NATTIKA BEACH

Nattika is a small village in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. It is centrally located about 25 km from Thrissur, Kodungallur and Guruvayur. There is a beautiful beach in this village called Nattika Beach. Nattika is on the west coast of Thrissur. This is an assembly constituency.

Places of worship

The Shree Rama temple of Triprayar is in Nattika Panchayat. This temple has got the biggest Shree Rama shrine in South India. This is considered to be a very holy place for Hindus. There is a famous Mosque also at Nattika Beach. This was built at least three hundred years ago and was renovated around 1985. There are lot of temples in Nattika Like Eyyani temple, Netrakovil temple, Vazhakulam temple,Arikiri temple, Arayam parambil temple, Panakkal Pandikasalakkal Durga Bhagavati temple, Nagadevata temple, Eran Samajam Temple, Thottupura Temple etc.

5 Star Hotels in Nattika Beach

The Nattika Beach Resort

Nattika Beach P.O

Nattika, Thrissur 680566, India

0487 240 4182

One with Nature

Nattika Beach Resort is on one of the picturesque beaches of Kerala overlooking the beautiful Arabian Sea. The resort houses many cottages done in traditional style and built in an eco friendly manner. Run by experienced hospitality professionals, it offers Ayurvedic treatments by certified practitioners.

The Resort

Looking for a laid back holiday? Come to the luxuriant greens and disarming beaches by the Arabian Sea in Kerala. Come home to The Nattika Beach Resort. Located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala, in Nattika, the resort is only about 90 minutes drive from Cochin International Airport. Promoted by the same set of entrepreneurs who are known for their exemplary hospitality in their maiden venture, Coconut Bay at Kovalam, Nattika Beach Resort is open for the guest since late 2009.

50 villas are set out in 16 acres of lush coconut groves by the sea. The breathtaking views of the sea and inviting beaches make stay at these a pleasurable experience. The villas are designed in an eco friendly manner and are done in Four different styles. All follow the traditional kerala architecture principles. The earthy ambience of the place unwinds you the moment you set foot in the resort. 

All the needs of the guest are catered to. The eager to help staff at the resort maintain the standards of the host as described in the Indian traditions. ‘Athithi Devo bhava” literally means that guest is God embodied. 

Facilities

The resort provides multiple facilities so that the guests enjoy a total holiday and all their needs are catered for. Some of them are listed out here. 

Nattika beach Multi Cuisine restaurant: The tiled roof restaurant serves all cuisines. We serve special vegetarian ayurvedic cuisine, Kerala, North Indian, Tandoori and Seafood specialities.

Some of our other facilities include

• Yoga Centre
• Ayurveda Centre
• Swimming Pool
• The resort also offers services like
• Doctor on call
• Laundry
• Taxi service
• Telephone with international direct dialing facility in each room
• Internet
• Fax
• Refrigerator in every room
• Hot water in every room
• Safe lockers in every room
• Cultural Programmes on weekends
• Money changing facilities (we accept all currencies)
• VISA and Mastercard accepted
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in the Reception
• 24 hour front desk
• Daily housekeeping included in the room rate .
• Private bathroom for each unit 
• Our beach facilities include:
• Beach umbrellas
• Reclining beach chairs
• Sea Kayaks

Travel Desk: We also offer assistance in arranging various types of tours. We arrange backwater boat rides, sight seeing trips to local places of interest as well as other major tourist centers, on request. 

AYURVEDA

Overview

Ayurveda, with its origin traced backed to more than 5000 years ago, is the oldest system of health known to man.

The term Ayurveda is derived from two words ayusmeaning life and vedameaning science combined together to mean 'the science of life.'

Considered as an upaveda(subtext) of atharvaveda(one of the four ancient science texts) Ayurveda is believed to be created by brahma -the Hindu god of creation- not only as a system of medicine and treatment, but also as life style science for maintaining physical and mental health and well-being in the individual and social level.

Explained in Ayurveda are the advices for the health and prevent diseases as well as the description about causes, pathology, symptoms, prognosis and treatment of different disease. Also the structure and functions of body, preparation and uses of different medicines etc. are described.

