Kerala is the most glorious State in South India; with many palm fringed beaches, the high mountains of the Western Ghats with tea and spice estates, 11 wildlife sanctuaries, virgin rainforests, hundreds of miles of navigable backwaters, and a cultural heritage stretching back thousands of years.
Tamil Nadu is South India's cultural centre, with its magnificent ancient temples full of pillars carvings and statues, and other historical sites set in lush countryside.
Karnataka has jaw-dropping palaces and temples, wonderful wildlife sanctuaries, and markets unchanged for centuries.
This is one of the most biodiverse places in the World, with tigers, elephants, hundreds of butterflies and birds, and other unique wildlife. The wonderful climate in the jungles, rainforests, and backwaters results in lush vegetation, with an explosion of exotic flowers and fruit. The food of South India is World-famous, combining fresh spices, fruit and coconut to make memorable vegetarian, fish, and meat dishes. It is ideal for holidays, honeymoons, wildlife and bird watching, or simply relaxing on the beaches and boats.