As students of yoga and life, going back to the Source and meeting Mother India will be a blessing for our practice and teaching.

ITINERARY

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Depart from US or Europe (Dec 28) to Kochi.

DECEMBER 29

Transfer by minibus from Kochi airport to Chamundi Hill Palace, Kerala.

DECEMBER 30 TO JANUARY 3

Ayurveda, yoga and creativity at Chamundi. Daily ayurvedic treatment/massages and supervision with resident ayurvedic physician Dr Sheela. Guided tour of spice garden with Jibu. Puja at local temple. Houseboat tour on the Backwaters

JANUARY 3

Depart for the great city of Madurai, stay at Royal Court Hotel, deluxe accommodations with two participants per room. Visit Meenakshi and Tiruparankundaram temples and the famous Bazaar.

JANUARY 5-6

Explore Thanjavur. Visit of Temple and Palace and immersion in deep rural India.

JANUARY 7

Depart for Mahabalipuram. Lunch at Ramana Maharshi Ashram. Stay at Ideal Beach resort.

JANUARY 8-10

Explore Mahabalipuram. Visit the Shore Temple and the famous bas-relief, the descent of the Ganges. Visit Auroville near Pondichery. Optional swim in the Bay of Bengal.

JANUARY 11

Depart from Chennai International Airport and arrival in U.S or Europe.

LOGISTICS

COST

$4250 (not including airfare)

$800 non-refundable deposit

Balance due June 1, 2023. Payable by check or credit card online. Indicate “Journey to India.”

$4250 fee includes all yoga sessions with François, all journaling sessions with Nathalie, art supplies, transportation on AC bus, all meals, hotels, Ayurvedic massage, Kathakali performance and class, houseboat excursion in the waters of Kerala, visits to sacred temples of Thanjavur, Madurai, Mahabalipuram and Auroville, transfer from Kochi to Chamundi.

FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS

For flights from US: we work with a travel agency special- izing in Indian travel. For departures from other countries, contact your local travel agent. You need to arrive on the morning of the 29th in Kerala.

Information on immunizations, visa and travel insurance info will be sent after registration.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

A Visa is needed for India. See Travista Outsourcing, http://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing. com/

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Suggested travel insurance: travelex.com or statravel.com

Download and print flyer: PDF

For more information: Francois Raoult