All views and descriptions of Ayurveda are explained rooted on two theories:

1. The panchamahabhootha theory: This theory states that all living and non-living things in the universe is made up of 5 basic elements -

-        Earth

-        Water

-        Fire

-        Air

-        Space

The different proportions in which these elements combine determine the difference in properties among all substances.

2. Thetri dosha theory: This theory is used to explain the physiological functions of beings. The life activities of all living things are attributed to three doshas (life energies roughly) - the vata,pithaandkapha- which too are made of the mahabhoothas. The balanced and synchronised functioning of the three doshas in physical and mental levels creates health and imbalance causes diseases.

All the 3 doshashas different properties and do related but different functions in body. The decrease or increase of a dosha is understood respectively by the under or over expression of its properties in body or mind.

Concept of prakriti (body nature):

Each individual has his own unique proportion of doshas which he acquires at the time of birth and will prevail till death without much change. This proportion called prakriti determines ones built physical and mental characters, immunity, vulnerability to specific diseases etc.

Concept of treatment:

Considering that diseases are caused by either increase or decrease of doshas, there are only two ways to treat them:

either by increasing doshas: brumhanam- building up,

or by decreasing doshas: lamghanam - breaking down.

Lamghanam could be done in two ways:

1. By suppressing the increased doshas by medicines and regulated diet and activities - shamanam(pacification)

2. By removing the highly excess doshas out of body - shodhanam(cleaning).

The renowned panchakarmatherapies are methods of shodhana(cleaning) of different doshas.

Panchakarma:

Panchakarma are the five (pancha) therapies used for cleaning the highly increased doshas from the body. Theyare

-       Nasyam(nasal purification)

-       Vamanam(medicine induced emesis)

-       Virechanam(medicine induced purgation)

-       Nirooham(decoction enema)

-       Anuvasanam(oil enema)

Raktha moksha(bloodletting) is also considered as a main cleaning treatment according to some texts.

The pancha karmas are done only for those with a high imbalance of doshas and one or more therapies from the five will be chosen by doctors only after carefully considering which of the doshas are increased and to which extent.

Ayurvedic treatments are done in different stages.

 The main purification therapies are often preceded by a preparatory phase (poorva karma) which includes administration of medicated ghee and other medicines and different external therapies.

This is followed by main the cleaning therapy (pradhana karma).

After the main cleaning therapy there will be an aftercare (paschat karma) which is followed for the gradual buildup of digestive power, energy and restoration of doshas in a balanced state. This includes regulations in diet and activities and medicines.

This cycle may be repeated several times according to the conditions and progress in symptoms.

In Ayurveda diet and activity regulation is considered equally important as medicines and therapies. So the entire treatment is overseen by special diets, yoga and exercises specific to body nature, climate and imbalance.

Ayurveda at Nattika Beach Resort

At Nattika beach resort we offer varieties of Ayurvedic treatment and programmes decided by well qualified and experienced doctors. The selection of any treatment is purely based on the diagnosis made by our doctors during consultation. 

Once our doctors have diagnosed the Prakruti (Body Nature) and Vikruti(Imbalance), the treatment program is made depending on the period of stay. A strict diet is also advised based on health condition, climate, treatment, etc. Our Multi cuisine restaurant takes care of all your diet need giving special attention on your Prakruti and present health conditions under doctor’s recommendation.

Massage Therapies

•   Ayurvedic Massage Therapies
•   Abhayangam (General Massage) 
•   Padaghata (Special Foot massage or Rejuvenation Massage) 
•   Udwartanam (Powder Massage) 
•   Synchronized Rejuvenation Massage 

 Treatment Therapies

The treatments in Ayurveda are mainly divided into Sodhana (Purificatory) and Samana (Palliative). For all the type of Sodhana treatments there are two pre-requisite viz; Snehana (oleation) and Swedana (sudation). Most of the massage and treatment mentioned below are a combination of these two process & few come under the Samana Chikitsa. Treatments indigenous to Kerala are also mentioned below. 

