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India

Ancient India

The Real South India

Snake boats, Ayurveda, elephants, and the backwaters!

The Dravidian civilization of the area around Madras, Tellicheri, Mahaballipuram, Madurai, and Cochin is truly a survivor of ancient India in its purest form. Explore the exuberance and beauty of the Dravidian culture: dances, sculpture and architecture, religion, and the water ecology of the area.

Experience the ayurvedic massages and yoga studies that are integral to the area, stay in heritage properties and homes, and take a houseboat trip through the villages, canals, and backwaters of the countryside.

If luck is with you in the summer, you will even catch the snakeboat races! A rare treat.

DATES & LAND COST:
Starting from $7,895.00 pp based on 4-6 people
Custom dates and prices available

January 29, 2009 - February 14, 2010
August 6, 2010 - August 22, 2010


Itinerary at a GlanceDownload Full ItineraryContact Us

Day 1 Arrive Chennai None
Day 2 Afternoon tour of Chennai BD
Day 3 Kalakshetra School of Performing Arts, and Kanchipuram BL
Day 4 Drive Pondicherry via Mahaballipuram BD
Day 5 Visit Auroville, Matri mandir, and Samadhi BD
Day 6 Drive Tranquebar BLD
Day 7 Drive Tanjore via Swamimalai and the Airavatesvara Temple BL
Day 8 Drive Kanadukathan via Brihadesvara and Ayyanar Temples BLD
Day 9 Explore Kanadukathan BLD
Day 10 Drive Madurai B
Day 11 Explore Madurai - Minakshi Temple and Jain Caves B
Day 12 Train to Periyar National Park B
Day 13 Visit the backwaters and overnight cruise BLD
Day 14 Disembark. Visit Manarsala and drive Cochin BL
Day 15 Cochin touring BL
Day 16 Morning Kathakali and PM flight to Mumbai. Leela Rooms until departure BL
Day 17 Home None

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Download Full ItineraryContact Us

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