Explore South India’s cuisine, culture and landscapes from Chennai to Kochi, with guided experiences, tea and spice plantations, wildlife walks and a serene Kerala backwaters houseboat stay.
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Visit the 8th-century Shore Temple and carved mandapams in Mamallapuram.
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Stroll Puducherry’s French Quarter and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
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Explore Sri Meenakshi Temple’s lamp-lit corridors and thousand pillar hall.
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Discover spices at Thekkady plantation, then enjoy a fragrant lunch.
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Track wildlife on a guided nature walk in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Tour Munnar’s rolling tea plantations and sample freshly brewed varieties.
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Sail Kerala’s tranquil backwaters aboard a traditional houseboat.
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Watch a classical Kathakali performance in Kochi.
Stay in air-conditioned hotel rooms throughout, with check-in dependent on availability and occasional load-shedding in some areas. Expect on-site restaurants or cafes (some without alcohol), variable Wi-Fi access and hot water at peak times. Enjoy a memorable night aboard a converted Kerala backwaters houseboat with private cabins and open deck.