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Theme: Heritage Photography Embark on an exhilarating journey of artistic discovery and cultural immersion with our exclusive Heritage Photography itinerary. Prepare to be captivated as we explore the rich tapestry of history and architectural marvels nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. Guided by seasoned experts in both heritage and photography, you'll unlock the secrets of visual storytelling while capturing the soul-stirring beauty of these iconic heritage sites. Get ready to ignite your creativity and embark on an unforgettable adventure that promises to inspire, educate, and leave you spellbound. Why Choose This Photography-themed Trip? Learn Photography Art and Techniques: Gain invaluable insights into photography techniques and composition while honing your skills amidst stunning heritage backdrops. Capture the Beauty of Heritage: Experience the magic of preserving heritage through photography. From intricate sculptures to majestic temples, uncover the art, culture, and history etched into every structure. Discover Heritage: Engage in immersive sessions led by our Educator, where you'll unravel the mythological, architectural, archaeological, and historical aspects of these iconic monuments. Destinations Highlights: Badami: Explore the 6th-century rock-cut monuments and structural temples nestled at the foot of rugged, red sandstone outcrops around Agastya Lake. Delight in the photographic opportunities that abound, including captivating night photography. Aihole: Wander through the quaint village of Aihole, renowned for its ancient fort, temples, and intricate stone artwork set amidst picturesque farmlands and sandstone hills. Pattadakal: Marvel at the UNESCO-listed monument of Pattadakal, where exquisite temple architecture and intricate carvings tell tales of a bygone era. Itinerary Day 1, Chennai - Arrival in Hubli and Transfer to Badami Arrive at Hubli (7:50 AM – 12:35 PM Chennai (MAA)–Hubli Airport (HBX) 1 stopover After lunch, transfer to Badami (Approx. 110 km - 3 hours by road). Check-in at the hotel Do activities in the evening Attend Interactive Workshops about the theme (Heritage & Photography) and photography guidelines. Solving historical mystery - Vatapi Dinner and overnight stay in Badami.   Day 2, Exploring Badami's History Through Lens After Breakfast, visit Badami Caves, renowned for their rock-cut temples and intricate sculptures.  Seeing - Observe the architecture while capturing images. Learning - Learn History, Architecture, Archaeological and mythological aspects of monuments, caves and sculptures from the Heritage Educator and attend hands-on photography workshop conducted by the Educator, focusing on composition, lighting, and framing techniques. Students also learn Ramayana stories from the sculpture Doing:  Take photos based on the learning from the expert,  Play Treasure / Scavenger Hunt Games on icons (Bore and Board Game)”, Journalling Back to the hotel. Photos analysis of the day with the expert Dinner and overnight stay in Badami. Activities See Badami Caves See Badami Temple See Badami Caves Learn about Badami Do Educator given activities Take photograph of Badami Day 3, Temple Architecture Photowalk in Aihole After Breakfast, leave for Aihole (Approx. 40 km - 1 hour by road). Seeing: Explore the temples of Aihole, known as the "Cradle of Indian Architecture.". Learning  Learn the history and the mythology story of the temple and sculpture,  Guided photowalk with the curator, providing insights into capturing the essence of temple architecture through photography. Students also learn Ramayana stories from the sculpture Doing  Identify old temples and document the features. Students to participate in Quiz, Historical Reenactment - doing mudras (postures)  Students capture images highlighting architectural details and symmetry based on the practical session on photography. Return to Badami in the evening -  (Approx. 40 km - 1 hour by road).  Photos analysis of the day with the curator Dinner and overnight stay in Badami. Activities Aihole Aihole temple roof Aihole old temple Day 4, Heritage Photography in Pattadakal After the delicious Breakfast, depart for Pattadakal (~20 km - 30 minutes by road). Seeing - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pattadakal, renowned for its group of temples. Students focus on capturing the grandeur and intricate carvings of the temples. Watching Cultural Performances if any.  