Live India.
Not Just Visit.

Premium Kerala experiences crafted for travellers who want to feel the culture, taste the land, and slow down in its oldest rhythms.

Curated Kerala · Boutique Experiences · Private Journeys
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All Food Included
Private Vehicle & Driver
All Activities Included
Daily Complimentary Drinks
No Hidden Costs

You won't find this on a marketplace.

Experiences built through relationships, not marketplaces.

A couple relaxing on a private houseboat

One journey. One private party.

No buses. No strangers. No fixed departures.

An evening with a village family

People, not attractions.

Meet cooks, fishermen, farmers, artists and families — not performers assembled for tourists.

The Raw India Experience team

Your Kerala curator.

One person who knows your journey from the first conversation until you leave.

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Monsoon rain on a wellness terrace

Plans that can change.

If rain comes, the fish aren't running, or the mist covers the trail, we adapt.

"The canals on our Backwater Slow-Living week aren't on the houseboat maps — they're where our own families are from."
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Each Signature Experience is a fully curated, multi-day private journey — handpicked for the traveller who wants more than a checklist.

Backwaters / Highlands / Culinary / Culture & Art / Wellness / Heritage
All prices are indicative and per person. Solo travellers (+30%) and couples (+15%) carry a small-party premium; groups of 3–10 travel at the standard rate, and groups above 10 receive a custom quote. Prices vary by season, stay selection, and group size. International guests may pay in USD — use the currency selector in the navigation bar. Flights, international transfers, and travel insurance are not included. GST applicable as per Government of India regulations. All experiences are private and non-group-tour in nature.

From First Message to First Morning.

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1. Tell Us What Pulls You
Pick a Signature Experience, or simply tell us what draws you to Kerala — we listen before we plan.
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2. We Build It Around You
Your curator shapes the pace, the stay, and every detail on Design Your Journey — personalised, never generic.
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3. Review & Confirm
See the full plan and price before you commit — no surprises, no hidden costs.
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4. Travel, Worry-Free
Private vehicle, local support, and a team reachable throughout — you just show up and live it.

Build a Journey That's Entirely Yours.

Mix Signature Experiences with individual activities, choose your stay, and watch your personalised itinerary and price come together — all on one page.

One Price. Everything Included.

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All Meals
Every breakfast, lunch, and dinner — from village homes to boutique restaurants — is included.
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Private Vehicle
1–3 guests: Innova Crysta. 4+ guests: Urbania. Dedicated driver throughout your stay.
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Daily Drinks
One complimentary drink each day — alcoholic or non-alcoholic, your choice.
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No Hidden Costs
All selected activities are included. Only personal extras (shopping, tips) are paid by you.

Booking With Us, Made Safe.

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Registered & Compliant
Raw India Experience LLP · LLPIN: ACV-5094 · GSTIN: 32ABNFR2564A1ZG
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Secure Payments
Razorpay (3D Secure) and PayPal Business — pay safely, in the method you trust.
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24-Hour Guest Support
Real people, not a bot. Every message is read personally and answered within 24 hours.
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Local Emergency Support
Our on-ground team is reachable throughout your journey, with contacts at reputable local hospitals and clinics.

In their own words, in their own languages.

Questions travellers ask before they book

Does it cost anything to enquire?

No. Enquiring is free and no payment is taken. We design your journey around your dates, group and interests, and you decide whether to go ahead.

How do I confirm a booking?

Your booking is confirmed when we receive a 40% advance. The balance is due 7 days before you travel. You can pay by card, UPI, net banking or international transfer, processed securely by Razorpay.

Are the journeys private?

Yes. Every journey is a private party with a dedicated vehicle and driver for the whole trip. There are no buses, strangers or fixed departures.

Can I change my dates?

Yes. You can reschedule up to 21 days before your travel date at no extra charge, subject to availability. Changes made within 21 days are treated as a cancellation and a new booking.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel 30 or more days before travel and you receive back the advance you have paid, minus a 5% processing fee. From 15 to 29 days you receive 50% of the total journey value. From 7 to 14 days you receive 25%. Less than 7 days before travel is non-refundable. Eligible refunds go back to your original payment method within 7 to 10 business days.

When is the best time to visit Kerala?

The most settled weather runs from December to March, and February and March are usually the driest months. October and November bring showers, often at night, and rain can linger into early December. June to September is the monsoon, when the landscape is at its greenest, and it suits our Monsoon Reset and Ayurveda retreats.

Do I need travel insurance?

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance, including medical cover, especially for water-based and outdoor activities. You are responsible for your travel documents and visas.

Can I see prices in my own currency?

Prices are shown in Indian rupees. Use the currency selector at the top of the site to see approximate prices in US dollars, pounds, euros and more. Your final quote is confirmed when we design your itinerary.

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The Raw India Experience Team
Kochi, Kerala

Six People From Kerala.
One Mission.

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We are six young Keralites who grew up watching travellers pass through our home — seeing the postcards but missing the story. We started Raw India Experience to change that.

Our goal is simple: to show the world India the way its people actually live it. Not through a tour bus window, but through the kitchen of a toddy-tapper's wife, the silence of a 4am tea estate, the rehearsal room of a Kathakali master who has never performed for tourists.

Every experience we curate directly supports a local family, a village artisan, or a traditional craft that needs a reason to survive. When you travel with us, your journey becomes part of someone else's livelihood. That's not a tagline. That's how we built the business.

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Local First
Every guide, host, cook and driver is from the community you visit. Tourism money stays where the experience happens.
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Living Crafts
We partner with artisans, performers and farmers to create experiences that keep traditional skills economically viable.
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Responsible Travel
Small groups, private access, no crowds. We limit numbers to protect the experience and the places that make it possible.
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