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STRESS BUSTER. Starts and concludes in Cochin (10 nights/11 days): (Prices are valid for conclusion by 29 Sep 2008).



Some of the sights within are listed below:-
Ayurvedic Herbal Oil Treatment: The therapy involves various herbal massages, steam baths and yoga for 7 days.
Cochin: A inter-connection of islands. Diverse places to view such as The Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, Fort Cochin. An excellent place to view Kathakali dancing (a unique motion of body and the facial features).
Periyar wildlife Park: Built around an artificial lake and very close to the spice hills this wildlife park has a spectacular setting. It is an excellent retreat to view wildlife and enjoy the setting. Various animals can be found such as bison, monkey, sambar, antelopes. The most exciting viewing is that of elephants walking along the banks of the waters.

Detailed itinerary is given below:


Day Skeleton Itinerary
01 START STRESS BUSTER PROGRAMME: Starts and concludes in Cochin. ARRIVE COCHIN. Drive to Spice Village at Periyar, which lies in the shade of Cardamom Hills and is a beautiful area of tranquil winding roads, tea gardens, rubber estates and spice plantations. Check-in at the SPICE VILLAGBE. If you are upto it, you can visit the resident "VAIDYA" (Ayurveda Doctor) for consultation. You can also do it the following day.
02 -
08
PERIYAR: AYURVEDA THERAPY AT SPICE VILLAGE. Seven days have now been set aside for the Ayurveda Therapy. The resident Doctor after consultation, plans your programme and will also suggest your diet and the therapy commences in right earnest. Please remember that during this period you should not exert yourself and for best results: no alcohol; no tobacco; strict vegetarian diet. The therapy involves various herbal massages, steam baths and yoga. Remember to bring some of your favourite books to catch up on all the reading you may have missed.
09 PERIYAR. The Rejuvenation Therapy is over, but it is best to relax and allow your body to re-adjust after one week of massage.
10 PERIYAR - COCHIN. Your last day at Periyar, perhaps you could do a boat safari in lake Periyar and try to catch a wild elephant. After lunch drive to Cochin. Check-in at CASINO HOTEL.
11 COCHIN. Check out of hotel. Departure transfer from hotel to Cochin airport or Cochin Railway station for onward travel journeys. Trip concludes here.

KEY TO AID UNDERSTANDING OF TABULAR ITINERARY ABOVE.
Alphabets in red represent car + driver itineraries for individuals for that section.
Alphabets in green means train travel for that section (generally in AC 2 Tier or AC 3 Tier unless stated otherwise).
Alphabets in blue indicate flights between sections.



Cost per person in £'s on a twin share basis.



  Oct 2007 -
Apr 20087 (except 20 Dec 07 - 10 Jan 08 and 01 - 29 Feb 087)
20 Dec 07 - 10 Jan 08 and 01 - 29 Feb 08 May 2008 -
Sep 2008
Ground Arrangements £ TBA £ TBA £ TBA


Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share basis. If you require costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior rooms at the properties, please email us and we shall get back to you with a costing.

Hotels: Casino, Cochin; Spice Village, Periyar.

Note: Accommodation is on a twin share BB basis. For those interested in doing the same programme in either Kumarakom at the Coconut Lagoon or in Mararikulam at the Marari Beach Resort, please send us an email. We can then get back to you with the costing.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Cochin - London).

You can tailor-make a trip that suits your individual requirements.
For rates pertaining to the season specific to your trip, please email us.



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