7 Day Itinerary
£4995pp
Experience Southern India with two days of yoga by Vembanad Lake, a tranquil Kettuvallam boat ride through Kerala’s backwaters, and a personalised Ayurveda consultation. The trip culminates with a four-night rejuvenation program tailored to your wellness goals.
Beginning in Kerala, on the shores of the Arabian Ocean, your first stop is at Phillipkutty’s Farm. Only accessible by boat, the Farm, run by Anu and her family, is set on a small island in the backwaters of Vembanad Lake.
The Farm is a hideaway that has inspired writers, artists and musicians for many years and now it is those same peaceful sights, smells and sounds that will instil a deep tranquillity from the moment you arrive. It is their vision to enhance your ‘sense of place’ during your stay, whether that materialises as you watch the fireflies at night, or cruise through the canals onboard a vallam boat, escapism has never been so tangible.
As part of the wellness odyssey, it is here that you will be joined by a practising Yoga Master. They will take you through the foundations of the discipline, centre your mind and body, and, as intended, truly deepen your sense of place.
Moving from the banks of the backwaters to the waters themselves, after two nights at Phillipkutty Farm you will board the Spice Coast Cruise. Designed with indulgence at the centre, this boat is a restored Kettuvallam that immerses you in the serenity of nature.
Falling asleep to the chirps of cicadas on land and the lapping of water against the hull, you will wake to a sunrise only the world’s best artists could do justice.
Back on land, you will move away from the backwaters and check-in at the Carnoustie Wellness Resort. Choose from one of their select Rejuvenation programmes, whether it be Abhyangam, also known as the greatest expression of self love, or Shirodhara, the gateway to higher consciousness. Oceanfront and with 25 acres of gardens on your doorstep, this retreat is a true respite from daily life. Here you can celebrate the luxury of time passing slowly in the safe hands of their wellness experts, each highly qualified in medicine of both the modern and traditional iterations.
The team at Carnoustie echo our core sentiment, that no two individuals are the same, and therefore neither should their experiences be. A detailed consultation is conducted for you upon arrival, identifying your exact needs and wants, enabling your chosen programme to be truly tailored to you.
Returning home, with no weight on your shoulders bar your luggage, you will hold on to the moments carved during this odyssey; as we all know, the blessings of Ayurvedic medicine withstand the test of time.
£4995 per person
Based on two people sharing
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