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 Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka are the vibrant epicentres of the magical south: it’s the pulsating heart of India where the magnificence of the Chola legacy, in Tamil Nadu, with their stunning Temples cities is without parallel. The architecture is eclectic – colours shout and blur into a melange of sheer vivacity. The delicate Rock Temple at Mahalibalipuram and the graceful Arjuna’s Penance show a softer side.
Contrasting sharply are the cool Hill Stations – Kodai, Ooty, Munnar - lying amidst lush green Tea and Spice plantations, so soothing to the eye, after the heat and glare of the Tamil plains. Here, National Parks protect endangered species and visitors can trek with Naturalists experiencing the real wilderness.
The relaxed Backwaters of Kerala and pure white sands of the coast, were made in heaven – as the locals say ‘Kerala is Gods own Country’! Take a slow cruise along the shores of the Backwaters, perhaps fish for your supper or see a local farm. Visit Cochin with its wonderful maritime history and colourful Colonial and International past.
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16 DAYS ~ FROM £1,949
Ethereal Hoysala architecture, stunning verdant Hill country and majestic Temple cities of Tamil Nadu contrast startlingly. Yet, are bound together by history and timelessness. Taste the flavours of South India – wonderful home cooked cuisine in a home stay and sea food to die for...
Bangalore • Mysore • Coonoor • Cochin • Houseboat • Periyar • Madurai • Chettinadu • Trichy • Tanjore • Pondicherry • Mahalobalipuram • Chennai
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11 DAYS ~ FROM £1,394
A delightful journey through ‘Gods own Country’. Relax in the cooler temperatures of the Hill country, learn about the history of tea and delight in the beauty of the Eravikulam National Park. Spend a day with an elephant at Kanam Estate. Later unwind on the shores of Vemanad Lake before embarking on a lazy Houseboat cruise on the Backwaters.
Cochin • Munnar • Kanam • Kumarakom • Houseboat • Cochin
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12 DAYS ~ FROM £1,662
This tour, just off the beaten tourist trail, highlights some of the finest architecture in India. Astonishing Temples with ornate filigree stonework, dignified Forts and some of the finest cave paintings – all sprinkled with an amazing history. This is the magic of the Deccan – a wild land with hidden treasures waiting to be explored.
Bangalore • Mysore • Chikmagalur • Belur • Halebid • Hospet • Hampi • Badami • Aihole • Pattadakal • Bijapur • Gulbarga • Hyderabad
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11 DAYS ~ FROM £1,226
This tour is an exceptional experience, leaving the glitzy hotels behind and staying in delightful family run Keralan homes. Each has its own unique ambience with stunning settings, delicious home cooking and gracious hosts to regale local tales. Highlights include the bustling city of Cochin, Periyar National Park, a cruise on the Backwaters and a beach break.
Cochin • Vagamon • Thekkady • Kanjirappally • Backwaters • Maranikulum • Cochin
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12 DAYS ~ FROM £1,540
This scenic tour takes in the pristine beauty of the misty hills and verdant valleys of Malabar in North Kerala and Coorg in South Karnataka. A perfect combination of lush countryside, dense forests, aromatic coffee and spice plantations with a dash of Temples, Palaces and Forts along the way! Stay in a Plantation hideaway, atmospheric Jungle and Spa resorts and a delightful seaside Heritage home.
Kozihikode • Sultans Battery • Nagarhole National Park • Mysore • Coorg • Tellicherry
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