The Tropical South

Name: The Tropical South
Brand: Exodus Travels
Price: 1999.0 USD

India

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$1,999/person

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The original adventure and activity holiday company specializing in cultural, walking, cycling, winter and wildlife adventures.

Discover Kerala and Tamil Nadu; the two southern most states of India

Itinerary

Start Cochin.

Sightseeing around Cochin; optional sunset cruise at Fort Cochin and explore historic spice port.

To Munnar.

Day trek through tea plantations and the hills of Munnar.

To Madurai.

Visit colourful Sri Meenakshi Temple; optional cycle rickshaw ride through town.

To Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, home to wild elephant and many other animals and birds. Dinner and cooking demonstration in a local family home.

Explore Periyar; morning jungle walk followed by an optional boat trip on the lake.

To Erattupetta Planters Homestay.

To Muhamma; village walk.

Board houseboat for backwater cruise.

Leave houseboat and drive to Kovalam.

Free time for relaxing on the beach or optional trip to Kanyakumari

End Kovalam.

Additional Information

India's tropical south is a land full of fertile forests, sweeping grasslands and tea plantations. We visit the two southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, both with distinctive cultures and contrasting scenery. Kerala is a true tropical paradise with an idyllic coastline and lush tropical mountains, which is evident as we travel between the old spice town of Cochin and the beautiful hill station of Munnar. A trip to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar boasts an array of wildlife and an abundance of colourful birdlife, and dinner with a local family provides a unique insight into Keralan life. In Tamil Nadu, we explore the state's most vibrant and colourful city, Madurai, and marvel at the intricately carved Sri Meenakshi Temple. The climax comes as the lagoons of Kerala are cruised on a traditional houseboat before relaxing on the sweeping beaches of Kovalam and the chance to try some delicious fresh seafood.