Southern India & Kerala holidays

Which experiences are South India and Kerala best for?

In India, you’ll find yourself constantly dazzled by the riot of colours everywhere. See women walk past wearing intricately patterned saris, their hair decorated with garlands of fresh flowers, and school children in their bright red or blue uniforms. Browse market stalls filled with fruit, vegetables and spices in every shade imaginable and make sure to visit plenty of temples on your Southern India and Kerala holiday. Marvel at the impossibly intricate architectural details and savour the chance to get out of the burning sun for a little while with a trip to the charming coastal city of Pondicherry and explore the French Quarter with its elegant tree-lined streets, chic boutiques and canary-yellow colonial villas. Next, visit the nearby town of Auroville, a self-styled utopia with a largely foreign community that is dedicated to maintaining peace and sustainability. Venture to the tip of India to the picturesque seaside town of Kovalam. With its crescent shaped beach, busy fishing harbour and striped lighthouse, the town oozes coastal charm.

Who is South India and Kerala best for?

Southern India and Kerala holidays are perfect for anyone with an interest in the culture of India: its history, spiritual practices, and day-to-day experiences of its people. For anyone who wants to experience a softer side of India.

The best way to discover South India and Kerala.

Get around easily and efficiently in a rented car with a driver. Sit back and relax as you speed from place to place on your adventure around this wonderful country. Continue your exploration aboard a Kettuvallam (house boat) to explore the serene backwaters of Kerala.

Unique experiences on a trip to South India and Kerala

- Experience the festivities of the annual Onam festival in Kerala. Marking the end of the monsoons and welcoming in the harvest season, this vibrant Hindu celebration brings people together to enjoy a wealth of fun activities from snake boat races to huge feasts served on banana leaves.
- Mingle with pilgrims as you visit the extraordinary gold-coloured temple of Tirupati.
- Indulge in a soothing Ayurvedic massage.
- Spend a few days in Mahabalipuram, a town sitting on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake. Relax on its beautiful sandy beach and explore on foot to see the impressive rock caves and ancient temples.