Learning - Guided photography tour with the curator, highlighting composition techniques and the use of natural light. Students also learn Ramayana stories from the sculpture. Learn the distinct feature of Chalukya architecture,  Doing - Portrait photography session, where students capture portraits of each other against the backdrop of Pattadakal's temples. Return to Badami stay place - (~20 km - 30 minutes by road) Photos analysis of the day with the curator Dinner and overnight stay in Badami. Activities Learn about Pattdakal Do Educator given activities Take photograph of Pattdakal Day 5, Free Day for Photography Exploration Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day for students to explore Badami and its surroundings - for photography opportunities. Optional activities such as visiting local markets or capturing street life in Badami, flower garland arrangements, traditional dress, yakshagana program, Sanskrit scholars,     Lunch at local restaurants. Photos analysis of the day with the curator Dinner a a restaurant Overnight stay in Badami. Activities Take Night Photo Take Photo Explore Caves again Day 6, Travel back to Destination with fine memories   Annexure - Photos Morpho Banashree Resort, Badami     About KeyTerns KeyTerns is a destination, experiential and educational travel provider with a focus on the following. Experiential Travel in Birding, Heritage & Culture, Experiential Stays, Adventure & Wildlife, Destination Celebration, Architectural, Leisure, Wellness, Geo-heritage, Spiritual, Eco, Cruise, Honeymoon Educational Travel - Learning trips for Schools, Colleges and Training Institutes

Keezhadi Heritage Museum Trip, 2500+ years old civilization 1D or 1N2D About Keezhadi Heritage Museum Keezhadi (also known as Keeladi) Museum was built recently. Artefacts collected from Keezhadi Excavation site are displayed in the Museum.  Why should you visit Keezhadi Museum? Keezhadi is a Sangam age settlement, excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India and the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology. This site is located 12 km southeast of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, near the town of Keezhadi in Sivagangai district. This is a large-scale excavation carried out in Tamil Nadu after the Adichanallur archaeological site. The settlement lies on the bank of the Vaigai River and it reflects the ancient culture of Tamil people between 6th century BCE and 3rd century CE. We have two packages as below.  Package A - 1D Trip (Instant Booking available) Cost is Rs.2000 per person for a group size of 2 persons Cost is Rs.1400 per person for a group size of 3 persons Cost is Rs.1200 per person for a group size of 4 persons Cost is Rs.1000 per person for a group size of 5 persons INCLUDES Cab upto 100 KMs per day, Free Keezhadi e-book, Briefing to use Keezhadi mobile app to for AR.  EXCLUDES Museum entrance fee, Transport upto Madurai (Train or Bus around Rs.2000 both ways from Chennai) and anything else.  Itinerary - Cab Pick up at Madurai Railway Station or Bus Stand or Airport around noon, Travel to Keezhadi to see the museum until 7 PM (including the museum in lights), drop at Madurai Railway Station or Bus Stand or Airport.  Package B - 1N2D Trip (Booking on quote basis) - 3* Hotel Stay on twin sharing in hotels like JC Residency for the itinerary below Cost is Rs.4250 Per Person on on twin sharing subject to the group size of 4 or 5 persons Cost is Rs.4500 Per Person on triple sharing subject to the minimum group size of 3 persons Cost is Rs.5625 Per Person on twin sharing subject to the minimum group size of 2 persons  - 5* Hotel Stay on twin sharing in hotels like Heritage Madurai for the itinerary below Cost is Rs.6275 Per Person on on twin sharing subject to the group size of 5 persons Cost is Rs.7375 Per Person on on twin sharing subject to the group size of 4 persons Cost is Rs.6450 Per Person on triple sharing subject to the minimum group size of 3 persons Cost is Rs.7000 Per Person on twin sharing subject to the minimum group size of 2 persons  INCLUDES Stay in Hotels with Breakfast, Cab as per itinerary upto 100 KMs per day, Free Keezhadi e-book, Briefing to use Keezhadi mobile with AR  EXCLUDES Museum entrance fee, Transport up to Madurai (Train / Flight / Bus) and anything else.  - 5* Hotel Stay on twin sharing in hotels like Taj Gateway for the itinerary below Cost is Rs.6570 Per Person on on twin sharing subject to the group size of 5 persons Cost is Rs.7650 Per Person on on twin sharing subject to the group size of 4 persons Cost is Rs.6800 Per Person on triple sharing subject to the minimum group size of 3 persons Cost is Rs.9000 Per Person on twin sharing subject to the minimum group size of 2 persons  INCLUDES Stay in Hotels with Breakfast, Cab as per itinerary upto 100 KMs per day, Free Keezhadi e-book, Briefing to use Keezhadi mobile with AR  EXCLUDES Museum entrance fee, Transport up to Madurai (Train / Flight / Bus) and anything else.  Itinerary -  - DAY 1 Cab Pick up at Madurai Railway Station or Bus Stand or Airport around noon, Check in at hotel, Travel to Keezhadi to see the museum until 7 PM (including the museum in lights), Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple in the evening, Have street food or at a restaurant and drop at Hotel. Overnight stay in Madurai. - DAY 2 Cab pick up at hotel, visit Thirumalai Naicker Mahal, back to hotel, check out and drop at Madurai Railway Station or Bus Stand or Airport around 1 PM NOTES - Payment terms - 100% advance to book.  - Cancellation upto 3 Hours before the trip start time. 95% refund within 10 days.  How to inquire / book? Please contact us on +917305363999./ WhatsApp for queries / booking. If you need lesser cost stays, we can provide.  You can also submit this simple form to get quote. 

