India for the Mind Body and Soul - PI-034
The variety that India can offer is simply unimaginable. From seeking adventure and enjoying natural splendour to religious spiritualism and rejuvenation of Mind, Body and Soul; India becomes the prime destination for the tourists all over the world.India is the best place to combat the stress of modernism and unwind yourself, in the eco-friendly and pollution free zone, with the best of Ayurveda and Yoga treatments. Aurveda literally means the ''science of life'' and the beautiful sojourn southern sate of Kerala is famous for the same. Come and experience the therapies those recharge you in the most serene and spectacular locales.
Day 1: Chennai - Mamallapuram
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - Thursday, November 28, 2024
Arrive Chennai and transfer to Mahabalipuram Arrive and check-in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Mamallapuram
Thursday, November 28, 2024 - Friday, November 29, 2024
Afternoon half day visit the
Shore Temple on the beach,
The Five Rathas and see the rock carvings. Afternoon relax on the beach or enjoy the Ayurveda Therapy at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Mamallapuram - Tiruchirappalli
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Saturday, November 30, 2024
Morning transfer to Chennai Airport to leave by air for Tiruchirapalli. Arrive and stay at Hotel.Late afternoon half day city tour visiting
Rock Fort Temple with the Vinayaka temple at the top reached by climbing 437 steps and onto
Government Museum and Tiruvanaikkaval. Overnight at Hotel.
Full day visit to Thanjavur to visit the magnificent
Sri Brihadisvara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which bears witness to the glory of Chola architecture, sculpture and painting. The Thanjavur Art Gallery has a priceless collection of bronze icons and granite sculptures dating from the 9th century AD.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5: Tiruchirappalli - Madurai
Sunday, December 1, 2024 - Monday, December 2, 2024
Morning proceed by road to Madurai. Arrive and stay at Hotel. Late afternoon half day city tour visiting the
Meenakshi-Sundareswarar temple ; the huge temple complex with its immense portals is quite overwhelming. The complex with its magnificient stone carvings was built in the 17th century by the Nayaks of Madurai. See the thousand pillar hall and also see the
Thirumalai Nayak Mahal built in the Indo Saracenic style in 1636 and
Tirupparankundram Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: Madurai - Thekkady
Monday, December 2, 2024 - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Morning leave by road for
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.Periyar is dominated by two things - the sanctuary and plantation of spices, tea, coffee and Cardamom. Arrive and stay at Hotel. Late afternoon boat ride at lake Periyar to view wildlife. Periyar Sanctuary is one of the best in the country for watching and photographing wildlife. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7: Thekkady - Kumarakom
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Morning proceed by road for Kumarakom a small village recognised as a backwater paradise on The Vembanad Lake. Arrive and check-in at Hotel. Participate in water sports or visit to a local village or spend the day relaxing in a peaceful and quite environment of the place or enjoy the Ayurveda Therapy at the hotel.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 8: Kumarakom - Kochi
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - Thursday, December 5, 2024
Morning after breakfast drive to Kochi(Approx. 3 hrs drive).Reach and afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9: Kochi
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Friday, December 6, 2024
Morning half day city tour visiting the
Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568 AD and decorated with copper plates bearing the Hebrew script and hand painted Chinese tiles. The Ancient Catholic Church at Malayathur is dedicated to St. Thomas. Visit
St. Francis Church in Fort cochin, built originally by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is believed to be the first church built by Europeans in India. Vasco-da-Gama was originally buried here but forty years later his mortal remains were taken to Portugal. Also visit the Mattan-Cherry Palace also called the
Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese and presented to the King of Cochin in 1555 AD. The
Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of the harbour along the backwaters are a fascinating sight. These nets that line the sea front exhibit a mechanical method of catching fish, introduced by Chinese traders to the coast of Malabar. Afternoon free or enjoy the Ayurveda Therapy at the hotel. Evening witness the Kathakali Dance programme.
Day 10: Kochi - Kovalam
Friday, December 6, 2024 - Saturday, December 7, 2024
Morning proceed by road to Kovalam.Arrive and check-in at hotel.Afternoon at leisure.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11: Kovalam
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Rejuvenate yourself with the Ayurveda Therapy.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 12: Kovalam
Sunday, December 8, 2024 - Monday, December 9, 2024
Rejuvenate yourself with the Ayurveda Therapy.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 13: Kovalam
Monday, December 9, 2024 - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Rejuvenate yourself with the Ayurveda Therapy.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 14: Kovalam
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Rejuvenate yourself with the Ayurveda Therapy.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 15: Kovalam
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - Thursday, December 12, 2024
Rejuvenate yourself with the Ayurveda Therapy.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 16: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Chennai
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Friday, December 13, 2024
Morning after breakfast transfer to Trivandrum the capital of Modern Kerala and the seat of erstwhile Travancore Maharaja (King). Visit the Art Gallery, Padmanakhaswami Temple and Museum. Transfer to airport to leave by air for Chennai. Arrive and transfer to airport to fly back home onward destination.
