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called Mamallapuram), with a stop for lunch that is only possible because of our small
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to have been the site of a training school
for sculptors, Mahabalipuram is situated This afternoon, we’ll return to our hotel,
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shining Bay of Bengal and graceful casuarina dinner at a local restaurant.
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Day 7 Overland to Trichy
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once an important Chola cultural center in
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we’ll see images of Hindu mythology, local up the drive with stops at points of interest
animals, and everyday life, as well as a natural along the way.
cleft that was meant to represent the holy
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River Ganges. This evening, we’ll return to
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own discoveries, perhaps visiting one of the
Breakfast, Lunch
city’s many temples or churches or choosing
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together at our hotel, where we’ll also watch a
Day 6 Mahabalipuram • A Day in the Life traditional dance performance.
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Today, we’ll dive deeper into the vibrant
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Temple Tour • Home-Hosted Dinner
a small village near Mahabalipuram, where
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our small group will slip into the rhythm of
to join an optional tour to Thanjavur’s most
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school, where we’ll interact with the young
crowning architectural jewels): the UNESCO
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