 South Indian food including Masala Dosa, Uttapam, Idli/idly, Wada/vada, sambar, appam, semolina halwa, upma served over banana leaf with colourful chutneys For many travellers, the food becomes one of the most memorable parts of a journey through India. Nowhere is this more true than in Kerala and South India, where regional cooking traditions, shaped by centuries of global trade, diverse religious communities and a landscape rich in coconuts, seafood, tropical fruit and spices, combine to create some of the country's most distinctive cuisine.
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For many travellers, India brings to mind bustling cities, colourful markets, magnificent forts and world-famous landmarks. Yet in the far south of the country lies a very different side of India, one defined by palm-fringed waterways, sleepy villages and a pace of life that feels worlds away from the country's larger cities.
The backwaters of Kerala are among India's most distinctive landscapes and for many visitors they become one of the highlights of a trip to South India. Drifting through these tranquil waterways aboard a traditional houseboat offers a unique perspective on the region's culture, scenery and daily life. If you're considering a visit, here's everything you need to know about Kerala's famous backwaters and houseboats.  Elephants - South India India is one of the world’s most rewarding destinations for wildlife and bird watching. From tropical backwaters and rainforest-covered hills to Himalayan foothills and vast wetlands, the country offers an extraordinary variety of habitats and species. For travellers exploring India by rail, these changing landscapes become part of the journey itself.
 Nilgiri Mountain Railway phot by Prakhar, CC BY 2.0 India’s Most Scenic Toy Train JourneyThere are railway journeys that get you from A to B, and then there are railway journeys that feel like stepping into another era entirely. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, climbing from the plains of Tamil Nadu into the cool hill station of Ooty, very much belongs in the second category.
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage railway, this remarkable line winds through jungle, tea plantations and mist-covered mountains, offering one of the most atmospheric train journeys anywhere in India. It is also one of the highlights of our South India rail tour, where travellers experience a side of India that feels very different from the busy northern cities.  Houseboat on Vembanad Lake Unexplored Northern Kerala: Backwaters, Houseboats & Scenic Rail JourneysWhen most travellers think of Kerala, their minds drift south - to the beaches of Kovalam, the canals of Alleppey, and the tea plantations of Munnar. But those willing to journey a little further north are rewarded with a quieter, more contemplative Kerala, lush with coconut groves, shimmering waterways, and villages where time still slips by at the pace of a punted canoe.
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