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JANUARY 2027 DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1.  Wed 13:  Arrive BENGALURU - Namaste and a warm welcome to India! We meet you at the airport and settle you into our hotel. 1 night

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​Day 2.  Thur 14:  MYSORE - after breakfast we’ll have our welcome circle. Then we head to Mysore, one of South India’s most culturally rich cities, known for its royal heritage and once the seat of a powerful kingdom. It’s famous for grand palaces, vibrant markets and the birthplace of ashtanga yoga. If we’re lucky we’ll see Mysore Palace illuminated by 98,000 light bulbs… a spectacular sight that will stay with you forever. 2 nights

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​Day 3.  Fri 15:  MYSORE - we start today with a tour of Mysore Palace. Our guide will bring the craftsmanship and architectural brilliance of this beautiful palace to life. Free time after lunch to explore or rest.

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Day 4.  Sat 16:  MYSORE to ISHA YOGA ASHRAM, COIMBATORE - today we drive to the state of Tamil Nadu, the scenery is beautiful, mountains, national parks and waterfalls. We have cottage accommodation at the Isha Yoga Foundation Ashram, founded by Sadhguru in 1992.    3 nights

https://isha.sadhguru.org/en/center/isha-yoga-center-coimbatore   

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Day 5.  Sun 17:  ISHA YOGA ASHRAM - the Isha Foundation is a non-profit organisation that strives to promote the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all beings through various yogic practices and social and environmental initiatives. It’s also the home of an impressive 34-metre-tall statue of the Hindu deity Shiva. Featured in the Guinness Book of World Records, this architectural masterpiece stands as a symbol of self-transformation and inner peace

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Day 6.  Mon 18:  ISHA YOGA ASHRAM - a whole day to slow down, relax and explore all the ashram has to offer

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Day 7.  Tues 19:  ISHA YOGA ASHRAM to MADURAI - we have a scenic drive to Madurai, one of South India’s oldest and most vibrant temple cities, alive with colour, spirituality and centuries of history. Madurai offers a sensory blend of ancient rituals, bustling markets, fragrant flower stalls and rich Tamil culture. We’ll meet our expert guide for a street food tour and explore the night markets.   2 nights

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Day 8.  Wed 20:  MADURAI - we experience the heartbeat of Madurai today - the breathtaking Meenakshi temple. One of India’s most extraordinary and architecturally brilliant temple complexes. Renowned for its rainbow-coloured towers, intricate carvings and deeply spiritual atmosphere. It's a living temple where centuries-old rituals, devotion and daily life continue to unfold in the heart of the city. 

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Day 9.  Thur 21:  MADURAI to CHETTINAD - a timeless hidden gem where elegance, history, and artistry come beautifully together. We’ll wander through magnificent heritage mansions and admire intricate craftsmanship at every turn. At sunset we’ll visit the striking, 17th century hilltop fort of THIRUMAYAM. Quiet and atmospheric, with massive stone walls, hidden passages and ancient rock-cut temples, the fort is a fascinating blend of history and architecture with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.   2 nights

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Day 10.  Fri 22:  CHETTINAD - another day to savour the delights of this historic town

 

Day 11.  Sat 23:  CHETTINAD to TIRUVANNAMALI and TRICHY TEMPLES - only 1.5 hours away is one of the largest and most sacred temple complexes in India. Set on an island between two rivers, surrounded by towering gateways, vast courtyards, and centuries of devotion, Trichy is serene yet grand, a living temple city shaped by faith, history, and timeless rituals.  1 night

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Day 12.   Sun 24:  TIRUVANNAMALI to DUNE ECO VILLAGE and AUROVILLE - it’s only a couple of hours drive to the Bay of Bengal! Our accommodation at DUNE ECO VILLAGE is a beachside Ayurvedic centre offering traditional massage treatments, wellness therapies, meditation, yoga, badminton, tennis, volleyball, a swimming pool and private beach access - a place to rejuvenate and relax.  3 nights

 

Day 13.   Mon 25:  AUROVILLE - anyone with idealistic leanings will find Auroville compelling, thousands from across the globe, work together to build a universal, non-religious township, an international community dedicated to peace and sustainability. We have an early morning visit to the Inner Chamber, inside the Golden Sphere to concentrate in silence. Be mindful that the Matrimandir (Mother’s Temple), is not a tourist site - it is for silent concentration and should be visited in a quiet mental and physical state. The complex has some good restaurants, we'll stay for lunch.  

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Day 14.   Tues 26:  PUDUCHERRY - after yoga and breakfast we have a day trip to the pretty, beachside French colony of Puducherry. You have a free day to explore the town and stroll the Promenade. With a mix of South Indian and French culture, it’s no surprise that Puducherry has great coffee, patisseries, cafes, bars and shops! We'll have our farewell dinner at a beachside, rooftop restaurant. 

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Day 15.   Wed 27:  You have your evening flight home from CHENNAI today - our last day! After breakfast we’ll have our closing ceremony and take you to the airport. Say farewell to India as you return to your corner of the world, heart full, feeling richer with a new perspective on life...? Want to stay on in India, or visit the Taj Mahal...? We can help you with further travel arrangements

 

Day 16.   Thur 28:  Arrive home​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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