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Kerala & Karnataka to Goa, India

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The coastal corridor stretching from Kerala and Karnataka up to Goa traces one of India's most rewarding routes along the Arabian Sea. Kerala is renowned for its tranquil backwaters, lush hill stations like Munnar, Ayurvedic traditions, and spice plantations, while neighbouring Karnataka adds ancient temple towns, the UNESCO-listed ruins of Hampi, and the vibrant city of Mangalore. Goa, at the northern end of the journey, is famous for its Portuguese-colonial heritage, white-sand beaches, seafood, and legendary nightlife. Together, the route draws travellers seeking a rich blend of culture, history, nature, and coastline across South and West India.

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Kerala & Karnataka to Goa, India · 12 days

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Self-Launched South India: Kerala to Goa (Kochi → Goa, 12 days)

A self-launched version of Explore!'s 12-day "Upgraded - South India: Kerala to Goa" group tour. You'll travel the same arc — Kochi's colonial lanes and Kathakali theatre, an overnight premium Kerala backwaters houseboat, Kumarakom's waterways, an AC chair-car train up the coast to Calicut, the tea and spice hills of Wayanad, Coorg's coffee country and Tibetan monastery, Mangalore's temples, and a beach finish in South Goa — but booking everything yourself: hostels, guesthouses and boutique homestays instead of 4* hotels, the same trains and local buses instead of a private coach, and self-bookable activities via GetYourGuide/booking direct. Costs are approximate per-person GBP backpacker/mid-range rates and assume shared accommodation. Build in buffer: Indian trains book out early, so reserve 30-60 days ahead on IRCTC.

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