Painting holiday

India • Kerala • Colours and culture tour

Meditations in a myriad of colours
Kerala will permit you to use every tube of colour you possess. Greens will be prominent but be prepared for the flashes of pink, gold and blue of both kingfishers and saris. We have deliberately scheduled time for you to both enjoy your painting and sometimes, perhaps, just sit in the shade and drift a little.

Arrival day

Transfer from Cochin airport to our first hotel in The Backwaters region.

The Backwaters - four nights*

A four-night stay with three days spent capturing the varied and colourful waterside locations.
Transfer - drive to Periyar.
*Note: One night on houseboat, November only.

Periyar Tiger Reserve - three nights

A day sitting amidst cardamon, pepper, fenugreek and cinnamon in the spice gardens and a free day with various options including guided walks, visiting the most fantastic bookshop, shopping or relaxing around the hotel.
Transfer - drive to Munnar.

The Western Ghats - three nights

We stay in the hill-station of Munnar. At 1,500 metres, this vibrant small town is set amidst the lush, green tea gardens that contour the landscape. Our painting locations reflect the fresh greens of this tea-growing region.
Transfer - drive to Fort Cochin.

Fort Cochin - three nights

We stay on the ancient headland that separates The Backwaters from the Indian Ocean. This old European settlement and the many wonderful buildings remind us of its rich colonial past. A wonderful old synagogue, fantastical Chinese fishing nets and the burial place of Vasco de Gama are a few of the facinating features. Good shops for artefacts, antiques, jewellery or saris.

Departure day

A short transfer from our hotel to Cochin airport.