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SPRITUAL
TOUR TO SOUTH INDIA (13 NIGHTS /14 DAYS
)
CHENNAI
– MAMALLAPURAM – THIRUVANNAMALAI – PONDICHERRY
– TANJORE – MADURAI – COIMBATORE – NATTIKA – COCHIN
TOUR
INDRODUCTION:
South India is unmistakably the home for spirituality
and its entrancing energy; no other country can equal it on this aspect. Faith
and religion is visible in every element of life..The beautiful temple tour of
south India travel showcases serenity in its legacy. The varied cultures and
religions make the spiritual tour of India as one of the most popular
itinerary. This Tours takes you on a fascinating journey to the land rich in
momentous temples. There are several towns in South India that are specifically
known as the 'Temple Towns' owing to some of the brilliant temples of the town.
The south Indian style of temple architecture is called Dravida Style of Temple
Architecture. We across the difference
between living and right living, through methods, which purify your body and
mind. Rewarding one with absolute command over them. One will discover Yoga as
a sound, healthy body and a focused, balanced mind.
TOUR
HIGH LIGHTS :
ü Explore seashore town
of architectural, the Historical and artistic monuments, famous for its stone
carvings and for its temples; has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
ü Discover the
harmonious community of Auroville
ü Visit the finest examples of the ancient Tamil
splendid architecture;The temple of
Arunachleswar
ü Ramana Ashram - Ramana Maharishi, who taught simple methods
of meditation to his disciples from all over the world.
ü Visit Brihadisvara
Temple, capped by a monolithic cupola made of a single gigantic granite block
weighing 80 tons and Raja Chola Art Gallery
ü Join the locals
throng in famous Meenakshi Temple – enjoy the ceremonies, musicians playing & Temple
activities.
ü Discover the shrine of divine energy at Isha yoga centre . A powerful space
consecrated for inner enfoldment, having a deeply dedicated community which is
an embodiment of love and commitment to all
ü Relax at delightful
un-spoilt beaches
TOUR LODING INFO: 13 Nights Hotels
Accommodation is provided on twin sharing with breakfast at listed hotels
or equivalent. A hotel list is as follows:
PLACE NO.OF.NIGHTS HOTELS
THIRUVANNAMALAI 02 SPARSA RESORTS
TOUR
PRICE INCLUDES:
v
Accommodation
on twin sharing rooms with daily breakfast at listed hotels or equivalent
v
Transfers
/Transportation by Air Conditioned vehicle for entire tour as per itinerary
v
Bicycle
Rishaw tour in Madurai
v
Service
of English speaking Tourist guide at
Mamallapuram , Tanjore , Thiruvannamalai
, Madurai
v
Traditional
lunch in Mamallapuram
v
01
hour Yoga session for 02 days while your stay in nattika Beach resort
TOUR
PRICE EXCLUDES:
v
Meals other than those mentioned in above
inclusions.
v
Camera
fee and tips
v
All
things of personal nature like laundry, telephone etc.
v
Inland
& international flight ticket any
v
And
all other than those listed in above inclusions
TOUR ITINERARY:
DAY 01: CHENNAI (ARRIVAL)
Up on arrival at Chennai airport , meet & Greet
followed by transfers to Mamallapuram Its enviable position on the Coromandel
Coast, facing the Bay of Bengal, guarantees that this is a popular place to stay.
Spend time on the white-sand beach shaded by casuarina trees and hire a bike to
pedal through the surrounding countryside but make sure you allow time to
explore this wonderful open-air museum, much of which is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site On arrival check in & relax. Overnight in
Mamallapuram
DAY 02: MAMALLAPURAM
Morning after a Leisure breakfast we proceed to visit
Arjuna's Penance -Nothing can prepare you for the wonderful
bas-reliefs covering two huge boulders. The exquisite detail, dating from the 7th
century, depicts the flow of the Ganges down from the Himalayan mountains as
well as scenes from Indian daily life.The Five Rathas-You won't believe
that these shrines are carved whole from an outcrop of rock. Each of the five
temples is dedicated to heroes from the great epic of the Mahabharata. Spend
time admiring the detail of the carvings which include gods, humans and
elephants and wonder why the temples are incomplete and were never consecrated.Shore
Temple - Relish the delightful seaside location, overlooking the Bay of
Bengal, and landscaped gardens surrounding the Shore Temple, a popular place
for the locals to visit. Dedicated to both Vishnu and Shiva, the decorative
beauty of the temple, built in Dravidian style, has suffered erosion by its
proximity to the sea.After sightseeing
we take you to experience & enjoy the Traditional Thali Food
served on banana leaf .
