October 11–28, 2026
Sacred South India during Navaratri
Overview
A small-group cultural and spiritual journey through Tamil Nadu and Kerala, travelling during Navaratri — the nine sacred nights of goddess worship. Carefully planned to go beyond the tourist trail, this 18-day immersion is held in a private AC van, with boutique and heritage accommodation, and optional daily breathwork, yoga and meditation woven gently throughout. Designed with particular care for solo female travellers and families, so your nervous system can rest and the depth of South India can truly land.
A note from your host
Why This Journey Exists
Taking people to India has been a dream of mine for a very long time. India is the place I was born, and sharing its culture — in a truly intentional and meaningful way — brings me enormous joy. There is something irreplaceable about travelling through a place with people you care about. It deepens friendships, opens perspectives, and creates the kind of memories that stay with you for life.
I also believe group travel is one of the very best ways to experience a country. There is safety in numbers, warmth in shared discovery, and a particular magic that emerges when a group of open-hearted people move through the world together.
Something else has stayed with me over the years — the stories I have heard from female friends about travel in India. Feeling unsafe. Unwanted attention. Experiences that left their nervous system on high alert rather than at rest. This is all too common, and it is one I want to change.
This journey has been designed so that your nervous system can relax. You will always be within a known, trusted group. Every detail of accommodation, transport and logistics has been chosen with your comfort and safety in mind. You are held from the moment you arrive.
And within that safety, something else becomes possible. The deep spirituality and breathtaking culture of South India has the power to be genuinely life-changing. This is not just a holiday. It is a journey inward, held in the beauty of one of the most extraordinary places on earth.
What to Expect
- Temple ceremonies and Navaratri processions
- Optional daily breathwork, yoga and meditation
- Cultural immersion, music and devotional ritual
- Kerala backwaters, beaches and slow integration days
Who This Is For
- Solo female travellers seeking a safe, held group
- Families and couples wanting a meaningful journey together
- Anyone drawn to the spiritual and cultural heart of South India
11 – 28 October 2026
Sacred South India during Navaratri
A small-group cultural and spiritual journey through Tamil Nadu & Kerala.
This journey has been carefully planned to give you a genuine, immersive experience of South India — one that goes well beyond the standard tourist trail. We travel during Navaratri, the nine sacred nights of goddess worship, meaning the temples, towns and people we encounter will be alive with ceremony and devotion.
We travel as a group of twelve in a private air-conditioned van. Every accommodation has been selected for comfort, character and safety, with particular care for solo female travellers and families — you will always be within a known, trusted group.
Group breathwork, yoga and meditation are offered each day as an optional practice — a way to arrive in the body, integrate what you are experiencing, and deepen your connection to yourself and the group. You are warmly invited, never required.
At a Glance
- Dates
- 11 – 28 October 2026
- Duration
- 18 days / 17 nights
- Group size
- Max 10 guests + 2 hosts
- Transport
- Private AC van throughout
- Accommodation
- Boutique & heritage hotels
- Daily practice
- Breathwork, yoga & meditation (optional)
The Route
- Chennai
- Vellore
- Tiruvannamalai
- Auroville
- Chidambaram
- Thanjavur
- Pollachi
- Alappuzha
- Varkala
- Trivandrum
Travelling During Navaratri
Our dates align with Navaratri — nine nights of goddess worship celebrated with enormous energy across South India. Expect temple processions, classical music, vibrant decorations and a sense of devotion that permeates daily life. This is not something you can manufacture on any other trip. It is rare, and it is the reason these exact dates were chosen.
18-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Oct 11
Chennai
Arrival in Chennai, check-in, rest, evening at Marina Beach
Day 2 — Oct 12
Chennai
Rest, recovery, light group welcome & intention setting
Day 3 — Oct 13
Vellore
Travel: Chennai → Vellore (~140 km, 3 hrs). Visit Golden Temple
Day 4 — Oct 14
Vellore
Stay in Vellore, temple visit, reflection
Day 5 — Oct 15
Tiruvannamalai
Travel: Vellore → Tiruvannamalai (~120 km, 3 hrs). Temple visit (Navaratri period)
Day 6 — Oct 16
Tiruvannamalai
Navaratri immersion, Ramana Ashram, practices
Day 7 — Oct 17
Auroville
Travel: Tiruvannamalai → Auroville (~110 km, 3–3.5 hrs). Arrival + settle
Day 8 — Oct 18
Auroville
Permaculture / community exploration
Day 9 — Oct 19
Chidambaram
Travel: Auroville → Chidambaram (~65 km, 2 hrs). Temple visit
Day 10 — Oct 20
Chidambaram
Mangrove boating, slow day
Day 11 — Oct 21
Thanjavur
Travel: Chidambaram → Thanjavur (~110 km, 3 hrs). Temple visit
Day 12 — Oct 22
Thanjavur
Stay, family visit, cultural immersion
Day 13 — Oct 23
Pollachi
Travel: Thanjavur → Pollachi (~300 km, 6 hrs). Check-in nature stay
Day 14 — Oct 24
Pollachi
Elephant safari, rest, nature immersion
Day 15 — Oct 25
Alappuzha (Kerala)
Travel: Pollachi → Alappuzha (~140 km, 4 hrs). Houseboat check-in
Day 16 — Oct 26
Alappuzha → Varkala
Morning on houseboat. Travel: Alappuzha → Varkala (~120 km, 3–4 hrs). Cliff sunset
Day 17 — Oct 27
Varkala
Integration day, beach, closing circle
Day 18 — Oct 28
Departure
Travel: Varkala → Trivandrum Airport (~45 km, 1 hr). Fly out
Summary Route
Chennai → Vellore → Tiruvannamalai → Auroville → Chidambaram → Thanjavur → Pollachi → Alappuzha → Varkala → Trivandrum
Investment
Pricing
Land only — flights not included
Shared Twin Room
AUD $3,750
per person
Share with a travel companion, or we match you with another solo traveller of the same gender.
Single Private Room
AUD $4,350
per person
Your own private room throughout the entire journey.
Travelling with children? Children under 12 join free — you pay only for their extra bed in your room.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transport
- Guides
- Yoga & meditation
- Cultural experiences
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (required)
- Personal shopping & extras
Flying Together
While flights are not included in the tour price and are booked independently, we would love for the group to travel together from Melbourne to Chennai at the start, and from Trivandrum back to Melbourne at the end. It is entirely optional, but there is something special about the journey beginning and ending as a group — and it makes arrivals and departures so much smoother. Flight details and suggested booking options will be shared once your place is confirmed.
Refund Policy
Pay by 30th June to confirm your spot.
- If you cancel at least 30 days before the beginning of the trip, we will provide a full refund.
- If you cancel within the 30-day period, only 50% of the fee is refunded, as we will have already incurred expenses on your behalf.
To Secure Your Place
A deposit of AUD $500 per person holds your spot. Full balance due by 30th June. Only 10 spots available — once they are gone, they are gone.
Travel insurance with medical coverage is required for all participants. We are happy to recommend providers if needed.
After booking you will receive a confirmation of your place with a receipt.
Apply for This Journey