India on the Quiet

India on the Quiet
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 India is a land of sensory overload, from spicy food to raucous cities and a population of over one billion, and it's not likely that you will have a dull day in this vibrant country. If your clients have visited the capital cities and are after a calmer, more sedate trip to India, then a trip to Kerala should be on the cards.

Located in Southern India along the coast of the Arabian Sea, this destination is far removed from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai. Fenced in by the Western Ghat mountains and home to 44 rivers and lush tea plantations, Kerala is the cleanest state in India and is also the region with the highest quality of life in the country.

Natural Focus Safaris have launched a new tour called Hidden Gems of Kerala where clients can access remote and unspoilt regions of the state. One part of the trip involves a visit to a local tribal village in a heavily forested area. Two days are also spent in Wayanad, famed for its pristine tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. 

"Anyone who has done north India must do the south as it's a totally different experience, perfect for anyone interested in architecture and culture," Natural Focus Safaris sales and marketing manager Praful Albuquerque said.

A seven-day Backwater Cruise tour gives clients access to remote villages that would otherwise be inaccessible. "The boat moves very slowly and if something interesting is happening in the village it will stop. We have had clients participate in a marriage ceremony; villagers are very welcoming and this tour offers a lot of interaction with the locals," Albuquerque said.

India Tours and Travel Specialists also operates two itineraries to the south of India. Best of Kerala is a nine-day itinerary with highlights including a one-night houseboat stay, a bird sanctuary visit and a trip to the high altitude picture book region of Munnar. The operator also runs the three-day Houseboats of Kerala onboard a traditional vessel with a thatched roof that was historically used to transport rice and spices. 

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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