Overnight in Mamallapuram
DAY 03: MAMALLAPURAM - THIRUVANNAMALAI (190km/3.5h)
we drive you down to
Tiruvannamalai via Kanchipuram.where you
can visit the Kailasanath Temple( dedicated to lord Shiva),the Ekambaranatha
temple,Vaikuntha Perumal temple, Varadaraja temple, the Kamakshi Amman temple
and the many 'gopurams'( pyramid shaped tower gateways to the Dravidian age
temples).continue our drive to
Thiruvannamalai –which is filled with
density of holiness and sounds. Which leave the influence on visitors by
physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Tiruvannamalai is one
such pilgrimage site, filled with mystical experiences, fascinating
explanations and mysterious power. Over Night in Thiruvannamalai
DAY 04: THIRUVANNAMALAI
Join the thousands of
pilgrims who head for Thiruvannamalai and experience this deeply spiritual city
located on arid plains. Home to many meditation
and yoga centres, many of the faithful are drawn here seeking treatment
from the siddha yogis residing in the town .
Arunachaleshwara Temple - Home to the largest temple in India
dedicated to Lord Arunachaleshwara, the spectacular gopuram (tower) is 66m high
and dates from 750AD. Enjoy the colourful parade of pilgrims as they walk
around the perimeter of the temple in order to receive the blessings of Lord
Arunachaleshwara. Ramana Rishi Ashram In a city famed for its spiritual
healers, take time out to meditate at the Ramana Rishi Ashram, an oasis of calm
in a bustling city. Set in a peaceful location in the foothills of Arunchala,
guests spend their days reading the teachings of Ramana Rishi and meditating in
the lovely courtyard area. Be warned that many visitors come for a few days and
find themselves staying much longerOver Night in Thiruvannamalai
DAY 05 : THIRUVANNAMALAI -
PONDICHERRY (110km/3h)
Depart from hotel after breakfast and drive to Auroville - Discover
the harmonious community of Auroville, inspired by The Mother as a place where
people can come together, regardless of nationality, belief or colour, to live
a meaningful life. Experimental buildings, combining Western and Indian
elements, are located along narrow rural roads, shaded by lush greenery. This
utopia supports itself through agriculture, handicrafts and alternative
technology. Over Night in Auroville
DAY 06: PONDICHERRY – TANJORE (190km/5h)
Depart from Hotel
after early breakfast and Drive to Tanjore ( Rice bowl of south india) .
Enroute we stop at visit Dharasuram situated 40 km from Tanjore. Here we will
visit the Airatesvara temple from 12th century of Chola architecture
constructed by Raja Raja II.The row of large statues around the temple was
replaced with brick in the 14th century and Columns with unique Further drive
towards Tanjore - Despite its important
history and culture, Tanjore is surprisingly overlooked by visitors to South
India. A bustling market town in one of the main rice-growing regions of Tamil
Nadu, Tanjore was once the capital of the Chola empire and, although many
buildings from that period no longer survive, the town is still full of lovely
temples.
and on arrival check
in the hotel. Over Night in Tanjore
DAY 07: TANJORE - MADURAI
(165km/4.5h)
Depart from hotel after breakfast and proceed for visiting - Brihadeshvara TempleThis magnificent temple, over 1000 years old
and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, evokes the power of the Chola kings as it
towers over the town. Study the detailed inscriptions which depict temple life
and the dancers, musicians, potters, goldsmiths and astrologers who lived
there. Enter the pavilion in the main courtyard to view the shining black Nandi
statue, one of the largest in India, and weighing an astonishing 25 tons Bronze
casting with a history of
traditional bronze casting take the opportunity to view the masters at work
using the lost-wax method. This method, used to create sacred temple bronzes
during the Chola period, is still practised today and is being passed down
through the generations to ensure that bronze casting continues to thrive!!
