Kerala - Gods Own Country

Seven days through Kerala's tea hills, forests and backwaters, moving at an easy pace between four distinct landscapes. You'll spend time in the cool highlands of Munnar before dropping into the wildlife-rich Western Ghats and finishing among the waterways of the south.

This is a private, partially guided trip, so you move at your own pace with some guided activities built in. It suits families or those wanting a gentler introduction to Kerala rather than a packed, fast-moving itinerary.

The highlight for many is a night aboard a houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters, a slow, low-key way to end the trip.

What you'll do

• Walk among the tea plantations of Munnar's hill country
• Visit Periyar National Park in the Western Ghats, looking out for wildlife in its evergreen forest
• Explore the island cluster of Kumarakom on Vembanad Lake
• Spend a night on a deluxe houseboat cruising the Alleppey backwaters