the best places in India to observe nature up close – Periyar National Park.
• Experience a unique way of life with a family homestay and home-cooked meals in the idyllic backwaters of Kerala.
• Soak in India’s changing landscapes on a trip that uses rail travel. By choosing trains to get around, you’ll be giving yourself the best opportunity for local interaction, at a more relaxed pace.

Highlights

• Explore the diverse beauty of God's Own Country on this moderate grade Kerala walking tour
• Hike through tea and spice plantations, Periyar National Park and the Western Ghats Mountains, getting closer to local life
• Enjoy a relaxing float along the famous Kerala backwaters on a traditional houseboat

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• Explore Tamil Nadu and Kerala by bike – the most immersive way to explore the laid-back states
• Interact with the friendly local people as we cycle through a variety of landscapes
• Ride through emerald tea estates and visit a local tea factory
• Experience authentic rural India with a stay at a family-run plantation in the Mavady Hills
• Cruise the backwaters of Kerala on a traditional rice barge – a classic experience in South India!

Highlights

• Experience India’s laid-back side on a small-group adventure in the south
• Embark on a tour of the historic landmarks in the old spice port of Kochi
• Trek through the vivid tea plantations in Munnar with an expert local guide
• Witness the temple town of Madurai wake from its slumber on a dawn city walk
• Search for elephants, wild pigs and more on a nature walk in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlights

• Rajasthan is the India that many people imagine when they dream of travelling to this captivating country – ancient forts, palaces, rural villages and the colourful cities of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaipur.
• Pushkar and Varanasi are among the holiest cities in India. Climb to hilltop temples at sunrise, dodge cows in the street, and observe pilgrims praying along the ghats of the sacred Ganges River during a boat cruise.
• Explore the wonders of the Thar Desert. Feast on Rajasthani cuisine at sunset before bunking down to camp between the sand dunes.
• Glide through the backwaters of Kerala on a pole boat, going ashore for a village homestay – a beautiful break and a perfect way to get close to local customs and culture.
• The word ‘colourful’ gets thrown around a lot when people talk about India, but the gateway towers of Meenakshi Amman Temple truly are a technicolour dream.