Guided walking holiday

India • Kerala • Colours and culture tour

Gentle journey in ‘God's own country’
These short walks, in the company of local guides, are designed to immerse you in the sounds, smells and colours of Kerala. The walks are vividly contrasting and include meandering through villages, winding your way through the tea gardens and pickers and experiencing the tranquillity of the canal-side tracks.

Some of our days

Arrival day

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

The Backwaters

A four-night stay with three days spent exploring the lagoon and canal systems on foot and by boat.

Periyar Tiger Reserve

A four-night stay with two days wandering through spice gardens filled with cardamom, pepper, fenugreek and cinnamon and exploring life along the local river. A free day is included with one option being a trek in the Tiger Reserve.

The Western Ghats

A three-night 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.

Fort Cochin

A two-night 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, spectacular Chinese fishing nets and the burial place of Vasco de Gama are a few of the fascinating features. Good shopping.

Departure day

A short transfer from our hotel to Cochin airport.