Along with Historian Pradeep Chakravarthylocation on the Kaveri river bank. The name denotes an ancient Jain vow of fasting to death. Mystical Palmyra along with Historian Pradeep

Historian Pradeep Chakravarthy presents

The Heritage vertical of Embassy Travel and Tours Along with

February 15th -16th 2019 Registration until – 31st December 2018 Online Brochure - http://mysticalpalmyra.com

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Srirangam; Thiru Vellarai; Malayadipatti; Kodumbalur; Rock fort; Thiruverumbur;

Uraiyur Tanjore Art and weaving

We seek to instill a tangible pride of our glorious past and build a responsible and culturally sensitive community through heritage travel

Our Philosophy

Tiruchirappalli and Srirangam

As the perennial river Cauvery the town of Tiru-Chirra-Palli or Trichy was and is perennial.Situated in the heart of Tamilnadu this city boasts of a glorious past and ultra modern future ”Smart City”. It’s name gives us a clue of the ancient traditions it has as a part of its location on the Kaveri river bank. The name denotes an ancient Jain vow of fasting to death. Mystical Palmyra along with Historian Pradeep Chakravarthy wafts you on atwo day trip to explore the region’s rich history and of course the jewel in the crown, the Bhooloka Vaikuntam – Srirangam

Ranganathar Temple

For many this is heaven on earth. The temple town can seldom be fully explored. Our orientation will acquaint you with the rich history of the temple in terms of food, poetry, art and architecture. Those of you who know Tamil, be prepared to learn an ancient love poemon the temple!

Thiruvellarai

Thiruvellarai is a giant canvas. Its grand scale, though devoid of intricate sculptures, is reason enough to “wow” you. Witness the written record of the anger of a king muted byhis passion for the tamil language. Nearby is a temple pond the likes of which you can never see anywhere else…. A prize if you guess what is unique about it!

Kodumbalur

The clan of Kodumbalur were once the decisive factor in determining the fame and fortune of the great Chola Kings. Today we only witness a pale shadow of a glorious past. Obscured amidst the rural settings, and one in complete ruins, these temples werethe inspiration for the later Chola rulers’ architectural adventures.

Malayadipatti

A fine example of early cave temples rich with stone carvings. Additional charm to these monuments is added by painted stucco covering some of these sculptures. Although these temples have been made more than 1000 years ago, these are not the oldestmonuments of history here. Granite cliffs contain three caves which served for Jain hermits inthe 3rd – 4th century AD, these caves contain also capsules made by people 3 – 5 thousand years ago. Both rock-cut Hindu temples have been made in one granite monolith

Rock Fort

The iconic symbol of Trichy. We will not go up all the way but will stop midway to savour a little poetry in stone and the most imposing of all cave temples – and one king who became immortal because he did a little bit of boasting!

Thiruverumbur

Built by Aditya Chola (871-907 CE) along the banks of the Cauvery to commemorate his victory in the Tirupurambiyam Battle, Thiruverumbur has several inscriptions from the Chola empire dating back to the 10th century. Home to a very unique Shiva Linga.

Uraiyur

After admiring many architectural masterpieces in their natural settings, it is time to look at craft. Thanjavur paintings have a distinct Uraiyur style. Let us watch an artist bring this divine and uniquely Tamilian art form to life. We will also be visitng the fading craft Uraiyur style of weaving. A smoking connection between Uraiyur and a British parliamentarian will unfold as well…

Mains and Sides

Like many towns in Tamilnadu that act as important trade hubs, Trichy also caters to a large population who keep the town awake day and night…we shall explore the joints that they frequent to tame their after hours appetite

When and

Where

Day 1 – 14th February -  2245 – Meet at Madras

Egmore station -  2330 – Leave for Trichy by

Rock fort Express

Day 2 – 15th February -  0525– Arrive at Trichy Station -  0530 – Check into Blossoms. Rest,

freshen up and have breakfast -  0800 – Leave for Kodumbalur (45

mins) -  1030 - Rail Museum -  1100 - Thanjavur painting demo at

Uraiyur/ Weavers belt of Woraiyur/Woraiyur Suruttu

-  1330 – Lunch at Ethirajammal Ramanuja Koodam

-  1500 – Srirangam Temple -  1700 – Srirangam Murali’s coffee at

Rangoon Chidambara Reddiar Chatram, Thiruvanaikaval

-  1800 –2000 – Back to Hotel and rest

-  2130 – Street Food Trail

Day 3 – 16th February -  0600 – Coffee at Thyagaraja

Bagavadar’s House -  0730 – Breakfast -  0830 – Leave for Rock fort -  1000 – Leave for Thiruvellarai (40

mins) -  1330 – Lunch @ Chellammal

Manpanai Samayal -  1500 – Leave for Malayadipatti -  1730 – Brief stop at Thiruverumbur

and tea break -  1900 – Back to hotel and refresh -  2000 – Dinner -  2145 – Checkout and Leave for

Train Station -  2235 – Leave for Madras by

Rockfort Express Day 4 – 17th February -  0435 – Arrive at Chennai

Egmore Station -  Say Bye until our next

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The Fine Print! Several places we will be visiting are places of worship and therefore we request your special attention to the following: •  Please dress conservatively and avoid wearing

shorts and sleeveless wear. Please carry a dhothi and shawl.

