About this trip
Two weeks through Kerala and Tamil Nadu, two states with their own character, where the pace is slower and the focus is on soaking up a different side of India than the usual north-India circuit.
You'll move between tea-covered hills, backwater canals, temple towns and coastline, with plenty of chances to meet local people rather than just pass through.
It winds down properly at the end with a few relaxed days on the beach at Kovalam, an old hippie-trail hangout, giving you time to recover before heading home.
What you'll do
- Walk through the tea plantations of Munnar
- Join a village walk and meet local people
- Cruise Kerala's backwaters on a converted rice barge
- Explore culture-rich cities across Kerala and Tamil Nadu
- Unwind on the beach at Kovalam
- Covers two states over 14 days, so expect a fair amount of ground to cover
- Mixes active days (walks, exploring) with slower stretches like the backwater cruise and beach stay
- Suits travellers keen on culture and local encounters, not just sightseeing
Worth it if you want immersive cultural experiences and solid logistics. Think twice if you prefer included meals and a younger peer group.
- Guide quality makes the trip: Santo, Touffique and Santosh Kumar were exceptionally organised, knowledgeable and went beyond the itinerary.
- Variety across two weeks genuinely delivers: tea plantations, houseboats, elephant interactions, temples and rainforest kept each day distinct.
- Constant small extra costs add up despite modest amounts; unclear if meals and activities are pre-included or pay-as-you-go.
- Group age skewed older than expected; if you're mid-twenties, you may find yourself significantly younger than fellow travellers.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £1,030, about 33% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kochi (Cochin) · 10 Oct – 11 Oct
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