Ayurveda deals with the maintenance of health and relief from disease. Susruta, another physician-sage of early times, defines the healthy state thus: 'A person whose somatic and psychic humours are in equilibrium, digestion is uniformly healthy, with normal functioning of the fundamental tissues of the body and body wastes, accompanied by the processes of the soul, cognitive organs and the mind, is said to be a healthy person'.
"The primary position given to humoral equilibrium indicates its importance in maintaining health. Any disequilibrium is considered to lead to disease. Health is the physiological maintenance of all the functions of the living being, while disease is the disturbance in the physiology. The contemporary practice of Ayurveda is based on the several hundred volumes of Classical treatises and on the official Formulary and Pharmacopoeia. To make this a reality, we have designed a few programs combining Ayurveda along with sightseeing.
Day 01 - Arrive Madras
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour covering Marina Beach, Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 - Madras
Full day excursion to Kanchipuram Temples. Overnight at hotel.
Kanchipuram (64 kms from Chennai) is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks.
Day 03 - Madras / Mahabalipuram
Morning drive to Mahabalipuram. Overnight at hotel.
The city of Mahabalipuram is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture.
Day 04 - Mahabalipuram
Day free to relax on beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 - Mahabalipuram / Thanjavur
Morning drive to Thanjavur. Afternoon city tour covering Brihadeshwara Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 - Thanjavur / Swamimalai
Drive to Swamimalai (36 Kms. from Thanjavur). Arrive & check in into Sterling Resort.
Day 07 to Day 12 Ayurvedic treatment at Swamimalai.
A TYPICAL DAY AT " STERLING SWAMIMALAI"
» 06.00 - 06.30 a.m. Poojas and Rangoli
» 06.30 - 06.50 a.m. Initiation to Yoga
» 06.50 - 07.00 a.m. Meditation
» 07.00 - 08.00 a.m. Oil Message / Royal Herbal Bath
» 08.00 - 09.00 a.m. Theme Breakfast
» 09.00 - 13.00 p.m. Sightseeing
» 13.00 - 14.00 p.m. Lunch
» 14.00 - 18.00 p.m. Sightseeing
» 18.00 - 19.00 p.m. Cultural performs or traditional games
» 19.30 - 21.30 p.m. Theme Dinner
» 21.30 onwards Folk performance & folk story telling
Day 13 - Thanjavur / Trichy
Morning drive to Trichy. Afternoon city tour of temples including Rock cut temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Sri Jambukeshwara Temple. St' John's church. etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 - Trichy / Madras
Transfer to Airport for flight to Madras. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 - Departure Madras
Transfer to Airport for flight to onward destination.
Extension Tour
Day 14 - Trichy/ Madurai
Drive to Madurai. Arrive & check in into hotel. Afternoon visit Meenakshi temple etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 - Madurai/Rameshwaram/Madurai
Full Day excursion to Rameshwaram and back. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 - Madurai/ Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam. Afternoon free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 to Day 24
Ayurvedic treatments.
Day 24 - Kovalam/ Madras
Transfer to Airport for flight to Madras. Upon arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 25 - Departure Madras
Transfer to Airport for flight to onward destination.
