South India Liz and Graeme
Graeme and I wanted to say thank you for all your assistance regarding the South India trip we have just completed. It was wonderful, without reservation. The trip was an excellent balance of different experiences and accommodation. The food was amazing and Jenny and Roger were such great traveling companions. We feel very lucky.
Favourite accommodation: Rajakkad Estate was brilliant – the food and staff were all lovely. And so enjoyed the walks..The local village and its life was fascinating too. I could easily have stayed another night as it was so relaxing.
Maison Perumal was also so welcoming and the rooms were lovely. Being able to swim and eat at Palais de Mahe enhanced the experience. Visalam offered a beautiful room and the staff and food were so good, as well as the excursions offered. Philipkutty’s Farm surpassed all. The houseboat was also brilliant and I will never forget the birds at sunset. Our houseboat crew were delightful. Buntons Boatyard was also a beautiful room and vibrant location on the harbour.
Every experience was worthwhile.The temples at Tanjore and Madurai were amazing with ceremonies happening that transported us back in time. But we also found the smaller temple at Darasuram incredibly beautiful, especially the bas reliefs…..We just loved stopping in villages and looking at the markets and shops and seeing something of village life and interacting with the local community. As mentioned previously the backwater cruise was excellent and more beautiful than I had expected.
Our interactions with the local residents were always joyful. India is such a great destination.
So thank you again. Hope you are happy for us to recommend your services to our friends. It was such a wonderful experience
Liz and Graeme (NSW November 2023)