12 Day Itinerary
£7,000pp
Discover Southern India amid the breathtaking landscapes of luscious green tea plantations, lakes and rolling hills. Uncover the secrets to making traditional Keralan meals, historic rock carvings in the Edakkal caves and finish in the untouched corner of Northern Kerala.
A vibrant city on the coast of the Laccadive Sea, these tranquil backwaters of Kerala are the reason it’s referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’
Start your trip around Southern India in Kerala where you’ll spend three nights in Purity at Lake Vembanad. Stay in the Vembanad Suite with a private terrace overlooking the lake’s serene waters and spoil yourself with an Ayurvedic treatment from your private spa. Rise to morning yoga, swim in the lakeside pool, listen out for surrounding birdlife and enjoy a sunset canoe ride on the lake before indulging in a candle-lit garden barbecue with authentic Keralan cuisine and traditional music.
Once an important trade link to the Arab world, as well as Chinese and European merchants, influences from all of these places can be seen in the modern day Kochi.
Travel one hour to Kochi for a two night stay at The Old Harbour located on a south-westerly edge of the Indian jungle. Formerly a heritage monument, this colonial architectural masterpiece and garden infinity pool is the perfect hideaway in the heart of ancient Fort Kochi, a stone’s throw from the famous Chinese fishing nets and harbour. Head out with an expert guide for a private city tour of Fort Kochi before attending a kathakali dance performance in the evening.
Unwind in the lush forested region of Wayanad, high up in the mountains and home to exceptional Indian wildlife.
Take the train to Calicut and you’ll head up to Wayanad for a three night stay at Amaryllis. Here you’ll stay in a Treehouse overlooking the backwaters of the Karapuzha reservoir and Western Ghats’ misty mountains. For nature lovers, spend your days exploring the tea plantation, climbing Chembra Peak and uncovering the historic rock carvings in the Edakkal caves. Those seeking peace and quiet can relax by the pool, enjoying the magical vistas.
Hidden amongst the palm groves is a rejuvenating hotel, worlds away from the bustle of Indian cities.
Head north to Neeleshwar Hermitage, a luxurious beach hotel located on an untouched corner in Northern Kerala. Stay for three nights in a seaside fisherman-style cottage where coconut trees shade stretches of golden sand and soak up the languid pace by rising to morning yoga. For explorers, float along the picturesque backwaters by Lotus houseboat, visit the remarkable Bekal Fort and go walking in the Western Ghats. By evening, enjoy a colourful theyyam performance before indulging in freshly caught seafood in the lantern-lit Meenakshi beach shack.
Day Itinerary
£7,000pp
7 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £4995pp
Blend a trip to Jordan and Oman, discovering iconic historic sites like Petra and the ancient fortress Bala Fort. Experience diverse landscapes by stargazing in Jordan’s Valley of the Moon, floating in the Dead Sea and camel riding across the dunes of Oman’s Wahiba Sands.
11 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £6,200pp
Experience the highlights of India, from having unobstructed views of the Taj Mahal, sampling an array of culinary specialities and exploring the spectacular landscapes, National Parks, the ‘Pink City’ and the colonial architecture of Old Delhi.
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