SOUTHERN SOJOURN

This exciting tour features the very best of south India - historical monuments, cultural extravaganzas and calming waterways. From the historical colonial environs of Chennai you journey through the lively temple towns of Tamil Nadu, past culturally rejuvenating cities such as Pondicherry and Auroville By the Sea, both associated with The Mother and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Then it is on to Tanjore, present-day Thanjavur, with its stunning temple and gilded religious art, then Chidamabaram with its fabulous religious architectural marvels. Halt at the legendary enclave of the Chettinad region. Heading out for jasmine-scented Madurai and over the Western Ghats, we slip into the forested environs of the Thekkady wending our way into the glorious backwaters of Kerala and exploring the ancient harbour city of Cochin.   EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE: Cycling

Explore on cycles the country side in the vicinity of Cochin 

Cooking demonstration of the famed Chettinad cuisine at the hotel in Karaikudi
Cooking demonstration of Syrian Christian cooking with Nimmy Paul in Cochin 

Walking tour of the Jew Town in Cochin 

Lecture demonstration of Bharatanatyam dance by proficient dancers in Tanjore.
Visit to Athangudi tile making centre in Karaikudi