SPICE TRAILS OF KERALA

16 days from GBP1,649 to GBP2,059 including flights
Tripcode: TGK

Countries Visited: India

Walking through the beautiful hills and tea plantations of South India

South India offers an astonishing diversity of scenery, culture and peoples. This is a fascinating journey through India's tropical south, on foot and by boat. We visit the old Raj town of Munnar sitting below the towering rock face of Anamundi (2695m), Kerala's highest peak. Surrounded by hills carpeted with tea plantations, grassland and verdant forest, this is a walker's delight. From Munnar we trek for five days, traversing the Western Ghats to reach the stunning Sri Meenakshi Temple at Madurai. The rest is much more relaxed and includes a backwater cruise by houseboat and the chance to sample the famous South Indian cuisine.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Cochin.

Day 3

Into the hills at Munnar.

Day 4

Hike from Mattupatty Dam to Anamudi Village.

Day 5

Hike in Silent Valley with beautiful views of the tea estates.

Day 6

Ascend towards Meesapulimala Peak, the highest in the area.

Day 7

Trek through plantations and enjoy the magnificent surroundings enriched by red rhododendron.

Day 8

Trek to Nagamalai Coffee Plantation, overlooking Kolukumalai tea plantation.

Day 9

Long trek passing through this immensely fertile area of Tamil Nadu.

Day 10

To Madurai; visit the colourful Sri Meenakshi Temple.

Day 11

To Thekkady (Periyar); evening walk through spice gardens.

Day 12

Morning trek in nearby forest; afternoon boat ride on Periyar Lake to see wild elephants.

Day 13

To Alleppey for overnight stay on a traditional Kerala houseboat.

Day 14

To Coir Village Resort; explore local villages.

Day 15

To Cochin; sightseeing and optional visit to Kathakali dance show.

Day 16

Fly to London.

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Mountains, Remote Valleys, Wildlife and Waterways - this trip had it all

Ivy Stanley
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This trip offered so much: beautiful Kerala - a non-threatening introduction to India, trekking in stunning & remote areas of…

Rachel Wright
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I thought the trip had a good balance--sightseeing and trekking--and a good deal of variety. Good introduction to South India.

Alan Willis
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