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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.

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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.

Dates and prices
17 Nov 2012
Without flights 13 nights £2,325
With flights 14 nights £2,725
All levels Single supp £455
£300
Flights included. Please see below for details
Did you know there is a walking tour running in parallel to this holiday? Same hotel and same dates
Did you know there is a photography tour running in parallel to this holiday? Same hotel and same dates
What's included
Return flights from Heathrow
13 nights full board, en suite, in charming, high-quality hotels
Air conditioned vehicles throughout the tour
8 full days and 3 half-days of painting tuition
Support of a local tour agency & guide
Luxury flights
Trans-continental flights are long so we have selected the comfort of Emirates airlines with their convenient flight times, & free drinks.
Where we stay
Getting there
Underfoot
Mostly stony paths and tracks.