God's own country with Sandhya Balakrishnan

Highlights

• Gain a deep understanding in some of the ancient Hindu concepts; like Ayurveda, Yoga & meditation.
  Spend a day in a Farm to get a glimpse of local life in rural India.
• Spend a day in the houseboat to cruise through the backwater.
• Learn about Holistic life and balanced diet of Sattvik food and it’s effect on your body, mind & soul.

Inclusions

• Double occupancy in 4 star and above stays
• Local guide throughout
• All transfers (road / air)*
• Arrival airport transfer
• Departure airport transfer
• 22 meals: 12 b’fast, 7 lunches, 3 dinners
• Mentioned experiences
• Practice of Asana, Pranayam & Meditation
• Entrance to the monuments
• Safari in Periyar National Park

*Comfortable air conditioned vehicles for all road transfers

Exclusions

• International flights
• Food and alcohol (except as mentioned)
• Visas
• Travel insurance
• Gratuity
• Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone, camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Day 01 ARRIVAL MUMBAI



Warm welcome at the Mumbai airport by our

colleague and transfer to the hotel for an

overnight stay near to the airport.

Day 02 COCHIN-THEKKADY



Drive to Mumbai airport to board the flight to

Cochin. Our representative will meet you in the

arrival area of the airport. Drive to Thekkady

with its rainforest, spice plantations, and

canopies.

Spend a relaxed evening at the hotel.

Day 03 IN THEKKADY

The yoga session this morning is followed by an

interaction with a scholar to understand the

philosophy of ancient Hinduism.

Later in the day, visit a spice plantation, interact

with the hosts and enjoy an organic local lunch.

In the evening, enjoy a meditation session.

Day 04 IN THEKKADY



Start your day with a Yoga session.

Later you have the option to either explore the

jungle of Periyar wildlife sanctuary or relax to

enjoy the serenity of the place.

Evening meditation session and chanting of

mantras.

Day 05 THEKKEDY- KUMARAKOM



Drive to the backwaters with their drenched greens

and coconut palms. On arrival in Kumarakom,

take a day cruise on a Kettuvallam. Originally

these boats were used to ferry rice in the

backwaters. Lunch on board. Disembark in the

late afternoon and continue to the resort. Enjoy

a relaxing evening at the resort.

Day 06 KUMARAKOM



Morning Yoga on the beach followed by an

Ayurveda session (optional and on direct

payment) later in the day. This evening, attend a

meditation session.

Day 07 KUMARAKOM



Visit a farm followed by lunch.



A family-run hideaway nestled amidst tranquil

backwaters; this Farm is one of the most

fascinating ways to experience traditional Keralan

cuisine and hospitality.

Day 08 KUMARAKOM- MARARIKULAM



Drive to Mararikulam, a quiet fishing village by

the Arabian Sea. Later in the day meet the in-house Ayurveda specialist to
understand the

basics of a holistic lifestyle.

Day 09 IN MARARIKULAM



Morning Yoga on the beach followed by an

Ayurveda session (optional and on direct

payment) later in the day. This evening, attend a

meditation session.

Day 10 IN MARARIKULAM



Morning Yoga on the beach followed by an

Ayurveda session (optional and on direct

payment) later in the day. This evening, attend a

meditation session.

Day 11 MARARIKULAM- COCHIN- DEPART



After breakfast, transfer to Cochin.



On arrival, embark on a guided tour of Fort

Cochin visiting St. Francis church, Synagogue,

Dutch Palace & Chinese Fishing Net. Later on,

drive to Cochin airport in time for your onward

afternoon flight to Mumbai and then connect

your international flight.