Holidays to Kerala, India

Focusing on the northern part of the state rather than the more touristy south, this holiday lets you explore Kerala in a unique way. Cruise through the back waters on a converted rice barge. Explore the eclectic Cochin city with its mix of architecture, cuisine and history. Enjoy a spot of luxury camping boasting some of India's best birdlife.

• Holiday duration: 17 days
• Price from: £3,656
• Operator: Experience Travel Group

Explore Cochin’s colonial buildings and Fort Cochin’s narrow streets. Learn all about tea at the Munnar tea plantations, join a boat safari to explore Periyar’s wildlife. Learn to make your own stationery, indulge in an Ayurvedic massage before relaxing on one of the glorious beaches of Kerala, truly God’s own country.

• Holiday duration: 12 days
• Price from: £879
• Operator: EASTRAVEL