Ayurvedic cure and getaway to Munnar

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Cochin - Thrissur (86 km approx. - 2h30)

  

  Arrival and welcome at Cochin airport. Private transfer from Cochin International Airport to the city of Thrissur, where you will settle in at the Rajah Ayurveda Hospital for a seven-day treatment.

• day 2

  Thrissur - Ayurvedic Treatment

  

  Ayurvedic cure in a residential setting for a perfect reconnection with your body. Upon your arrival, you will have a consultation with the doctor, who will then define your program and assign you the appropriate treatments. He will provide personalized follow-up throughout your program. This is an important step during which the doctor will spend time with you to get to know your way of life, from childhood to today, addressing certain points such as lifestyle, diet, sleep, etc. In this way, your doctor will be able to prescribe the treatment that suits you. But if your health does not require treatment, we are sure you will appreciate the quality of the massages, which contribute to your bodily awareness and promote grounding. Originating from India, Ayurveda is an alternative medicine based on the science of life; "Ayus" means life and "Veda" means knowledge. This medicine is unique in that it treats the body without ever forgetting the mind, whether for a particular health problem or simply to deepen the search for balance. Participating in such a retreat will allow you to open up to your well-being and let go of the outside world. The center's chef will offer you healthy and vegetarian food, based on the culinary traditions of Kerala and Ayurveda. Meals can be personalized according to your needs and your doctor's recommendations. Overnight at Rajah Ayurveda Hospitals center.

• day 3

  Thrissur - Ayurvedic Treatment (Day 03 to Day 07)

  

  The next five days (Day 3 to Day 7) will be devoted to yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic treatments, and relaxation. History: Did you know that, in Ayurvedic philosophy, the universe is composed of five elements: air, fire, water, earth, and space? These elements are represented in humans by three doshas or energies: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. When one of the doshas accumulates in the body beyond the desirable limit, the body loses its balance. Each individual has a distinct balance. Our health and well-being depend on the proper balance of the three doshas. Ayurveda suggests a lifestyle and specific nutritional guidelines to help individuals maintain the balance between the doshas. The Ayurvedic treatment you will receive will, among other things, restore any possible imbalance between these elements. The Ayurveda system is not only aimed at improving your general well-being and health, but also at enhancing your holistic well-being. Ayurveda offers a framework in which we can rework our lifestyle to optimize our bodily functions. This age-old healing tradition uses herbs and natural oils, all of which have immense medicinal value. The systems created are based on more than 5,000 years of knowledge passed down by the Vedas. You will attend a yoga session every day and 1h30 to 2h30 of Ayurvedic care and treatments per day (according to the Ayurvedic doctor's protocol, each day the treatments may be different, and so may their duration). The daily yoga and meditation sessions are included in the stay. All medicines during the treatment are included. During your free time, enjoy the enchanting setting of your accommodation: nature, swimming pool, guaranteed rejuvenation.

• day 4

  Thrissur - Ayurvedic Treatment

  

  Last day of your Ayurvedic treatment. At the end of the stay, the doctor will indicate for each patient the need to continue the treatment (optional, at an additional cost). Night at the Rajah Ayurveda Hospitals center.

• day 5

  Thrissur - Cochin

  

  After breakfast, transfer from Thrissur to Cochin. History: Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a city in the coastal state of Kerala, in the southwest of India. Located on the Malabar Coast, it has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved it out and opened it to Arab, Chinese, and European merchants. It was in this city that Vasco da Gama, in the 16th century, had a fort built in order to compete with the Arabs in the spice trade. He was buried in Saint Francis Church for 14 years, before his remains were brought back to Portugal. His tomb is still visible today. Visit of the city, an unusual mix of medieval Portugal, Holland, and English countryside, with the tropical Malabar coast as a backdrop. Discover the oldest church in the country, winding streets lined with mosques and 500-year-old Portuguese houses, Chinese fishing nets, a 16th-century synagogue, a palace built by the Portuguese... Fort Kochi is a small district of the city of Kochi, made up of typical beaches all along. It is also the only place outside China where you can witness the use of Chinese fishing nets. In the early evening, you will attend the Kathakali show. This ancient art is a captivating combination of dance and theater, with a touch of martial art. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 6

  Thrissur - Cochin - Alleppey - Backwaters

  

  Private transport from Cochin to Allepey. You will board a traditional houseboat for a cruise. History: Discover the Backwaters of Kerala, a vast network of lagoons and canals bordered by lush nature and authentic small villages. The freshwater rivers meet the salty ocean water in this region. The canals connect the villages to each other. Of the 900 km of waterways, transport is done by small motorboats, traditional canoes, or houseboats. Imagine a kind of Venice in the tropics, a city with liquid boulevards where boats come and go constantly, guided by boatmen pushing from the bottom with long bamboo poles. You will sail on the canals, lagoons, and Lake Vembanad. You will enjoy the serene atmosphere that reigns over these calm waters with a unique ecosystem, with its own aquatic flora and fauna. On the banks, you will see ancient houses made of teak, mahogany, and rosewood; villages blooming with hibiscus, bougainvillea, shimmering green rice fields, and the eternal coconut trees. Meals and overnight on board.

• day 7

  Alleppey - Munnar (169 km - approx. 4h)

  

  Disembarkation at Alleppey after breakfast and transfer to Munnar. Munnar is a small town surrounded by the Devan Kannan hills. This mountain resort was once the summer retreat of the former British government in South India. The vast tea plantations, picturesque towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make it a very popular place. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which rises to 2,695 meters. It is an ideal place for hiking. After checking in at the hotel, you can take a trip to the mountains and walk through the heart of the tea plantations that surround Munnar. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 8

  Munnar

  

  Breakfast at the hotel. Then visit the famous Tata Tea Museum to learn more about tea and its plantations. The Tata Tea Factory and the Nallathanni Estate Museum house significant machines and objects that contributed to the rise of tea plantations in Kerala, such as furniture, the original tea roller (dating from 1905), typewriters, manual calculators, a wooden bathtub, etc. You will be able to see the different stages of tea processing before tasting some varieties. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 9

  Munnar - Cochin (126 km - approx. 3h)

  

  Private transport from Munnar to Cochin. Check-in at the hotel and free time. You can take advantage of this last stop in Cochin for some last-minute shopping. The city is also full of treasures for those who wish to shop: spices, silks, jewelry, etc. A wide range of products is available in Cochin. In the evening, you can take a rickshaw ride around the city. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 10

  Departure from Cochin

  

  Private transfer from Cochin to Cochin airport, according to the time of your flight.