Join us to explore the rich culture and diverse terrain of this historically mysterious land of Pharaohs and Pyramids!
Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza’s colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor’s hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs.
Bhopal also known as the ‘City of Royals’ has a long, important history.
Between 1819 and 1926, it was ruled by the generation of Begums for over 100 years, who gave the city its waterworks, railways, a postal system, and a municipality. Between 1819 and 1926, it was ruled by the generation of Begums for over 100 years, who gave the city its waterworks, railways, a postal system, and a municipality.
The four Queens, Qudsia Begum (1819-37), Sikander Begum (1844-68), Shah Jahan Begum (1868-1901), and Sultan Jahan Begum (1901-1926) were great reformists and patrons of education, art, culture and public works. They also built several great monuments, which still stand as testimonies to the city’s celebrated past.
Dravidian architecture flourished under the Vijayanagara Empire and its eventful form is outlined by their colossal dimensions, sheltered enclosures and lofty towers over the entrances cloaked by embellished pillars
Led by master Storyteller, Author & TEDX speaker – Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy
Tanjore as you explore the heritage & culture of the Chola Dynasty, witnessing the marvels of Dravidian Architecture and the grandeur of erstwhile Thanjavur, all the while being narrated exclusive insights by our eminent storyteller & historian, Mr. Pradeep Chakravarthy!
Madurai
The capital city of the Pandyas – India’s oldest continuous ruling dynasty – Madurai, is rich in history and culture. It is surrounded by large stone hills in the shape of an elephant, a snake and a cow. Many of these
have ancient Digambar Jain cave shrines as well.
Madurai’s main temple is for Siva as Chokkanatha (meaning mesmerising beauty) but it is his wife, Meenakshi (which means eyes like a fish) who rules the city. Her temple is large and filled with incredible art and sculpture and is the venue for many dazzling festivals.
Alwarthirunagari
This small village in the Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu has been in continuously inhabited from at least the 4th Century BCE. The town revolves around the temple of the Nammalvar – a poet saint devotee of Vishnu. Around Alwar Tirunagari, there are nine Vishnu temples, each dedicated to a Navagraha. Alwar Tirunagari itself is dedicated to Guru (Jupiter). While we will visit this temple, we will also use this town as our base to explore some dazzling temples dedicated to Shiva in the vicinity.
This signature experience explores the depths of Gujarat, beginning with the heritage city of Ahmedabad through to the craft villages of Bhuj. The highlight would be exploring the salt desert and marvels of the Rann of Kutch.
