Explore an idyllic land of ancient ports, labyrinthine backwaters and forested uplands dotted with temples and tea-plantations.Discover the colours and scents of Kerala – known affectionately by its inhabitants as God’s Own Country – and temple-dotted Tamil Nadu, on this leisurely journey that also takes in the cool heights of the Western Ghat hill stations and the dusty Mysore Plateau, the iconic setting to EM Forster’s novel – A Passage to India. Bookended by stays in bustling Bangalore and an elegant Bay of Bengal seaside town, this is the perfect introduction to India’s spectacular south.

  • Mysore’s beautifully illuminated Maharaja’s Palace and Ride the Toy Train from the hill-station of Ooty and visit a tea plantation.
  • Visit the ancient battle-site at Srirangapatna, Journey through the idyllic foothills of the Western Ghats and Idyllic Periyar’s famous Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Discover the French colonial gem of Pondicherry and An express train journey to Kochi.
  • Enjoy a panoramic tour of Chennai