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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.
BLOOM HOTEL, BENGALURU - 1 night

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​Day 2.  Thur 14:  Bengaluru to MYSURU - after breakfast we’ll have our Welcome Circle. Then it’s 180km (3.5 hours) to Mysuru, 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.
GRAND MERCURE HOTEL, MYSORE - 2 nights

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

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Day 4.  Sat 16:  Mysuru to ISHA YOGA FOUNDATION ASHRAM, COIMBATORE - today we drive 230km (around 5.5 hours) to the state of Tamil Nadu, the scenery is beautiful, national parks, mountains and waterfalls. Our stay at the Isha Yoga Ashram offers a rare opportunity to experience one of India’s most renowned centres for yoga and inner wellbeing. Nestled at the foot of a mountain range, the ashram provides a peaceful environment where spirituality, nature and conscious living come together. Our rooms are simple and comfortable with ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning.   https://isha.sadhguru.org/en/center/isha-yoga-center-coimbatore   
ISHA YOGA FOUNDATION ASHRAM - 3 nights

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Day 5.  Sun 17:  ISHA YOGA FOUNDATION ASHRAM - founded by Sadhguru in 1992 as a non-profit organisation that strives to promote physical, mental and spiritual well-being 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 Foundation to MADURAI - we have a scenic 265km (5-hour) drive to Madurai. After relaxing at our hotel, we’ll meet our expert local guide for a street food tour and a look at the night markets. 
GRAND MADURAI HOTEL - 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 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 - we have a 90km (2-hour) drive to a timeless hidden gem where elegance, history and artistry come together. Our hotel is a beautifully restored heritage mansion featuring distinctive architecture, ornate woodwork, handcrafted tiles, spacious courtyards and timeless design that reflects the wealth and vision of the Chettiar merchant community. You’ll experience a unique glimpse into a bygone era, making it one of the most memorable and authentic heritage stays in South India.  
CHIDAMBARA VILAS, luxury heritage resort - 1 night

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Day 10.  Fri 22:  CHETTINAD - another day to savour the delights of this historic district. We’ll wander around heritage mansions, admiring the craftsmanship at every turn. The striking, 17th century hilltop fort of THIRUMAYAM is 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.
THE BANGALA HOTEL - 1 night     

 

Day 11.  Sat 23:  Chettinad to TRICHY - only 2-hours away is one of the largest and most sacred temple complexes in India. Tiruchirappalli, affectionately known as Trichy, is one of South India’s great temple cities, where history, spirituality and daily life come together. Trichy is serene yet grand, a living temple city shaped by faith, history, and timeless rituals.
COURTYARD by MARRIOTT - 1 night

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Day 12.   Sun 24:  Trichy to LE PONDY RESORT, PONDICHERRY - it’s a 200km drive (4-hours) to the Bay of Bengal! Le Pondy Resort is a luxury coastal retreat on 14 acres near Pondicherry. With elegant accommodation, private beach access, a swimming pool and an Ayurvedic centre offering traditional massage treatments, Le Pondy provides the perfect balance of comfort, relaxation and reflection, the ideal place to unwind after our journey through South India.
LE PONDY RESORT - 3 nights  

 

Day 13.   Mon 25:  AUROVILLE - we have an hour’s drive to Auroville this morning. Inside the Golden Sphere is an Inner Chamber where will 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. Anyone with idealistic leanings will find Auroville compelling, thousands from across the globe work together to build a universal, non-religious township. One can volunteer, intern or study in Auroville, residents have their own currency, receive free healthcare and electricity.  

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Day 14.   Tues 26:  PUDUCHERRY - after yoga and breakfast you are free to explore Puducherry. Stroll around the charming French Quarter, walk the Promenade, and shop till you drop! Enjoy the cafes and bars, with a blend of South Indian and French culture, it’s no surprise that Puducherry has great coffee and patisseries! We will stay in town for our beach front, rooftop farewell dinner.

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Day 15.   Wed 27:  Fly home from CHENNAI this evening - 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...? Or fly to Delhi for our Taj Mahal excursion!

 

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

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