Tour Highlights
Chennai
Mahabalipuram
Velloor
Pondicherry
Kumbakonam
Madurai
Munnar
Cherai
Retreats Included
- Accommodation in mentioned Hotels on twin sharing basis
- Breakfast at all Hotels
- Transportation using A/C Vehicle as per itinerary
- Guided Sight Seeing
- Driver's expense, Parking, Toll
- Applicable Taxes
- Yoga
Day 01(Freitag): Chennai
Arrival at Chennai Airport. Meet and greet our representative, transfer to hotel. On arrival check in hotel. Relax…
Peacock Trail: Explore Chennai’s Mylapore neighbourhood with a local guide and learn about the rituals of daily life, hear stories of gods and demons, and gain a deeper understanding of local customs and traditions. This popular walking tour showcases the highlights and the history of this incredible city and is not to be missed.
Overnight stay at GRT Grand
Day 02 : Chennai – Mahabalipuram [57 km -2 hrs]
Morning Yoga Session.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Mahabalipuram. On the way visit Dakshina Chitra Museum.
Dakshina Chitra Museum: Dakshina Chitra is an exciting cross cultural living museum of art, architecture, lifestyles, crafts and performing arts of South India. Dakshina Chitra has a collection of 18 authentic historical houses with contextual exhibitions in each house. After that we visit the famous Kalakshetra Foundation – A centre for artistic endeavour – Dance School. Shore Temple: Believed to be built during the reign of the old Pallavan king Rajasimha/Narasimhavarman II, the structure is one of the oldest temples of significance in South India. The temple
consists of two sanctums – one dedicated to Lord Shiva and the other, Lord Vishnu. Built of cut stones and blocks of
granite, the temple reflects the true essence of Dravidian architecture. The Shore Temple complex was designated
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other temples and monuments of Mamallapuram. Marco Polo in his travels has identified the Seven Pagodas of Mamallapuram. The shore temple is believed to be one among these Pagodas.
On arrival check in hotel and relax…
Vortrag Sabine: Mantra, Yantra, Tempelarchitektur
Overnight stay at Grand Continent
Day 03: Mahabalipuram
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing.
Krishana Butter Ball: This colossal orb of granite is a sphere of such perfect balance and proportion that it seems as if it were crafted by the gods themselves. It sits there, upon its tiny pedestal, defying the laws of physics and nature, as if held aloft by the very breath of the divine. It is not just a marvel of nature and science; it is also a symbol of the playful nature of the god Krishna and a reminder of the delicate balance between the mortal and the immortal. And as you stand before this wonder, you cannot help but feel a sense of awe and reverence for the power of the divine and the beauty of the natural world.
Ganesha Ratha Temple: This temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, showcases the intricate craftsmanship and devotion of the era. This monolithic rock-cut temple is a fine example of the Pallava dynasty’s architectural prowess, featuring intricate carvings and a unique structure. The Ganesha Ratha Temple is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture, carved entirely out of a single rock. The temple resembles a ratha or chariot, a common feature in the rock-cut architecture of Mahabalipuram.
Five Rathas Temple: The Pancha Rathas, also known as the Five Rathas, are a stunning collection of monolithic rock temples in Mahabalipuram. These are monoliths, i.e., free-standing temples cut out of the solid rock of a hillock. These are popularly known as Rathas, the chariots or temple carts but without wheels. They only housed the images of deities and no worship was done during those days. These were carved out during the reign of Narasimhavarman I in the 7th century AD and are regarded as the earliest monuments of their kind in India. These monoliths can be placed subsequent to the cave temples. They are known as Pancha Pandava Rathas, after the Pandava brothers and their common queen.
India Seashell Museum: Visit the museum and behold the breathtaking collection of rare and unique shells – a veritable cornucopia of shapes, sizes, and colours – each more magnificent than the last. From the spiralled elegance of the conch shells to the delicate intricacy of cowrie shells, the museum’s collection is an awe-inspiring visual feast.)
Overnight stay at Grand Continent.
Day 04: Mahabalipuram – Velloor [145 km – 3 hrs]
Short Morning Yoga Session.
