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Strolling in the Franco-Indian fusion in Pondicherry
SIGNATURE MOMENT
Strolling in the Franco-Indian fusion in Pondicherry
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Meet friendly locals in the small villages we visit
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Stay in exceptional accommodation in heritage hotels and deluxe resorts

South India & Sri Lanka

Nov 10-24, 2021

15 days | India | Cultural Explorations

This tour is a delightful and satisfying combination of two of the most enchanting and culturally rich areas in South Asia. These still relatively less travelled treasures of the sub-continent promise days filled with discovery!

Begin with the magnificent heritage of Tamil Nadu in the south east of India, home to one of the world’s last surviving classical civilizations, with over 3,500 years of continuous cultural history. Visit extraordinary temples, some crafted in sublimely sculpted sandstone and others decorated with kaleidoscopic colours. The temples are bustling, not with tourists but with people using the place for prayer and celebration as they have for millennia.

Chill in the French colonial vibe of Pondicherry and stroll its ocean-front promenade, explore the fabulously decorated courtyard mansions of little-travelled Chettinad, and learn to prepare a traditional meal. Along the way you’ll enjoy delicious cuisine from selected street food snacks to haute cuisine and stay in charming and comfortable heritage inns that reflect a real sense of place.

The second part of the trip is to the historic heartland of spectacularly scenic Sri Lanka with its concentration of extravagant ruins, caves temples, and rock fortresses. Prepare to be amazed by the timeless wonders of its 2000-plus years of culture with five UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this route. Meet with monks in sacred caves, taste Ceylon tea at the plantation, enjoy flavourful cuisine, and stay in comfortable, quiet resorts.

Now is the time to experience the myriad charms of alluring South India and the riches of the heavenly island of Sri Lanka.
Cultural Explorations
Tour Cost (per person):
Approx. US$5695
Group Size:
10 - 14 participants

What’s included: Airport transfers; accommodation based on double occupancy; most meals; all transportation by air conditioned private coach; flight from Madurai to Colombo; sightseeing with qualified English-speaking guides; all activities and entrance fees; taxes and gratuities; fully escorted by your Worldwide Quest Tour Director

"We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will certainly look to you first for any trips we take in the future." - 2019 S. India & Sri Lanka travellers

Itinerary at a Glance

DayActivity
1Meet in Chennai
2The Shore Temple at Mamallapuram
3Along the Coromandel Coast to Pondicherry
4Explore the capital of French India
5The kaleidoscopic Sri Ranganathaswamy temple
6Tanjore’s magnificent temple complex, Chettinad
7Chettinad's fabulous mansions
8Madurai’s Fish-Eyed Goddess
9Fly to Colombo, drive to Anuradhapura
10The Sacred Royal City
11Dambulla’s Caves and Sigiriya’s Rock Fortress
12Medieval Polonnaruwa
13Spice gardens, Temple of the Tooth
14The ocean city of Colombo
15Depart Colombo
Optional Extension: Yala National Park & Galle, Sri Lanka
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Your Tour Leader

Manoj Abraham heads up the logistics team in our Delhi office. Whether designing tours with a painstaking attention to detail or leading our travellers across Asia, Manny draws on his exceptional network of contacts to create intimate and enriching experiences.

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Cultural Explorations
Tour Cost (per person):
Approx. US$5695
Group Size:
10 - 14 participants

What’s included: Airport transfers; accommodation based on double occupancy; most meals; all transportation by air conditioned private coach; flight from Madurai to Colombo; sightseeing with qualified English-speaking guides; all activities and entrance fees; taxes and gratuities; fully escorted by your Worldwide Quest Tour Director

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