Ayurveda Retreat:
Rejuvenate your mental, physical and emotional being through the powerful therapies of Ayurveda. Therapeutic as well as relaxing, Ayurveda induces strange bliss and also a resultant high that comes from having your body tended to like a temple, relieving it of all stress. Choose from our range of special Ayurveda holidays and enjoy a variety of therapies that are bound to de-stress and revitalize your senses.
Day 1: Arrival Mumbai
On arrival in Mumbai, transfer and check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Mumbai
In the morning, leave for an excursion to 7th century Elephanta Island , a World Heritage Site , with ancient cave temples. Watch out for some magnificent Shiva sculptures and the spectacular Maheshamurti panel which depicts Shiva as the creator, protector and destroyer. Visit the glamorous city of Mumbai and it's famous sights - the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Flora Fountain, Prince of Wales Museum and the Hanging Gardens. Drive by the Marine Drive , Chowpatty Beach and the Parsi 'Towers of Silence'. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Mumbai – Cochin: 1 hr 45 mins by air
In the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cochin. On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, go for a city tour of Cochin. Visit St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was originally buried and the historic Jewish Synagogue built in 1568 AD where one can admire the great scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded, and the exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles. Also visit the Dutch Palace , Chinese Fishing Nets and the Spice Market. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 till Day 10: Cochin - Marari: 88 Kms | 2 hrs by road
In the morning, drive to Marari and check into Marari Beach Resort for Ayurvedic treatments. You start with a consultation with the resident doctor who'll plan a program of diet and therapy, including a massage, steam bath and yoga regimen. For best results during this phase, you need to avoid, as far as possible, meat, cigarettes and alcohol. This treatment includes a body massage with hand and foot by two masseurs with medicated oil and cream, internal rejuvenate medicines and medicated stem bath. This therapy is for 90 minutes to 2 hours per day for 7 days. This therapy is to rejuvenate mind body and soul, to tone up skin, to strengthen all systems so as to achieve ideal health and longevity.
Day 11: Marari – Cochin: 88 kms | 2 hrs by road
Cochin – Mumbai: 1 hr 45 mins by air In the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Mumbai. Meet and greet assistance on arrival. Transfer to the international airport for onward travel.
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