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Healing With Ayurveda
With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays.
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Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, each of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other - a singular advantage no other destination offers.
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Kerala, India's most advanced society: With hundred percent literacy. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is India's cleanest state.
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AYURVEDA - HARMONY OF BODY, MIND AND SOUL
Sprouted in the pristine land of India some 5000 years ago, Ayurveda, the science of life and longevity, is the oldest healthcare system in the world and it combines the profound thoughts of medicine and philosophy. Since then Ayurveda has stood for the wholesome physical, mental and spiritual growth of humanity around the world. Today, it's a unique, indispensable branch of medicine, a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance.
KERALA, THE LAND OF AYURVEDA
Kerala possesses an unbroken tradition of Ayurveda that has surpassed the many invasions and intrusions both foreign and native. For hundreds of years the Ayurveda Vaidyas (traditional practitioners of Ayurveda) were almost the only access for people seeking healing from every kind of disease in Kerala. The legendary eight families of Vaidyas (Ashta vaidyas) and their successors treated the entire state for centuries. Unlike the other Indian states the status of Ayurveda in Kerala is not alternative but mainstream. In fact, today, Kerala is the only State in India which practices this system of medicine with absolute dedication.
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Being the only resort of treatment for the people, the Vaidyars of Kerala were challenged to interpret the theories of Ayurveda and adapt them actively into effective healing systems in everyday life. Thus almost all the contemporary procedures and protocols of Ayurveda have evolved in and around Kerala.
THE BOONS OF NATURE
Its equable climate, natural abundance of forests and the cool monsoon season are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages.
Kerala is perhaps one of the few places on earth where a temperature of 24-28 degrees is maintained during a period of continuous rain. This prevalence of moisture in the air and on the surface of the skin makes it the ideal place for natural medicines to work at their highest levels of potency.
The land is also blessed with innumerous medicinal plants and provides the continuity and consistency of Ayurveda medicines needed for effective treatment procedures. The same herbs with the same potency are available year after year across every season. The rich alkaloid content of the soil enhances the intensity and potency of many Ayurvedic medicines when compared to places with different soil constitution.
THE ADVANTAGES OF AYURVEDA IN KERALA
Ashtangahridayam, the practical, user-friendly interpretation of Ayurveda, compiled by the great Vagbata is seldom used anywhere in the world as it is extensively done in Kerala.
The Vaidyars of Kerala are proficient in this most contemporary treatise of Ayurveda which many scholars consider an advancement over the earlier samhitas of Charaka and Sushruta, the pioneers of Ayurveda.
It is in Kerala that Kashaya Chikitsa (treatment with concoction) has become a standardised protocol involving hundreds of Kashayams that were scientifically classified and organised according to various treatment needs.
Keralite Vaidyars were the first to focus on the antioxidant properties of Abayangamleading to the profusion of kizhis. The largest number of Ayurveda colleges and the largest number of practitioners in comparison to any place in the world has led to a tradition of Ayurveda research in a scientific manner in Kerala.
AYURVEDA AS A LIFESTYLE
In Kerala Ayurveda is not just a healthcare system but it is a part and parcel of every aspect of life, in fact it is a lifestyle in Kerala so to speak. The miracles like paralysed people walk, incurable diseases cured etc. that happen even today inspires respect and awe for the vaidyars of Kerala.
BODY CARE PROGRAMMES
REJUVENATION THERARPY
(7 to14 days)
(Rasayana Chikitsa)
Our body components like the cells and tissues are undergoing various degenerative changes every day as the age advances. So it is very important to arrest or delay this process by rejuvenating the body. This therapy will help you to rejuvenate your body and mind, improve your general health and sexual power. This therapy includes food massage, cream massage, Synchronic massage, Herbal face pack, Steam bath, Sirodhara , Njavarakizhi etc. Duration will be about 90 to 120 minutes per day. Herbal rejuvenating medicines use will be provided.
DE-STRESS THERAPY (7 to 14 days) - (Manasika Chikitsa)
This is very effective for reducing stress from the job, personal life surrounding. This is a combination of different kinds of treatments, which calms down the body, a mind, and soul. Duration will be about 120 to 180 minutes / days with, intake of herbal medicines
BODY AND MIND RELAXATION (5 to 10 days)
This includes Relaxing types of massages, Thailadhara, Ksheeradhara, Steam bath and other types of relaxing treatments. This is effective for the general relaxation of the body and mind. Duration will be about 90 minutes / day.
BODY IMMUNIZATION THERAPY
(14 to 28 day) -(Vyadhi-kshamathwa chikitsa)
This is to enhance and preserve your natural immunity. This therapy includes a basic purification, various types of body massage, Snehana, Swedana, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Sirodhara, Podikizhi, Sirovasihy, Nasyam and bath. Duration will be about 2 to 3 hours per day. Special herbal medicines will be provided for internal use to improve the functions of the immune system.
BEAUTY CARE PROGRAMME (7 to 21 days) - (Soundarya sarakshana chikitsa)
The special treatment includes herbal cream massages, Oil massages, Body pack Herbal face pack, Herbal bath, Powder massage, Fruit massage etc. This treatment increases the skin tone, complexion, and peripheral circulation. Also beautifies the body figure. Duration will be about 2 to 3 hours per day.
