From the Chinese fishing nets of Cochin, cruise the tranquil backwaters of Kerala on a luxury houseboat. Continue to Calicut and 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. Onto gracious Mysore, known for its glittering royal heritage, a city of sandalwood, spices and silk, finishing in Bangalore.
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 Souka Holistic Health Care Centre in Bangalore, where your tour leader, Wendy Denning, has worked.
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.
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.
Cruise through the backwaters of Kerala.
Learn of the use of Ayurveda, Yoga, Acupuncture and Naturopathy across south India.
Spend time at Ayurvedic retreats in the Keralan hills.
Arrive early and relax at the Fragrant Nature Hotel in lovely Cochin before the tour to further explore this fascinating city or take a beach extension in southern Kerala. Speak to our friendly team to make arrangements.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
We like charm, comfort, convenience in location, and of course, excellence in service. All hotels on this tour will be centrally located medium-grade hotels.
If you have some questions about this particular tour, you can contact the Jon Baines Tours team by phone or email.
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