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In Kerala, nature will heal you…
In a world of fast foods, fast cars and oxygen bars, life is a far cry from good old nature.
So, when contemporary lifestyle takes its toll on you, journey to a land where nature is still an integral part of everyday life. Where you will discover the amazing healing power of a natural health care system, 3000 year old.
Discover the power of Ayurveda. In Kerala, the only place on earth where it is practised with absolute authenticity and dedication.
Over the centuries, this ancient Indian system of medicines has proved to be not only the cure for illnesses but also the 100% natural way to perfect health. To understand how it works wonders on you, you should first know own body and the reason why fatigue and illness set in.
Ayurveda and the secrets of a healthy life…
Composed of the five elements of nature – earth, fire, wind, water, and the sky – your body is the most wonderful creation ever. An inseparable part of the cosmic universe. Divinely inspired. Delicately balanced.
The secret of Ayurveda lies in the unique understanding of this delicate balance. Which is the perfect combination of three somatic humours – vata, pitta and kapha – that determines the person you are. And the good health you enjoy.
When the balance is disturbed, it manifests as an ailment. Ayurveda diagnoses your body humours and restores them to their original state. Bringing your body back to how it was naturally meant to be – hale, healthy and harmonious.
The timeless healing ‘Power of Ayurveda’…
The methods of Ayurveda are unique and universal. It sees man in relation to his natural habitat. Instead of treating the symptoms of a disease, it treats the individual. Caring not just for the affected part but for the entire body.
Not surprisingly, Ayurveda has the answer to almost every ailment known to man. Purely natural, its regiments are absolutely free of side-effects. Perfected over centuries, they are timeless. And if you thought time is greatest healer, Ayurveda has remedies even for those ailments that defy time and modern understanding.
Ayurveda offers you two kinds of programmes –
Rejuvenative and Therapeutic. As the names suggest the former aims at your total well being while the later is ailment-specific. Eliminating the toxic impurities, they rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.
The fountain of Youth & Beauty…
The Rejuvenative Programmes Of Ayurveda
Rhythmic massages that relax each tendon. Medicated baths that revitalize every nerve. Diets that restore you to sound health… The rejuvenation programmes of Ayurveda are designed to improve your vitality, enhance immunity and increase longevity. Besides, good health goes a long way in bringing out the best in you. Adding a healthy glow to your skin, it will awaken the sleeping beauty within. Adding years to life, and life to your years.
Rejuvenation Programmes
Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana Chikitsa) : Tones up the skin and rejuvenates and strengthens all the tissues, so as to achieve ideal health and longevity. Increase ‘Ojas’ (primary vitality) and improves ‘Sattva’ (mental clarity) and thereby increases the resistance of the body. Includes head and face massage with medicated oils and creams, body massage with herbal oil or powder, by hand and foot, internal rejuvenative medicines and medicated steam bath. Herbal baths are also used.
Body Immunisation And Longevity Treatment (Kayakalpa Chikitsa) : Prime treatment for retarding the ageing process, arresting the degeneration of body cells and immunisation of the system. Includes intake of Rasayana (special Ayurvedic medicines and diet) and comprehensive body care programmes. Most effective for either sex if undertaken before the age of 50.
Body Sudation (Sweda Karma) : Medicated steam baths climinate impurities from the body, improve the tone and complexion of the skin, reduce fat and are recommended for certain rheumatic diseases, particularly for pain. Precious herbs and herbal leaves are boiled and the steam is passed over the entire body for 10 to 20 minutes daily. Hand massage with herbal oils or herbal powder improves blood circulation and tones up the muscles.
Body Slimming : Medicated herbal powder and medicated herbal oil massages and an Ayurvedic diet of herbal juices are part of the programme.
Beauty Care : Herbal face pack, herbal oil massage, intake of herbal tea etc. improves the complexion and beautifies the body.
Mental And Physical Well Being (Meditation and Yoga) : Mental and physical exercises meant to isolate the ego from the body and mind – designed to hone your concentration improve health and help attain peace of mind through eight stages of training :
Disciplines behaviour (yama)
Self purification (niyama)
Bodily postures such as the lotus position (padmasana)
Control of breathing (pranayama)
Control of the senses (pratyahara)
Fixing of the mind on a chosen subject (dharana)
Meditation (dhyana) and
Samadhi – a state of being where you experience absolute tranquility and well being.
Overall Fitness (Panchakarma Treatment) : A five fold treatment for mental and physical well being – tunes the body, organs, mind, breath, nerves and purifies the blood.
Cures that defy ‘Time & Age’…
The Therapeutic Programmes of Ayurveda
Even amidst scientific advancements, Ayurveda has remained the final refuge for many chronic illnesses. From nagging headaches, spondilitis and rheumatism to leukemia, paralysis and insanity.
Therapeutic Programmes
Treatment for chronic headaches, insomnia, mental tensions and cases of hysteria, hallucination and insanity (Dhara) : Herbal oils, medicated milk or buttermilk and decoctions are pound on the forehead/whole body in a special manner. Variations include Oordhwanga Dhara (good for diseases of the eyes, ears and skin), Takra Dhara (for those suffering from memory loss, severe headache or insanity) and Sarvanga Dhara (for both head and body).
Treatment to alleviate osteoarthritis, leukemia etc. (Snehapanam) : Medicated ghee is given internally in a gradually increased quantity for special periods.
Treatment for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, facial paralysis and burning sensation in the head (Sirovasti) : Lukewarm herball oils are poured into a leather cap fitted on the head for specific durations as per physician’s recommendation.
Treatment for spondilosis, rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplega, nervous weakness and nervous disorders (Pizhichil) : Lukewarm herbal oil is applied with fresh linen all over the body by trained masseurs in a rhythmic manner for a period of 01 to 01 ½ hrs daily for 07 to 21 days.
