South India Yoga & Ayurveda Journey
Itinerary & Daily Schedule
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Sunday 7 April: Cochin
On arrival at Cochin Airport you will met by our Indian tour executive and transferred to our luxurious 5 star hotel right on Kochi Harbour. Rest of the day relax and for those who interested, enjoy a sunset cruise & cooking class in the hotel. Overnight stay at Vivanta by Taj |
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Monday 8 April: Cochin Day Tour
Morning time meditation & yoga. After breakfast explore multicultural Cochin on a guided sightseeing tour by boat, foot and bike. We visit iconic sites including Jewish synagogue, Dutch Palace, Jew Town, Folklore Museum. Evening time enjoy the Kathakali dance Performance at the famous Kerala Kathakali Centre. Overnight stay at Vivanta by Taj |
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Tuesday 9 April: Cochin - Thekkady/Periyar
Morning meditation & yoga. After breakfast drive 5 hours to Thekkady and check in to the Hotel Elephant Court Resort. Afternoon time spice garden visit & evening time yoga and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at Cardamom County Resort |
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Wednesday 10 April: Thekkady/Periyar
Morning time meditation & yoga. After breakfast enjoy elephant, tiger and other wildlife spotting on the jungle trek and bamboo rafting through Periyar Tiger Reserve from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Evening Kerala Martial Arts Cultural Show. Dinner & Overnight stay at Cardamom County Resort |
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Thursday 11 April: Thekkady/Periyar
Morning time meditation & yoga. After breakfast yoga, meditation and chanting masterclass to prepare for our ashram and ayurveda experiences. Sunset boat trip on the lake at Periyar Tiger Reserve to spot the elephants, tigers and wild animals. Overnight stay at Cardamom County Resort |
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Thursday 12 April: Alleppey Houseboat
After breakfast depart for Alleppey and at 12:00noon you will be embarking deluxe/Premium houseboat for enjoy the thrilling experience on the Kerala backwater. On this cruise you’ll see beautiful villages, paddy fields, small churches and temples. Your crew will prepare delicious meals on board. Evening time enjoy the sunset yoga & meditation on flat land by bank of the Lake. Overnight stay - Deluxe houseboat |
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Friday 13 April: Alleppey - Sivananda Ashram Nevyar Dam (5hrs drive)
Morning meditation & yoga. After breakfast drive to Sivananda Ashram, Neyyar Dam, and check in to the Sivananda Ashram. Sivananda Yoga Intensive Yoga & Meditation Program for 4 days. Stay at Sivananda Ashram |
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Saturday 14 April
Day 2 of the Ashram Program. Includes 2 sessions Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Meditation & Asana Clinics, Lecture, Morning & Evening Satsangs, Evening Cultural Show. Stay at Sivananda Ashram |
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Sunday 15 April
Day 3 of the Ashram Program. Includes early morning walk and sunrise meditation at the beautiful Neyar Dam, 2 sessions Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Meditation & Asana Clinics, Lecture, Morning & Evening Satsangs & Meditation. Stay at Sivananda Ashram |
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Monday 16 April
Day 4 of the Ashram Program. Includes 2 sessions Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Meditation & Asana Clinics, Lecture, Satsang, Evening Cultural Show. Stay at Sivananda Ashram |
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Tuesday 17 April: Neyyar Dam – Kovalam (1 hour drive)
Morning yoga and meditation then drive to Kovalam and check in to Somatheeram/Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Resort for an all inclusive Ayurveda Rejuvenation (or Detox) Program 7 days Overnight stay at Manaltheeram – Special Cottage A/C |
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Wed 18 April - Wed 24 April Soma Manaltheeram Resort (8 Nights)
Rejuvenation Package 7 days A 7 day Ayurvedic program personally prescribed and monitored by a resident doctor to rebuild vitality and health. 2 treatments (massages, saunas, body wraps etc) every day. Personalised and sumptuous ayurvedic diet. Cultural shows in the evenings. Daily yoga, meditation, ayurvedic lectures and cooking classes. Time to relax, explore the local beaches, village and temples. |
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Thursday 25 April
After breakfast, morning treatments and early lunch, we drive to Kanyakumari for day 3 oceans pilgrimage and lunch (3hrs drive). We return to Somatheeram/ Manaltheeram for dinner & overnight stay. |
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Friday 26 April
Morning meditation and yoga. After breakfast the tour ends. You will be transferred to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey. If you have a late flight you can request a late checkout. |
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