Chennai (2) - Mamallapuram (1) - Pondicherry (2) - Thanjavur (2) - Karaikudi (2) - Madurai (1) - Athoor (2) - Palani Hills (2) - Chennai
Like the variably paced segments of a rapturous Carnatic song, this two-week trip offers you a string of individually distinctive experiences, but all connected to each other to form a beautiful appreciation of the unique history, religion, culture and cuisine of the Tamil people. In Chennai, witness the beginnings of an empire that came to rule India and receive an introduction to Hinduism as practised here. Spend time with experts as they teach you the basics of classical music and dance and get an introduction to our food culture. Travel south along the Coromandel Coast as you explore ancient kingdoms and colonies at Mamallapuram and Pondicherry.
From here you enter the soul of the Tamil country at Tanjore with its awe-inspiring 1000-year old temples, rich arts and craft. As you travel further south, stumble across 100-room early 20th century mansions, built by the prosperous Chettiars and get introduced to a surprisingly rich Tamil cuisine. Then visit one of the world’s oldest cities dating back to the dawn of the last millenium, where in the sacred halls of the Meenakshi Temple, haunting evening rituals give you a glimpse of a more ancient past. Lastly, travel up to the hills of the Western Ghats at a plantation retreat, replete with the famous spices that brought ancient and modern adventurers to Tamil shores. |
This two week trip offers you a string of individual distinctive experiences, all connected to each other to form a beautiful appreciation of the unique history, religion, culture and cuisine of the Tamil people.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT
August - March |
IDEAL FOR
Couples |
BASICS
14-nights; road-based |
PRICES START FROM
INR 100,000 per person |