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.