•  Comfortable shoes or s l ippers s ince monuments are footwear free zones

•  We strongly advice carrying sun block, sunglasses and cap

•  Basic medication/ first aid will be available. Please carry your specific medication if any

•  Camera – Rs. 10 and Rs.100 for the usage of camera at certain places

•  Photography may not be permitted in certain Places

•  We would like to iterate that this is not a religious trip and therefore we all need to respect the time and interest of those who are coming to enjoy the heritage aspect of the trip. Therefore please ensure that you respect and stick to time schedules.

•  Due to unforeseen circumstances, in case we need to make certain changes in the itinerary, we request your patience and understanding. We assure you that the alternate option provided will be just as exciting

•  A Tip between Rs. 50 – Rs. 200 per person may be collected for service providers based on popular consensus

Included

•  Train Travel by Two Tier or Three Tier AC coach on train. Incase your registration does not meet the deadline, we shall provide an alternate mode of transport

•  Road travel on AC coach •  Accommodation in AC rooms accommodating

up to 2 adults. Children will be accommodate depending on the age and hotel policy. In thisTrip we will be staying at The Blossoms Trichy- https://hotelblossoms.com/

•  Meals mentioned - 2 breakfast, 2 lunch and 2 dinners per person (Request you to specify your preference if any in advance)

•  2 bottles of water per person will be provided on the coach every day. We request you to bring a refillable bottle in order to reduce the usage of plastic waste.

•  Regular entry tickets where required will be provided

•  Darshan at temples will be allowed if People wish to and ONLY if time permits.

•  All applicable taxes as on date Not Included •  Expenses of Personal nature •  Room Service •  Any other attraction/temple not mentioned in the

itinerary

Fine Print, Inclusions

and Exclusions

Hailing from Tirunelveli and moving on to international exposure through KFI, MCC, JNU (Delhi) and LSE (London) in his academic years, Pradeep Chakravarthy has always had a passion for the history and Heritage of Tamil Nadu with special focus on the role that it plays in society then and now. Having a background in HR/leadership development and coaching through his assignments in TVS, C o g n i z a n t , I n f o s y s a n d M c K i n s e y, h e constantly explores methods of constructively employing out of the box techniques of exposure to fine elements practiced in ancient times to motivate and hone ones inherent skills. He pioneered temple walks in Madras. His deeply invested interest in the music, food, literature of Tamil Nadu allows him to present succinctly and simply even the dreariest topic in history. He has authored several books and has over 300 articles in The Hindu, Marg magazine, India Express, Times of India etc., to his credit. He has lectured in several prestigious venues like IIC (Delhi), IC (London) and is an awardee from the Tag Foundation.

Embassy Travel and Tours has been in the business of tailoring unique and memorable travel experiences for the past four decades. A part of the Airlift Group of Companies, we adhere in a personalized manner to all travel related services that one might require be it guidance, documentation, reservations, currency exchange etc. Customization and luxury travel is our forte, which ensures the utmost comfort for our clients whether it is outbound, inbound or domestic travel. Mystical Palmyra is the heritage vertical we take pride in adding to our existing array ofexperiences extended by us. We are proud to showcase some of the neglected treasures of a bygone rich era that are just around the corner. We assure you that the whole experience will be an absolute luxurious insight into our glorious past.

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From the

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"This temple trip was different from others. It was not about religion, not about mythology, not even about history. It was about the evolution of human civilization. What was even more interesting, was how Pradeep was able to connect the past to the current way in which we think and act to survive , synergize with others and form strategies to connect with the rest of the society. It would be brilliant, if we can use this knowledge and 5000yrs of history into our management practices. ” - Vinod Dasari, MD, Ashok Leyland We have never felt that Priya and Pradeep are organizers and we are just travelers. Over the years we have become one family, every body making everyone feel at ease and comfortable – Mythili Chandrasekaran, Ex SBI The call was for refreshing “degree” But the Mystical Palmyra pedigree Ensured it was so much more -- Places, People, food and tales of yore Priya and Pradeep pack so much fun The initiated will seldom shun Their trips planned with such care I proudly proclaim they are beyond compare. – J Krishnan, Logistics Industry I had a very insightful trip and my appreciation and awe of Indian history and culture is being expanded with each trip. It is also an eye opener as to how a warped version of our history is being taught in schools whereas such phenomenal achievements of our ancestors are being glossed over – Shailesh Vummidi, Jeweler It was our first trip with Pradeep and Priya. We never had to think or be concerned about anything. Every little detail was taken care of. Living in Delhi, we are surrounded by monuments/tombs reminding us of the Mughals, British and India’s independence. One always thought that all history was in the north. This trip opened my eyes to history in the south – Sudha Rajendran, Delhi

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