South India Yoga & Ayurveda Journey

​Itinerary & Daily Schedule

Saturday 6 February: 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 
Sunday 7 February: 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 
Monday 8 February: 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
Tuesday 9 February: 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
Wednesday 10 February: 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
Thursday 11 February: 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 
Friday 12 February: 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
Saturday 13 February
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 
Sunday 14 February
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
Monday 15 February
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 
Tuesday 16 February: 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
Wednesday 17 Feb - Thu 25 Feb 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.
Friday 25 February
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. 
Saturday 26 February
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.