Program Duration (9 Days)

Welcome to wonder land that is INDIA. A life time journey through India with The Indian Way blends all the elements of travel, culture, people, places and experience begins here.

• 1
  

  Arrival Cochin by QR flight early morning

  (Breakfast+dinner)

  Up on arrival warm welcome and drive to Thattkekad 1 to 2 hrs. on arrival check-in at Soma Bird lagoon. Rest of day free at Soma Birds Lagoon.
  
  

  Later in the afternoon, rejuvenation massage to get relief from jetlag. In the evening, cooking lesson with chef to prepare your own meal or cooking demonstration as per your wish.

• 2
  

  Thattkekad

  (Breakfast+dinner)

  Morning visit to Thattkekad bird sanctuary (also called Dr. Salim ali Bird Sanctuary) on cycle with naturalst. Afternoon Excursion to Kodnad Village elephant camp also enjoy Elephant safari.
  
  

  Salim Ali, one of the best known ornithologist has described this sanctuary as “the richest bird habitat on peninsular India”. The literal meaning of Thattekad is flat forest, the region is an evergreen low-land forest and is located between the branches of Periyar River, the longest river in Kerala. The Thattekad Bird Sanctuary has a rich and varied birdlife. Several species of birds, including tropical birds, sub tropical birds, migratory birds & aquatic birds visits the sanctuarie. The sanctuary is a habitat for different varieties of Cuckoos and a region of the sanctuary popularly called Cuckoo Paradise is home to them.
  
  

  The Salim Ali Bird Santuary has a rich and varied birdlife. Several Species of Birds both forest birds and water birds visit the santuary. Dr. R Sugathan the famous ornithologist and a student of Dr. Salim Ali, now guiding the bird watchers.
  
  

  Kodanad is situated in the south bank of river Periyar. It is 42 kms from Cochin. Kodanad Elephant camp is a rescue shelter for elephants. Kodanad attracts tourists,and the film shooting crews from across the globe. Kodanad offers elephant safari to the visitors at the main park. At the park, you find the old 'Kraal' which are wooden compartments that house elephants.
  
  

  Overnight at Soma Bird Lagoon

• 3
  

  Thattkekad/Munnar

  Breakfast+dinner

  After Breakfast excursion to Munnar -2 hours one way which well known for Tea plantation. Evening return Overnight at Soma Bird Lagoon.
  
  

  Munnar is a hill town situated in the Western Ghats. The name Munnar is formed from Malayalam/tamil words Munu or three in English and aaru means river. As the name says this town have three rivers which called Muthirapuzha,Nallathanni and Kundaly.Munnar is the largest panchayat in the Idukki district of Kerala. You can visit Munnar throughout the year. But best time to visit is the period from August to May. The weather is extremely cold during winter (November, December, and January).

• 4
  

  Thattkekad/Chempu (near Kumarakom)

  Breakfast+dinner

  Morning after Breakfast leave for Soma kerala Palacem en-route visiting Cochin 2 hrs, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace / Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue also admire Chinese fishing net. Later watch Kathkali dance show (common) thereafter drive to Chempu which 1 hour away on arrival, check-in at Soma Kerala Palace.

• 5
  

  Chempu

  In the morning, Rejuvenation Ayurveda massage.
  
  

  Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete medical system in the world. Derived from its ancient Sanskrit roots - ‘ayus' (life) and ‘veda' (knowledge) – Ayurveda offers a rich and comprehensive outlook to a healthy life. Ayurveda was first practiced nearly 5000 years ago by spiritual rishis, who originally laid the foundations of the Vedic civilization in India by systematically organizing the fundamentals of life.
  
  

  Late afternoon, Fishermen Village visit. Coir industry Toddy Tapping Cottage industry Toddy & Tea shop.
  
  

  Overnight at Soma Kerala Palace

• 6
  

  Chempu

  Breakfast+dinner

  Early morning yoga Meditation session.
  
  

  "Yoga is a method of coming to a non-dreaming mind. it is the science of being here and now. Yoga means that now you are not ready to move into the future. it means now you are ready not to hope, not to jump ahead of your being. Yoga means to encounter the reality as it is."
  
  

  We believe life can be really simple, if we keep it that way. Start your day with Yoga on the beach, in the hills or in the backwaters, as the sun rises over Kerala.
  
  

  Yoga works in tandem with the principles of Ayurveda and is practiced in harmony with an individual’s ‘prakurti’ or special blend of qualities that makes us unique. Details of medical history and basic lifestyle will help identify the inherent intelligence of the body which determines metabolic processes. Asana (postures) which are the foundation of yogic practice are combined with Pranayama (breathing techniques), Mantra (sounds and vibrations), and Dharana (concentration) to bring a yogi to the final state of Dhyana (relaxation and contemplation in meditation).
  
  

  later enjoy boat cruise on Vembnad lake 2 hrs . Afternoon free. In the evening, special candle light dinner In the evening, meeting with chef to learn Kerala cuisine.

• 7
  

  Chempu/Kovalam

  (Breakfast+dinner)

  In the morning, get ready for scenic drive towards Kovalam which is 5 hours away. On arrival Evening, check-in at Somatheeeram.
  
  

  Kovalam: Real luxuruy is not about water pipes made of gold or something like that. But real luxury is this spectacular landscape, this intact nature, the view of the ocean, the birds and most of all, the nice and friendly people. Real luxury is the treatments which kovalam has stored for you.
  
  

• 8
  

  Kovalam

  (Breakfast+dinner)

  Early morning Yoga & Meditation, rest of day free at beach. Evening we have arranged Culture programme.
  
  

• 9
  

  Kovalam

  (Breakfast+dinner)

  Early Morning Yoga & Meditation . Afternoon City tour of Trivandrum or relax on the beach. In the evening full body Aurvedic spa massage followed by special candle dinner. Late evening transfer to the airport to board your flight back leaving early morning on day 10 by Qatar.