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South India Tour Yoga Toursindia, in association with www.yogabhavan.com, a distinguished and internationally recognized yoga organization will lead an extraordinary pilgrimage to the most fascinating Temples and Retreat Centers of South India! Our carefully planned itinerary will begin on arrival at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on the 8th of February 2008 and end, after partaking in the Attukal Pongala - the world's largest annual gathering of women, on our departure from Trivandrum, Kerala on the 24th of February, completing this incredible Pilgrimage of 17 days. All tours organized by Yoga Toursindia have the distinct advantage of being led by Sasi Sankar and Dileep who grew up in India and have widely traveled to all the major pilgrimage centers and vacation spots. Sasi will personally facilitate your travel with his own insights into the adventures and pleasures of traveling in exotic India. We will take you to a string of sacred shrines in Tamil Nadu, such as the magnificent Meenakshi temple at Madurai and the sacred pilgrim centres of Thanjavur, Chidambaram and Thiruvananthapuram with scores of other exciting spectacles which are sure to capture your soul. Join us for this unique opportunity to experience some of the truly enriching aspects of ancient Indian culture. Kerala, the sunny state in Southwest India and Tamil Nadu’s neighbouring state, offers an endless series of splendors and wonders, long stretches of beaches, bewitching backwaters, blue lagoons, cascading streams, picturesque plantations, wildlife sanctuaries, languishing lowlands, and houseboats. With the city of Cochin, fascinating with its multi-cultural foreign influence, from Chinese fishing nets to Mosques, and a 16th century synagogue, Kerala is truly "God's own Country." Included in the cost of our Pilgrimage are specially arranged high quality programs and ceremonies such as: authentic bharatanatyam (dance), homa (a fire ceremony,) purification rituals, ayurvedic massage, traditional yoga and meditation for you to share, experience and enjoy! Also for your convenience, we are happy to offer our services in assisting you with securing discounted airfare from two main international cities, New York, USA; Montreal, Canada! ALL INCLUSIVE LAND PACKAGE $1750 US!! Includes 16 nights accommodation, meals, hotel tax, airport transfers, land transportation, entrance fees, special programs, fresh drinking water. (Air fare separate.)