Kerala Ayurveda Package

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MUMBAI

On arrival in Mumbai, take a transfer and check into the hotel for overnight stay.

Meals:

DAY 2: MUMBAI

In the morning, leave for an excursion to the 7th century Elephanta Island, a World Heritage Site, which has ancient cave temples. Watch out for some magnificent Shiva sculptures and the spectacular Maheshamurti panel which depicts Shiva as the creator, protector and destroyer. Visit the glamorous city of Mumbai and it's famous sights - the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Flora Fountain, Prince of Wales Museum and the Hanging Gardens. Drive by the Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach and the Parsi 'Tower of Silence'. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3: MUMBAI - COCHIN (1 HOUR 45 MINS BY AIR)

In the morning, take a transfer to the airport for a flight to Cochin. On arrival, take a transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, go on a city tour of Cochin. Visit St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was originally buried and the historic Jewish Synagogue built in 1568 AD where you can admire the great scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded, and the exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles. Also visit the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets and the Spice Market. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 TILL DAY 10: COCHIN - MARARI (88 KMS / 2 HOURS BY ROAD)

In the morning, drive to Marari and check into Marari Beach Resort for your Ayurvedic treatment holiday. You start with a consultation with the resident doctor who'll plan a program of diet and therapy, including a massage, steam bath and yoga regimen. For best results during this phase, you need to avoid, as far as possible, meat, cigarettes and alcohol. This treatment includes a body massage with hand and foot by two masseurs with medicated oil and cream, internal rejuvenate medicines and medicated stem bath. This therapy lasts for 90 minutes to 2 hours per day for 7 days. This therapy is to rejuvenate mind body and soul, to tone up skin, to strengthen all systems so as to achieve ideal health and longevity.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 11: MARARI - COCHIN (88 KMS / 2 HOURS BY ROAD) AND COCHIN - MUMBAI (1 HOUR 45 MINS BY AIR)

In the morning, take a transfer to the airport for a flight to Mumbai. Meet our representative on arrival and take a tansfer to the international airport for onward travel.

Meals: Breakfast

RENAISSANCE MUMBAI HOTEL

City: Mumbai

MARARI BEACH RESORT

City: Mararikulam

Marari Beach Resort is located 60 km away from Cochin. The nearest airport from the resort is Cochin International Airport. Marari Beach Resort is a relaxed beach resort which celebrates Kerala's coastal fishing villages. The resort sprawls across acres of lawns, lotus ponds and tall palm groves. With a vast golden coastline giving enough privacy required, the resort also satisfies those who look for adventurous water sports. Marari Beach Resort’s comfortable accommodation and scenic beauty put together make ideal recipe for a tranquil vacation.

Hotel Facilities

Bar | 24-Hour Front Desk | Express Check-In/Check-Out | Luggage Storage | Air Conditioning | Restaurant (à la carte) | Tennis Court | Sauna | Massage | BBQ Facilities | Turkish/Steam Bath | Outdoor Swimming Pool | Room Service | Airport Shuttle | Laundry | Dry Cleaning | Currency Exchange | Souvenirs/Gift Shop | Bicycle Rental | Car Hire | Tour Desk | Concierge Service | Shuttle Service (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Marari Beach Resort has three types of rooms Garden villas, Garden pool villas and Deluxe pool villas. All the rooms are well-equipped with modern amenities and excellent views. The rooms are in cottage style, with palm-thatched roofs and luxurious facilities. These air-conditioned rooms have bathrooms with modern fixtures and little taps outside each cottage to give a local touch.

Safety deposit box | Kettle | Minibar

Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available

Check-In Time: 3:00 p.m. | Check-Out Time: 12:00 p.m.

BRUNTON BOAT YARD

City: Cochin

Location
The hotel is located in Fort Cochin within walking distance from the bus stand. The airport and South Ernakulam Railway Junction is 40 kilometers away from here. Just opposite the main gate lies the Kerala Kathakali Centre, while Vypin Island and Bolgatty Island are just a ferry ride (40 mins approx) away.

Centuries ago, Geo Brunton and his family owned a boatyard here. Today, what stands is an unforgettable ovation to the legendary boat makers under the acronym The Brunton Boatyard. This CGH Earth property is seeped in history and every tiny detail has volumes to tell. A huge courtyard embellished with trees and a stone paved pathway leads you to an open reception. On the left of the reception lies the open lobby, a long rectangle space open from one side. A series of comfortable sofas units is lined along the open green lawn, while the opposite side has huge pictures of the bygone days of the Geo Brunton and Sons company. The end of the lobby takes a sharp left turn and here lies the tea lounge with a library for the guests to read.

Rooms
This beautiful place has 26 rooms in total, 22 Standard room and 4 Suites. The rooms here are aesthetically designed in the ancient style with high ceiling rooms and larger than life furniture. The Standard room is beautiful filled with antiquities like a poster bed with a high stool for climbing, intricately ornate cupboard, study table, sofa chairs, luggage rack and quaint fans or 'punkhas' and switches matched with modern amenities like phone, satellite television, mini bar, electronic safe etc. The room has a balcony attached to it, which opens to the Vembanad Lake and beyond that, the Vypin Island. The bathroom is clean and has natural light pouring in. Other amenities in the bathroom include soap, shampoo, shower cap, shaving kit, dental kit etc. The Suite rooms are bigger rooms with a separate living and dining room, 2 bathrooms and a small pantry. The rectangular living cum dining room is very cheerful, with one side devoted to comfortable sofas and other seating arrangement interplayed with colourful cushions and cute show pieces. The other half of the room is devoted to the dining area where a dining table for four holds centre stage. The bedroom is a little smaller than the Standard room and has all the facilities as mentioned in the Standard room but with two balconies. There is an attached bathroom with the bedroom with a bathtub and all the amenities and a separate washroom for the drawing area. A small pantry houses the fridge and some crockery and cutlery.

Dining
The History restaurant is a family restaurant open only for dinner with a seating capacity of 45 persons. The place has big windows and intricate woodwork with the beautiful view of the Vembanad Lake on one side and the hotel lawn on the other. There is an elevated platform here for live performances. On the lobby level lies the Armory restaurant cum bar and coffee shop (32 covers), which is open for breakfast, lunch and of course drinks. This rustic place is covered with swords and rifles and other artillery equipments displayed on the walls along with a very neat arrangement of tables and chairs. This leads to the bar, much smaller in size but nevertheless elegant. The bar counter is loaded with bottles of all colours and shapes and sizes from all over the globe. An outside seating area, also a part of the coffee shop is covered with humongous fishing nets for a natural feel. A thin wall divides the coffee shop from the Lake. The hotel also has a sea food specialty restaurant, Terrace Grill operational only during season time.

Facilities
The proximity of various attractions in the Fort Cochin area is one of the biggest assets of the hotel. Besides that, it is a store house of historical extravaganza. Besides this, the hotel provides in house facilities like 24 hours room service, housekeeping service, laundry service, travel desk, car rental service, and doctor on call, swimming pool, souvenir shop, car parking area, internet services and an Ayurvedic massage centre.

Don't Miss
The beautiful property, with its surreal lawns and antique collection and beautiful rooms are an experience in itself. Every body must visit the property for a general tour even if not staying here!