Kerala, Goa and South India

South India is truly distinctive from the north. There is a very different feel to it - the people are different, the landscapes are different, the languages are different, the colours are different. And it is truly tropical - from the lush coastal strip stretching from Goa to southern Kerala with beautiful beaches and superb food; the laid-back atmospheric villages of the Goa back-counry; the balmy scenic backwaters of Kerala; magnificent ruined cities like Hampi and towering temples, forts, scenery and culture. Rich wildlife including wild elephants, tigers, Asiatic wild dogs and bears. Superb bird and floral wealth of the rain forests of the Western Ghats. Atmospheric converted tea and coffee estates; owner managed heritage homes and luxurious beach properties with Ayurvedic treatment and yoga instruction. And some of the finest fresh water fishing in the world.

Kerala– For many people this magical coastal state has become a complete destination by itself and deservedly so. From west to east it stretches from the warm tropical waters of the Arabian Sea to the lush rain forest and tea and coffee plantation covered heights of the Western Ghats culminating in the highest point in Southern India – Annaimudi Elephants Head. Since well before the inspired appellation God’s Own Country catapulted Kerala into the world’s top 50 destinations we have been operating tours to this incredibly diverse state. Kerala has so much more to offer than beaches, backwaters and massages. Our tours take in lovely small owner managed properties overflowing with warm hospitality and wonderful local cuisine; superbly guided individual birding and wildlife trips well off the beaten track where you can camp out in the middle of elephant and tiger country; beautiful and remote plantation bungalows stylishly and imaginatively converted to accommodate discerning clients. You can explore the Highlights and Accommodations pages or simply pick up the phone to contact us.