For that unique and elusive combination of sheer tropical delights, in terms of landscape and scenery, food and culture, along with architecture and Ayurveda, India’s southern state of Kerala stands singularly to the fore. Some Indians say of their country, that historically the sword arm was the north and that the intellect lay to the south. OPERATING MONTHS: Round the year NUMBER OF DAYS: 08 N /9 DYS COST: 2668 USD PER PERS GROUP OF PERS: 6 PERS ACCOMODATION: 4* Deluxe, Heritage & Houseboat

The south being relatively far removed from the terrifying northern hordes who came rampaging across to the Hindukush, had the time and inclination to concentrate on advancing cultural and related pursuits.

The results of this can therefore still be seen, when one visits Kerala. Ancient literature, martial and classical dances, customs and traditions are to be experienced by the visiting tourist. This, alongside wildlife such and pachyderms (the Asiatic elephant or elephus maximus, also the most learned of elephants and animals!), the royal Bengal tiger (panthera pardus), leopard, the immense Indian bison (bos gaurus), the chital or spotted deer, and the marsh mugger crocodile as also colorful bird life.

Chinese fishing nets, a remnant from the days of Chinese fishermen coming to the Malabar coast, Chinese jars used as ballast for their ships, the Mantacherry Palace, a royal household constructed in cane, the ancient Jeiwsh Synagogue of Cochin town, are some of the wonders to be encountered.

Tea and coffee plantations and spice growing gardens, spas and cruises on the backwaters and beaches and beach cottages are other attractions and experiences. Contact us to avail a range of Kerala tour packages with price and explore the God’s own country.