Join a group of yoga lovers on a trip that will take you to discover India, its culture, Ayurveda and amazing food with the guidance of Ameriga and a local guide.
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28 DECEMBER 2022, 6 JANUARY 2023
Join a group of yoga lovers on a trip that will take you to discover India, its culture, Ayurveda and amazing food with the guidance of Ameriga and a local guide.
Kerala is a tropical paradise where you can paddle in tranquil backwaters, trek the rocky Western Ghats, chase the mists in the hill stations, rejuvenate with pristine Nature and Ayurvedic treatments, hug the unspoiled beaches and so much more. Kerala isn’t just a destination; it’s a saga of experiences!
Golden beaches, emerald backwaters, lofty mountain ranges, powerful art forms the choices are many and so are the wonders that await you in Kerala. Come and take home what they call ‘memories’, the kind that makes life worth living.
The pride of Kerala are Gorgeous and Exotic Beaches, Breathtaking hill Stations, Enchanting waterfalls, Beautiful lagoons, Meandering rivers and Amazing natural scenarios. These colors are made Kerala as a land of beauty and paradise on earth. Kerala is also famous for its Ayurvedic treatments, high mountains, gorges and deep-cut valley, lush and evergreen rain forest and coconuts water and oil and foods items. Kerala houseboats are first and best preference of the tourist to enjoy their moments in beautiful lakes of Kerala.
• You always wanted to visit Kerala and do an ayurveda retreat, but you don’t want to travel alone.
• You are interested in Ayurveda and want to get to the root of this ancient Indian science.
• You’d like to try an Ayurvedic retreat in a small authentic centre.
• You want to discover more of the culture of India, for example its classical dance or its ancient martial art, Kalaripayattu.
28 Dec –Cochin- Rasa Gurukul (1 Hour)
On arrival at Cochin, you will be received and transferred to Rasa Gurukul, a living village theme ethnic resort on the banks of Periyar river. Rest of the day at leisure after long flight. Evening opening circle and group orientation with Yoga session. Overnight at the Resort.
29 Dec –Kalamandalam-Ayurveda Museum & Medicine Factory
After an early breakfast, drive to Cheruthuruthy to visit Kerala Kalamandalam, the cultural University where you can witness the classical dance classes. Later visit Ayurveda Museum and a medicine manufacturing unit. Evening return to Rasa Gurukul for evening Yoga and overnight stay.
30 Dec –Chalakkudy-Kochi (1.5 Hours)
Early morning Yoga. After breakfast, drive to Cochin. On arrival, check into your hotel.Afternoon,go for a sightseeing tour in the colonial part. Evening visit a Martial Arts Centre where you will watch a Kalaripayattu performance by the teacher and students at the centre. Overnight at Hotel.
Cochin Sightseeing – St Francis Church, built in 1510 by friars brought to India by Vasco da Gama, is the first European church built in India and is the site where Vasco da Gama was buried.
31 & 1st Dec – Cochin-Backwaters Yoga Retreat(1 Hour)
Early morning Yoga.Later after breakfast, drive to Kondai Lip Resort set on Ezhupunna Backwaters ,which is famous for its scenic beauty, country crafts, rural lifestyles and Tranquility. Full day to plan retreat and Yoga sessions. We shall organize a cookery show in between. Also a nice village walk to interact with local people. We will offer an exclusive sunset cruise and a classical dance performance by the local artists during the stay. Overnight at Resort.
02 Jan –Ezhupunna -Alleppey Houseboat (1 Hour Drive)
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Alleppey to board your exclusive Houseboat for a cruise through the backwater villages followed by overnight stay on board. Your meals are freshly cooked and served on board. Explore the amazing backwater life of Kerala! Overnight on the Houseboat.
What is truly magical about a houseboat is the breath-taking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers. The houseboats have all the creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen where are cooked on board and supplemented with fresh fish from the backwaters. Today, the tradition is still continued and the food from the local cuisine is served by the Kuttanad locals, on board. The name Backwaters brings you the very thought of Houseboats. Food and leisurely times spent on-board
with the feeling and privacy of house as well as enjoying the natural beauty. A Cruise amidst marvelous mangrove forests, captivating coconut canopies, swaying palms, mangrove forests, pulsating paddy fields sprinkled with enchanting waterways and canals decked with white lilies, can be quite a rejuvenating experience for the weary traveler.
Enjoying a cruise in these backwaters is not to be missed, as it leaves you feeling fully rejuvenated. The banks of these backwaters in Kerala are the most enchanting picnic spots. You get to experience the native way of living.The experience on the Houseboat is not the one to be explained by words.
03 Jan –Alleppey-Madukkakkuzhy Ayurveda (3.5 Hours)
After breakfast on board, check out and drive to Madukkakkuzhy Ayurveda for an Ayurveda retreat. Afternoon to start Ayurveda sessions. Evening Yoga/Meditation.Overnight at the Retreat.
04&05 Jan -At the Ayurveda Retreat
Full day to learn more about Ayurveda. You will have daily massages. An Ayurveda cookery show, an introduction lecture on Ayurveda , village walks etc will be included.Overnight at Retreat.
06 Jan – Cochin Departure (2.5 Hours Drive)
Today you will be transferred to Cochin airport to connect your flight home.
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