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Nursing in South India

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9 Nov
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22 Nov
2025

From the shore temples at Mahabalipuram to the Chinese fishing nets at Cochin, travel through the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

Experience the ancient land of Tamil Nadu, the beautiful Coromandel coast, gracious Mysore - the city of palaces, silk and spices - the Ooty highlands and gentle, eclectic Kerala.

The wide-ranging professional visits, including the inspirational Christian Medical College Vellore, balance a cultural itinerary that gives you ample time to enjoy the cuisine, cultural treasures and stunning natural beauty of South India.

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Nursing
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13
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1
Mahabalipuram
Sunday
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9
November
Arrive Chennai and transfer to Mahabalipuram on the Coromandel Coast and the Chariot Beach Resort. Welcome dinner in the evening.
2
Mahabalipuram
Monday
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10
November
Explore the countryside by auto rickshaws, including a visit to Kadumbadi village, a village school and temple and a primary health centre. Thali lunch in village. Visit the World Heritage listed shore temples.
3
Mahabalipuram
Tuesday
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11
November
Drive to the former French colony of Pondicherry and explore the French and Tamil quarters. Visit the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences and their Nursing School. Afternoon at leisure in Pondicherry to explore and shop. Return to Mahabalipuram.
4
Mahabalipuram / Hosur
Wednesday
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12
November
Visit Christian Medical Centre Vellore hospital and learn about its history and work. Visit RUHSA (Rural Unit for Health and Social Affairs). Drive to Hosur check in to the hotel.
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Hosur / Srirangapatna / Mysore
Thursday
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13
November
Visit the Etho Metho Ayurvedic Medicinal Garden. Visit Srirangapatna Sultan Tipu’s palace before driving to Mysore and checking in to your hotel.
6
Mysore
Friday
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14
November
Visit Chamundi Hill for the procession of the Goddess at the Temple and visit Mysore Market. Visit magnificent Mysore Palace. Take high tea with a spectacular view overlooking Mysore at the Lalitha Mahal Palace.
7
Mysore
Saturday
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15
November
Day at leisure in Mysore, city of palaces, sandalwood and spices. See Mysore Palace spectacularly illuminated at night.
8
Mysore / Ooty
Sunday
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16
November
Drive into the Blue Mountains. Arrive at the hill station of Ooty and transfer to the Highland Hotel. Settle in before having dinner at the hotel.
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Ooty
Monday
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17
November
Take the toy train to Coonoor and visit the tea plantation and tea factory. Lunch at the Taj Garden Retreat. Return to Ooty and visit the botanical gardens.
10
Ooty / Cochin
Tuesday
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18
November
Drive to Coimbatore for brunch. Take the train to Cochin. Arrive and transfer to Hotel Fragrant Nature.
11
Cochin
Wednesday
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19
November
Visit the Nagajuna Ayurvedic Hospital and learn about traditional massage, yoga and diet. Sightseeing tour of old Cochin, including the Dutch Palace, synagogue, St Francis Church and the spice houses.
12
Cochin
Thursday
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20
November
Drive to Alleppey and board your private converted rice barge. Take a tranquil cruise along the Keralan backwaters and enjoy lunch on board.
13
Cochin
Friday
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21
November
Watch a performance of the high energy, traditional Keralan martial art of Kalaripayattu. At leisure to further explore Cochin, take part in a cookery class or relax. Farewell dinner in the evening.
14
Cochin
Saturday
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22
November
Depart hotel after breakfast.
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From the shore temples at Mahabalipuram to the Chinese fishing nets at Cochin, travel through the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

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Tour highlights

Cruise through the backwaters of Kerala
Kerala

Take a cruise along the backwaters of Kerala and the toy train to the tea plantations of 'snooty Ooty.'

Insight into traditional medicine
Kerala

Learn about Ayurvedic medicine, the world’s oldest medical system in Kerala, where it originated,.

Majestic Karnataka
Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore

See Mysore palace illuminated at night, take high tea at Lalitha Mahal Palace and explore the stunning gardens of Srirangapatna, Sultan Tipu’s palace.

Nursing history
Vellore

Visit the acclaimed Christian Medical Centre in Vellore and learn of the work of Ida Scudder.

The Shore Temples of Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram

See the exquisite, UNESCO listed Shore Temples of Mahabalipuram.

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Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.

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