| Duration: | 12 Day(s) - 11 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Wildlife Safari |
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin where you are greeted on arrival at the Cochin International Airport. Transfer to hotel CASINO. Afternoon proceed for city tour, visiting the historic city of Forts- Cochin - Ancient capital of the Dutch, Portuguese and finally the British. A walking tour of the Fort Cochin would be ideal but if you are not upto it hop on to an Auto Rickshaw. Visit will include the old Spice Market at Mattancherry, the antique shop on Jews Street,the Synagogue, Dutch Palace and, the Church of St. Francis where the mortal remains of Vasco Da Gama was burried before it was shifted to Portugal. Return to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 02 : Cochin - Periyar Distance 195 Kms
In the morning after the breakfast, you will be transfered to Spice Village at Periyar, which lies in the shade of Cardamom Hills and is a beautiful area of tranquil winding roads, tea gardens, rubber estates and spice plantations. Check-in at the SPICE VILLAGE. After lunch, if you are upto it, you can visit the resident VAIDYA (Ayurveda Doctor) for consultation. You can also do it the following day. Dinner & overnight in the Resort.
Day 03 : 7 Days in Periyar
At Periyar 7 days have been set aside for the Ayurveda Therapy(Starting from Day 4). The resident Doctor after consultation, plans your programme and will also suggest your diet and the therapy commences in the right earnest. Please remember that during this period you should not exert your self and for best results you should have 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 with a great feeling of wellness. Remember to bring some of your favourite books to catch up on all the reading you may have missed. Overnight in the Resort.
Day 04 : Periyar Ayurveda Therepy
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in the Resort
Day 05 : Periyar Ayurveda Therepy
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in the Resort
Day 06 : Periyar Ayurveda Therepy
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in the Resort
Day 07 : Periyar Ayurveda Therepy
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in the Resort
Day 08 : Periyar Ayurveda Therepy
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in the Resort
Day 09 : Periyar / Cochin Distance 195 Kms
After brekfast drive to Cochin. Upon arrival you will provided departure transfer to the hotel to connect the flight for onwards journey.
Day 10 : At Periyar
The Rejuvenation Therapy is over, but it is best to relax and allow your body to re-adjust after one week of massage After breakfast if you feel upto it take a walking tour of Spice Village accompanied by the Hotel Staff where you will be given an introduction of the Spices. You can actually see the spices in their natural habitat. Mid-afternoon hands on lessons on cooking with spices. Learn a few simple and easy to make Keralan dishes. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight in the resort.
Day 11 : Periyar - Cochin
Early morning, You may wish to venture again, to the National Park since it's the best time for sightings.OR perhaps you could do a boat safari in lake Periyar and try to catch a wild elephant.After breakfast, visit tea and spice plantations or do a soft trek with an escort in the jungle. After lunch drive to Cochin. Later, on arrival, check-in at CASINO Hotel. In the evening enjoy a Kathakali dance programme at the local cultural center. Return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 12 : Cochin - Departure
After breakfast drop at Cochin airport to connect the flight for onwards journey.
