7 nights, 8 days Temple experience 2026!
COme join us in February 26th - march 5th, 2026 for our South east India Elemental temples experience.
Elemental Temples of India | February 25th - 5th, 2026 | 8 days, 7 nights
Do you know we are the living embodiment of the 5 elements? Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space and Ether? Do you know there are ancient temples in India that correlate with the elements?
Join Judes on a transformative journey across the vibrant tapestry of South India, from the East to West as we visit these ancient temples and experience them.. Judes is an integrative yoga teachers with over 20 decades of teaching experience and has spent many seasons living in India and travelling through her. In the heart of all yogic traditions she has personally curated this personal and experimental trip from their hearts to share for all. Imagine seeing and experiencing the hidden gems of this sacred land, guided by her profound love for India and the deeply embodied wisdom of yoga.
This isn't just a trip; it's a once-in-a-lifetime experiential odyssey to experience the ancient temples, to discover the authentic essence of South India as we venture beyond the well-trodden paths and immerse yourself in her rich culture. You get to tantalise your senses with exquisite cuisine, experience the love, energy and care of these ancient temples and connect with the warmth of her people. This is your invitation to witness India through the eyes of those who cherish her deeply, an opportunity to cultivate your own love and gratitude for this extraordinary land and fall in love with her too!
What is included:
7 nights shared or Single accommodation in mostly 5 star accommodations. There are a few nights in 3 stars.
Except for 4 meals, all other meals are included in our journey together.
7 Temple visits, with possibility for more if we have time.
Bus & experienced driver from Chennai to Kovalam
3 pujas: 1 at Air temple, 1 at Fire temple & 1 at a Shakitpeeth temple, sacred rituals, truly to be experienced once in your lifetime.
Airport transfer from Kovalam hotel to Trivandrum (TRV) Airport
Yoga, meditation and yin yoga practices with Judes and so many local experiences that are available to you.
What is not included:
- 4 meals, Airfares, visas, custom fees, travel insurance (required), rickshaws, taxis, personal expenses, hotel expenses and room incidentals, Tips, Laundry costs, Vedic astrology readings, anything else not listed above in the inclusions.
Prices:
Share accommodation: - Standard Room: Early Bird $2999, after August 1st, 2025 $3400
Single accommodation: - Standard Room: Early Bird $3999, after August 1st, 2025 $4499
Secure your spot with a $550 non-refundable deposit.
Limited numbers to secure your room and early bird rate $550 non-refundable deposit and all balances are to be paid in full 60 days before event or the balance will be automatically charged to the credit card you used to pay the deposit.
INDIA TEmple experience 2026 ITINERARY *
Day 1 - 26th Feb Arrive into Chennai, Tamil Nadu and make own way to hotel. Check in, on own till we meet & greet 430pm. Walking tour and temple visit, group dinner.
Day 2 - 27th Travel by Bus to Srikalahasti, pilgrimage to Air Temple on way visit Kalamkari, fabric painting that Srikalahasti is renowned for. Visit Earth temple on way.
Day 3 - 28th Early Morning temple visit and Puja!! breakfast and check out and travel to Tiruvannamalai one of the most sacred mountains of India and Ramana Maharishi’s ashram. We will spend one night have the opportunity to pradaksina or circumnavigate by foot 14 kms around the sacred mountain that is surrounded by 9 Linghams that represent the planets. You have an opportunity to visit the Lingham that is associated with your Vedic Birth chart. We will also be able to visit Ramana Maharishi’s ashram for evening puja at Fire Temple.
Day 4 - 1st March Early Morning we visit Fire temple visit and Puja. Back to hotel for breakfast and check out and travel to Trichy. Stopping in to Chidambaram and the Mars temple. Spend night in Trichy.
Day 5 - 2nd Breakfast and visit temple and depart Trichy for Madurai. At Madurai we will visitt the famous Meenakshi Temple, the only Goddess-specific temple on our pilgrimage. It is magnificent beyond description, fitting for the Queen of All Worlds, and after having darshan of the 5 forms of Śiva associated with the 5 elements, Devi Meenakshi will offer a spectacular conclusion to our temple tour. Stay night at Madurai
Day 6 - 3rd slower morning, breakfast and visit local markets, Check out and travel to Kanyakumari, check in and evening on own.
Day 7 - 4th Early morning start to watch the Sunrise. Visit Kanyakumari Temple and puja. We will visit the Viveknanda Rock where Vivekananda meditated and received the calling to share the teachings to the west. We will also visit the Three rivers, where the Arabian Sea ,Indian Ocean and Bengal Bay converge. Go back to hotel breakfast and check out. Head to Kovalam. 3 temple visits on the way to our Ayurvedic Resort on the Arabian Sea.
Arrive at resort check in and some can meet with Dr Sanooj our own Ayurvedic doctor and book in for treatments.
Arrive at resort check in and farewell circle for those who are not staying on for the Ayurveda portion of our trip as this will be our last night together. Flights can either depart late 18th evening or stay an extra night and depart from Trivandrum airport TRV on the 19th February.
Day 8 - 4th March LAST DAY, check out and airport transfer to TRV airport included.
Secure your spot before the early bird prices finish on August 1st 2025.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds (not including the deposit and payment fees) will be given up to November 30th 2025 | December 1st - 30th 2025,: 50% refund will be given, minus non refundable deposit and payment fees. After Jan 1st 2026 , no refunds will be given unless spot is replaced.
Extraneous circumstances will be duly considered.