Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Cochin
ARRIVE COCHIN You are greeted on arrival at the Cochin International
Airport. Transfer to hotel CASINO. Afternoon proceed for city tour, visiting
the historic city of Fort Cochin - Ancient capital of the Dutch, Portuguese
and finally the British. A walking tour of 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 buried before it was shifted to
Portugal. Return to your hotel for Overnight stay
Day 2 : COCHIN / PERIYAR
COCHIN > PERIYAR Morning after breakfast, transferto 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 Resort.
Day 3 : 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 right earnest.
Please remember that during this period you should not exert your self and
for best result 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 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 Resort.
Day 4 :
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in Resort
Day 5 :
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in Resort
Day 6 :
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in Resort
Day 7 :
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in Resort
Day 8 :
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in Resort
Day 9 :
AT PERIYAR AYURVEDA THEREPY - Overnight in Resort
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 Hotel
Staff - Introduction to Spices. You can actually see spices in its 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
resort.
Day 11 : PERIYAR / COCHIN
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
escort in the jungle. After lunch drive to Cochin. Later on arrival Check-in
at CASINO Hotel. Evening enjoy a Kathakali dance programme at the local
cultural center. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight
Day 12 : Return to Destination
It’s time to bid farewell; After breakfast at leisure. Later in time
transfer to Airport/ Railway Station and assist you with all check-in
formalities for your onward destiantion journey
