Kerala and Ayurveda
Duration: 09 nights / 10 days
Route: Kochi » Periyar Tiger Reserve » Kumarakom » Kovalam
*Itinerary can be customized as per your interest.
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kochi
Morning arrival at airport. Welcome aboard to Kerala. Our company representative will receive you at airport and assist you to your hotel. Relax in leisure. Later get ready for Kochi full day sightseeing. Covering places of interest, including Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Net and Indo-Portuguese Museum. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 02: Thekkady
After breakfast drive to Thekkady. On arrival check in to the hotel. Relax in resort. In evening get ready for live Kathakali Dance performance. Overnight stay in Resort.
Day 03: Thekkady
Early morning proceed for boating on the Periyar Lake in Periyar National Park and experience a view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake and sanctuary. Watch different wild animals while boating. Back to resort. After breakfast get ready for sightseeing. Kerala is world famous for its spices. Get ready for guided tour of Spice Garden. After lunch visit local market. In evening witness the live performance of Kalaripayattu martial art from ancient times. Overnight stay in Resort.
Day 04: Kumarakom
Early morning, check out of the hotel and depart for Kumarakom. On arrival at Kumarakom, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (famous for migratory and local birds). Later, check into hotel. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise (optional) or relax near the Venbanad Lake. Stay overnight in hotel.
Day 05: Kovalam
After breakfast check out from resort and drive to Kovalam. Enroute enjoy 1 hour shikara boat ride in Alleppy. On arrival to Kovalam check in to the Ayurveda resort. Meeting and consultation with an Ayurveda doctor and start Rejuvenation Therapy. Rejuvenation therapy includes body massage with medicated oil and cream by two masseurs using hand and foot, internal rejuvenation medicines and medicated steam bath. This therapy is for 90 minutes to 2 hours per day. This therapy is to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul, to tone up the skin, and to strengthen all systems to achieve ideal health and longevity. Overnight stay in resort.
Day 06: Kovalam
Early morning 1 hour yoga and meditation session. Rejuvenation Therapy in day time. Day free to visit Kovalam. Overnight stay in resort.
Day 07: Kovalam
Early morning 1 hour yoga and meditation session. Rejuvenation Therapy in day time. Day free to visit Kovalam. Overnight stay in resort.
Day 08: Kovalam
Early morning 1 hour yoga and meditation session. Rejuvenation Therapy in day time. Day free to visit Kovalam. Overnight stay in resort.
Day 09: Kovalam
Early morning 1 hour yoga and meditation session. Rejuvenation Therapy in day time. Day free to visit Kovalam. Overnight stay in resort.
Day 10: Kovalam
After breakfast check out from resort. Transfer to Trivandrum Airport according to your departure schedule on day 10. Tour ends here.
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Services Included
● This package tour is personalized & individual and can be started at any time of the year. This tour is based on private departures, where you are benefit from having a private executive car and freedom to stop en-route for breaks or for photographic opportunities.
● Air-conditioned car with driver, all inclusive. Fuel, Insurance for car, Road and State taxes, Toll taxes, Parking fees and all transport related expense including Driver's food and lodging.
● Driver with excellent skills and record, a good knowledge of the area you are visiting and sufficient English to communicate with you.
● The car will be with you from your arrival to departure with as many stops to sightseeing as you want enroute.
● Meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at airports, hotels by our company representative.
● Double bed room with breakfast and all taxes included.
● Accommodation in Double Rooms on twin sharing basis.
● Transfers and land transportation according to proposed itinerary.
● Boat ride in backwaters in Alleppey.
● Live Kathakali dance performance at Thekkady.
● Live performance of Kalaripayattu martial art from ancient time at Thekkady.
● Excursion to a spice garden with naturalist/guide to explain about all the spices.
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Services Not Included
● Tips, laundry, telephone bills, portage and Beverages.
● Meals unless specified.
● Entrances to Monuments and other specified destination.
● Movie / video camera fee at monuments.
● Domestic or International airfare unless specified.
● Medical or baggage insurance.
● Airport Departure taxes, Visa Charges.
● Tips and gratuities.
● Any other service that has not been specified.
● Your game safaris in the National Parks unless specified above.
● New Year, Christmas, festivals & Events Period (supplements to be advised, if required).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit India?
Peak season to visit India is between October and March when the monsoon rains have ceased and the country is largely warm and dry. The climate does vary considerably by region though this is the peak travel season in Rajasthan and Kerala due to the agreeable weather conditions.
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Which places should I visit in India?
The most visited regions in India is Rajasthan and Kerala. Rajasthan is in North India and Kerala is in South India. Rajasthan is known for fairs and festivals, songs and ballads, folklore and folktales, and the traditional costumes these are still the part of the colourful and captivating state of Rajasthan.
Apart from Rajasthan in North India Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho and Varanasi are also the most visited places.
In South India Kerala is perhaps the most beautiful region on earth. It is less of a tour and more of a chance to find your peace, with a bit of sightseeing along the way. Kerala is also known for Kerala Backwaters, Ayurveda and Yoga.
Apart from Kerala Tamil Nadu is equally most visited place in South India. Tamil Nadu is mainly known for the ancient temples in India. If still you are confused which place to visit, please cunsult Heritedge tour expert to help you.
How much does it cost to visit India?
Cost of tours depends on the category of hotels, transportation, air-fair and services. Off-season, high season and peak season also put major effect on the cost of tour. The more higher you go, the more you pay. Please go through below per person per day cost, for your reference:
1. Budget Tour : Less than 70 Euro / 80 USD
2. Medium Tour : 70 Eu to 150 Euro / 80 USD to 170 USD
3. Luxury Tour : 150 Eu to 250 Euro / 170 USD to 285 USD
4. High-End Tour : Above 250 Euro / Above 285 USD
In Budget Tours guests will get clean and decent 3 star to 4 star mixed category hotels and executive car with driver, with all expenses covered. Please consult Heritedge tour advisor to set your holidays within your budget.
What are the best selling tours of India?
Most popular and best selling travel itineraries we have already given in our India tour packages. Check out few best selling tours of India. Book now to get the best deals:
1. Golden Triangle with Tiger - 8 days
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4. Rural Rajasthan with Taj - 15 days
5. Backwaters of Kerala - 7 days
6. Kerala and Ayurveda - 10 days
If you want any specific theme or idea of your own holidays, please contact Heritedge tour expert to help you.
Can I choose my own travel dates?
Heritedge offers personalized & individual organized tours upto any number of travelers and can be started at any time of the year. Our package tours are based on private departures, where you are benefit from having a private executive car and freedom to stop en-route for breaks or for photographic opportunities. Also note that our tours can be customized according to your holidays and your interest.