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Rajasthan Beyond Palaces
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Stories of stepwell feasts, leopard trails, and wild hills
- 13 Days
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In the Shadow of the Himalayas
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Discover the wild beauty of the Himalayan foothills
- 12 Days
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Where Legends Live and Tigers Roam
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Central India: Ancient Temples, Timeless Stories, and Untamed Nature
- 10 Days
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Rivers, Rhinos & Rhythms of the East
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A Journey Through East & North-East India: Kolkata, Kaziranga & Brahmaputra
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- 4 Destinations
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Palaces, Temples & Colonial Echoes
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Retrace the Peninsular History of Kingdoms & Colonies in Tamil Nadu
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Mountains, Monasteries & Monks
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Discover the trans-Himalayan landscape and its people
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Thanjavur Sightseeing
Trace the roots of Bharatnatyam on temple walls
Take in Thanjavur’s most visited landmark, the Brihadeeswarar Temple dating back to the 11th Century. Built by a ruler of the Chola Empire in accordance with a dream he had, the Brihadeeswarar Temple was intended to display the power and position of the emperor in the universal order, and today, it has been classified a UNESCO World Heritage monument, one among three ‘Great Living Chola Temples’. Of its sculptures, the most distinct ones are those of over 108 dancing postures, evidence of the dance form Bharatnatyam tracing its roots to Thanjavur. The Museum within the complex also details the history of the Chola Empire and showcases certain artefacts from the era. Then continue towards the Royal Maratha Palace, the southern-most stronghold of the Maratha Empire that still held sway in Thanjavur when their other territories were being annexed by the British.
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