South
India Holidays
Kerala Ayurveda Tour
Ayurveda is a holistic
system of healing which evolved in India about 3000-5000 years ago. The south
Indian state of Kerala ranks as one of the world's most renowned destinations
for authentic Ayurvedic treatments. Thousands of tourists flock to Kerala every
year solely to avail of Ayurveda treatments for ailments such as arthritis, paralysis,
obesity, sinusitis, migraine, premature ageing, skin ailments etc.
The
immense popularity of Ayurveda in Kerala can be attributed to the equable climate
of the state, its natural abundance of forests - which are storehouses of rich
herbs and natural oils and the cool monsoons (June - November) that Kerala experiences,
which are all ideally suited for this ancient system of medicine.
The
principles and practices of Ayurveda evolved through centuries, and the importance
of Ayurveda in Kerala was further enhanced by Siddha and Marma systems in southern
Kerala and Kalaripayattu and Kalari Therapy in the northern parts. In fact, today,
Kerala can be considered the only state in India where Ayurvedic science is practiced
with absolute dedication.
The practice of Ayurveda in Kerala stresses
on the prevention of body ailments in addition to curing them. A purely naturalistic
system which depends on the diagnosis of the three humors of the body - vata,
pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance of health, Ayurveda is held as
a unique and indispensable branch of medicine. This simple science believes in
the treatment of the individual as a whole, and not just of the affected part.
According to traditional texts monsoon is the best season to indulge
in rejuvenation therapies of Ayurveda in Kerala. The atmosphere remains dust-free
and cool during this time, opening up the pores of the body to the maximum, thereby
making it most receptive to herbal oils and massages.
There are innumerable
Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala which offer health and fitness programs based on Ayurvedic
oil massages and therapies. These massages rejuvenate the whole body system and
cure various ailments besides enabling general fitness. Some of the famous Ayurveda
treatments offered in these centers include Panchakarma, Sweat Treatments, Oil
Massage, Purwakarma, Samana, Yoga & Meditation.
Duration : 11
Days - 10 Nights
Places Covered : Cochin - Periyar - Cochin
Day 01 : Cochin - Periyar Morning drive to Periyar. Upon arrival check-in
at Resort Visit the resident "Vaidya" (Ayurveda Doctor) for consultation.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 till Day 08 : Ayurvedic Therapy at Spice
Village Seven days Ayurvedic Therapy - 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
yourself 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. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Periyar The Rejuvenation Therapy is over, but it
is best to relax and allow your body to re-adjust after one week of massage. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 10 : Periyar - Cochin Your last day at Periyar,
perhaps you could do a boat safari in lake Periyar and try to catch a wild elephant.
After lunch drive to Cochin. Check-in at Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Depart Cochin Morning Transfer to the airport for flight back
home
