THE TRIP 

ITINERARY

ARRIVAL @ COCHIN AIRPORT

JANUARY 13 2024

Kochi, Kerala

Please arrive on the 13th of January so that we can optimize subsequent travel to Bhavani. The other option is arrive 18th morning to arrive just in time for the wedding.

PONGAL

JANUARY 15-16 2024

Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu

Join us in celebrating the south Indian harvest festival of Pongal. The festival is celebrated over two days. The fist day of Pongal involves a ceremony where milk is boiled over with rice, sugar, and other crops are added to make a sweet treat. If your teeth are strong enough try eating raw sugar cane to get the juice. At night witness the temple knife dance procession. The next day is  Maatu Pongal where we perform a ritual thanking the sun god for the harvest.

MYSORE PALACE

JANUARY 16-17 2024

Mysuru, Karnataka

After we finish Maatu pongal we will leave for the Mysore palace. Previously the seat of the kingdom of Mysore, it was one of the last hold outs against the british colonization. This palace is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. After exploring the palace, we can return to the palace at night for a light show.

KABINI FOREST

JANUARY 17-18 2024

Kabini, Karnataka

After leaving from Mysore we will head into the forest.  There we can first go on an evening safari where we can see elephants, and hopefully tigers. After staying over night we will go on a morning safari in a different part of the forest before heading back  for the wedding. 

THE WEDDING(!)

JANUARY 20-21 2023

Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu

Jan 20

Morning Pooja (Religious Ceremony) & Breakfast

Afternoon Pooja & Lunch

Evening Grand Banquet Dinner

Jan 21 

Morning Pooja and Grand Breakfast

10 to 11 am Muhurtham Wedding Event

Afternoon Formalities and Lunch

Evening Dinner

MEENAKSHI TEMPLE

TBD

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Join us on a journey to Madurai to visit the Meenakshi temple. This shrine that dates back to over 2500 years is believed that it is the same place where Lord Shiva (Sundareswarar) and Goddess Parvati (Meenakshi) tied the knot. 

DEPARTURE @ Cochin Airport

JANUARY 28 2024

Kochi, Kerala

Depart 28th evening from Cochin Airport for those who stayed on to see the temples. It is also an option to depart on the 22nd evening right after the wedding if needed.

HOW YOU'RE GETTING AROUND IN INDIA

Travel within India will be covered. This includes travel from and to the airport. Travel to and from the wedding. All planned trips within South India. Local travel will also be managed on an ad hoc basis. No one should intend on driving by themselves. Driving in India can be pretty wild.

WHERE YOU'RE STAYING

TIPS

Lodging will also be covered while you're within India. Just get yourselves here.