Ayurvedic cure at Chamundi Hill Palace

Ayurvedic cure at Chamundi Hill Palace
India

Wellness

Tailor-made

If you like peace and quiet, a cool, temperate climate, mountain scenery and places far from the pollution and hustle and bustle of the seaside, this is the centre for you. In this small, family-run establishment, you'll receive a warm welcome and feel right at home. The treatments are traditional and Green Leaf approved. Ayurvedic, vegetarian and organic home cooking will complement the benefits of your treatment. All our travellers are fully satisfied.

Prices are variable and should be requested from the agency

Length of stay

9 days / 7 nights

Minimum number of participants

Privatised trip from 1 person

Customisable programme

Highlights

A warm, family welcome at an Indian Ayurvedic centre in the middle of the Ghats
Two quality treatments a day and two yoga and meditation sessions a day,
Daily monitoring by the Ayurvedic centre's doctor,

Programme
Rates
Practical information
The human trip plus

Day 1

Paris

Flight Paris Cochin

Depart Paris and fly to Cochin (for other departure cities, please contact us).

Days 2-8

Cochin , Kanjirapally

Ayurvedic stay at Chamundi Hill Palace

Day 2: Arrival at Cochin airport, welcome and transfer to Chamundi Hill Palace.

Situated in the heart of Kerala, 120km from Cochin, the Chamundi Hill Palace opens its doors to you for total relaxation. This heavenly place, in the heart of the Ghats, puts the emphasis on a family welcome and the quality of traditional Ayurvedic treatments. You will be accommodated in comfortable rooms with en-suite facilities. The basic cures offered are "fitness" and "rejuvenation" (for a specific cure, please contact us).

Treatments from day 2 to day 8

Programme for a typical day :

Morning yoga class (1 hour) and meditation, one-hour massage or treatment with two therapists,
Breakfast between 8:30 and 10:00,
Stroll through the surrounding plantation villages,
Lunch (vegetarian and organic meals),
In the afternoon, a yoga class (1 hour) and meditation, plus a one-hour treatment with two therapists,
Dinner at around 7pm.

Once a week, stomach cleansing (every 7th or 8th night), chanting and meditation at 8pm (centenary tree).

Several excursions are planned as part of your stay:

Meet the elephants: you can feed them, bathe them and take a ride on their backs. Then off to Thekkady to visit a spice garden.
Your second outing will be to the tea plantations and factory, where you can see how the leaves are transformed into a beverage.
Shopping: discover Indian handicrafts, saris and other traditional garments, decorative objects and other souvenirs
Visit an Indian temple by tuk tuk
An hour to discover Kerala cuisine: Cooking class

-> For greater effectiveness, the course of treatment can be extended (15 days, 3 or 4 weeks).
-> It is also possible to extend or begin the cure with a tailor-made tour of KERALA: please contact us.

Day 9

Cochin, France

Return to France

In the morning, departure for Cochin airport to catch your return flight to France.

Price per person from €1,625 incl. VAT

- Based on 2 participants

SINGLE RATE: €1745

This price includes :

Transport (all taxes included) from Paris (for departures from other cities, please contact us),
Welcome at the airport and transfer to Chamundi Hill Palace (minimum 7 nights),
Return transfer from Chamundi Hill Palace to Cochin airport (minimum 14 nights),
Accommodation in a double room,
Full board - vegetarian and organic meals,
The complete Ayurvedic treatment (two treatments a day),
Daily medical consultation,
Two hours of yoga and meditation per day (1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the evening - no classes on Saturdays),
Medication classes and singing once a week at 8pm,
Medicinal plants used for the cure,
Free use of laundry facilities,
Visit the rubber plantations, spice gardens, organic vegetables and fruit.
The excursions mentioned

At your expense :

Axelliance optional multi-risk insurance.
VISA fees (currently €80).
Personal expenses and activities not explicitly mentioned in the programme.
On-site photo and camera rights.
Single room supplement.
High season supplement (October to March).

* Price from Paris, April to September. Please contact us for any other departure city.

For a group request (from 10 people) or to customize your trip, please contact us.

Comfort

Accommodation in a fully-equipped 3-star cottage in comfortable double/twin rooms with private bathrooms.

With over 100 hectares of plantations, Chamundi Hill Palace is a very peaceful place with very pleasant temperatures and unpolluted air. It boasts an organic fruit and vegetable garden, from which typical Kerala dishes are prepared. At this traditional Ayurvedic centre, you can enjoy certified, high-quality Ayurvedic treatment by experienced, caring therapists. The staff at Chamundi Hill are friendly, helpful and attentive too. Finally, the rooms are clean and spacious.

Climate and equipment

The climate in the Kerala region is cool and temperate all year round. It's the perfect environment for your Ayurvedic cure, with fresh air and calm to regenerate your body and mind!

Health

Be in possession of a certificate of good physical health.
To date, no vaccinations are compulsory. We do, however, recommend: cholera, hepatitis B and DT Polio. Anti-malaria recommended.
Water: drink only bottled mineral water.
More information on the Pasteur website.

Formalities

PASSPORT & VISAS
For your trip to India, you will need a passport that is valid for six months after the return date of your trip.
You will need to obtain a VISA from the new office responsible for issuing visas since the beginning of 2008.
We'll be happy to help you with any questions you may have.
More information on the France Diplomatie website.

Our opinion

The effects of such a cure, particularly on stress, are real. For lasting effects, a 14-day course is ideal.
Please note: no French speakers, but our hosts are able to adapt to all nationalities.