Kinchit Kanchi

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Dec 14th –Dec 15th 2018 Registration until – 30th Nov

A sample of the “other” side of Kanchi

Historian Pradeep Chakravarthypresents

Thenneri; Thirumukkoodal; Mamandur; Natabhavi; Sanjeevirayar; Aakkur Kattai Koothu; Mathangeshwara;

Kanchi Weavers

We seek to instill a tangible pride of our glorious past and build a responsible, culturally sensitive community through heritage travel !

Our Philosophy

Kinchit Kanchi!

Kanchi is a vintage city of India which is still thriving. The sprawling capital of the Pallava Dynasty - one of the earliest organized dynasties to rule this part of India - it

was much larger than what it is today.

Kanchi was inhabited by multi-cultural/religious inhabitants like Buddhists, Jains, Shaivites and Vaishnavites. The beautiful city also had its own warts, a seamy side which is recorded by one of its past rulers and you will hear

about it on the tour!

Mystical Palmyra along with Historian Pradeep Chakravarthy is proud to present to you a Kinchit (a little more) of Kanchi than what is generally known. Our

two day journey will take you to smaller and less travelled towns of the District.

Thenneri

Kanchi, housing one of the oldest structural temples impressed Sembiyan Madevi and her nephew Raja Raja Chola and many rulers of

their times. Thenneri – the Southern Lake – hosts two such examples of ancient Chola temple art and

architecture that await discovery. You must have already seen the grand temples of Kanchi – Come and admire these that not only predate them but have also inspired the great

temples the Chola kings built in Tanjore!

Thirumukkoodal

Thirumukkoodal, a confluence of 3 rivers, currently dry, houses a structure that one would

easily mistake for a temple. It is actually an ancient fully functional apothek with a

flourishing medical college. This institution hosted facilities that would exceed those provided by

modern day premier collegesDon’t count this on the list of temples we will see this time – this will be the first heritage hospital

we will visit!

Mamandur Caves

Mamandur is the under discovered cousin of the more famous Mamallapuram.

They are unfinished but give an insight into how cave temples evolved into the larger temples. These also have interesting inscriptions on

Pallava water conservation and writing of farces.

Natabhavi

A rare form of a temple for a rare ritual… this is a surprise you have to “dig” deep to find out

more!

Sanjeevirayar

The Architecture of this temple depicts the Vijayanagara style as an essential feature. The

structural design is a striking feature. A big complex housing only one sanctum is a unique

architectural feature. There is a 24 pillared Mandapam that houses 85 different Hanumans in

various forms.

Mathangeshwarar

Casting aside the ever popular and famous temples flocked by all, we set our sights on a

miniature that is as grand and fascinating as a large canvas.

It is not always that size matters. This one is a little gem and here the small size is going to

dazzle you as much as the big ones!

Thiruparuthikundram

The remaining vestige from Jaina Kanchi, the murals reveal a fascinating heritage of Tamil

Jains. Guarded by a fierce lady who is as much of an attraction as the temple … look forward to seeing how harmoniously art has stitched

together Jains and Hindus in our state

Kanchi Kudil

Kanchi Kudil is frozen in time. This century old building has been consciously revived to its old glory and today presents an innocent life style during the pre Victorian times. Let us step back

and savor the bygone days.

Aakkur Kattai Koothu

Kattai Koothu is the art of and for the masses. This rustic art form is performed bang in the middle of the streets without any props and

settings. The audience is held captive with the sheer lung power of the artist be it the dialogues

or the songs. It boasts of its own subtle sensibilities and artistic brilliance.

We will enjoy a spirited performance of Kattai Koothu

Kanchi Silk Weavers

The dexterous fingers playing on the warp and weft of the divine fiber, silk is a spectacular

weaving tradition that has survived centuries and continues to hold our admiration. Everything about this is so unique that it now enjoys the

exclusive GI certification.

Kanchipuram Iddli

The ubiquitous South Indian iddli attains a divine status when it becomes the food for the

gods. This means that the ingredients that go into preparing this prasad also befit the taste of the

divine. The Iddli presented to Lord Varadharaja in Kachivaram is a sacred culinary journey. You

will also be a part of the journey by way of witnessing the making as well as tasting of this

delicious food of the gods.

When and Where :

Day 1 – 14th Dec :

0600 – Leave for Kanchipuram0700 – Breakfast0830 – Thenneri – Abathsahayeeshwarar and Kanthalingeshwarar Temple

1000 – Old House and farm visit

1130 – Leave for Thirumukkoodal

1300 – Check into Hotel

1330 – Traditional Lunch

1500 – Thiruparuthikundram

1600 – Kanchipuram Iddli Demo

1730 - Kanchi Weaver Visit

1830 – Free time

2030 – Dinner at Hotel

Day 2 – 15th Dec

0830 – Leave for Natabhavi, Mamandur and Sanjeevirayar1100 – Aakkur Kattai Koothu 1330 – Check out 1400 – Kanchi Kudil visit and Lunch 1600 – Mathangeshwarar 1630 – Free time1800 – Leave for Chennai

The Fine Print!

