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Integrative Medicine in South India

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12 Nov
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25 Nov
2027

From Bangalore travel to gracious Mysore, known for its glittering royal heritage, a city of sandalwood, spices and silk. Continue to the epic mountain scenery of Wayanad in the Western Ghats, with its red earth, vivid green rice paddies, bamboo and rubber, cardamom and coffee plantations, and onto Calicut. Finish in Kochi with its Chinese fishing nets and cruise the tranquil backwaters of Kerala on a luxury houseboat.

Along the way, explore one of the oldest medical systems in the world – Ayurveda. This traditionally ran parallel with Western medicine within India, but the two systems are now entwined more closely together.

Learn how Ayurveda and Western medicine are becoming much more integrated with visits to a range of practices and some leading practitioners, including the famous Soukya Holistic Health Care Centre in Bangalore, where your tour leader, Wendy Denning, has spent several weeks.

Experience contemporary integrative medicine within the culture that gave birth to Ayurveda on a tour that is itself designed to be a restful experience, with ample opportunities for boat rides, massage and relaxation as you enjoy the cultural treasures and stunning natural beauty of South India.

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Type of tour
Professional
Profession
Medicine
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13
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Moderate
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Bangalore
Friday
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12
November
Arrive Bangalore and local dinner.
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Bangalore
Saturday
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13
November
Visit Soukya Holistic Health Care Centre, a residential medical institute and organic farm set across 30 acres that integrates Ayurveda, homeopathy, yoga, naturopathy and other traditional therapies. Take a tour of the facilities, meet physicians and learn about integrating different medical pathways. Have lunch followed by the option of a massage.
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Bangalore / Mysore
Sunday
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14
November
Explore Sultan Tipu’s summer palace at Srirangapatnam. Arrive in Mysore and transfer to the hotel before seeing Mysore Palace illuminated at night.
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Mysore
Monday
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15
November
Meet with doctors at JSS Ayurveda Hospital and learn about Ayurvedic approaches to diseases such as cancer and Parkinson's. Visit Manasthala Mindful Living Retreat located in Gokulam (Mysore’s famous yoga hub). This sanctuary blends traditional Hatha and Ashtanga yoga with modern wellness therapies.
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Mysore
Tuesday
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16
November
Visit Chamundi Hill Temple and learn about its history. Explore the bazaar trail in and around Devaraj Market and visit the Ayurvedic dealers. Visit an Ayurvedic factory and see a hands-on demonstration of herb preparation and oil formulation. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure before seeing Mysore Palace illuminated at night.
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Mysore
Wednesday
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17
November
Morning at leisure to enjoy the princely city or relax in the hotel’s lovely gardens. Visit Mysore Palace in the afternoon, then take high tea at Lalitha Mahal Palace, with wonderful views overlooking Mysore.
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Mysore / Wayanad
Thursday
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18
November
Drive to Wayanad in the morning. Arrive at the Pranavam Resort and rest of the day at leisure amongst the lovely surrounds of the Western Ghats.
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Wayanad
Friday
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19
November
Spend the morning at Ayurveda Yoga Villa, a holistic research centre and hospital, including an Ayurvedic lunch. In the afternoon take part in a trail through the forest and enjoy forest bathing.
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Wayanad
Saturday
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20
November
Rise early for an optional birding tour. Later that morning take part in a cooking demonstration using fresh local spices. Afternoon at leisure.
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Wayanad / Kochi
Sunday
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21
November
Drive to Calicut and visit the Needle Clinic to learn about their approach to acupuncture. Take the train on a scenic journey down the coast to Kochi,‘The Gateway to Kerala’ and a melting pot of culture and religion through the ages.
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Kochi
Monday
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22
November
Visit Nagajuna Ayurvedic Hospital and learn about traditional approaches to massage, yoga and diet. Take a walking tour of Fort Kochi, visiting the oldest church in India, 500-year-old Portuguese houses, the spice houses and areas that could be lifted from an English country scene. In the evening watch a high-energy and highly skilled performance of Kerala's martial art, Kalaripayattu.
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Kochi
Tuesday
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23
November
Visit the Department of Integrative Medicine at Amrita Hospital, which practices integrative medicine alongside an evidence-based, medical approach. Visit the Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy and see how Ayurvedic medicines are traditionally prepared. Visit the clinic of Dr. Abraham, an allopathic doctor who practices yoga, acupuncture, homeopathy and other therapies. Farewell dinner.
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Kochi / Backwaters cruise
Wednesday
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24
November
Drive to Alleppey to board a converted rice barge for a private cruise along the tranquil Keralan backwaters. See Keralan life unfold as you sail past families swimming, fishing and washing in the canals, past vegetable laden canoes alongside vivid green rice paddies and coconut farms. Enjoy a Keralan lunch as you cruise. Return to Kochi or transfer to the Coconut Lagoon extension.
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Kochi
Thursday
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25
November
Depart Kochi (or continue on Coconut Lagoon extension).
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Travel around southern India and learn how Ayurveda and Western medicine are becoming much more integrated, with visits to a range of practices and some leading practitioners.

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Cruise through the backwaters of Kerala
Kerala

Cruise through the backwaters of Kerala.

Learn of the use of Ayurveda, Yoga, Acupuncture and Naturopathy across south India
Kerala

Learn of the use of Ayurveda, Yoga, Acupuncture and Naturopathy across south India.

Spend time at Ayurvedic retreats in the Keralan hills
Kerala

Spend time at Ayurvedic retreats in the Keralan hills.

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Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.

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