ANTI-CELLULITIS PROGRAMME (14 to 21 days)
This is a comprehensive clinical approach to the common symptoms like cellulites, water retention etc which is caused by various reasons. This programme includes powder massages, cream massages, herbal paste application, Podikizhi, Elakizhi, body pack etc. Medicines for internal use shall be provided as per the condition.
BODY PURIFICATION THERAPY/PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMME (14 to 12 days) - (Panchakarma Chikitsa)
Huge amounts of toxins are accumulated in our body because of the wrong way of life. Eating habits, climatic change etc. Body's natural mechanism is not always enough to expel all there toxin and purity your body, which include preparatory methods like snehapans, Swedana, oil massage
SLIMMING PROGRAMME (21 to 28 days) - (Sthoola chikitsa )
This includes medicated power massage, Oil massage, Steam bath, Herbal bath, Snehavasthy, Pizhichil, Podikizhi, Elakizhi, and Pichu etc. This therapy is effective for keeping the spine and neck healthy and to cure the problems associated with it. Duration will be about 90 to 120 minutes / day.
PSORIASIS TREATMENT (14 to 21 Days )
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease & need systematic treatments like, snehapanam [medicated ghee to drink] Virechanam [drug induced purgation] dhara like thaila and thakradhara, special oil massage, which will reduce itching and lesion. This package include internal medication and individual vegetarian diet
AYURVEDA INDIVIDUAL TREATMENTS
SIRODHARA
In this treatment medicated oil or milk or buttermilk is poured on the forehead in a rhythmic way for 30 to 45 minutes. This is mainly for de-stressing, removal mental tension, headache, insomnia, and impaired memory.
UDWARTHANAM
This is a powder massage. This massage is with warm medicated powder in the old traditional prescribed method for 30 to 45 minutes. This is effective in reducing weight; giving stability and strength, giving better skin luster and for Kapha predominant conditions.
NASYAM
This is a Panchakarma treatment in which herbal juices or oils are dripped in to the nostrils. This is a cleansing treatment for the head and effective for facial paralysis, sinusitis, and headaches and in some mental disorders.
SIROVASTHY
A cap is fitted on the head and medicated oil is poured in to it, oil to be held in position for 20 to 30 minutes. This treatment is effective for insomnia, facial paralysis, numbness in the head, dryness of nostrils and throat, headaches etc.
PIZHICHIL
This treatment with warm herbal oils is anointing the whole body with the same, in a rhythmic manner for about 45 to 60 minutes. This treatment is very useful in Rheumatic problems, arthritis, paraplegia, hemiplegic, paralysis, sexual weakness and nervous disorders.
ABHYANGAM
This is anointing the whole body in oil or a specific part and a gentle massage along the circulatory channels for 45 to 60 minutes. This is very useful for the removal of fatigue, Vatha problems and sleeplessness; it also improves eyesight, skin tone and lengthens life.
NJAVARA KIZHI
This is a type of Sudation treatment in which the body is made to perspire by the application of special boluses which contain cooked herbal rice inside. Here the massage is done with this bolus after dipping it in a mixture of milk and decoction. This is for 45 minutes to an hour and is very effective for rheumatism, joint pain, emaciation, muscle wasting etc.
HERBAL STEAM BATH
KATIVASTHY
In this the body is treated with warm medicated oil kept on the lower back of the patient in a herbal paste boundary for 30 to 45 minutes. It is useful in low back pain, spondylosis and other problems in the lower vertebral column.
MUKHALEPAM
This facial treatment with different kinds of herbal paste is Very effective in removal of wrinkles, cellulitis, blackheads etc. This treatment beautifies and rejuvenates the facial skin.
KIZHI
Kizhi means bolus. Here special herbal leaves row powders are smeared in oil and tied up in muslin. Then the massage is done on the whole body or on the affected part with this special bolus after dipping it in warm oil;. This is very effective for pain, inflammation and stiffness.
KARNA DHOOPANAM
Medicated anti septic fumes are puffed into the ears for 5 to 10 minutes. This procedure helps to clean and detoxify the ear.
REJUVENATION MASSAGE
This is a special kind of massage in which the whole body is massaged using hands and feet for 50 to 60 minutes. This is best for rejuvenating the body, to increase sexual power, blood circulation and also to reduce mental tension.
HEAD MASSAGE
Massage is done to the whole body with special herbal mixture for 45 to 60 minutes. This is very effective in improving the normal skin complexion tone up the body and for cellulites.
THARPANAM
The treatments to cleanse and prevent diseases in the eyes where upon eyes are treated with various herbal preparations.
GENERAL MASSAGE
This is a full body massage with herbal oil by hand for 40 to 50 minutes to tone up the body, to improve the blood circulation and enhance lymphatic drainage.