Several places we will be visiting are places of worship and therefore we request your special attention to the following:•  Please  dress conservatively and avoid wearing shorts

and sleeveless wear. Please carry a dhothi and shawl.•  Comfortable shoes or slippers since monuments are foot

wear free zones•  We strongly advice carrying sun block, sunglasses and

cap•  Basic medication/ first aid will be available. Please carry

your specific medication if any •  Camera – Rs. 10 and Rs.100 for the usage of camera at

certain places•  Photography may not be permitted in certain Places•  We would like to iterate that this is not a religious trip

and therefore we all need to respect the time and interest of those who are coming to enjoy the heritage aspect of the trip. Therefore please ensure that you respect and stick to time schedules.   

•  Due to unforeseen circumstances, in case we need to make certain changes in the itinerary, we request your patience and understanding. We assure you that the alternate option provided will be just as exciting

•  A Tip between Rs. 50 – Rs. 200 per person may be collected for service providers based on popular consensus

 

Included

•  Road travel on AC coach•  Accommodation in AC rooms  accommodating up to 2   

adults. Children will be accommodated depending on  the age and hotel policy. In this Trip we will be staying at GRT Kanchipuram( https://grthotels.com/kanchipuram)

•  Meals mentioned - 2 breakfast, 2 lunch and 1 dinner per person  (Request you to specify your preference if any in advance)

•  2 bottles of water per person will be provided on the coach every day. We request you to bring a refillable bottle in order to reduce the usage of plastic waste.

•  Regular entry tickets where required will be provided•  Darshan at temples will be allowed if people wish to and

ONLY if time permits.   •  All applicable taxes as on date  

Not Included

•  Expenses of Personal nature•  Room Service•  Any other attraction/temple not mentioned in the itinerary•  Tips 

Fine Print, Inclusions and Exclusions :

Hailing from Tirunelveli and moving on to international exposure through KFI, MCC, JNU (Delhi) and LSE (London) in his academic years, Pradeep Chakravarthy has always had a passion for the history and Heritage of Tamil Nadu with special focus on the role that it plays in society then and now. Having a background in HR/leadership development and coaching through his assignments in TVS, Cognizant, Infosys and McKinsey, he constantly explores methods of constructively employing out of the box techniques of exposure to fine elements practiced in ancient times to motivate and hone ones inherent skills. He pioneered temple walks in Madras. His deeply invested interest in the music, food, literature of Tamil Nadu allows him to present succinctly and simply even the dreariest topic in history. He has authored several books and has over 300 articles in The Hindu, Marg magazine, India Express, Times of India etc., to his credit. He has lectured in several prestigious venues like IIC (Delhi), IC (London) and is an awardee from the Tag Foundation. 

Embassy Travel and Tours has been in the business of tailoring unique and memorable travel experiences for the past four decades. A part of the Airlift Group of Companies, we adhere in a personalized manner to all travel related services that one might require be it guidance, documentation, reservations, currency exchange etc. Customization and luxury travel is our forte, which ensures the utmost comfort for our clients whether it is outbound, inbound or domestic travel.Mystical Palmyra is the heritage vertical we take pride in adding to our existing array of experiences extended by us. We are proud to showcase some of the neglected treasures of a bygone rich era that are just around the corner. We assure you that the whole experience will be an absolute luxurious insight into our glorious past. 

Your “partners in crime” :

From the “horses” mouth!!

"This temple trip was different from others. It was not about religion, not about mythology, not even about history. It was about the evolution of human civilization. What was even more interesting, was how Pradeep was able to connect the past to the current way in which we think and act to survive , synergize with others and form strategies to connect with the rest of the society. It would be brilliant,  if we can use this knowledge and 5000yrs of history into our management practices. ” - Vinod Dasari, MD, Ashok Leyland!!We have never felt that Priya and Pradeep are organizers and we are just travelers.  Over the years we have become one family, every body making everyone feel at ease and comfortable – Mythili Chandrasekaran, Ex SBI!!The call was for refreshing “degree”!But the Mystical Palmyra pedigree!Ensured it was so much more --!Places, People, food and tales of yore!Priya and Pradeep pack so much fun!The initiated will seldom shun!Their trips planned with such care!I proudly proclaim they are beyond compare. – J Krishnan, Logistics Industry !!I had a very insightful trip and my appreciation and awe of Indian history and culture is being expanded with each trip. It is also an eye opener as to how a warped version of our history is being taught in schools whereas such phenomenal achievements of our ancestors are being glossed over – Shailesh Vummidi, Jeweler!!It was our first trip with Pradeep and Priya. We never had to think or be concerned about anything.  Every little detail was taken care of.  Living in Delhi, we are surrounded by monuments/tombs reminding us of the Mughals, British and India’s independence.  One always thought that all history was in the north.  This trip opened my eyes to history in the south – Sudha Rajendran, Delhi! ! ! ! !

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Minimum age: 15 years (Between 15-18 yrs they must be accompanied by an adult and above 70 years they must be accompanied by a younger person)! !Per person Package cost :!-  INR 12,300 on twin sharing basis (We will not be

pairing guests. This is for those who are travelling as couples or with known people. At the time of registering you may check with us for other participants looking to share the room)!

-  INR 13,800 on single occupancy basis !!Registration: !Before Nov 30th 2018 by way of Full payment at the time of registration to ensure confirmed participation in the tour ! !Cancellation and refund:!- 30 days before commencement of tour – 50% of tour cost will be refunded!- Less than 30 days before commencement of tour – no refund !- incase of non-participation due to rescheduling of tour by the organizers due to ANY REASON – 75% of tour cost will be refunded!-Incase of cancellation of the tour by organizers – full refund including registration fee! !

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