Ayurveda recommends Panchakarma processes of Vamana (emesis),
Virechana (purgation), Vasti (enema), Raktamoksham (bloodletting) and
Naysa (nasal medication) for rejuvenating the body and mind.
Ayurveda is not merely a collection of effective drugs, herbs and
remedies, but is essentially knowledge of the art and science of
living which man will need as long as there is life on this earth.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Fly from your
country to international airport delhi, receive upon arrival and
straight drive to hotel. Over night stay at Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi
After an early
breakfast in hotel. Proceed for full day tour of combined Old &
New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old
Delhi - visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red
Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour
of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub
Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament House, Lotus Temple - Known as Bahai
Temple, Akshardham Temple - Newly constructed temple of Swani Narayan
Trust, Birla temple - known as laxmi Nayaran temple, The President's
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight stay will be at Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi - Agra - Delhi
Delhi -
Agra - By road covering 201 km in 4hr.
Proceed by surface for
Agra after breakfast. En-route visit Sikandra. Contiune your drive to
Agra.Reach Agra and check into your pre booked hotel.
City is
established 1475. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharat as Agraban.
This city in those days was considered to be the sister- city of
Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came into its own
when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the RIVER YAMUNA to be
their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar
defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the
foundation of the Mughal empire.
It was during Akbar's period
that Agra became the center of art, culture and commerce and learning.
This trend reached its height when Shah Jahan became the ruler.
In the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a
frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol
of love Taj Mahal was built in the memory of Begum Mumtaz Mahal. The
buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal
style and of very high quality. The same is still reflected in
whatever monuments remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra filled
with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman who are busy in crating
master pieces with their skill all remind of the Mughal royalty which
this city had once experienced. Today whatever remains, has become a
major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the heights of
glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India.
Proceed for sightseeing.
Visit the TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven
Wonders of the World was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was
completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol of Love was built in the
memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s second Wife).
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal
emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone.
Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major
tourist attraction.
In the evening drive back to Delhi.
Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 04 Delhi - Cochin
Early in the
morning catch a flight to Cochin. Arrive by flight to Cochin. Transfer
to Hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing - Dutch Palace, Synagogue Old
Fort Cochin, St Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay
will be at Cochin.
Day 05 Cochin - Ernakulam
After an
early breakfast in hotel take a morning sightseeing tours to Ernakulam
including the visit to Parishath Thamburan Museum and the Museum of
Kerala History of Edapally. Late evening attend a preformance of
Kathakali Dance.
Day 06 Cochin - Alleppey and board the houseboat.
Drive to Alleppey. It will take you on a backwater cruise and back to
hotel for the night stay.
Day
07 Alleppey Houseboat - Trivandrum - Kovalam
After an
early traditional breakfast drive to Trivandrum. As you arrive to city
chek-in at your pre booked hotel. In the afternoon take city tour -
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Shri Chitra Art Gallery and Fort Area,
continue your drive to Kovalam and overnight at Ayurvedic Beach
Resort.
Day 08 - 09 Trivandrum - Kovalam
Day
free for relaxation and optional Ayurvedic Therapy / Yoga / Meditation
/ Ayurveda. During your stay in Kovalam Beach you may take time off to
visit the Kalari Martial Arts Gymnasium in Trivandrum or take a full
day excursion to Kanyakumari.
Day 10 Kovalam - Home / Scheduled Destinations
After breakfast in hotel catch a flight to your home / Planned
Destinations with sweet memories of "Taj Mahal With Kerala
Ayurveda Tours"