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Velloor Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple : The temple with its gold (1500 kg) covering, has intricate work done by artisans specialising in temple art using gold. Every single detail was manually created, including converting the gold bars into gold foils and then mounting the foils on copper.
Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 05: Velloor – Pondicherry [160 km – 3 hrs 30 mts]
Morning Yoga Session.
Auroville and sri aurobindo, After breakfast sightseeing Pondicherry includes, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Rock Beach, Arikamedu is a famous Indo-Roman archaeological site. It is among the well-known tourist places near Pondicherry. Inhabited by Romans, French, and Cholas centuries ago, the town was once a popular trade center of the region, Paradise Beach etc.
Alternativtermin für Vortrag
Day 06: Pondicherry – Kumbakonam [ 145 km – 2hs 45 mts]
After breakfast Sightseeing, transfer to Kumbakonam
On arrival check in hotel
Kurz-Vortrag Meenakshi Tempel
Overnight stay at INDeco hotel
.Day 07: Kumabakonam – Madurai [ 225 – 3 hr 30 mts]
Short Morning Yoga Session.
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Madurai.
Meenakshi Amman Temple: Synonymous with Madurai is the Meenakshi Sundareswarar twin Temple, the pivot around which the city has evolved. The Meenakshi Temple complex is literally a city – one of the largest of its kind in India and undoubtedly one of the oldest too. Lord Siva in his incarnation as Sundareswarar and his fish-eyed spouse, Meenakshi, are enshrined in this twin temple.There are five massive gateways enclosing these two shrines. Even a casual visitor is fascinated by the many paintings and sculptures.
On arrival check in hotels and relax.
Overnight stay at Madurai Regency.
Day 08: Madurai
Wander through Madurai’s vibrant flower market and ancient temple streets, discovering sacred rituals, colorful garlands, century-old shrines, and timeless traditions that reveal the city’s deep spiritual heritage and living cultural heartbeat.
(Yo Tours Madurai)Meenakshee Temple
Jeder kann für sich selbst in Ruhe den Tempel inspizieren…
Day 9: Madurai – Munnar [ 90 km – 2 hrs 45 mts]
Short Early morning Yoga session.
After breakfast check out and drive to Munnar in the High Ranges of Western Ghats of Kerala. Munnar, a hill station resting peacefully at the top of the green, verdant slopes, misty mountain tops sit above it and lush plantations below it in swathes of rich, deep emerald, green. This terrain offers the perfect opportunities for walking, cycling, riding or boating, something for everyone whether you want a gentle exploration or a mountain adventure. Famed for its exotic birdlife and plantation crops of cardamom, tea and coffee, Munnar is an assault on every sense, taste it, smell it, breathe in the clear, cool air. It is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. The word ‘Munnar’ means three rivers in Malayalam. Situated about 1600m above sea level.
On arrival check into your resort and relax…
Rock World Ayurvedic & Spices Garden Munnar. Visit Tea plantation and Museum. Learn how the tea is extracted from its raw stage to final. Back to resort.
Overnight stay at Amber Dale / Massage optional möglich!
Day 10 : Munnar
After breakfast one day trekking to Kulukkumalai (35 Km – 02 hours drive). Kulukkumalai is a small Village. It is the highest tea plantations in the world and the tea grown here processing a special flavour and freshness because of the height.
Back to hotel.
Overnight stay at Amber Dale / Massage wer will!
Day 11: Munnar – Cherai [ 335 km – 3 hrs 30 mts]
Early morning Yoga session.
After breakfast check out and proceed to Cherai. Cherai Berach is located in Cherai in the North side of Vypin Island. One of the most visited Beach in Kerala. Apart from the sightseeing activities its a place for rest and relaxation with
calm beach and amazing backwater.
On arrival Check in hotel
Later Ayurveda Doctor consultation and Therapy prescribed by the doctor. Ayurveda does not treat the disease but restores harmony of the body. So that the body itself can fight it. The treatments, diets, routines prescribed in Ayurveda are to be balance the Tridosha.
5 Days Ayurveda Retreat.
Overnight stay at Ananda Cherai.
Day 16: Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Cochin Airport for your departure.