11 NIGHTS / 12 DAYS PROGRAMME VISITING COCHIN – MUNNAR – PERIYAR – KUMARAKOM – ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM
01 : Arrive Cochin
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
02 : Arrive Cochin
After breakfast visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing Nets, St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Church. Evening witness Kathakali Dance show at the cultural centre. Overnight at the hotel.
03 : Cochin – Munnar (130 Kms/04 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Munnar and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
04 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar, which includes Rajamalai, Matuppetty, Kundala Dam. (Subject to permission from authorities). Rest of the day explore the city of Munnar. Overnight at the Hotel.
05 : Munnar – Thekkady (124 Kms/04 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Periyar and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
06 : Periyar
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed boat ride on Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat. Later proceed for spice plantation visit. Overnight at the hotel.
07 : Periyar – Kumarakom (127 Kms/04 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
08 : Kumarakom
Breakfast at the hotel. Day free to enjoy the backwater. Evening sunset cruise.
Overnight at the hotel.
09 : Kumarakom – Alleppey (51 Kms/01 Hr)
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey to board House Boat for Alleppey Round trip. Lunch & Dinner at the house boat. Overnight at the House Boat.
10 : Alleppey – Kovalam (176 Kms/05 Hrs)
After breakfast disembark from the House Boat and drive to Kovalm and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
11 : Kovalam
Breakfast at the hotel. Days at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
12 : Depart Kovalam
After breakfast transfer to Thiruvananthapuram Airport to board a flight for onward destination.
End of the programme. Check-in at 1400 Hrs & Check-out time is 12 Noon at all hotels
04 NIGHTS / 05 DAYS PROGRAMME VISITING COCHIN – MUNNAR – PERIYAR – ALLEPPEY – COCHIN
01 : Arrive Cochin. Cochin – Munnar (130 Kms/04 Hrs)
Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive to Munnar. On arrival and check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
02 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar, which includes Rajamalai, Matuppetty, Kundala Dam. (Subject to permission from authorities) Rest of the day explore the city of Munnar. Overnight at Hotel.
03 : Munnar – Periyar (124 Kms/04 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Periyar and check-in at the hotel. Evening Boat Ride on Lake Periyar. Overnight at the hotel.
04 : Periyar – Alleppey (148 Kms/04 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Alleppey to board House Boat for Alleppey Round trip. Lunch & Dinner at the house boat. Overnight at the House Boat.
05 : Alleppey – Cochin (82 Kms/02 Hrs)
After breakfast disembark from the House Boat and drive to Cochin Airport to connect flight for onward destination.
End of the programme. Check-in at 1400 Hrs & Check-out time is 12 Noon at all hotels.
03 NIGHTS / 04 DAYS PROGRAMME VISITING MUNNAR – ALLEPPEY – COCHIN
01 : Arrive Cochin. Cochin – Munnar (130 Kms/04 Hrs)
Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive to Munnar. On arrival and check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
02 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar, which includes Rajamalai, Matuppetty, Kundala Dam. (Subject to permission from authorities) Rest of the day explore the city of Munnar. Overnight at Hotel.
03 : Munnar – Alleppey (172 Kms/05 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Alleppey to board House Boat for Alleppey Round trip. Lunch & Dinner at the house boat. Overnight at the House Boat.
04 : Alleppey – Cochin (82 Kms/02 Hrs)
After breakfast disembark from the House Boat and drive to Cochin Airport to connect flight for onward destination.
End of the programme. Check-in at 1400 Hrs & Check-out time is 12 Noon at all hotels.
03 NIGHTS / 04 DAYS PROGRAMME VISITING KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY – COCHIN
01 : Arrive Cochin. Cochin – Kumarakom (90 Kms/02 Hrs)
Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive to Kumarakom. On arrival and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
02 : Kumarakom
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
03 : Kumarakom – Alleppey by surface (51 Kms/01 Hr)
After breakfast drive to Alleppey to board House Boat. Lunch & Dinner at the House Boat.
Overnight at the House Boat.
04 : Alleppey – Cochin by surface (82 Kms/02 Hrs).
After breakfast drive to Cochin Airport to board flight for onward destination.
End of the programme.
06 NIGHTS / 07 DAYS PROGRAMME VISITING KOZHIKODE - CALICUT-KANNUR- BEKKAL - WAYANAD – CALICUT
01 : Arrive Kozhikode
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Evening visit Kappad Beach – a historically significant location. Overnight at the hotel.
02 : Calicut – Kannur (100 Kms/03 Hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Kannur en route visiting Muzhappilangad drive-in Beach (the only Drive in Beach in the God's own country). On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
03 : Kannur – Bekkal (80 Kms/03 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Bekal and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Evening visit Bekal Beach & Bekal Fort. Overnight at the hotel.
04 : Bekkal – Wayanad (200 Kms/06 Hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to Wayanad and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
05 : Wayanad
After breakfast full day sightseeing, visiting Edakkal Caves & Muthanga WildLife Sanctuary.
Overnight at the hotel.
06 : Wayanad
After breakfast visit Pookottu Lake, Vythiri & Tea Gardens. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
07 : Wayanad – Calicut (90 Kms/03 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Kozhikode Airport / Railway Station to board a flight/train for onward destination.
End of the program.