Soul of India: The Colorful South (2012)

Chennai • Mahabalipuram • Pondicherry • Tanjore • Madurai • Periyar • Cochin • Mysore • Bangalore
  • 16 days
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  • $206 per day
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  • 17 days
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  • $241 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes

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  • In Mahabalipuram, you’ll discover Shore Temple, a seventh-century Dravidian masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage site overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
  • A Cochin fisherman operates his elaborate Cheena vala, or Chinese fishing net, from the shore. These iconic nets can be seen all along Cochin’s docks.
  • A houseboat plies the gentle currents of Kerala’s backwater canals.
  • In Madurai, you can browse the markets for local treasures, like these lotus blossoms.
  • At night, Mysore Palace and its gardens are illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights.

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This was an almost spiritual trip. We visted many temples and our guide Murali showed us the infinite details and related them to life in Southern India.

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Travel to India and see its colorful southern region. From the rock-hewn temples that overlook the shimmering Bay of Bengal to the lush palm-fringed shores of the Arabian Sea, southern India is brimming with natural splendor and cultural diversity. Chennai, where Tamil music fills the air … Tanjore, where millennium-old Chola temples rise over ancient streets … rugged Kerala, where abundant wildlife roams free on the Cardamom Hills. Surrounded by a symphony of colors and languages, your OAT small group will revel in the guidance of an expert resident Trip Leader, who knows how to make the most of your travel experience, whether you’re exploring sacred temples or spice-filled markets. As you meet brick-makers, grape farmers, schoolchildren, and even join a family on their houseboat in the backwaters, you’ll come to know the people who truly are the vibrant Soul of India.

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