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South India
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Elephants, Mountains and Gourmet
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| (IE – 31)(From/To Chennai) |
| On this tour you are guided to the most interesting places of South India: The twin temples of the Hoysalas in Belur and Halebid are striking with their beautiful plastic sculptures from the Hindu mythology. In the Maharaja Palace of Mysore, "City of Fragrance" the fabulous halls and splendid fixtures are awe inspiring. In Tipu Sultan’s capital Srirangapatana you will find the tombs of his family with mural paintings in the so-called Summer Palace. |
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| Experience India’s Wildlife in Bandipur or Nagerhole National Park, two of India’s best known sanctuaries with elephants, deer like Sambar and Chital, monkeys, birds - with a little bit of luck watch also wildcats like the tiger and the elusive leopard. The journey from the mountains down to the lowlands and coastline of Kerala goes via Calicut, earlier the headquarters of the legendary Zamorin Kings. Cochin, the old city of sea men, is till today the centre of the spice trade. An absolute must on a South India tour is an overnight on a rice boat through the picturesque Backwaters, a system of lagoons and lakes behind the coastline. Enjoy the journey again up to the mountains to the spice growing area of Thekkady and Periyar. The Hindu temple of the fish-eyed goddess Meenakshi ist a magnet of Madurai, attracting thousands of pilgrims each day. With Trichy, Tanjore, Kancheepuram and Mahabalipuram you may gain more insights into the temple art and architecture so unique of South India. |
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Gods– Pepper - Palaces
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| (IE – 29)(From Chennai/To Kovalam) |
| The most remarkable feature of the temple architecture of South India are the Gopurams, huge temple towers, covered with coloured interpretations of gods and mythical creatures. The Cholas, Chalupkas, Pallavas and Hoysalas were all eagerly builders of temples. Once Kancheepuram, the "Golden City", housed 135 temples. The two Shore Temples in Mahabalipuram are on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. Darasuram is India’s third largest Chola Temple. |
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| The Brihadeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is covered by a huge monolithic turret. Chettinad region offers terrific mansions, where you are accommodated in a real palace. The Hindu temple of the fish-eyed goddess Meenakshi ist a magnet of Madurai, attracting thousands of pilgrims each day. The tea and spice plantations around Periyar are a scenic delight. The picturesque Backwaters behind the Malabar Coast with water channels, lake and lagoons with paddy fields and coconut groves, invite you to relax and are a feast to your eyes. Cochin, once the legendary sailor city, is still today the centre of spice trade, especially for pepper, the "black Gold" of India. |
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Highlights of Kerala
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| (IE – 18)(From/To Trivandrum) |
| The coast of the South Indian Union State Kerala picturesquely bordered by lush green coconut alms. This land of bounty is home to the largest christian community in India and also the largest number of coconuts. Periyar is situated in the highland of the Western Ghats, the spice growing area of India. A perfect dream is a journey in a Rice Boat through the magnificent Backwaters, a network of water channels, lakes and lagoons directly behind the coastline. |
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| The ancient seaports of Cochin and Quilon already attracted hundreds of years ago Chinese, Arabian and European merchants. This very day the legendary city of Cochin is stronghold of the India’s spice trade (pepper, cardamom, cloves). |
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Kaleidoscope Karnataka + Kerala
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| (IE 25)(From Bangalore/To Cochin) |
| Bangalore, earlier known as "Garden City" is today the "Silicon Valley of India". The double temple of the Hoysalas in Belur and Halebid are striking with their beautiful plastic sculptures from the Hindu mythology. In the Maharaja Palace of Mysore, "City of Fragrance" the huge halls and splendid palaces. The "Tiger of Mysore" awaits you Srirangapatana where you visit the garden palace and his tomb Gumbaz. |
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| The blue mountains of the Nilgiris are a cool retreat at 2,286 m altitude. The area is surrounded by forests of eucalyptus and cypress trees. The old sailor city of Cochin is a traditional spices trading centre with worldwide shipments. A journey on a traditional Rice Boat in the Backwaters of Kerala is a unique experience. The highlands of Thekkady and Periyar are a famous spice growing area. The Periyar National Park is home to elephants and tigers. End of the journey is in Mararikulam. Here you can extend for a beach holiday. |
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South India: Spice - Mountains - Tea
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| (IE 22) with option for an Ayurveda extension (From Cochin/To Cochin or Ayurveda resort) |
The South Indian Union State of Kerala is the most exemplary one of India due to its high rate of literacy. The lush green landscape is a real sprawling wonder: Water is abound, especially in the picturesque Backwaters, a huge lagoon system just behind the coast, spreading several hundreds of kilometres from Cochin to Kollam.
Kerala is nature’s bounty: Coconut groves, bananas, cashew nuts, rubber and glimmering paddy fields dominate the landscape.
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| The old sailor city of Cochin is a traditional spices trading centre with worldwide shipments. The highlands of Thekkady and Periyar are a famous spice growing area. The Periyar National Park inhabits elephants and tigers. Madurai is known as South India’s temple city. The huge Meenakshi Temple is the hub for followers of Hindu goddess Minakshi from all parts of the country. The surrounding of Munnar in the mountains offers tea plantations – as far as the eye can see. A journey on a traditional Rice Boat in the Backwater world of Kerala is a unique experience. End of the tour is Cochin. From here you have the opportunity to extend a two or three weeks Ayurveda therapy, e.g. in one of the resorts in the hinterland of Kerala on the beach of Kovalam. |
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