Experience the real Kerala

Southside exists to help travellers experience Kerala through the people who live here: hosts, guides, cooks, farmers and artisans. Our content brand, Explore Southside, tells the stories behind the places, food and traditions that make the region distinctive.

What we believe

• Authenticity over mass tourism.
• Verified local experiences over anonymous listings.
• Trust and transparency over uncertainty.
• Cultural understanding over superficial sightseeing.
• Memorable experiences over simply visiting destinations.

How we work

We list a small number of places, experiences and stays, and we say plainly what we know about each one. Where we have checked a provider we mark them as verified. Where we haven't, we say so. During this early stage some listings are clearly labelled demos that show how the platform will work.

Bookings start as enquiries. We confirm availability, price and the cancellation policy with you before anything is booked. See how it works.

Where we're going

We are starting in Kerala and plan to grow across South India. If you run a homestay, lead walks, cook, farm or practise a craft and would like to host travellers, please get in touch.