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Rajasthan Beyond Palaces
Stories of stepwell feasts, leopard trails, and wild hills
- 13 Days
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In the Shadow of the Himalayas
Discover the wild beauty of the Himalayan foothills
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Where Legends Live and Tigers Roam
Central India: Ancient Temples, Timeless Stories, and Untamed Nature
- 10 Days
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Rivers, Rhinos & Rhythms of the East
A Journey Through East & North-East India: Kolkata, Kaziranga & Brahmaputra
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Palaces, Temples & Colonial Echoes
Retrace the Peninsular History of Kingdoms & Colonies in Tamil Nadu
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Mountains, Monasteries & Monks
Discover the trans-Himalayan landscape and its people
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Madurai
Tamil Nadu's oldest city of temples & trade
Madurai, the oldest city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, has a history of global trade recorded by the Greek scholar and ambassador, Megasthenes. With a two thousand year old tradition of literary and art gatherings, Madurai is a stronghold of culture, often referred to as the Athens of the East. Madurai, the oldest city in Tamil Nadu, both in history and mythology is most for the Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Parvati and her husband Shiva, popular for its beautiful edifice, stunning architecture and festive nightly processions.
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