Meet remarkable women from India's first and only all-women Kathakali troupe who broke gender barriers in this traditionally male art form.
Learn about establishing themselves beyond conventional limitations whilst balancing Kathakali practice, families, and professions over tea. Discover elaborate makeup processes requiring hours of stillness, colourful costume meanings, and various mudra significance.
What our travellers say
If Red Dot ever ceased to exist and I wanted to return to Sri Lanka I would probably go somewhere else instead. They were, in every way shape and form, impeccable. From Samanthie who created the itinerary to Wicky who drove us here, there and everywhere I cannot imagine anybody doing it better. Impeccable. I need say no more except it doesn’t get any better.
Stuart (March 2025) United Kingdom
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