Treatment for diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity and certain rheumatic ailments (Udhvarthanam) : Treatment that works on the extremely sensitive vital points of the body (the 107 marmas).
Treatment for nasal ailments (Nasyam) : Inhalation of medicated herbal preperations, decocation oils and ghee to eliminate the morbid factors from the head and neck area.
Treatment for ear ailments (Karnapooranam) : Medicated oils are applied to the ear for 05 to 10 minutes daily to clean as well as treat specific ailments.
Preventing cataract and strengthening vision (Tharpanam) : A treatment for the eyes, effective in preventing cataract and strengthening the optic nerve.
Treatments for wasting of muscles, rheumatism, sports injuries, pain in the joints, emaciation of the body or parts of the body and certain kinds of skin diseases. (Njavarakizhi) : The whole body is made to perspire by the external application of medicated rice packs in the form of boluses tied in muslin bags.
NOTE : Ayurveda recognises you as an individual. With a unique body constitution and mental make up. Which is why your physician will design an exclusive programme for you that matches them both. In fact, therapeutic massages and even short-term treatments for minor ailments like back pain will be rendered only on his advice. And he will personally oversee it, every step of the way. During body massages and other health programmes, women will have the services of female technicians and men that of male technicians.
Completely natural, Ayurveda is perhaps the safest medical system on earth. Still, certain programmes are not advised for the very old and children below 7 years as they involve special diets and conditioning of the body. The same goes for heart patients, pregnant women and the infirm.
Every package is carefully designed for you. So if you have a history of heart trouble, blood pressure, blood sugar, chronic skin disease or asthma, please inform your physician in advance.
DAY 01 COCHIN
Arrive Kochi airport by morning. Garland welcome, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Cochin, one of the finest natural harbours on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of call for foreign traders from early time. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the buildings and structures representing different regions of the world. A city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub.
Evening we will make a short drive to Fort Kochin beach to see the huge Chinese fishing nets - large nets which hang from bamboo or teak posts and are still used by local fishermen in Fort Cochin to catch fish attracted by the lights suspended above the net and also stroll around the streets and avenues. O/n Hotel.
DAY 02 COCHIN
After breakfast visit the Mattancherry Palace, which was built by the Portuguese as a gift for the Raja of Cochin in exchange for trading rights. The main attraction of the Palace is the series of murals painted on the wooden walls, The Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568 AD, the great scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles are of interest. The main peculiarity of this tiles is that no two tiles are not alike, Santa Cruz Basilica, built by Portuguese and elevated to Cathedral of Pope Paul IV in 1558, The St. Francis Church, a protestant Church was built by Portuguese in 1510 AD and it is believed to be the first church built by the European in India. Vasco da Gama was buried here. Evening. O/n Hotel.
DAY 03 COCHIN TO MUNNAR
After breakfast drive to Munnar (about 140kms/04hrs), check into the hotel. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government of South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes makes Munnar a beautiful destination. Afternoon visit the Rajamala (15kms), this is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr. Half the world population of the rare mountain goat which is fast becoming extinct, is now found in here. The Nilgiri tahrs are today reduced to small herds found in the Eravikulam – Rajamala region. The total number of Nilgiri tahrs in Rajamala is estimated at 1317. Evening just walk around the small town. O/n Hotel.
DAY 04 MUNNAR TO THEKKADY
Morning after breakfast drive to Thekkady (about 105kms/03hrs), the journey takes you through the sprawling cardamom hills. Check into the hotel. Afternoon we will have a small plantation walk, evening stroll around the nearby spice market. O/n Hotel.
DAY 05 THEKKADY
Today we will explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary by boat ride – lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq.km is thick evergreen forest. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however, are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake. O/n Hotel.
DAY 06 THEKKADY TO KUMARAKOM
Morning drive to Kumarakom (about 140kms/04hrs) situated on the banks of Vembanadu Lake is considered the gateway to the backwaters of Kuttanad. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 07 KUMARAKOM TO ALLEPPEY
Morning embark an houseboat from the resort, cruise towards the Alleppey through Kuttanadu area also called the rice bowl of Kerala perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done below sea level. On the way we will stop at Champakkulam to visit the St. Mary’s church regarded to be one of the seven established by St. Thomas. This is one of the oldest church established in Kerala. Also you can experience the life style of village peoples by walking around, and then moor up for the night of Vembanadu Lake. O/n Houseboat
DAY 08 ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM
Morning disembark from the houseboat, we will drive to Kovalam (about 160kms/04hrs), one of the sheltered natural bay with boundless blue of the Arabian Sea and unwinding miles of fine sand washed by a surf which roars and hisses at the feet of coconuts palms. Check into the hotel famous for Ayurvedic treatment.
Today we will start our 07 days Rejuvenation Therapy, this treatment includes body massage with hand and foot by two masseurs with medicated oil and cream, internal rejuvenative medicines and medicated steam bath. This therapy is for 90 minutes to 02hrs per day for 07 days. This therapy is to rejuvenate mind, body and soul, to tone up skin, to strengthen all systems so as to achieve ideal health and longevity.
DAY 09 KOVALAM
The day to relax + ayurvedic massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY 10 KOVALAM
The day to relax + ayurvedic massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY 11 KOVALAM
The day to relax + ayurvedic massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY 12 KOVALAM
The day to relax + ayurvedic massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY 13 KOVALAM
The day to relax + ayurvedic massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY 14 KOVALAM
The day to relax + ayurvedic massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY 15 KOVALAM TO TRIVANDRUM
Early morning transfer to Trivandrum airport to board flight to your onward destination.
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