Tamil Nadu (overview)
  • Temple country: some of India’s most colossal religious architecture, Chola history and thriving temple towns.
  • Colonial cities such as Chennai and Pondicherry, bronze casters and coppersmiths. Merchants havelis and rich farmland.
  • Take in the fascinating ‘Going to Bed’ ceremony at the iconic Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, when the Temple’s deities are put to bed for the day. Return for a more peaceful early sunrise visit.
  • Take part in a cooking lesson in Chettinad, known for its fabulous and unique range of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cooking.
  •  Stay at a coffee and spice plantation for some peace amongst a busy journey through this lesser known corner of Southern India
  • Access via Madras (Chennai) and can link with Kerala.