PROGRAMME CONCEPT · INDIA
India: A Private Route through Sacred Cities
An itinerary on request. Dates, duration, services and price are agreed for your group.
Two different Indias within one concept: North Indian cities and Tamil Nadu's temple culture. First Agra, Vrindavan and Barsana; then Arunachala, Chidambaram and Pondicherry's coast.
India · A private route through sacred cities
The journey’s concept
Two different Indias within one concept: North Indian cities and Tamil Nadu's temple culture. First Agra, Vrindavan and Barsana; then Arunachala, Chidambaram and Pondicherry's coast.
A private itinerary built around group interests. Choose the north or south alone, add architectural visits and encounters, or connect both sections with a domestic flight. A specific author or facilitator's participation is agreed separately.
THREE REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS ROUTE
What makes this journey special
01
North and South
Compare architectural and religious traditions while keeping time for travel and exploring each place.
02
A private format
Group size, depth of temple exploration and accommodation standard are determined before costing.
03
A programme with choices
Visits and practices are selected for participants; religious experience is never imposed.
THE ROUTE
Delhi — Agra — Vrindavan — Barsana — Chennai — Arunachala — Chidambaram — Pondicherry — Auroville
PLACES AND EXPERIENCES
Proposed itinerary
The stages below outline a possible route rather than a confirmed departure schedule. Duration, transfers and visits are adapted to the chosen period and the group’s interests.
01 · Delhi: the journey begins
Welcome, check-in and an introduction to the capital according to arrival time.
02 · Agra
The Taj Mahal and Agra's architectural heritage; visiting hours and scope are confirmed during preparation.
03 · Vrindavan and Barsana
Temple quarters and Krishna culture. We choose the intensity of the pilgrimage programme together with the group.
04 · Flight south and Chennai
Airport transfer and domestic flight. A separate day for the regional transition avoids an excessively dense schedule.
05 · Arunachala
Tiruvannamalai, its temple complex and Ramana Maharshi's ashram; walks and mountain circumambulation suit participants' abilities.
06 · Chidambaram
Nataraja Temple and its living religious tradition, subject to visitor access.
07 · Pondicherry and Auroville
The seafront, Sri Aurobindo's legacy and Auroville's visitor programme. Special visits are booked separately.
08 · Return
Agreed transfer and departure from Chennai; an ocean extension can be a separate section.
Practical notes and preparation
- Connecting the two regions involves a domestic flight, whose conditions are listed separately in the quotation.
- The northern or southern section can be booked on its own.
- Facilitators, private meetings and special visits are not confirmed by this description alone.
- Pace, hotels, transport and meals are chosen on request.
How to clarify travel arrangements
Agree the programme content
Accommodation, meals, transport, excursions, guiding, group activities and additional visits are specified in an offer for your enquiry. The items in this description are not a list of services already paid for.
Prepare a tailored quote
The price depends on group size, timing, logistics and service level. Before booking, we confirm included services, additional costs and participation terms. You may enquire for your own group or about joining another one.
CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAMME AND YOUR TIMING
This route can be arranged for your group
The calendar page presents a possible journey. The programme overview lets you explore the route independently of dates. Tell us your group size, preferred period and interests so we can prepare a suitable option.
Before you enquire
Can I join as an individual?
Yes, you can enquire about joining. Our team will check for a suitable group and confirmed arrangements. An enquiry alone does not reserve a place.
Can the dates and route be changed?
Yes. For your own group, we can discuss another period, duration and selection of visits. Feasibility depends on the season, logistics and local providers’ rules.
Are facilitators and special meetings confirmed?
Guides, programme authors, private meetings and special visits are confirmed in the individual offer. A programme’s historic name or theme does not guarantee a particular person’s participation.