Dravidian Treasure Trail
Curated to experience the medieval Tamil culture spanning across
6 Century to 16th Century CE, this path is a culture trip
10 days 9 nights
COST
INR 29,990 onwards*
THEME
Road trip: To experience Art and History
WHERE
Tamil Nadu
DATES
Jul 7-16
What to expect
- Chase different rock-cut caves and rare structural temples of medieval Tamil kingdoms whose legacies echo the spirit of the land and its people
- Absorb the details of how the master-craftsman divided space and composed the forms with the host
- Visit breath-taking locations where nature is at rest, in harmony with man-made super structures
- Trek hillocks and mounds to catch the early Jain beds in Tamil Nadu
- Taste specialities of the region- simple vegetarian Brahmin food, spicy non-vegetarian Chettinad food, Tamil food inspired by the Maratha-s
About Sangam Culture
Tamizh is considered one of the oldest languages of the world that is still in use. The culture of Tamil is Sangam, which is a parallel to the Vedic. Sangam people were predominantly shamanic and animistic in their ideology and had their own traditions and customs. The unusual aspect that makes Sangam most unique and rich as an ancient culture is how they used ecological terrains as the deciding criteria for forming social structures. During the medieval times, the sangam and vedic practices were absorbed and reinvented to accommodate new ethnicities, giving way to new cultural identities in the form of a sentiment. Temple traditions became the result, making South of the Vindya as the karma bhoomi.
Sparks of Travel
“The trail path is planned as a road trip covering rare temple destinations from Chennai and ending at Madurai. This will interest the hard core PS fans wanting to know more about Sangam culture and the contemporary dynasties of Chola. The hidden underlying tone for this journey is gandha: the fragrance of every location will etch lasting memories and redefine taste.
Beyond the essentials
Include:
- Twin sharing Accommodation in 3* hotels, heritage cottages
- Witness South Indian rural village odyssey
- Continental Breakfast, Dinner
- Traditional Tamil Nadu cuisine
- Start to end logistics
- Guided tours at ASI sites
- Orientations that will enhance
Does not Include:
- Airport Transits
- Other Local Sightseeing
Additional Notes
- Interaction with the host will be in English
- Brochure will be sent on enquiry
- Detailed itinerary will be sent after registration
- Registrations close June 25
- Follow Jvala’s social-media handles for early bird packages.
- Special rates for registrations as a Group or Family are available
- To keep the focus on experience, the packages are customized for Patrons and Enthusiasts variedly
