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Secret South India
Jagannath Puri, Rajahmundry, Ahobilam, Tirumala, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, Srirangam
Jan 9 - 23, 2027
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$2,450
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Immerse yourself in the living heart of Indian spirituality. From the roaring shores of Jagannath Puri to the serene temples of Sri Rangam, this 15-day journey traces the very footsteps of Sri Krishna Chaitanya–the extraordinary person who started the Kirtan revolution and Bhakti renaissance in the 15th century. 

We’ll travel through temple towns, forests, riverbanks, and coastal sanctuaries—experiencing sacred art, ancient devotional traditions, and profound cultural heritage. This is a bhakti yoga immersion like no other, and we are joined by a very special guide: Deva Madhava Das–founder of the Harmony Collective in Michigan and renowned teacher of Krishna bhakti.

Disclaimer+Liability+Cancelation

1. Disclaimer
By participating in this trip, all travelers acknowledge and accept that adventure travel involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • Vehicular transportation, hiking, and travel in remote areas

  • Variable weather conditions, rough terrain, and wildlife encounters

  • Limited access to medical facilities in some locations

  • Travel delays, vehicle breakdowns, or changes to the itinerary due to local conditions

Participants agree that the organizers, travel agents, and associated service providers are not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to personal property, health, or life arising from participation in this trip.

2. Liability Waiver
By paying the deposit, the participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with the trip. Participants certify that they are physically fit for all planned activities and have obtained any necessary medical advice.

Participants release and discharge the organizers, their employees, agents, and partners from any liability for injury, illness, death, loss, or damage to personal property whatsoever incurred during the trip, except in cases of proven gross negligence or willful misconduct by the organizers.

3. Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Deposit: Non-refundable under any circumstances.

  • Final Payment: Non-refundable after November 9, 2026.

  • Any cancellations made before November 9, 2026 will forfeit the deposit; a refund of remaining payments will be made at the organizers discretion.

  • If the trip is canceled by the organizers due to emergency circumstances (e.g., political unrest, natural disasters, pandemics, death, etc.), participants will receive a 50% refund minus the deposit and any non-refundable third-party costs (e.g., permits).

  • If the trip is canceled by the organizers due to insufficient sign-ups (as determined by Expedition Ahimsa LLC) participants will receive a full refund.

4. Travel Insurance
All participants are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellation, loss, or delay.

5. Acknowledgment
By submitting any payment and/or participating in the trip, the traveler acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Disclaimer, Liability Waiver, and Cancellation Policy.

What's included

Accommodations

In 3 and 4 star hotels wherever possible for all 14 nights.

Internal Transportation

Travel by bus/car and train as per itinerary.

Three group meals a day

All included meals will be vegetarian with vegan and gluten free options available upon request. Any other meals and snacks are paid for by the client.

Entrance fees & permits

All entrance fees and permits for destinations named in the itinerary are included

Drinking water

1.5 liters of safe filtered/bottled drinking water per person per day

What's not included

International flights

You must arrange and pay for your own international flights.

Travel insurance

Please purchase your own travel insurance

Visa fee & application

Client must apply for an Indian visa 30 days in advance of their flight.

Hotel extras

Telephone calls, bar bills, room service, laundry service, etc. are not included.

Alcohol

Consumption of alcohol is strongly discouraged during this trip

Gratuity & tips

We highly encourage participants to tip our guides and the servers at the restaurants and hotels we visit

Shopping

We can advise how much cash to bring for personal expenses and shopping during our orientation call.

Day 1–3: Jagannath Puri

Day 1–3: Jagannath Puri image

Arrive in Bhubaneshwar Airport → Transfer to Puri

Begin your pilgrimage in the coastal temple city of Puri.

  • Parikrama (circumambulation) of Jagannath Temple

  • Visit to Gundicha Temple, Tota Gopinatha, & Siddha Bakula

  • Sunrise at Puri Beach near Haridas Thakura Samadhi

  • Optional: Excursion to the UNESCO-listed Konark Sun Temple

Day 4 — Kurma Kṣetra

Day 4 — Kurma Kṣetra image

Travel south to the sacred site of Sri Kurmam

One of the world’s only temples dedicated to Kurma, the tortoise avatāra of Vishnu.

  • Darshan at Sri Kurmanatha Temple

  • Peaceful overnight stay at a beachfront property

Day 5–6: Godavari River

Day 5–6: Godavari River image

Settle into the river town of Rajahmundry

This is where Sri Chaitanya had his famous dialogue and 10 day visit with Ramananda Raya, who went on to become one of his closest associates.

  • Visit ISKCON Rajahmundry & Ramananda Gaudiya Math

  • Explore the Godavari ghats

  • Enjoy a boat trip on the Godavari

  • Relax at a riverfront stay

Day 7–8 — Ahobilam

Day 7–8 — Ahobilam image

Home to nine Narasimha shrines nestled deep within forests & cliffs

  • Visit the lower temples on the first day

  • Explore the upper temples on the second day

  • Quiet time in the forests and hills of this sacred region

Day 9–10 — Tirupati

Day 9–10 — Tirupati image

Seek darshan of Venkateswara, the most visited temple in the world

  • Full day excursion to Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

  • Free time to decompress from travel

Day 11 — Kanchipuram

Day 11 — Kanchipuram image

Enter one of India’s seven most sacred cities

The Kashi of the South, famed for its ancient temples and silk heritage.

  • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Day 12 — Pondicherry

Day 12 — Pondicherry image

French colonial architecture and seaside charm.

A gentle shift in atmosphere as you arrive in Pondicherry.

  • Walk through the French Quarter

  • Enjoy the promenade, cafés, markets, and seaside ambience

Day 13–14 — Sri Rangam

Day 13–14 — Sri Rangam image

Srirangam, the foremost of all Divya Desams.

Conclude your pilgrimage in the grand temple-city of Srirangam.

  • Explore Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, a sprawling sacred complex

  • Visit nearby sites on the Kaveri river island

  • Enjoy peaceful evenings in one of India’s most revered spiritual centers

Day 15: Departure

Day 15: Departure image

End of pilgrimage and group farewell.

Transfer to Trichy or Chennai airport for your onward journey.



About your organizer

Prema and Manjari have travelled to over 50 countries between them, lived on three different continents, and led retreats and pilgrimages for the past 5 years. Prema is a historian (with a PhD in History) and Manjari is an artist (working on her MFA). They are both trained Yoga teachers and Ayurvedic Marma bodywork practitioners. They have over two decades of combined experience studying the philosophy of yoga and teaching from the sacred texts of India.

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