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Kerala Ayurvedic Tours
Covered Destination : Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom
- Backwaters - Cochin
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Day 1 : Cochin - Periyar
After arrive at Cochin airport, you will received by our
executive and you will be driven to Periyar. Upon arrival
check-in at Spice Village Resort Visit the resident "Vaidya"
(Ayurveda Doctor) for consultation. Overnight will be
at resort.
Day 2 - 8 : Ayurvedic Therapy at Spice Village
You will take seven days Ayurvedic Therapy. The resident
doctor after consultation plans your programme and will
also suggest your diet and the therapy commences in right
earnest. Please remember that during this period you should
not exert yourself and for best result no alcohol, no
tobacco and strict vegetarian diet. The therapy involves
various herbal massages, steam baths and yoga. If you
follow all the directions of the "VAIDYA", we
can assure you that you will come out totally relaxed
and a great feeling of wellness. Overnight will be at
hotel.
Day 9 : Periyar
The Rejuvenation Therapy is over. But it is best to relax
and allow your body to re-adjust after one week of treatment.
Overnight will be at hotel.
Periyar : One of the well known wildlife sanctuaries
in the south, Periyar sanctuary attracts a large number
of nature lovers every year. Also called the Thekkady
Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching the
animals in their natural habitat.
The forest here slopes into the manmade lake at the bottom
of the hill. This lake serves as the waterhole for the
animals and they come here to drink or take a dip. Elephants,
Gaur, Sambhar and even tigers can be spotted here.
There are boat services which takes the visitor around
the lake. The best season to visit the park is between
October and June. Spread over 777 sq.km of the Cardamom
Hills of Western Ghats, the Periyar sanctuary is located
137 km from Madurai.
Although an excursion on the splendid artificial lake
is the standard way to experience the sanctuary, you can
also walk around with the local guide in a small group.
Wild Elephant herds come to the lake to frolic in the
water.
Other attractions of the sanctuary are the Sambhar, Bison,
Spotted Deer, Tigers, Leopards, Malabar Flying Squirrels,
Stripe necked Mongooses, etc. There are over 260 species
of birds here including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, blue-winged
Parakeets; White bellied Tree Pies, laughing Thrushes
and Fly Catchers.
Day 10 : Periyar
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will be driven
to Munar. On arrival in Munar, check-in at your pre-booked
Deluxe / Luxury Hotel. Rest of the time will be at leisure.
Stay overnight at Hotel.
Munnar sits at the confluence of three mountain streams
-- Mudrapuzha, Nallathani and Kundala. Standing at 1600
metres above sea level this hill town was once a summer
resort for India's British rulers. Breathtaking tea plantations,
a picture postcard townscape and winding lanes make Munnar
an extremely attractive resort town. Among the exotic
flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the
Neelakurinji which drenches the hills in blue every twelve
years. They are due to bloom in 2006. Munnar also has
the highest peak in south India -- Anamudi. At 2695 metres
its makes for some adventurous trekking.
Day 11: Munnar
Morning after breakfast at hotel, you will proceed for
a full day local tour of Munnar. Visit Pothanmedu for
an excellent view of plantation, Pallivasal , Nyayamakad
water falls the visit Top station it is one of the major
attraction of Munnar it is 1700meters above sea level
from hear we get a panoramic view of Kodaikanal later
visit Eravikulam - Rajamalai Wild life sanctuary , Mudapetty
Dam etc. In evening return back to hotel for dinner and
over night stay.
Day 12: Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom on the banks of Lake
Vembanad and hop on to a boat to Coconut Lagoon, an eco-friendly
resort created out of Old Keralan Homes called - Tharawad.
Experience the demonstration of "Conquering the Coconut"
from plucking, de-husking, breaking, grating & finally
using the grated coconut. Sun set cruise on a Rice Boat.
Overnight will be at the hotel.
God's own country, Kerala, never ceases to thrill. Come
to the backwaters of Kumarakom and see for yourself what
an unbelievably beautiful paradise sits here among mangrove
forests, emerald-green paddy fields and coconut groves,
alluring waterways and lily-dotted canals. Situated on
the Vembanad Lake, this is a small water world where you
come across Kerala's traditional country craft, boats
and canoes which glide in and out of the waterways. The
resorts here offer comfortable accommodation and leisure
options like the traditional Kerala Ayurvedic massage,
yoga, and meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming.
Day 13: Backwater
After breakfast, take a cruise for a farm visit and if
lucky, watch the locals fishing. In mid afternoon, live
hands on lessons on preparing few Kerala Seafood dishes.
Overnight will be at the house boat.
Day 14: Cochin
Today after a leisurely breakfast at hotel, you will be
driven to Cochin, on arrival in Cochin check-in at your
pre-booked Deluxe / Luxury Hotel. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Cochin set on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas,
the port city of Cochin (Kochi) (Queen of Arabia) reflects
the eclecticism of Kerala perfectly. With a rich past
and a bustling present, it has been the business hub of
the region from the very early days after Alleppey (Alappuzha).
Cochin consists of mainland Ernakulam, the islands of
Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu in the harbour, Fort Cochin
and Mattancherry on the southern peninsula, and Vypeen
Island north of Fort Cochin, all was linked by ferry but
now some islands have bridges. The influence of Chinese,
Jews, Arabs and Europeans is evident in Cochin and its
people. The oldest church in India, 500-year-old Portuguese
houses, and old tiled houses built in the Chinese pagoda
style, the famous Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish community
whose roots go back to the Diaspora, synagogues and mosques
all tell the fascinating story of this harbor town. The
harbor is still at the heart of the city and pepper, sea
food, rubber and coir mats and matting are exported from
here. Despite this, Cochin is an attractive city with
serene creak & lagoons overhung with feathery coconut
palms and picturesque islands. The older parts of Fort
Cochin and Mattanchery are an unlikely blend of medieval
Portugal, Holland and an English country village grafted
onto the tropical Malabar coast. Cochin is one of India's
largest ports and a major naval base.
Day 15: Cochin
In time you will be transferred to the airport for board
flight back home. |
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Welcome to Ayurvedic Health Holidays in Kerala.
God's Own Country. Here, an entire range of fascinating
experiences await your body, mind and soul. Experiences
that will revitalize every facet of your being.
And help you begin life a new… This unique
health holiday opportunity is based on Ayurveda
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