Temples of Southern India
Group Tour Dates
18 February to 7 March 2013
Why join this tour?
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Explore Kanchipuram, one of Hinduism’s seven most sacred cities, with its elaborate monumental sculptures and huge, exotic temples thronging with pilgrims
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Visit Mamallapuram’s Dravidian rock cut temples and Srirangapatnam, site of Tipu Sultan’s last stand
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Travel through a wonderfully lush green landscape of palm trees and paddy fields
Tour Summary
To understand the religious and cultural history of India, travellers must visit the south where Hindu traditions survive most strongly. In this lush, rolling landscape, temple towers gleam through the palm trees and ancient cults still flourish. Huge towers are covered with brightly painted figures and prayer and music halls surround the sacred shrines.
Yet this is not a colourful relic of a bygone faith, but the home of a vibrant living tradition. The charming people of the south, with their love of colourful flowers and bright textiles, and their distinctive vegetarian cuisine make this a delightful place in which to absorb the culture of a lesser-known part of India.
This tour is operated by our sister company The Traveller. For more details on our group tours to India or the day-to-day itinerary, please contact The Traveller on 02072692770 or visit The Traveller website.
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