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AYURVEDA EXCURSIONS IN KERALA
Mumbai - Cochin - Marari Beach Resort or Aquaserene Resort - House Boat - Cochin - Mumbai
Duration: 14 Days
Best season to visit: All year

Around 600 BC in India a new system of medicine evolved. It is a system, in addition to treating an ailment, stresses on its prevention. This system came to be called Ayurveda. This tradition of health and care was followed by the Dravidians and Aryans alike and has been practiced ever since. In the 5th century, there are historical references of some sort of a crude system of healing prevalent in Kerala. Today, Ayurveda is an indispensable branch of medicine - a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance.

Day 01 MUMBAI
Arrival in Mumbai. You are met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. After short sleep and breakfast, half day city-sightseeing of Bombay with visit to the Prince of Wales Museum (Monday closed), Marine drive, Mani Bhawan (Gandhi House), Flora Fountain, Kamla Nehru Park and finally to the Hanging gardens. Afternoon is free.
Accommodation: Mumbai (Breakfast)

Day 02 MUMBAI / COCHIN
After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, half day sightseeing with a visit to St.Francis' church, Mattancherry Palace, the Jew town with its Jewish synagogue and the cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. Rest of the evening is free.
Accommodation: Cochin (Breakfast)

Day 03 COCHIN/AYURVEDA CENTER
(MARARI BEACH RESORT OR AQUASERENE RESORT)
After breakfast drive to the Ayurveda center ( 2 hours to Marari Beach resort or 3 & 1/2 hours to Aquaserene resort). After arrival at the respective Ayurveda centers, check-in at the Resort and after a short break, meeting with the Resort 's Ayurveda doctors for a long interactive session, during which they would like to know all the detailed aspects about your lifestyle, food habits, working habits and other specific body ailments, if any, etc. This would then enable them to decide about the next course of action and the types of different massages most suitable to you. In the afternoon, the first of the general rejuvenation massages shall begin for you.
Accommodation: Marari

Day 5-10 AYURVEDA CENTER
Ayurveda, the science of life, is almost as old as the Indian civilization. It's holistic approach, the efficacy of its therapies and the absence of distressing side-effects are some of its salient features. The seven most common therapies adopted for your rejuvenation package are known in the local dialect as Abhyanga, Elakizhi, Njavarakizhi, Pizhichil, Udhwardhanam, Dhara and Nasyam. You can de-stress your body and rejuvenate yourself in the sylvan, soothing and serene surroundings of either of these centers. For Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative programmes. The seven-day package offered to you includes Body Massage combined with medicated steam bath and medicated bath, Pizhichil and Njavarakizhi. Day 01 of the package: Body massage - is done with medicated oils as per the conditions of the individual for 60 - 90 minutes. This is intended to rejuvenate body and mind, to tone the skin, and increase circulation. Day 01/02/03 of the package: Pizhichil - It is a special massage done by two persons and is a Sudation as well as a Oelation Therapy. About 4 - 5 liters of lukewarm medicated oil, selected according to body constitution and illness is squeezed from a cloth over the body continuously for about 45 - 60 minutes for three days. This treatment tones up the body, increases circulation, nourishes the muscular and nervous system and expels the metabolic wastes through the skin. Day 04/05/06 of the package: Njavarakizhi - It is a cotton bag massage performed with a bag filled with "njavara" rice, cooked in milk and herbal decoctions. This is a nourishing treatment and is indicated in all types of neurological and arthritic complaints.

Day 11 AYURVEDA CENTER / HOUSEBOAT
After breakfast drive to the Boat jetty, here, the houseboat with its crew awaits you. Thereafter a very soothing backwaters boat-cruise through lush green sylvan and serene surroundings and tranquil waters. Your personal cook will serve you the fresh catch of the day with pleasure. Your houseboat can anchor at any place of your choice and you can take a short stroll on the banks of the backwater canals of your choice amidst swaying palms and chirping birds.
Accommodation: Houseboat (Dinner)

Day 12 HOUSEBOAT / COCHIN
After breakfast, bid farewell to your boat and its crew, drive back to Cochin. Upon arrival check into the hotel, in the early evening enjoy a live performance of the local classical Kathakali dance.
Accommodation: Cochin (Breakfast)

Day 13 COCHIN / MUMBAI Flight
After breakfast drive to airport for flight to Bombay. After arrival in Mumbai you have time to visit the museums again or for last minute shopping bargains or a stroll at the Gateway of India as per your desire.
Accommodation: Mumbai (Breakfast)

Day 14 MUMBAI /ONWARD FLIGHT
Transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.


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