WONDERS OF SRI LANKA & SOUTH INDIA

Sri Lanka made it on the New York Times list of “52 Places to go in 2016!”  This island nation certainly ranks amongst the world’s most beautiful countries, with exquisite monuments, stunning coastline, and quaint fishing villages.  Sri Lanka will captivate you with its 5th century rock fortress, green scrub jungles, idyllic tea estates, Dutch style port cities, eclectic boutique hotels, and the freshest seafood!  Sri Lanka’s has it all, recent clients have commented that it was too short and they would return in a heartbeat!  From tropical fauna to UNESCO World Heritage monuments!  View some of the Asia’s finest Buddhist art as you learn about the island’s history.  This tour offers just a taste of Sri Lanka. 

A short flights brings us to south India with its cultural diversity, dense tropical foliage, spice plantations, and small villages set amidst a game sanctuary that is also the largest elephant habitat in India. The local people maintain a delicate balance between preservation of the animal’s habitat and their own livelihood Walk along rolling hills or zip line if you wish! Relax in Kerala, seemingly a world away in a landscape of rice fields and coconut groves.  Explore the most impressive temple complex in India.  Rejuvenate with a traditional Ayurvedic massages, enjoy early morning yoga and meditation.  Cruise along the backwaters and observe daily life from an air conditioned rice barge with your personal chef!  Visit an active Jewish quarter, the aromatic spice market, unique Chinese fishing nets, and enjoy a classical dance performance. 

Marvel at an interesting local museum that depicts a typical Kerala house with exquisite art and architecture.  End in cosmopolitan Mumbai full of surprises!

Destinations

Sri Lanka:  Colombo * Sigiriya * Kandy * Central Highlands * Galle

South India:  Chettinad * Madurai * Cochin * Mysore * Coorg * Mumbai

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