See the best of SOUTHERN INDIA
Go off the beaten track on this 11-day tour of Kerala and Karnataka that includes a stay on a houseboat, a visit to Mysore and a safari in Nagarhole National Park
Southern India has so much more to offer than sunshine and idyllic beaches. It’s also a land of myths, mysteries and magnificent temples, as well as spice-perfumed air, delicious food and some incredible places to stay, including heritage hotels and traditional houseboats that cruise the steamy backwaters of the Keralan coast.
With this exclusive 11-day itinerary, you and fellow Good Housekeeping readers will dip beneath the surface of Keralan society to discover its food, traditions and artistic culture, including the fascinating Kathakali dance and Kalaripayattu martial art.
Neighbouring Karnataka is much less visited, yet boasts the architectural splendour of Mysore Palace, a wonderful fusion of European and Indian influences; the stunning wildlife of Nagarhole National Park; and sandalwood tree forests.
Dividing these two states are the Western Ghats, an imposing ridge of strikingly beautiful mountains that you’ll travel through to get a sense of the remarkable landscape. You’ll also visit Kochi, the glittering ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’ and the oldest European settlement in India.
Travelling in a small group of no more than 17 fellow readers, you will discover the authentic delights of two of South India’s most welcoming states. If you are a solo traveller, you can choose to be paired with a fellow Good Housekeeping reader of the same sex to avoid paying the single supplement. Plus, this itinerary can be combined with our exclusive Golden Triangle tour (goodhousekeeping.com/uk/rajasthan) for an incredible 23-day once-in-a-lifetime Indian adventure.