Spirit of India Tour
South India: Rhythms of the Land
Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Coimbatore, Kodaikanal, Madurai, Munnar, Kochi, Allepy, Optional Extra: Agra
16 days -16 nights

Spirit of India Tour: Pathways Through Timeless Spirituality

Wake up in Bangalore, where banyan roots grip tech campuses. Breathe in the surreal Mysore Palace lit with 98,000 bulbs, drive into Kodaikanal’s misty hills and witness projects helping locals, drive through wonderful landscapes stopping at small towns. Munnar’s beautiful rolling tea plantations and Kochi to Alleppey for an overnight houseboat adventure. As an Australian-owned company, we balance cultural immersions with safety, comfort, and transparency.

Intimate groups of eight ensure access to Kodia’s local village life, Gandhi’s life in Madurai, and shopping expeditions where you become an expert (with our help) at price negotiation. Learn to roll your own incense - it’s always a giggle. The Isha Temple in Coimbatore, one of the largest meditation halls in India - Dhyanalinga, a 13-foot-tall, black granite Linga consecrated using prana prathishta (energy infusion), designed to radiate meditative energy regardless of one’s faith. Explore a 1,000-year-old temple and be blessed by the Punjari (priest) who knows us well. Attempt samosa and dhal creations with a local cook sharing traditional family recipes. 

Every interaction is a two-way cultural exchange - meet the locals, share stories of your homeland over chai. This isn’t philanthropy; it’s bridges built. As you barter for pashmina scarves or commission paintings, you’re not just sustaining livelihoods - you’re telling craftspeople, “Your heritage matters.” The return - wisdom no textbook offers. Your gateway, with unhurried itineraries. Consider these weeks your spirited launchpad into India’s soul.

Itinaray Highlights

Inclusions

• Airport pick up and transfer
• Comfortable, spacious 5-star luxury accomadation
• All meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner snacks including treats that includes famous local specialty foods & drinks
• Drinks are supplied at all meals
• All Transport including internal flights, A/C private vechcle and driver
• Entrance fees to all sites and events, unless specified as an optional extra
• Creative workshops and demonstrations with local artisans
• Known and trusted guides 
• Internal Flights and Transfer's

Exclusions

• International airfare - Note: For the value of the best airfare - We organize this for you
• Comprehensive Health & travel insurance - We have the best to recomend
• Visas - This can be organized with the Airfare ticket. approx AUD $62 USA $25 
• Optional Extras Activitys - Hot Air Balloning Only
• Drinks outside of meal times - easy
• Spa's, massage and treatments - $45 - $120 AUD, local and hotel alternatives
• Mysore Hot Air Ballooning 
• Cooking Classes
• Transport charges outside of itinarary - Catch up to group $2:00 - $8 AUD Rickshaw or taxi
• All insurance issues - medical, medicine, doctors - see terms and conditions

Why Optional Extra's 

Repeat Guest Considerations

Many travelers revisiting with us prioritize new experiences over iconic landmarks they’ve already visited. Offering Agra as an add-on respects their time and budget while focusing the core itinerary on fresh discoveries in Rajasthan.

Agra: Taj Mahal

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Mysore: Hot Air Ballooning

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