Lose your heart to Kerala’s melting pot of diverse cultures, scenic splendour, spirituality and spices. Cruise by rickshaw for a time warp past ancient houses, colourful churches and Chinese fishing nets in Fort Cochin. Replace Kochi bustle with tranquil birdsong at the Bird Sanctuary, float through a web mangroves and monkeys on the remote Kumarakom backwaters and have a moment at the dramatic Athirappilly Falls. Dip into palm-lined sands for some R&R and venture inland to hike through lush wildlife filled forests to thundering Thommankuthu, gawp at spellbinding gems in the world’s richest temple and marvel at nearby Maharaja treasures. Indulge in Ayurveda to enhance body and mind, galleries to admire artworks and Cult Modern for some threads. Descend on colonial bars for thirst quenching cocktails and treat yourself to spicy seafood and curries under punkah fans. Sense-jolting Kerala seduces with spicy Southern Indian culture.