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A 2 week tour exploring Kerala, a narrow strip of land bound by high mountains in the east and the turquoise waters of the sea in the west. With its long trading history the port town of Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing experiences such as the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Watch a Kathakali dance performance at Fort Cochin. Visit a plantation in the gentle hills of Munnar and discover how tea, coffee, and cardamom are grown. Wash and feed the elephants or take a nature walk in the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar. Admire the beauty of the Vagamom mountain range known for its beautiful forests, verdant meadows and tea plantations. Alleppey is known for its villages and interesting local industries that can be discovered while exploring the backwater canals. Kovalam is a perfect tropical beach: a tradition of fresh fish, fruits, toddy (coconut beer) and Ayurveda massage are just some of the things it has to offer while you relax at a beach resort
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Spend 2 weeks discovering some of the lesser known locations in Kerala. With its long trading history the port town of Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing experiences. These include the Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Watch a Kathakali dance performance at Fort Cochin. Enjoy the wonderful sight of the Athirapally waterfalls cascading from rocks within a dense green jungle. Visit a plantation in the gentle hills of Munnar and discover how tea, coffee, and cardamom are grown. Wash and feed the elephants or take a nature walk in the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar. In Kanjirapally where rubber is an important crop, witness rubber-tapping while you experience a plantation homestay. Relax against the backdrop of green paddy fields while staying in the backwaters at Kumarakom. Visit Alleppey, known as ‘the Venice of the east ‘, with its crisscrossing canals, and villages. Sunbathe on the golden beach at Varkala where you will have fewer crowds to share the sand with.
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Spend 20 days in the natural beauty of India and its hill stations. In the state capital Chennai visit Fort St. George with its remnants of a British heritage. Mahabalipuram has an ancient history and a spectacular Shore Temple. Trichy’s Rock Fort Temple commands the town from its rocky outcrop and the view from the top is absolutely stunning. Bird watching, observing rural village life, walks around the lake and seeing a waterfall are just some of the ways to enjoy your stay at Dindugal. Wash and feed the elephants or take a nature walk in the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar. In Kanjirapally where rubber is an important crop witness rubber-tapping. Visit Alleppey, known as ‘the Venice of the east ‘, with its crisscrossing canals, and villages. Enjoy meals prepared in the traditional Keralan style while relaxing on a houseboat cruising the canals. The port town of Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing experiences. These include the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Explore the Blue mountains with its scenic trails by a staying in Ooty or travel through spectacular scenery on the mountain train. Enjoy nature by taking a safari at Nagarhole national park with its large elephant and bison populations. The colorful fruit and vegetable markets of Mysore and its fabulous palace will ensure further sightseeing opportunities on the conclusion of this tour.
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