In the final part of 4 Chapters of the Indian Karmaverse, we take a deep dive into our favourite destinations in India’sour south. These detailed itineraries are the perfect way to really experience these unique locales… to book your next deep dive with Karma, simply contact your Karma Concierge
Kerala’s Spiritual Sojourn – Karma Chakra
At Karma Chakra, the “Sacred Trails of Shiva” transforms pilgrimage into poetry. Four ancient temples within a 100-kilometre radius reveal Kerala’s devotional heart—Vaikom’s “Kashi of the South” reflecting serenely in temple ponds, whilst Ettumanoor’s golden elephants shimmer in centuries-old murals. Beyond spiritual sustenance, adventures unfold: Athirappilly’s 80-foot cascade thunders through rainforest, whilst Jatayu Earth’s Centre crowns hills with the world’s largest bird sculpture—200 feet of mythological magnificence. The village life experience at Kumarakom reads like Gabriel García Márquez meeting Kerala’s backwaters. Traditional fishing techniques, coir-making demonstrations, and feasts prepared with village-grown ingredients create authentic connections that luxury resorts rarely achieve.
Munnar’s Misty Romance – Karma Munnar
Karma Munnar elevates hill station holidays beyond the predictable. The Tata Tea Museum chronicles India’s leaf legacy, whilst Kolukkumalai—the world’s highest organic tea estate at 7,900 feet—demands pre-dawn departures rewarded with sunrise panoramas across Western Ghats. Adventure seekers find their fix at Carmelagiri Elephant Park, mounting pachyderms for jungle exploration.
Goa’s Portuguese Palimpsest – Karma Royal Haathi Mahal
At Karma Royal Haathi Mahal, three distinct Goa’s emerge. South Goa whispers serenity through Palolem’s crescent shores and Cabo De Rama’s clifftop ruins. Old Goa thunders with colonial grandeur—the Basilica of Bom Jesus housing St. Francis Xavier’s remains, whilst Fontainhas paints Panaji in Latin Quarter pastels. North Goa pulses with contemporary energy, beach shacks serving fiery balchão alongside sunset cocktails. The culinary journey alone justifies the voyage: ros omelette from Margao’s night stalls, seven-layered bebinca, and indigenous feni spirits distilled from cashew. Cultural festivals punctuate the calendar—from Three Kings’ processions to São João’s well-jumping celebrations.
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The Wild Side of Goa – Karma Royal Palms
Karma Royal Palms welcomes with feni-spiked hospitality before Benaulim’s pristine sands beckon. Ancient Basilica of Bom Jesus guards St. Francis Xavier’s incorruptible remains while Fontainhas’ Portuguese facades blush ochre and azure. Sahakari’s cardamom-scented trails lead to 17th-century Braganza ballrooms. Bondla’s leopards prowl forest sanctuaries as Netravali’s mysterious bubbling lake responds to children’s delighted claps—four centuries of Goan soul distilled.
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Authentic Cultural Immersion – Karma Royal MonteRio
Karma Royal MonteRio crafts a more intimate Goan narrative. Shantadurga temple visits blend with Sahakhari spice farm lunches, whilst Mapusa’s Friday market explosion offers sensory overload amongst cardamom vendors and handicraft artisans. The itinerary balances heritage—Old Goa’s Baroque churches—with contemporary pleasures like Café Bhonsle’s Portuguese breakfasts.
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Bangalore & the Nandi HIlls – Karma Sunshine Village
Karma Sunshine Village is the perfect jumping off point for fascinating cultural and historical sites – Take a pre-dawn pilgrimage to 9th-century Bhoganandishwara Temple which reveals Chola stonework emerging from morning mist. Bamboo-clad cabins at Karma Sunshine Village nestle among green pastures punctuated by stands of trees, while Tipu’s painted Tashk-e-Jannat palace crowns the hills above. Evening fire-pit conversations unfold beneath Karnataka’s vast sky, where ancient fortress walls whisper tales of battles fought across centuries.