Japan offers history and culture at the variety of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, diverse Japanese cuisine, and a ride on the lightning-fast Shinkansen trains. Popular cities are Osaka, Hakone and Tokyo  Are you excited to visit Japan?  Consider joining our trip. We do two types of trips to Japan. One is a usual Private Japan trip exclusively for your family / friends / group. Other is Curated Japan trip. On this page, we are describing Curated Japan trip.   Testimonial on a Japan travel   Good news to those who are traveling to japan If you are boarding an aircraft arriving in Japan after midnight Japan time on April 29,valid vaccination certificate or pre-departure test is not required. Why should you join KeyTerns Japan trip?  EXPERT CURATED - curated by Karthik, Architect, Urbanist , Globetrotter, Academician.  TRAVEL LIKE LOCAL - get the best of Japan like Bullet Train, UNESCO Heritage Village, EDO House, Samurai Village, TATAMI Style Homes, Natural Hot Springs, Culinary, Shopping and much more,  UNMATCHED PACKAGE- we challenge. Our Itinerary is superior to any market package JUST FOLLOW CURATOR - trip will be so easy.   CALCULATED TRIP - costing is done closer to the accuracy. .  TRUSTED BRAND - KeyTerns, the brand trusted by so many for the last 6+ years. FOOD CHOICE - we can take you to Non-veg or Vegan or Veg restaurants MORE FOR LESS - get more experience for lesser price .Much more.. Expert Curated - About the CURATOR This trip is designed, moderated and led by Karthik, Architect, Urbanist , Globetrotter, Academician. His trips provide different levels of insight to the places, culture, history, heritage. Being a Globetrotter, he traveled to many countries and can give comparison of different cultures. Being the Urbanist, he takes the group to the best places, gives local experiences, helps every traveler enjoying every moment, explains the beauty of places, architecture, history, and monuments. 1. Karthik's recent video on Japan  2. Watch his earlier Travelogue on Chennai. Unmatchable Package  Key things SOTC /  Thomas Cook KeyTerns Price P/P Rs.2.2 Lacs+ Rs.185000 Trip Lead Manager Expert Group size 25 8 to 15 (small) Coverages Just places Places + experiences Transport Shared Van JRail Pass Outing Extra cost No extra cost             P/P - Per Person ​Price - Price Per Adult on twin sharing - Rs.185000 - Price Per Adult on single accommodation - Rs. 204500 - Price Per Child (6 to 12 years) - Rs.124000 - Price Per Child (Up to 6 years) - Please get quote from us Notes Vaccination certificate or pre-departure test is not required. Cancellation and Refund Policy:- 100% refundable if canceled 7 days prior to the travel start date with a small fee of Rs.2000 per person. TCS deducted will not be refunded as the same will have to be claimed by Traveller from the Income tax department. Payment Terms - Rs.20000 for booking confirmation, 25% on total - 21 days prior to the travel start date and 100% - 10 days prior to the travel start date..  Price may increase at the time of making payment and booking because of rate changes in currency, hotel, etc. Tax Collection at Source - TCS will be deducted as applicable, paid to Income Tax Department and the certificate will be given. Customer can adjust the TCS while submitting Income Tax Returns. PAN copy will be required. Please refer to the Finance department press release on TCS to be deducted on foreign travel   Extract is given below.  Travel dates before 30th Sep 2023 - 5% (without threshold) Travel dates after 1st Oct 2023 - For purchase of overseas tour program package under Clause (ii) of Sub-section (1G), the TCS shall continue to apply at the rate of 5% for the first Rs 7 lakhs per individual per annum; the 20% rate will only apply for expenditure above this limit. Flight or credit payment on travel expenses during the travel are not covered as part of TCS.   Would you like to book now? Booking guidelines Inquire online - https://www.keyterns.in/japan-trip-with-architect To get queries / booking, please contact / message us on +917305363999 / contact.keyterns@gmail.com or WhatsApp. Alternatively, kindly submit this simple form.  Once we have a minimum of 10 Participants, we will collect money and do the trip. Booking Partners  Location   Booking Partner  Pune  Holiday Adventure Registered office – 403 ,Silver bill,Nyati , Enclave, Near Delhi public school, Mohammedwadi – Pune 411060,  holidayadventures@gmail.com,  +91 9822037144 / 7507088466