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Explore Kerala and South India with Corinthian
South India is a magnificent land rich in striking temples, misty hill stations, tropical backwaters and stunning beaches. It is also the habitat of tigers, elephants and crocodiles. With such a range of opportunities, the question of where to travel in South India is more complex. Corinthian’s destination guides and suggested itineraries are a good starting point, but we encourage you to take advantage of our tailor-made holiday service. With their vast accumulated knowledge and years of experience designing luxury holidays in Kerala and south India, our destination specialists will ensure that your holiday experience is seamless from the moment you contact us.
Kerala and South India Highlights
- Fort Cochin
- Keralan Backwaters
- Pondicherry’s White Town
- The Andaman Islands
- Great Living Chola Temples
- Boulder-strewn Hampi
- Mysore’s Amba Vilas Palace
- Nagarhole National Park
- Golconda Fortress
Kerala & South India Journey Planner
Five days in Kerala and South India
A whistle-stop private tour of Kerala is perfect for guests combining Rajasthan and Kerala in a single trip. Begin your tropical Kerala holiday at a working spice farm and enjoy an immersive experience reminiscent of the BBC’s hit series, The Real Marigold Hotel. Next, embark on a scenic backwater cruise and spend a night aboard a traditional-style ‘Deluxe’ houseboat. Conclude your journey with either two nights in Cochin or on a virtually empty beach on the Malabar coast. Alternatively, for R&R – escape to the remote bone-white beaches of Havelock Island in the Andamans.
Ten days to two weeks in Kerala and South India
Ten days will allow you to explore Kerala at a comfortable pace. Start at Cochin – a colonial outpost, visit Munnar’s tea plantations or spice gardens at Dewalokam, and sail through Kerala’s beautiful backwaters before unwinding at a beach resort on the Malabar coast. Two weeks will enable you to travel off-the-beaten-track and combine Karnataka with North Kerala. Arrive in Bangalore and proceed to discover princely Mysore. Embark on wildlife safaris at Nagarhole National Park, explore Wayanad’s spice and coffee estates in the Western Ghats, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the serene Valiyaparamba backwaters and complete your journey at Kasargod’s golden sandy beaches. Another popular option is to travel from Madras (Chennai) on the Coromandel Coast to Cochin on the Malabar Coast and combine Tamil Nadu’s striking temples with Kerala’s breathtaking landscape.
Three weeks in Kerala and South India
Three weeks (or more) is ideal for a Grand Tour of South India, delving into the region’s history, splendid architecture, and distinct Dravidian and Indo-Islamic culture. One option is to combine Karnataka with Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Starting in Bangalore, search for tigers at Nagarhole National Park, explore Coorg’s coffee plantations, visit sites associated with Tipu Sultan and enjoy a scenic train ride through the Nilgiri Hills. Then, travelling through Kerala, discover Cochin, cruise the backwaters and explore Munnar’s tea plantations. Visit Tamil Nadu’s celebrated Chola Temples and conclude your journey in historic Madras. Alternatively, through spiritual Tamil Nadu to Mysore. Then, discover the exquisite Hoysala period temples in Belur and Halebid, come face-to-face with Hampi’s dramatic ruined palaces and temples, see the Indo-Islamic monuments – legacy of the 15th century Deccan Sultanates, and finish your journey in Hyderabad, the 16th-century capital of the Qutb Shahi rulers.