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Between temples, palaces and former trading posts of the East India Company, you'll be caught up in a whirlwind of colours, scents, traditions and cultures. Discover the Ayurvedic treatments of Kerala at the Kondailip Backwater Heritage Resort. There's no doubt that you'll return to France serene and soothed, with just one thing on your mind: to go back...
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Length of stay
15 days / 13 nightsMinimum number of participants
Trip for a group of 20 people accompanied by Sylvie Vilotta Departure from NiceDiscovery of the former trading posts of the East India Company
KONDAILIP: an ayurvedic treatment centre in the Backwaters
With Sylvie Vilotta, your yoga teacher
Sunday 10 February 2019
Nice, Dubai, Chennai
Departure from Nice via flight EK 78 at 14:30 on 10 February 2019. You will arrive in Dubai at 23:45. You will then take flight EK 544 at 02:50, arriving at 08:15 on Monday 11 February.
Monday 11 February 2019
Chennai
Departure around 10.30 am for an exceptional tour of Chennai in an autorickshaw. These three-wheeled vehicles are driven by disadvantaged women trained by the SPEED Trust.
Visit to the temple of the Ramakrishna monastic order, the Nochikuppam fish market, then after lunch, the San Tome basilica housing the relics of the Apostle Thomas, the Chennai lighthouse, the bharathanatyam dance school and the SPEED-Baladarshan organisation.
Tuesday 12 February 2019
Chennai, Pondicherry
Lunch with a local fisherman from the Devanerikuppam community.
Visit of the monuments of Mahabalipuram listed as a World Heritage Site: Mandapams and bas-relief of the Descent of the Ganges, Five Rathas, Shore Temple.
Wednesday 13 February 2019
Pondicherry
As in the past, you will visit the old town, witness to the French presence for three centuries, by cyclo-rickshaw: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Our Lady of the Angels, the seafront, the Ayi Mandapa and the Sacred Heart Church.
In the afternoon, you'll discover the market and the town's lively shopping streets.
Thursday 14th February 2019
Pondicherry, Tanjore
On your way to Pichavaram, you will sail through the mangroves. The Gangakondacholapuram temple is a must-see.
Friday 15 February 2019
Tanjore, Kanadukathan, Tanjore
Visit to the Ayyanar horse lines, the little-known Vishnuite temple of Thirumayam and the fort on top of it.
In the afternoon, the Athagudi Palace opens its doors to you.
Saturday 16 February 2019
Tanjore, Trichy
Visit several temples and the bronze museum, where you can see an impressive collection of statues made between the 9th and 17th centuries using the lost wax technique.
At Trichy station, you will board the Ernakulam Express train at 20.10. You will be allocated a carriage with 4 berth compartments for your journey to the backwaters.
From Sunday 17 to Saturday 23 February 2019
Kondailip Resort
If you want to bask in idyllic, serene and sumptuous nature, Human Trip suggests you stay at the Kondai Lip Backwater Heritage Resort. Situated in the backwaters, it has everything you need for a fitness break at the best resort in Alappuzha.
Sunday 24 February 2019
Cochin, Dubai, Nice
Depart on the night of 2324 February for flight EK 533, which takes off at 04:30. You will arrive in Nice at 12.35pm on flight EK 77 on 24 February.
Accommodation will be in double rooms in 3-4* hotels.
For the train journey, you will be in an air-conditioned couchette carriage.
at kondailip, you will be on a full-board basis.
South India has a magnificent climate from January to March. Whether you're on the west coast or on the southern tip of the east coast, there's very little rain, plenty of sunshine and comfortable warmth. Temperatures range from 20°C in the morning to 29°C during the day.
Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured, covering clothing impregnated with insecticide textile treatment (effective for two months and resistant to washing) and use skin repellents.
In order to avoid attracting the attention of Indian men and to blend in, it is advisable not to wear tight-fitting clothes, plunging necklines, short skirts - mini shorts, tank tops.
Take a stole, a large scarf to protect yourself from dust, and cover your shoulders if it is a bit cool. A hat or cap and sunglasses during the day will help you avoid the sometimes insistent looks of men.
Bring a jacket for the evenings as the nights can be chilly.
For electricity, the voltage is 220 volts. The plugs are comparable to those in France but there may be larger plugs. In this case, bring a standard adapter. You should also bring a small torch.
It is advisable for the trip to have up-to-date vaccinations.
Here is the information for the state of vaccination recommended by the Pasteur Institute and the French diplomatic service. ( diplomatie.gouv.fr) The governmental site informs you about security, health, transport and legislation/Us/customs.
-No vaccination is compulsory
-) However, updating the diphtheria-tetanus-polio (DTP) vaccination is recommended to include Rubella, Mumps and Measles in children.
Boosters for the DTP are now recommended at age 25, 45, 65 and every 10 years from age 65.
-) tuberculosis vaccination is also recommended.
-) For malaria, no risk in Kerala
Water: drink only bottled mineral water.
More information on the Pasteur website.
PASSPORT & VISAS
For your trip to India, you will need a passport that is valid for six months after the return date of your trip. A visa is required.
The currency in India is the Rupee and paisa. Credit cards are not a common means of payment.
Immerse yourself in a colourful and cultural India and discover the virtues of an Ayurvedic cure.
- Sylvie Vilotta, yoga teacher - Discovering Speed Trust's missions
- Lunch at the home of Palani, a fisherman from Devanerikuppam,
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