| Duration: | 12 Day(s) - 11 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Wildlife Safari |
Day 01: Arrival in Cochin
Arrive in Cochin, where you will be greeted upon arrival at Cochin International Airport and transferred to Hotel Casino.
In the afternoon, proceed for a city tour of historic Fort Kochi, once the capital of the Portuguese, Dutch, and later the British. A walking tour of Fort Kochi is ideal, but if you prefer, you can hire an auto-rickshaw.
The sightseeing includes the old Spice Market at Mattancherry, the antique shops on Jew Street, the Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, and St. Francis Church, where the mortal remains of Vasco da Gama were buried before being moved to Portugal.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Casino.
Day 02: Cochin – Periyar (Distance: 195 km)
After breakfast, drive to Periyar and check in to Spice Village Resort.
Nestled in the Cardamom Hills, Periyar is renowned for its tranquil surroundings, winding roads, tea gardens, rubber estates, and spice plantations.
After lunch, you may visit the resident Vaidya (Ayurveda Doctor) for a consultation. Alternatively, you may choose to have the consultation the following day.
Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Day 03: Periyar – Ayurveda Consultation & Relaxation
Your seven-day Ayurveda therapy programme (beginning on Day 04) starts with a consultation with the resident Ayurveda doctor, who will design a personalized treatment plan, recommend a suitable diet, and schedule your therapies.
During this period, you are advised to avoid strenuous activities and follow a strict vegetarian diet while refraining from alcohol and tobacco to achieve the best therapeutic results.
The treatment programme includes herbal massages, steam baths, and yoga sessions.
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and spend your leisure time reading or relaxing.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 04: Periyar – Ayurveda Therapy
Enjoy your personalized Ayurveda therapy programme, including herbal treatments, massages, steam baths, and yoga sessions as prescribed by the resident Ayurveda doctor.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 05: Periyar – Ayurveda Therapy
Continue your personalized Ayurveda therapy programme.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 06: Periyar – Ayurveda Therapy
Continue your personalized Ayurveda therapy programme.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 07: Periyar – Ayurveda Therapy
Continue your personalized Ayurveda therapy programme.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 08: Periyar – Ayurveda Therapy
Continue your personalized Ayurveda therapy programme.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 09: Periyar – Ayurveda Therapy
Complete the final day of your Ayurveda therapy programme.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 10: Periyar
Your rejuvenation therapy has now concluded. It is recommended that you spend another day relaxing to allow your body to fully adjust after a week of treatments.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walk around Spice Village with the hotel staff, where you will learn about Kerala's famous spices and see them growing in their natural environment.
In the afternoon, participate in a hands-on cooking session and learn to prepare a few simple and authentic Keralan dishes.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight at the resort.
Day 11: Periyar – Cochin
Early in the morning, you may choose to revisit Periyar National Park, when wildlife sightings are at their best. Alternatively, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Periyar for an opportunity to spot wild elephants and other wildlife.
After breakfast, visit nearby tea and spice plantations or enjoy a guided soft trek through the forest.
After lunch, drive to Cochin.
Upon arrival, check in to Hotel Casino.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance at a local cultural centre.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Casino.
Day 12: Cochin – Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin International Airport to board your onward flight.
