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Kerala & Tamil Nadu, South India

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Kerala and Tamil Nadu together form one of South India's most rewarding travel corridors, stretching from the Arabian Sea coast to the Bay of Bengal. Kerala is celebrated for its palm-fringed backwaters, spice plantations in the Western Ghats, pristine beaches at Varkala and Kovalam, and rich Ayurvedic traditions. Tamil Nadu draws travellers with its towering Dravidian temple complexes — including Madurai's Meenakshi Amman and the UNESCO-listed Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram — alongside vibrant cities like Chennai and the French-colonial enclave of Pondicherry. The region is a magnet for culture lovers, wildlife enthusiasts heading to Periyar or Mudumalai, foodies, and those seeking an immersive encounter with one of the world's oldest living civilisations.

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Kerala & Tamil Nadu, South India · 10 days

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Southern India: Kochi to Kerala Backwaters & Kovalam Beaches (Self-Launched)

A self-launched version of Agra Travels' 10-day Kochi-to-Trivandrum tour: Fort Kochi's colonial lanes and Chinese fishing nets, cool tea hills in Munnar, wildlife and spice gardens around Thekkady, an overnight Kerala houseboat on the backwaters, then beach time in Kovalam and the temples of Trivandrum. Instead of a private car and guide, you'll use Kerala's cheap and frequent local buses, the Kochi-Alleppey train, and budget guesthouses — booking the same day trips and the houseboat yourself via Klook/GetYourGuide or directly with guesthouses. Costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP, excluding international flights.

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