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JANUARY 2026

JANUARY 2026 DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1.  Mon 5:  Arrive MUMBAI  Namaste and a warm welcome to India! We meet you at the airport and settle you in to your hotel

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Day 2. Tues 6:  MUMBAI - after breakfast - our official meet and greet, then we'll show you around the local downtown area, part 1 of our Mumbai tour

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Day 3.  Wed 7:  MUMBAI - the commercial capital of India, a colourful blend of culture, customs, and lifestyle. India's financial powerhouse and the nerve centre of the film and fashion industry. Home to the most millionaires and billionaires in the country. Mumbai Part 2 tour includes the largest outdoor laundry in the world!

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Day 4.  Thurs 8:  MUMBAI to HAMPI - the New York Times’ listed Hampi number two of 52 must-go sites in the world! The magical world of Hampi has 1,000 finely crafted temples and monuments over a 4,100 hectare site. We travel by plane and private coach

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Day 5.  Fri 9:  HAMPI - the stories of glory, art, culture, history & mythology about this once flourishing civilisation are mind blowing

 

Day 6.  Sat 10:  Overnight sleeper train from HAMPI to MYSORE - we have the whole day to explore more of incredible Hampi, before board the overnight train to Mysore

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Day 7.  Sun 11:  MYSORE - the intricate craftsmanship and architectural brilliance of Mysore Palace, make it a masterpiece. If we're lucky we'll see the palace illuminated by 98,000 light bulbs… a spectacular sight that will stay with you forever 

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Day 8.  Mon 12:  MYSORE to OOTY - at an altitude of over 2,240 metres, cool and picturesque Ooty is renowned for its tea plantations, which produce some of the finest tea in India. We'll explore tea estates and sample freshly brewed tea while enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape 

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Day 9.  Tues 13:  OOTY -  was a British summer retreat for years. Popularly known as the Queen of Hill Stations, it still retains the charm of a colonial past. With its cool climate, lush greenery, scenic lakes, and colonial architecture, Ooty has earned a reputation as one of the most charming hill stations in India

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Day 10.  Wed 14:  OOTY to ISHA YOGA ASHRAM, COIMBATORE - we drive to the state of Tamil Nadu, the scenery is beautiful, national parks, mountains and waterfalls. We stay at the Isha Yoga Foundation ashram, founded by Sadhguru

 

Day 11.  Thurs 15:  COIMBATORE - the ashram is home to a massive 34-metre-tall statue of Lord Shiva, featured in the Guinness Book of World Records, this architectural masterpiece stands as a symbol of self-transformation and inner peace

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Day 12.   Fri 16:  ISHA YOGA CENTRE to MADURAI - we have a scenic drive to Madurai, time to enjoy our beautiful hotel followed by night markets and street food tour

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​Day 13.   Sat 17:  MADURAI - the heartbeat of Madurai is the spectacular Meenakshi Temple, the temple complex spans 15 acres. One the most architecturally brilliant temples in South India

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Day 14.   Sun 18:  MADURAI to PUDUCHERRY - we're off to The Bay of Bengal! The east coast is around four hours by train, sit back enjoy the views

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Day 15.   Mon 19: PUDUCHERRY - a free day to enjoy the pretty French colony of Puducherry, great cafes and shops  

 

Day 16.   Tues 20: DUNE ECO VILLAGE and AUROVILLE - only 6km from Puducherry is the fascinating township of Auroville. Anyone with idealistic leanings will find Auroville compelling, it's an international community dedicated to peace and sustainability. Thousands from across the globe, ignore creed, colour and nationality to work together to build a universal, cash free, non-religious township. Our accommodation is a beachside Ayurvedic centre (traditional massage and treatments) 

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Day 17.   Wed 21:  DUNE ECO VILLAGE and AUROVILLE - one can volunteer, intern or study in Auroville, residents have their own currency, receive free healthcare and electricity. Any money earned contributes to the towns upkeep. Founded in 1968, Auroville is supported by the Indian Government and UNESCO

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Day 18.  Thurs 22:  Fly home from CHENNAI today - say farewell to India as you return to your corner of the world, heart full, feeling richer with a new perspective on life... where will we meet again? 

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