Michael Gebicki & Elizabeth Ryan

SMH Travel Journalist
Tripwired
  • Culinary Revelations: We'll travel with our own chef on a journey to unravel the secrets of South Indian cuisine.

  • Gastronomic Delights: Taste the regional cuisines of  Kerala, Tamil Nadu, French-influenced Pondicherry and Chettinad's famous chicken curries.

  • Backwater Bliss: Glide through the serene backwaters of Kerala and spend the night on a traditional rice barge, with all the mod cons.

  • Wildlife & Spice Odyssey: We'll take a jungle walk with a naturalist guide, visit a tea plantation and explore Cochin's vibrant spice market.

  • Chettinad's Charms: Explore the eccentric mansions of the Chettinad region, its markets, antique shops and temples with painted terracotta horses. 

  • Colonial Marvels: Discover the architectural legacies of British Madras and the former French colony of Pondicherry, each with its ghosts and stories to tell.

  • Dance and Expression: Take in a traditional Kathakali dance in Fort Cochin and a backstage look at the Bharatanatyam dance in Chennai, telling tales from the classics of Hindu literature.