From the shore temples at Mahabalipuram via the palaces of Mysore to the Chinese fishing nets in Cochin, travel through the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Experience ancient Tamil history, the beautiful Coromandel coast, gracious Mysore and languid, eclectic Kerala. Between the professional visits there is ample time to enjoy the cultural treasures and stunning natural beauty of South India.
This tour takes you to three very different states to experience nursing in a wide variety of health care settings. Professional visits range from the small-scale and local, exemplified by the tour of Kadambadi village’s health-centre, to much larger, leading organisations at CMC Vellore and Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, whose Nursing Schools are training a collective 7500 students. Spend time with your professional peers to experience local perspectives on nursing firsthand.
Get a broader understanding of health management in India, learn about the traditional practice of Ayurveda and the cultivation of medicinal plants, alongside India’s holistic approach to healthcare.
From the shore temples at Mahabalipuram to the Chinese fishing nets at Cochin, travel through the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
Take a cruise along the backwaters of Kerala and the toy train to the tea plantations of 'snooty Ooty.'
Learn about Ayurvedic medicine, the world’s oldest medical system in Kerala, where it originated,.
See Mysore palace illuminated at night, take high tea at Lalitha Mahal Palace and explore the stunning gardens of Srirangapatna, Sultan Tipu’s palace.
Visit the acclaimed Christian Medical Centre in Vellore and learn of the work of Ida Scudder.
See the exquisite, UNESCO listed Shore Temples of Mahabalipuram.
There is the option to extend your trip for three nights in Kumarakom in the Keralan backwaters, a beautiful labyrinth of lagoons and narrow canals. On Day 14 (22 Nov), transfer from Cochin to Kumarakom, a village on Vembanad Lake in the tranquil, canal-laced backwaters of Kerala. It is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary being home to many species, including cuckoos and Siberian storks. Arrive at the luxury Backwater Ripples Resort and relax at your leisure for three nights. On Day 4 (25 Nov), depart Kumarakom and transfer to Cochin airport for your return flight.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
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