Treasures of Southern India - Medical and Dental Healthcare in India
November 4 - 20, 2011
Medical and Dental Healthcare in India
Joint Medical/Dental CME Seminar
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For the intrepid traveler curious about an ancient and unique culture - or for those who want to enmesh themselves in distinctive surroundings, with pristine, uncrowded beaches, palm-fringed waterways and gentle sea breezes - Southern India is a destination par excellence and a travel experience not soon forgotten.
During our sojourn in the South, we will experience these influences first hand, staying in an old Dutch fort-turned-hotel, the Taj Fisherman's Cove, replete with its magnificent beaches; savor the unique indigenous cuisine of Chettinad; revel in the glory of the ancient, dramatic and still very active Meenakshi Temple in Madurai; witness India's unique wildlife in Bandipur and Nagarhole Parks; participate in one of the South's incredible Elephant Temple Festivals; cruise the backwaters of Kerala onboard a kettuvallam and wander through centuries of history, both indigenous and colonial, in old Fort Kochi.
Taj Mahal Optional Pre-Tour Extension
November 2 – 6, 2011
Sri Lanka Optional Post-Tour Extension
November 19 – 25, 2011
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Treasures of Southern India detailed Itinerary
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Highlights:
- Explore Mahabalipuram, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Madurai, the 4th Century Temple Town
- Experience Mysore, the "Sandalwood City" with its walled Mysore Palace and Museum
- Take a 4-wheel-drive Safari at Banipur and NagarholeNational Parks
- Travel to Kerala for the colorful Kalapathy Rath Festival
- Stay two nights on a private houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala
- Enjoy historic Cochin known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea"
- Optional pre-tour extension to visit the great monument, the Taj Mahal
- Optional post-tour extension to explore the small island nation of Sri Lanka
Itinerary at a Glance:
NOVEMBER 4 & 5: USA TO INDIA
Leaving the USA, you either head east over the Atlantic and Europe en route to India, or cross
the International Date Line if you take a trans-Pacific flight.
NOVEMBER 6: ARRIVE CHENNAI
Most international flights arrive in Chennai (Madras) early morning. Upon arrival, we will make
the short drive to the beach resort of Fisherman's Cove. Tonight we have a special "Welcome Dinner."
Taj Fisherman's Cove (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 7: EXPLORING MAHABALIPURAM
Today we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage temple complex.
Taj Fisherman's Cove (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 8: TO MADURAI
After breakfast we will transfer to Chennai's airport for our flight to the ancient 4th Century
temple town of Madurai. The balance of our day is spent enjoying a walking tour of the bazaar.
Taj Garden Retreat (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 9: EXPLORING MADURAI
Spend the day visiting the awe-inspiring Meenakshi Temple.
Taj Garden Retreat (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 10: TO MYSORE
This morning we fly to Bangalore, then make the 2-3 hour drive to Mysore, visiting the Jain
site at Sravanabelgola en route.
Wildflower (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 11: EXPLORING MYSORE
Full day to explore the "Sandalwood City." Visit the Sri Chamundeswari Temple, the City Palace
and Museum.
Wildflower (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 12: TO BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK
This morning we will make the 4-5 hour drive to Bandipur, taking the evening game excursion
into the Park.
Tuskar Trail (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 13: EXPLORING BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK
Full day to explore the twin parks of Bandipur & Nagarhole, taking morning and evening
4-wheel-drive safaris into the park.
Tuskar Trail (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 14: TO PALAKKAD
Leaving Bandipur, we head to Kerala and the wonderful city of Palakkad, home to the colorful
Kalapathy Rath Festival.
Kairali Resort (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 15: KALAPATHY FESTIVAL
We spend the full day visiting the Kalapathy Rath Festival, with its plethora of colorfully
caparisoned elephants.
Kairali Resort (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 16 & 17: CANALS OF KERALA ON HOUSEBOAT
We head south along the Keralan coast to the docks at Thothapally in the Alleppey district to
board our private deluxe houseboat and begin our cruise of the scenic backwaters of Kerala.
Houseboat Vaikundum (B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 18: EXPLORING COCHIN
After a final relaxing morning on board the houseboat, we will make the drive to Cochin, the
"Queen of the Arabian Sea. Begin exploration of old Fort Cochin.
Taj Malabar (B, D)
NOVEMBER 19: IN COCHIN & TO USA
Today you can continue your exploration of historic Cochin, enjoying its blend of old world
colonial charm and southern Indian influences. This evening return flight to Chennai and
depart to USA.
(B, L, D)
NOVEMBER 20: ARRIVE USA
