Named as one of National Geographics Top 50 Must See Destinations Of A Lifetime, Kerala is an easy introduction to India without the baggage of long distance travel, with a tropical climate and lush landscapes combined with a vibrant culture and exceptional cuisine.

Fort Cochin is a perfect introduction to Kerala with a well preserved ‘Old Town’ straddling the harbour and picturesque Chinese Fishing Nets. The tea covered Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats contain the highest mountains outside of the Himalayas in India with charming old British Hill Stations such as Munnar.

Kumily is a blossoming eco-nature destination surrounding the jungles of Periyar National Park. This area is also the center of spice growing in Kerala and the whole locality is infused with the smell of cardamom and vanilla in the air!

A Rice Boat stay on Kerala’s enchanting Backwaters would rank high on anyone’s bucket list of premier world luxury travel experiences.

Kerala was the first state in India to embrace top-end boutique hotel experiences including a profusion of colonial properties inside Fort Cochin. It also pioneered the concept of luxury Homestays where hotel-like privacy is combined with knowledgeable and highly educated hosts.

The more adventurous can explore Northern Kerala, an area that is steeped in cultural tradition, wild windswept beaches and the extensive rainforests of Wayanad.

Kerala possesses an extraordinary and exceptional cuisine blending culinary influences from the melting pot of cultures incorporating Syrian-Christian recipes, spicy Muslim style Biriyani’s and delicious Tamil vegetarian dishes.

Unlike many other parts of India it is also very easy to end a tour of Kerala by arriving at a tropical beach resort such as Marari for rest and relaxation at the end your holiday.