Tunbridge Wells travel company, Pettitts, have created a unique, small group tour focused entirely on the cuisine of south India. This special 12 day tour, in association with CGH Earth Hotels, is accompanied by one of the group's Executive Chefs, as well as a local English speaking guide, and promises to be a very special experience. The tour departs on 18th March 2017.

Travelling from Chennai south through Tamil Nadu, through the spice and coffee plantations of the Western Ghats and ending by the sea in historic Fort Kochi, this tour explores the food, history and culture of the vast and cosmopolitan region of south India.

Highlights of the tour include a twenty-one dish wedding feast in Chettinad, a cookery class with an Executive Chef from CGH Earth Hotels, a day trip on a houseboat with a freshly prepared traditional backwaters lunch as well as lunch at one of Kochi's oldest restaurants. A rickshaw ride through Pondicherry, a visit to one of southern India's most impressive temples, time to explore a colourful and fragrant food market and a traditional lunch with a local plantation family all ensure that the tour will leave lasting memories.

Steven Pettitt, Founder and Managing Director of Pettitts says:

“Any visit to India is a gastronomic experience, but there are very few tours which focus entirely on the cuisine of a particular region. We wanted to create a small group tour for travellers with a keen interest in food and culture, but more importantly, with a passion to experience the life and cuisine of southern India through the eyes of those who live there.

With a chef accompanying the tour, there is an invaluable opportunity to ask questions and find out more about Indian cuisine and to learn tips from an expert. Here at Pettitts, we believe in creating memories for our clients, and this tour promises to do just that.”

The tour cost is from £2990 per person which includes international flights with Emirates, hotel accommodation, all meals, all locally-produced alcoholic drinks (beer and wine) at mealtimes, as well as sightseeing and entrance fees and a cookery class.

For further information on this special culinary tour, including the full itinerary, or for details on any other tailor-made journey, please contact Pettitts on 01892 515966 or visit www.pettitts.co.uk.

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Further information:
Melissa Hirst – CTT Group Leisure Marketing & PR Manager
01892 571194
melissa.hirst@cttgroup.co.uk

Notes to Editors:
Pettitts Travel has been trading for over 25 years and is based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It holds an excellent reputation in the tailor-made independent traveller section, and specialises in creating tailor-made holidays to a range of destinations including the Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, China, Japan and South America. It has a loyal customer base and an excellent reputation both domestically and in the countries it operate in.

Pettitts Travel was acquired by CTT Group in 2015. The independent group is well-established and has been turned into a multi-million pound leisure and business travel company comprising of Packyourbags Travel, Medway Leisure Travel, Pettitts Travel, CT Luxury Travel, CT Business Travel, CT Group Travel, CT Trade Missions and Medway Travel.