Prana Healing Holidays Ayurveda and Yoga Treatment Holidays

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first stop - NEW DELHI, INDIA

When you first arrive in New Delhi and at the end of your Prana Healing holiday you will stay at the Hotel Ajanta.

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KOVALAM - A PLACE OF PARADISE IN THE STATE OF KERALA

Palm-fringed coves, sun-drenched beaches and a turquoise ocean ensure a healthy and happy holiday.

"A former fishing village and today the "Paradise of the South", Kovalam is about 16 kms away from Trivandrum. Brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore, it is a natural bay free from high waves and surges.

Kovalam has three successive crescent shaped beaches and Ayurvedic massage and yoga centers, water sports facilities and a host of cultural programs make this place a popular tourist haven for visitors from around the globe."

Kovalam is 4 hours flight from Delhi and then a 20 minutes drive from the Trivandrum international airport and we are situation right on the picturesque Lighthouse Beach close to the very bottom of India.
(see photos and map)

After flying from Delhi to Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala state, we will pick you up and take you to Kovalam, one of the best beach resorts in the world. Its beauty is enhanced by the rural touch and vibrant coastal beauty.

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We have taken these exact steps from staying with the wonderful people at the Hotel Ajanta in New Delhi then flying down to Trivandrum and 20-30 minutes to Kovalam beach to undergo treated with Dr George or an member of his team of Ayurveda Doctors.

The PHH team will be there to oversee your Healing Holiday and to make sure you have everything you need for a holiday that will change your life.

PHH Ayurveda and Yoga Holidays in Kovalam, Kerala, India

2 or 3 Week Holiday plans – High season September to March
Travel to the source of Ayurveda. Clients travel to Kovalam at the bottom of India to receive Ayurveda Panchakarma treatment for either 2 weeks (11 day treatment or 3 weeks (14 day treatment).

KOVALAM: Popularly known as God's Own Country - Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' by the National Geographic Traveller, for its diverse geography and overwhelming greenery. It is located on the southwest coast of India, and is sandwiched between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats.

The landscape is dominated by rice fields, mango and cashew nut trees and coconut palms and offers some of the best and most picturesque beaches in India including Kovalam's famous Lighthouse Beach. The coastal belts have world famous backwaters for which reason Kerala is often referred to as "The Venice of The East".

Clients to receive:
• Health Assessment and Treatment Plan by Ayurveda Doctor
• Panchakarma treatment including Ayurvedic herbal medicines for 2 ½ months and 2 massage treatments a day
• Accommodation at the Hotel Ajanta in Delhi and in Kovalam at either the Wilson Ayurveda Hotel or the Sagara Hotel overlooking the famous Lighthouse Beach front (includes breakfast).
• Ayurveda Vegetarian Cooking Class according to their doshas
• Daily Meditative yoga (optional)
• Organisation of domestic flights and hotel transfers.
• Local Tours around Kovalam and to the very bottom of India
• Wellbeing and Travel Manual

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Pricing ranges from:

Option 1:
Two Week Package $2,150 ($153.57/day). Three Week Package $3,350 ($159/day)
Accommodation:
Delhi - Hotel Ajanta - Double Room Deluxe
Kovalam - Wilson Ayurvedic Resort - Double Room with no air conditioning (a lovely room with fan and mosquito net with swimming pool.

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OPTION 4:
Two Week Package $3,050 ($218/day). Three Week Package $4650 ($221/day)
Accommodation:
Delhi - Hotel Ajanta - Double Room Deluxe
Kovalam - Sagara Palace - Double Room Super Deluxe (Seaview) with air conditioning and balcony with swimming pool.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

airfares to and from your originating country
food (besides breakfast in Kovalam) - see Accommodation and Tips for information and example cost of food
any personal shopping, visiting a tailor, laundry
internet (cafe's and international calls are easily available)
tuk tuk rides if you want to travel anywhere (not that you need to but adventures are good
and in addition to our day trip we can arrange for you to see other sites including local markets, historical and natural beauty.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

MEDITATION:
Although we include a daily class of Meditative Yoga in the price, should you wish to only do Meditation classes, these will be conducted by appointment and cost 250 Rs per session (approx aud$6.65).

VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES:
Take one or several cooking class with chefs who know the English names of all the spices and vegetables, and learn how to make wonderful and authentic Indian vegetarian dishes.

Classes are for two hours. Cost is $25 per class including all ingredients and recipes.

ESCORTED TOURS :

• If you have not been to India before then we recommend that you take 1 to 2 days (more if you can afford the time) out of your trip at the beginning, or end, to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra which is only 4 hours drive from Delhi. We can arrange this with the Hotel Ajanta for you. (depart Delhi)

• The Red Fort in Delhi is something great to do the first or second night you stay in Delhi and can be arranged with the front desk of the hotel - costs approx $10-$15 (Delhi)

• Kanyakumari – the site of 3 oceans and a beautiful place at the very bottom tip of India where you can see both sunset and sunrise - overnight (depart Kovalam)

• Alapie house boating - Go for a backwater cruise to the beautiful countryside of Kovalam. Choices including paddling in country boats, rides on houseboats or a catamaran to enjoy Kerala's lush green scenery. (Kovalam)