Day 1

Arrival in Trivandrum and Transfer to Kovalam — On arrival at Trivandrum International Airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your Ayurveda beach resort in Kovalam (approximately 30 minutes). After a welcome herbal drink, meet with the resident Ayurveda doctor for an initial consultation. The doctor will assess your body constitution (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) and design a personalized treatment plan for your stay. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach. In the evening, attend a gentle yoga and meditation session on the beach. Dinner will be a healthy, Ayurvedic meal tailored to your dosha. Overnight stay in Kovalam. Day 2: Full Day Ayurveda Treatments — After an early morning yoga session and a light Ayurvedic breakfast, begin your first full day of treatments. Start with Abhyanga — a synchronized full-body oil massage performed by two therapists using warm herbal oils. Followed by Swedana, a herbal steam bath that opens the pores and eliminates toxins. In the afternoon, enjoy a Shirodhara treatment — a continuous stream of warm oil poured on the forehead — deeply calming for the nervous system. The evening includes a guided meditation session and an Ayurvedic cooking class where you learn to prepare simple, balancing meals. Overnight stay in Kovalam. Day 3: Pizhichil and Beach Relaxation — After yoga and breakfast, receive a Pizhichil treatment — a luxurious therapy where warm medicated oil is squeezed over the entire body, often called the "royal treatment of Ayurveda." This is followed by a Njavarakizhi treatment using medicinal rice cooked in herbal milk. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or reading in the resort's herbal garden. In the evening, attend a lecture on Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle. Overnight stay in Kovalam. Day 4: Kovalam to Alleppey — After a morning yoga session and breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey (approximately 3.5 hours). Board a traditional houseboat for a serene overnight cruise through the backwaters. The houseboat will serve freshly cooked Ayurvedic meals, prepared with local spices and coconut. Enjoy the gentle rhythm of the boat as it glides through narrow canals and vast paddy fields. In the evening, practice meditation on the deck as the sun sets over the backwaters. Overnight stay on the houseboat. Day 5: Alleppey to Kochi — After breakfast on the houseboat, disembark and drive to Kochi (approximately 2 hours). Check into your hotel and visit the Kairali Ayurvedic Centre for a final consultation and treatment. In the afternoon, explore Fort Kochi — see the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, and Mattancherry Palace. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance. Dinner will be a light Ayurvedic meal. Overnight stay in Kochi. Day 6: Departure from Kochi — After breakfast and a final yoga session, transfer to Kochi airport for your onward journey. Depart Kerala feeling completely rejuvenated, with a deeper understanding of Ayurveda and a toolkit of practices to maintain your wellness at home.