Ahead our drive to Madurai . On arrival Relax &
unwind. Over Night in Madurai
DAY 08: MADURAI
/ TOUR IN BICYCLE RISHAW
Get right under the skin of this fascinating city and
take a leisurely rickshaw ride, with a friendly wallah driving you, through the
maze of streets. Take in the sights and smells that surround you; pass through
vegetable markets and see the locals haggling over the price; stop at the dhobi
ghats where the city's laundry is done in the river; and spend time in the
Gandhi Museum which charts India's freedom struggle. .Over Night in Madurai
DAY 09: MADURAI – ISHA YOGA (COIMBATORE ) (220km/5h)
Depart
from hotel and Drive to Comibatore - Set in the foothills of Velliangiri
mountains near Coimbatore, the ISHA YOGA CENTRE takes yoga and meditation to a
higher plane, rejuvenating both mind and body.The foundation of this
organization was laid by the Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, an enlightened master who
has transformed the lives of thousands of people from struggle and
disappointment to ones of peace and fulfillment. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev firmly
promotes that his life is an endeavor, "To help people experience and
express their divinity." A self independent child who did not fit into the
practical life of the world, he started yogic practices like Pranayams and
Asanas under the tutelage of Shree Raghavendra Rao popularly known as
Malladihalli
Swami as early as the age of 13 years. Located against
the backdrop of Velliangiri Mountains known as Dakshin Kailash, the Center
founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev that reflects the stillness and the splendor
of the surrounding majestic mountains; The Center houses the Isha Foundation
which is devoted to advancing physical, mental and spiritual health through
yogic science. The Foundation manages a unique Dhyanalingam meditation shrine
and multi-religious temple, over 25 Yoga centers, an Ashram and hospital.
The ashram conducts the Sahaj Sthithi Yoga, a form of yoga, enough to integrate
into one's daily life. The course is held for 13 day with 3 hours a day
workshop. The Sahaj Sthithi Yoga amalgamates dynamic raja yoga practices,
breathing techniques and shoonya meditation or an effortless process of
conscious non-doing. It stimulates the release of physical, mental and
emotional blocks and activates spontaneous expression of vital energy. Over night in Isha Yoga center
DAY 10: ISHA YOGA CENTER
Full day at Isha Yoga Center to take participate in all
the activities going on in Yoga Center. Over night in Isha Yoga center
DAY 11: ISHA YOGA – NATTIKA (125km/3.5h)
Depart from the Center and drive to nattika beach
- A spanking new beach resort right at the sandy coasts of Nattika beach
near Thrissur, Located in a picturesque locale dotted with coconut palm, this
beach resort that is designed in ethnic Kerala architectural style. Overnight in Nattika
DAY 12: NATTIKA
Morning you will have
One hour Yoga session. After breakfast we take You excursion to Cochin - visiting - ‘The Jewish
Synagogue’ (closed on Friday & Saturday) at the heart of what is locally
called the Jew Town, ‘The St. Francis Church’, the oldest European Church in
India, ‘The Santa Cruz Basilica’ originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese,
The Dutch Palace (closed on Friday & Saturday), Spice market at the narrow
streets. Evenings by the Chinese fishing area are very lively with the daily
fish market in here. All the live catch from time to time comes to sale. If you
are a person who likes to eat fish, then you can buy very fresh fish from here
and ask the nearby restaurant to cook the same for you . Return back to Hotel .
Overnight in Nattika
DAY 13: NATTIKA
Morning you will have
one hour Yoga session & Spend rest of your time at leisure on the beach .
Overnight in Nattika
DAY 14: DEPARTURE TRANSFERS
Depart from Hotel and drive to Cochin airport to connect
onward flight
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