{"id":48830,"date":"2024-09-03T10:09:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T09:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/india-tours-copy\/splendours-of-kerala-tour-2-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T11:00:46","slug":"splendours-of-kerala-tour-2-copy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/india-tours\/splendours-of-kerala-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Splendours of Kerala Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kerala is a tranquil region, boasting an enthralling history, serene backwaters, and opulent green-leaf tea plantations. Blessed with beautiful Arabian Sea coastline and an interior landscape dominated by the hills of the Western Ghats, Kerala is both stunning and captivating.<\/p>\n<p>Our tour begins in colonial-tinged Cochin, where Chinese fishing nets sit alongside European-influenced architecture. Munnar follows with its spectacular location, in the verdant tea plantations of the Western Ghats, and a true highlight of the tour is an overnight stay on a traditional houseboat in Kerala\u2019s tranquil backwaters. With fascinating Meenakshi Temple, a cruise on Lake Vembanad and a relaxing Ayurveda massage all included, the Splendours of Kerala tour will provide you with a real appreciation of southern India. There is also an opportunity to extend your time in Kerala with a delightful 3-night <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/india-tours\/kerala-beach-stay-splendours-of-kerala\/\">Kerala Beach Stay.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On our escorted tours to India, we limit the group sizes to a maximum of 24 people per departure. The main benefit of smaller group touring is that it allows us to enjoy several more exclusive and unusual experiences that wouldn\u2019t be possible with a larger group, and to explore further than just the well-known sights of India. As part of a small group, shared experiences will bond us together and enhance the holiday experience.<\/p>\n<p>Our Splendours of Kerala guided tour may also be enjoyed as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/private-tours-of-india\/\"><strong>Private Tour<\/strong><\/a> if desired. If you&#8217;re a couple celebrating a special occasion, or a group of friends who like to travel together, Private Touring means you can enjoy the exclusivity and privacy of your own vehicle* driven by friendly and knowledgeable local guides, and your own preferred departure date, but with the same carefully curated itinerary and top-quality hotels. <em>(*Safari vehicles will be shared.)<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"margin-bottom-20 maincon\">\n<p>Take advantage of our <a href=\"\/offers\"><b>Special Offers<\/b><\/a> and save up to <strong>\u00a3200 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kerala is a tranquil region, boasting an enthralling history, serene backwaters, and opulent green-leaf tea plantations. Blessed with beautiful Arabian Sea coastline and an interior landscape dominated by the hills of the Western Ghats, Kerala is both stunning and captivating. 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