The
principles of a holistic healing shastra called simply 'Ayurveda',
were first pioneered more than 5,000 years ago. 'Massage' - a word
derived from the Greek - is the oldest of all techniques for relieving
pain, shaping the organs, regenerating tissues and correcting almost
all internal malfunctions. In Ayurveda,
the human body constitutes three functional entities, the balance
of which maintains health. Acknowledging the importance of massage,
all special treatments in Kerala are formulated with a holistic
approach to the body and mind.
A
Golden Days tailor made 'Ayurveda Tour'
Based
at the Taj Ayurveda Centre, Calicut our tour incorporates
the very best hospitality of this famous centre bearing the trademark
Taj hospitality, with a great deal of very serious pampering! The
air-conditioned Taj Ayurvedic Centre offers rejuvenation and detoxification
programmes as well as effective treatment for arthritis, rheumatism,
spondilitis, back problems, Migraine, obesity, blood pressure and
nervous disorders. The Centre has fully qualified doctors, trained
therapists and yoga instructors. The facilities include three treatment
rooms (with self-contained bathrooms and steam rooms), a yoga room
and meditation centre.
Treatment
in Ayurveda involves a life-style consultation and the actual treatment
- a cleansing of body, mind and soul. Ayurveda teaches that an imbalance
in any one of these dimensions leads to 'ill being'. It is only
after a detailed consultation that the physician determines the
cause of imbalance and the patient is given a detailed description
of the recommended treatment.
There
is a choice of 7, 14, 21 and 35-day programmes. The 7-day programme
is geared towards revitalisation by overcoming tiredness and fatigue
- achieved with medicated herbal oils administered during the daily
sessions of oil therapy, the internal medicines, as well as the
prescribed yoga postures. The 14-day programme is a more intensive
course where the oil therapy pervades beyond the 7 layers of skin,
right down to the bone marrow and results in the alleviation of
joint pain, spondilitis and insomnia. The 21-day programme allows
the oil to penetrate right into the body to benefit internal organs
and operates as a detoxification process. The 35-day programme is
the ideal therapeutic package as it takes 28 days to convert food
into its final essence (Ojas). The 35-day allows complete detoxification.
12-Day
Ayurveda Tour (with 7-day treatment programme)
Day
1 London/Cochin
Depart
London-Heathrow by overnight flight.
Day
2 Cochin
On
arrival at Cochin you will be met and transferred and transfer to
the Taj Malabar Hotel for a 2-night stay (Room & Breakfast). Optional evening sunset cruise.
Day
3 Cochin
Half-day
sightseeing of Cochin, exploring the area around the Jewish synagogue
known as Jew Town (once the centre of the spice trade), with several
curio shops. Visit St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin constructed by
the Portuguese in 1510 and believed to be the first European-built
church in India. Vasco da Gama was initially buried here, though 14
years later his remains were taken to Portugal. See Bolgatty island,
site of the Bolgatty Palace built by the Dutch in 1744 (and now a
hotel), and, of course, Cochin's famous Chinese fishing nets. There's
time later for an Ayurvedic body massage (optional).
Day
4 Cochin/Calicut
After
breakfast transfer to Cochin railway station for 11 am departure by
the Parasuram Express. On arrival in Calicut at 3 pm transfer to
Gateway Hotel Calicut for a 7-night stay (Room & Breakfast).
Days
5/10 Calilcut
Six
days of personalised therapeutic treatments, rest and total relaxation!
Day
11 Calicut/Cochin
Return by train to Cochin station and transfer to Cochin airport for
your overnight flight to London.
Day
12 London
Arrive
London-Heathrow this morning.
EXTENDING
YOUR STAY
AYURVEDA
EXTENSIONS
The above itinerary can be extended to include 14,
21 and 35-day Ayurvedic treatment programmes.
Prices per person in twin are:
-
14-day programme £2000
- 21-day programme £2533
- 35-day programme £3520
KERALA
EXTENSIONS:
We can tailor your holiday to include longer stays at
any point visited en route.
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INCLUSIVE
PRICES (valid until 31 March 2012) from £1890 per person in twin
Supplements
apply for July/August/December departures - details on request
Price
Includes: Economy
class round-trip flights from London to Cochin Current Airport Departure Tax, Airline Insurance and Fuel Surcharges (all subject to change - please check with us for details) 9 nights in shared twin/double
accommodation Breakfast daily at the Taj Malabar Cochin
Full Board (vegetarian) at The Gateway Calicut A daily programme
of Yoga massage and treatments at the Taj Calicut Private air-conditioned
car transfers Sightseeing (with English-speaking driver-guide)
and entrance fees Parking, toll charges and driver allowance
Assistance of our local representatives when required.
Price
Excludes: Personal
insurance and any special insurance for activity sports Government
taxes Tips, porterage and expenses of a personal nature.
A valid passport (minimum validity 6 months from return date) is required.
All clients must be fully insured from the time of booking.
For Bookings & Enquiries please call us on: 020 8893 1781 or email: tours@goldendays.co.uk
All our tours can be tailor made to meet your exact requirements.
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