Kumarakom · Backwaters
Philipkutty's Farm
Six waterfront villas on a working farm island, run by three generations of the same family.
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Kerala
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Tailor-made holidays designed by our own local experts, based in Cochin.
Explore Kerala
Tucked away at the south-western tip of India, sandwiched between the rugged mountains of the Western Ghats and the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea, lies a wisp of paradise called Kerala. Labelled, not inappropriately, as 'God's Own Country', this tropical territory is fast becoming one of the most sought-after destinations in the world.
Backwaters and beaches, tea hills and temple towns, spice gardens and slow houseboats. Kerala rewards the traveller who takes it gently. Our team on the ground shapes each journey around how you want to travel, not a fixed route.
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Flight time from the UK
- ~10.5 hours
- Currency
- £1 ≈ ₹128
Our Kerala experts · based in Cochin
“We plan your Kerala the way we'd plan it for a friend coming to stay.”
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Why travel with us
01
Specialist expertise
Your holiday is designed by experienced specialists who live in Kerala, with real, first-hand knowledge and genuine local insight, tailored to your budget.
02
Personalised service
Private chauffeur-driven cars, English-speaking guides, a dedicated guest-relations manager, and a complimentary local phone for your trip.
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Peace of mind
An established UK company with its own offices on the ground, and 24/7 UK and local support looking after you throughout your journey.
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What our guests say
HMHelen Marsh
@helenmarsh
Every hotel, every driver, every guide, hand picked. It felt like travelling with insiders, not tourists.
PThe Patels
@thepatels
The team took time to understand exactly what we wanted and crafted a trip that exceeded every expectation. Truly first class.
D&David & Sue
@davidsue
Nothing was too much trouble. Small changes on the ground were handled instantly and with a smile.
COCiara O'Brien
@ciaraobrien
Kerala with kids sounded ambitious, but the team made everything easy. Our children still talk about the elephants.
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Tell them how you want to feel and roughly when, and they'll shape a Kerala journey around you. No call centre, no obligation, a reply usually within a day.
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Kerala holiday FAQs
Most first trips take in the Alleppey and Kumarakom backwaters, the tea hills of Munnar, spice country and Periyar around Thekkady, historic Fort Kochi, and a finish on the coast at Marari or Kovalam. Wayanad in the north suits travellers who want quieter hills and wildlife.