KERALA

Also titled the “Venice of Asia”, Kerala is furrowed with thousands of canals, real hyphens between the mountains and the sea. The famous”Back waters”. Either on a crowded and joyful public transport or on your own private Houseboat, this aquatic world will thrill you! You will be charmed by the everyday life of its inhabitants under the palm trees shade, the charming villages you will pass by, the so small canals ones wonder how anybody can navigate on it, the main water arteries crisscrossed by hundreds of boats and dugouts of all sizes where occasionally you might be stuck on a major traffic jam! We have developed new itineraries, very private and calm, away from the touristic crowds that flock Kerala, such is its beauty

The Greeks and the  Romans first, then the Arabs, finally Vasco de Gama and all the major naval powers of the 16^th and 17^th century, have, in turns, developed this little kingdom south-west of India. What was the reason behind such adventurous and distant journeys? Spices of course, as precious as gold, and Kerala was and still is today the major producer and stockiest of it on our planet.

Visiting the plantations covering most parts of the territory is a must for anybody interested in the history of this state as well as its way of life.

 Fort Cochin, the capital of colonial times , quaint and sleepy , beforehand home of the local Rajas , was progressively built by the Portuguese first , then the Dutch and finally by the British empire. Compulsory visit on your way to discover Kerala! Wandering in the narrow streets of the Jewish district , Fort Cochin hosts the oldest synagogue of Asia, and admiring the past government buildings and colonial mansions , the royal palaces of the ancient Hindu dynasties , you will reach , at sunset,  the city water fronts and marvel at the site of the old and famous Chinese nets still at work.

Ayurveda , literally “ life’s science “ is one of the oldest medical science and Kerala is a major place for its practice. Numerous and qualified institutes offer a large varieties of treatments, medical stays, detox programs, massages and body cares and all major hotels host a Ayurvedic spa. The best and most relaxing way to top your Kerala’s dream holiday!