This 8-day educational/cultural journey will take to the southern states of Karnataka, home of the Indian 'silicon valley' and Kerala, known as 'God's Own Country'. People connection is the specialty of Discovery Journey - You'll visit villages, meet and interact with local people. You'll have the opportunity to visit special projects and programs, such as women's self-help groups, Grameen bank, rural school, tribal village, primary health center, and get a firsthand experience of life and lifestyle in remote areas. You will also visit the oldest synagogue outside Israel, the church where Vasco de Game, the Portuguese explorer was buried, the church founded by St. Thomas the Apostle, Mosques and ages old Hindu temple! Cost: $1585 + international flight.
As an optional extension, you may visit Sri Lanka or join a weeklong Yoga Program to come back rejuvenated!!