10-Day Wellness & Heritage Camp in Beautiful Chennai – South India
Introduction
Spend memorable ten days in Chennai rejuvenating yourself with yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic massages, silent walks in the gardens and on beaches. Enjoy de-tox food, see a Bollywood film and visit museums and libraries.
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ITINERARY
Arrive : Chennai. No matter what time you arrive, you will be received and driven to our lovely hotel. Enjoy tea and coffee and settle in your room. Take an exploratory drive through the city. Enjoy a 60-minute Ayurvedic massage. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Visit Thalankuppan Fishing Hamlet accompanied by our guide.
Thalankuppan, a small fishing hamlet located in the northern part of Chennai, is another mind soothing destination that will leave you with a therapeutic experience! A quaint and silent destination near the metropolis, this is the village where the Thalankuppam River meets the sea. An ideal place for the peace and silence lovers, the pier in this region is one of the must to visit locations.
Dinner & over night at our hotel.
Perform your yoga & meditation at dawn.
Named after Edward Elliot, the then Governor of Madras, Elliot’s Beach is another exciting beach destination in Chennai. Not far from the city premises this stunning beach marks the end of Marina Beach and is located in the Besant Nagar.
Also known as the ‘Bessie’ or ‘Besant Nagar Beach’, it is one of the most popular destinations among the locals. Owing to the Pictorial beauty, calm and tranquil surroundings, easy accessibility and the lesser amount of crowd within this sandy retreat, it is also gaining popularity among the tourists who prefers to avoid the rush and stay away from the crowd. A walk along the long stretches of Eliot’s Beach will not only pamper your sense, but will also take you to the ‘Schmidt Memorial’ that serves as a major landmark of the City.
In the evening take a 45-day rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage.
Dinner & overnight at our resort.
Perfornm your yoga & meditation at dawn.
Tada Waterfall Trek
The Eastern Ghats of India are waiting to be explored for all their worth and all the attractions that they hide in their folds. One such jewel that must be explored is is the Tada Waterfall trek. Located near the Oneness Temple in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, the Ubbalamadugu Falls or the Tada Falls are more on the spectacular side when we talk about their beauty.
Located in a forest called the Siddulaiah Kona, the falls are often linked to the Hindu god, Lord Shiva, and this relationship with the god attracts a large number of people here on Shivratri who come here to watch the multi cascade waterfall with an amazing pool at the bottom.
Dinner & overnight at our hotel.
Perfrom your yoga & meditation at dawn.
Excursion to Ubbalamadugu Waterfalls
Set out the water baby in you and explore this exquisite tourist spot in Chennai with a visit to the Ubbalamadugu Falls. Around 35km from the metropolis, this stunning cascade flows graciously in the forests of Siddulaiah Kona and truly makes for a must to experience site.
In addition to the opulent beauty and appeal of the waterfall, it also serves as a sacred place among the Hindus; devotees visit this cascade during ‘Maha Shivratri’ and offer puja. Visit this falls, witness the magical beauty it creates as the splashing water hits the base; unravel the best of the nature’s bountiful beauty while being a shutterbug and capturing some of the best clicks of your life!
Dinner & overnight at our hotel.
Perfr4om your yoga & meditation at dawn.
Excursion to Mahabalipuram
The modern state of Mahabalipuram; a weekend getaway near Chennai, was established in the year 1827 and has a pre-history from the time of Pallavas. The town is an historical venture which attracts maximum number of tourists flocking Chennai, and keeps them engaged with its ancient architecture. With several temples and monuments in the town, this place gained much popularity among the visitors; it is a hub for the history, culture, architecture and archaeology enthusiasts.
On your visit to this historic town, you can visit many of the ancient temples that has deities like Lord Krishna and other Gods and Goddesses; temple caves dedicated other deities can also be visited within the town. Among the other major attractions in Mahabalipuram, there are enchanting Pancha Rathas, Krishna's Butter Ball, Mahabalipuram Beach and several others. Owing to its opulent beauty and religious importance, the range of temples and other historical monuments in Mahabalipura.
Dinner & overnight at our hotel on return.
Perfrom your yoga & meditation at dawn.
Accompanied by your guid take an excursion to Royapuram Fishing Harbour.
Being a coastline, Chennai has enough and more destinations for a sea food lover. One of them, Royapuram Fishing Harbour is the place where one can experience the exhilarating and buzzing life of a fish market and nearby harbour. It is one such places in Chennai, where you can have a glimpse of the daily life of the locals and their fishing cultures.
Enjoy an Ayurvedic masage on return to your hotel.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
An absolute delight for the fish lovers, it is best visited at dusk when the entire harbour gets lighted up with the majestic sea reflecting them back! A visit to this quaint and bustling fishing village is one of the best things to do in Chennai and get introduced with some of the heritage and cultures of the city.
Perfrom your yoga & meditation at dawn.
After your de-tox breakfast visit the San Thome Cathedran
Built during the Portuguese rule in Chennai, what was earlier called Madras, San Thome Cathedral is one of the most popular shrines in Tamil Nadu. Built in the neo-gothic style, this church is beautifully decorated with amazing architecture leaves every traveller spell bound.
Dinner & overnight at our hotel.
Perfrom your yoga & meditation at dawn.
After breakfast visit the lovely St. Thomas Church.
Located atop a small hill, St Thomas Church in the Guindy suburb is one of the most sacred as well as gorgeous churches in the city. According to devotees, this is the place where St Thomas, who was a disciple of Lord Jesus lived and also attained martyrdom around 2,000 years ago.
In addition to the religious importance, this place is also known for its opulent beauty. From the hilltop, you can enjoy astounding views of the nearby region. On a visit to this pious place, you can experience the sanctity and devotion that exists here. In addition to this, the opulent and charismatic beauty of the church and its surroundings will surely keep you enchanted all through; views from the hilltop are really commendable and is a must for everyone!
Perfrom your yoga & meditation at dawn.
Take an excursion to Fort St. George
Historically called as the ‘White Town’, Fort St George was built by the East India Company in 1644. A perfect destination to have a glimpse of Old Madras and its Colonial era, this gorgeous fort is also one of the popular sightseeing places in Chennai.
Presently, it houses the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and also a museum that exhibits several items from the colonial period. A hotspot for the history enthusiasts, it also consists of several well decorated halls that will remind you of the glorious days of a bygone era; the halls are symbolic of the colonial era and exhibit items like weapons, coins, uniforms and other artefacts of the colonial period.
Perform your yoga & meditation at dawn.
After breakfast leave for the Chennai airport for travel back home.
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