TAMILNADU singing holiday with Liz Martin

Duration: 24 Jan 2022 - 06 Feb 2022

Location: Tamilnadu, India

Available Seat: 20

Price: £ 2100

Singing in Tamilnadu, each with their own unique, unforgettable appeal. Our 14 days tour with regular singing sessions led by inspiring professional choir leader Liz Martin and many authentic experiences along the way,
The vast & diverse land that offers a unique mix of history, culture & modernity. Travel to South India and explore cities such as Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai & Rameswaram on this tour. Be amazed by beautifully sculpted temples, relics of history & natural beauty that pleases the mind & soul. Our Tamilnadu singing holiday will leave you with memories and make you love India.

Tutor: Liz Martin

Liz’s enthusiasm for singing is passionate and highly infectious. She has lived in France, Spain and Italy where she sang in bands, Choirs and madrigal groups. For 20 years she has shared her love of singing by teaching and running big community choirs, collectively known as The Loud Crowd. She loves sharing different kind of songs: world, folk, jazz, classical, gospel, pop, sacred – in fact anything in harmony.

Tour Manager: Aminesh Chamakala

COST PER PERSON (Exl. Flight)

Single Occupancy: £ 2500

Sharing Occupancy: £ 2100

HIGHLIGHTS·

13 nights full board, en suite, in charming, high-quality hotels·
Air conditioned vehicles throughout the tour·
Full-time support of our tour manager (Aminesh Chamakala).
The popular Meenakshi Temple Visit.
Day trip to Rameswaram Temple.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tanjore.
Visit the unique ‘Auroville’ community at Pondicherry.

Day 1 – 3 | 24 – 26 Jan 2022 | Chennai – Mahabalipuram

Arrival at Chennai International Airport and transfer to Mahabalipuram.

Our first hotel sits right at the historical temple town in Tamilnadu.

Settle in and find your feet; relax by the pool, enjoy the beautiful beach by the hotel. By early evening we will be ready to meet, sing and dine together to celebrate the start of our holiday in TamilNadu.

Day 4 – 7 | 27 – 30 Jan 2022 | Pondicherry

We’ll move to Puducherry, formerly known as Pondicherry, is one of the 8 union territories of India. It was formed out of four territories of former French India, Here we are for 4 nights.

Away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, Puducherry is a quiet little town on the southern coast of India. The unmistakable French connection, the tree lined boulevards, the quaint colonial heritage buildings, the spiritual sceneries, the endless stretches of unspoilt virgin beaches and backwaters and a surprising choice of restaurants serving a melange of cuisines provide a heady mix of experience that draws travellers from near and far to the city. It is the perfect place to come if you want to take the pace of life down a few notches.

Day 8 – 11 | 31 Jan – 03 Feb 2022 | Madurai

Madurai is an energetic, ancient city of Tamilnadu and also called temple city of India.

The temple town of India, Madurai is one of the oldest cities of the country. Culturally rich with ancient traditions, historical significance and natural beauty, Madurai is the city that represents the spirit of Tamil Nadu. It is the place of architectural wonders with each temple, each monument speaking a story. Not only was a cultural capital, Madurai also the commercial capital of South India.

Day 12 – 14 | 04 – 06 Feb 2022 | Chennai

Chennai, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church.

Like all great holidays, we will return home with a myriad of wonderful memories.

Tour Route Map