LUXURY KERALA AND SOUTH INDIA HOLIDAYS & TOURS
Our South India holidays and luxury Kerala tours are a gateway to a balmy tropical land home to an ancient Dravidian culture where pearls, silk, spices, temples, beaches and wildlife combine. Beautiful Kerala on the southwestern Malabar Coast is the region’s main draw and couldn’t be more different from the plains of northern India in terms of its tempo and scenery. On a luxury Kerala tour, you can visit the spice port of Cochin, hike amongst tea plantations in the Hill Station of Munnar, laze on an idyllic slow Backwater cruise, and relax on virtually deserted Indian Ocean beaches.
Kerala overflows with natural beauty, while across the Cardamom Hills, a Tamil Nadu tour provides stunning cultural attractions, including visiting holy Madurai’s towering living temples and exploring the rich colonial heritage of Pondicherry and Chennai (Madras). Inland, Karnataka’s capital, Bangalore, is another entry point for your South India holidays. Beyond the magnificent princely city of Mysore, highlights of a Karnataka tour include accomplished Hoysala Temples, coffee estates and hiking in Coorg, wildlife safaris and elephant sightings in the Nilgiri Hills at Nagarhole National Park, and the incredible UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Hampi.
Further afield, the Andaman Islands remain blissfully unknown, while to the north, the historic riches of Hyderabad and the stunning little-visited monuments of the Deccan Plateau in Andhra Pradesh vie for your attention. Abundant in history, culture and natural beauty, our South India holidays and luxury Kerala tours reveal a delightfully different and easy-going side of the Indian subcontinent.
Unmissable Sights & Experiences
Curated Kerala & South India Tours
Every Corinthian Travel holiday is a personalised and customised travel experience designed to meet your specific preferences and requirements.
However, we have compiled a comprehensive selection of suggested itineraries to inspire your travel dreams. As a starting point, here are some of our most popular South India holidays. Get in touch to start planning your tailor-made South India holiday.
Kerala & South India: Tailor-Made Insights
When to travel
October to March is a good time to visit Hampi, Mysore, Hyderabad, and the Deccan Sultanates when the daytime temperature is pleasant and there is low humidity. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Andaman Islands are best visited from November through to March.
Insider Tip
Beach No 7 (Radhanagar Beach) on remote Havelock Island in the Andaman Islands is regarded as one of the finest beaches in Asia.
Luxury Indulgence
Experience royal living and timeless elegance while staying in one of the three Grand Royal Suites at the iconic Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel in Hyderabad. For the ultimate indulgence, choose the stately Nizam Suite – a royal abode with a private pool and impeccable butler service, ensuring every whim is anticipated.
Travel differently
Spend a night or two aboard an upscale, traditional-style houseboat (with air-conditioning) and cruise through the alluring Keralan backwaters.
Room with a view
Wake up to birdsongs and enjoy sweeping views of verdant rainforests and the misty mountains of the Westen Ghats whilst staying in a charming Treehouse at Tranquil, a 400-acre working coffee estate.
Savour
With distinct culinary traditions, food in southern India is incredibly diverse. In Kerala, sample Kallumakkaya Nirachathu (stuffed mussel fry), a signature Maapila dish. In Karnataka, try Pandri Curry (tender pork cubes cooked with a distinctive blend of spices), a traditional dish of the Kodavas or the classic Mysore Masala Dosa (lentil crepe stuffed with spicy vegetables). Hyderabad unveils its royal legacy with the aromatic Hyderabadi Biryani, while Tamil Nadu tempts visitors with its fiery Chicken Chettinadu that is perfectly paired with fragrant Nei Choru (ghee rice).
Be adventurous
Go scuba diving at Havelock Island and discover the colourful marine life.
Go wild
Nagarhole National Park is one of the finest wildlife reserves in southern India. Here, you can track tigers, black panthers, and wild elephants, among other wildlife.
Combine with
Rajasthan and North India are popular combinations with Kerala and South India.
South India Hotels Portfolio
From the iconic Taj Falaknuma Palace to the charming houseboats on the Kerala backwaters and the tea bungalows and remote tree houses that showcase local character and charm, our private tailor-made South India holidays feature a range of hotels and resorts that will allow you to explore the region in style.
