11-Day South India Private Tour
Tropical palm fringed beaches, Quaint villages, beautiful backwaters, lush fields exquisite wildlife, all these and more form the backbone of what it means to experience a land famous for being God’s Own Country – Kerala South India.
Daily Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: Fly Delhi to Trivandrum Airport/ The Travancore Heritage Hotel
Check out of Delhi hotel and transfer to airport for flight to Trivandrum in South India. On arrival, you’ll be met by your driver and transferred to The Travancore Heritage Hotel.
DAY 2 – 5: The Travancore Heritage Hotel, Kerala South India
Ayurveda – India’s gift to humankind
This life science is a part of South Indian culture, and its origins go back 5000 years ago, around the same time as Yoga was being practiced. Ayurveda is essentially preventative medicine and a pathway to maintain a natural equilibrium of mind and body in an organic way. Kerala, in South India is the home of Ayurveda and therefore the ideal location to learn & experience this ancient healing practice.
On arrival, you will be given a time for the first consultation with the Doctor. The doctor will give a small introduction to understand the basic principles of Ayurveda and will ask you questions to ascertain your Prakruthi (Type/Constitution) and Vikruthi (Imbalance) and the Pulse diagnosis. Ie Doshas
Relaxation Programme
The treatments included in this package are Abhyanga, Swedana, (Genreal body massage and steam bath), Shirodhara (Dripping oil over the forehead), Podikizhy (Powder bolus massage), Chavutti thirummu (Foot massage), Ksheeradhara, (Medicated milk bath), Njavarakizhy (Njavara rice bolus massage), Padabhyangam (Massage Of the feet), Head Neck and Shoulder Massage, Herbal Facial.
DAY 5 – 7: The Gateway Taj, Varkala Beach
Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs sit directly above the Arabian Sea, making it a truly memorable place to visit. The village is home to plenty of seafood restaurants, cafes and bookstores, alongside a relaxed pace of life.
Transfer from the Ayurveda centre in Trivandrum to your beach resort and enjoy a few days relaxing in and around this charming village.
DAY 8: Allepey (Backwaters Private Houseboat)
Enjoy an overnight journey into the backwaters aboard your own fully inclusive, traditional South Indian houseboat.
After breakfast, depart by car for the famous Kerala backwaters. Embark on an overnight cruise aboard your private houseboat, complete with a private chef and all meals included, stopping along the canals and villages en route.
DAY 9 – 10: Hotel Fort House, Fort Kochi
A former Portuguese port, this charming town is a popular place to end your Kerala tour. Enjoy the museums, churches, bookshops, art galleries and cafes set along the Arabian Sea.
Depart by private car for Fort Kochi (approximately a 2-hour drive). Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the local area on foot at your own pace. The following day, continue sightseeing at your own pace, including the Chinese fishing nets and the area’s Portuguese-era temples and churches. This part of Fort Kochi is easy and enjoyable to explore independently.
DAY 11: Kochi /Bangalore /Australia
Check out of hotel and depart to Cochin airport for flight to Bangalore to connect to international flight to Australia.
