Tamil Nadu and Kerala 13 Days Tour

We Will Welcome You At the Airport and Transfer You to the Selected Hotel. Overnight At Hotel.

Activities : Beaches and Islands

Mahaballipuram is a Beautiful Enclave in the Sea Shore of the Gulf of Bengal. the Impressive Temples Carved In
the Rocks and the Shore Temple, Facing the Sea, are Some of Its Major Interests. Mahaballipuram Was the Façade
of the Southern Kingdom in the 10th Century to Attract the Merchants of the Maritime Silk Routes. in the Evening,
we Could Walk On the Beach and Eat Some Fresh Seafood. Overnight At Hotel.

Activities : Religious & Pilgrimage

Today We Will Spend the Day Knowing Some Projects of Laia Mendoza Foundation. this Spanish Foundation Is
working in Women Empowerment and Educational Development of Rural Communities in Tamil Nadu. The
responsible of the Projects Will Guide Us and Show Their Field Work. in the Evening We Will Go Back To
mahaballipuram to Enjoy the Last Dinner Near the Sea. Overnight At Hote

Activities : Religious & Pilgrimage

After breakfast, we start our drive to Thiruvanamalai, on the feet of Arunachala, the holy mountain of Shiva. We
will find here the ashram of Ramana Maharishi, a Hindu Guru with a big impact in the 20th Century. In the
evening, we could attend the ceremonies in the temple during the sunset. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Religious & Pilgrimage

We can wake up early to trek to the Arunachala peak, a couple of hours walk with amazing views of the city.
Later we will go to Gangapuram where we will meet the educational project of the NGO AjutSi, a Spanish NGO
who works in collaboration with local projects to fund schools in remote areas. On our way back, we can join the
evening prayers in the ashram of Ramana Maharishi. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Religious & Pilgrimage

5 hours of driving will take us to Thanjavur, the capital of the Chola Dinasty. This kingdom was famous for its
bronze sculptures, still reproduced in India as the greatest representation of Hindu gods. But, the city also has a
World Heritage temple almost 1000 years old and the palace of Tanjore, the seat of the kings up to the Maratha
dynasty, which portrays the splendour of the south for many centuries. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Heritage

Today, we will go to Madurai, one of the main religious cities in India. On the way, we will visit the project of
Exit Trust that works with rural women groups to offer know-how in some fields in order they can be self
sufficient. In the evening, we will reach Madurai, the cultural and commercial centre of this part of South Tamil
Nadu. Overnight with local families.

Activities : Heritage

Considered the Vatican of Hindus for some people, Madurai hosts the must see temple of Sri Meenakshi. It
might seem a bit kitsch with all the colourful paintings in the stone carvings, but the fresh painting shows that
this temple is alive. The atmosphere in the temple is amazing, unique. Surrounding it, a market of flowers where
you get the necessary for the rituals. Later, we can visit the palace of Tirumalai Nayak. In the evening, we will
come back to the temple to see the rituals before closing the sancta sanctorum. Meenakshi and Shiva must
sleep together every night, so there is a procession to put them together asleep. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Heritage

Early morning we will proceed to Kerala to visit the tea plantations in Munnar. We will cross the Ghats, a
mountain region with impressive landscapes and wild greenery. In the afternoon we will reach the tea hills of
Munnar. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Heritage

Tea lovers Munnar is a place for you to indulge. Indian tea is worldwide famous, and here you can find one of its
best varieties. For those who prefer nature, Munnar gives a chance to walk in the forests. We will visit a
cooperative of workers and a tea factory. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Heritage

After breakfast, we will drive to Kochi, a former European colonial city. Fort Kochi, the oldest part of the city,
preserves all the atmosphere and charm of its history. The old houses have been occupied by intellectuals and
artists, and a small Jewish community still lives here. The Chinese fishing nets on the shore gives a touch to this
unique multicultural enclave in Kerala. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Heritage

After Breakfast transfer to Airport to catch onward flight to Bangalore. city tour of Bangalore and in the evening
transfer to Airport.

Activities : Heritage

Departure to your country.

Activities : Heritage