CHENNAI -- Perched on a fishing net off the Malabar coast of Kochi, southern India, I am watching the sky turn russet and purple as I feast on a traditional meal of rice, curry and lentils cooked by a fisherman's family.
Crafts, culture and community dominate immersive travel trend

A growing movement across India is transforming tourism through more immersive local experiences. (All photos by Kalpana Sunder)
CHENNAI -- Perched on a fishing net off the Malabar coast of Kochi, southern India, I am watching the sky turn russet and purple as I feast on a traditional meal of rice, curry and lentils cooked by a fisherman's family.