•   Pizichil
•   Njavarakizhi 
•   Pathrapotali Swedam (Elakizhi) 
•   Choorna Swedam (Podikizhi) 
•   Sirodhara 
•   Ksheeradhara 
•   Thakradhara 
•   Sirovasthi 
•   Greevavasthi 
•   Kadivasthi 
•   Urovasthi 
•   Kashaya Dhara
•   Dhanyamla Dhara
•   Lepam 
•   Netratharpanam 
•   Netraprakshalanam 
•   Anjanam
•   Upanaham 
•   Pichu 
•   Ksheeradhoomam 
•   Face pack 
•   Talapodichil 
•   Nasya 
•   Medicated Steam Bath 
•   Yoniprakshalanam 

Packages & Tariff

Summer Tariff

Ayurveda Summer Tariff         Ayurveda Winter Tariff

Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana Chikitsa) {644€ / 14 days} / {46€ / day}
The term Rejuvenation corresponds to the word “Rasayana” in Ayurveda which mean to vitalize all the tissue in the body. Thus this package include therapies ranging from Rejuvenation massage, Njavarakizi etc which helps to Revitalize the body to treatment like Sirovasthi, Sirodhara etc which purifies the mind and inner soul. The package includes treatments ranging for duration of 90min – 2 hrs /day for a period of 7-14 days.

Body Purification Therapy (Sodhana Chikitsa) {658€ / 14 days & 987€ / 21 days} / {47€ / day}
Body purification or Sodhana Chikitsa is one of the prime treatments in Ayurveda aimed to remove all the toxins or free radicals from the body. Based on the condition of the individual and imbalance of Dosas the treatment may include Massage, Snehapanam, Nasya, Vamana, Virechana, Snehavasti, Kashyavasthi, Sirovasthi, Sirodhara, Netratarpana, Karnapooranam etc. Each treatment is aimed to purify specific parts of the body. Additionally Herbal medicines and diet is also advised during this therapy. The result is to make the body free from all toxic waste and to be rejuvenated. This package is useful in curing diseases related to musclo-skeletal system, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolic disorders, psychological disorders and in whole it improves the quality of life and increases longevity.

Slimming Therapy (Apatarpana Chikitsa) {903€ / 21day} / {43€ / day}
Slimming therapy is specifically designed to reduce body weight and give good shape to body. In includes special treatments like Udwartanam, Choorna Swedam, Dhanyamla Dhara, Virechana, Vasthi, Medicated steam bath etc and intake of herbal preparations. A strict special slimming diet is also advised along with few exercises. The duration of treatment may vary from 90mins – 2hrs/ day for duration of 21-28days.

Beauty Care Programme {630€ / 10 days} / {63€ / day}
This programme is specially designed to revitalize the skin thereby increasing the colour & complexion. The package includes treatments like Udwartanam, Lepam, Face pack, Kashaya Dhara, Virechana, Medicated steam bath etc. This is very useful in all type of skin pigmentation, pimples, dark circle around eyes, wrinkles etc. The duration of treatment varies from 60mins -90mins for duration of 10-14days.

Complete Panchakarma therapy {1785€ / 51 days} / {35€ / day}
Panchakarma is among the elite treatments in Ayurveda meant to cleanse all the toxin or free radicals from the body. The process goes in three stages of preparation, main treatments and post treatment. Depending on the condition of patient, duration of the preparation and post therapy may vary. The five main therapies in this are Nasya (Instillation of nasal medication), Vamana (therapeutic emesis), Virechana (Therapeutic purgation), Snehavasthi (Medicated Oil enema) & Kashyavasthi (Medicated Decoction enema). During this process specific diet and medicines are prescribed. The full therapy will require minimum 51 days. The therapy is useful in preventing as well as curing every kind of ailments related to all the body systems. It helps to enhance immunity and also increase life span.

Stress Management Programme{784€ / 14 days} / {56€ / day}
In the present chaotic world the body and mind are infiltrated with all kind of toxins both somatic as well as psychological. This package is the answer to all those who suffer from some kind of stress in life (occupation or family). This package thus includes all kind of relaxation treatments like Massages, Sirodhara, Thalapothichil, Njavarakizhi, Thakradhara etc along with Yoga classes and meditation.

Special revitalizing package {315€ / 7 days} / {45€ / day}
This package is ideal for a short duration stay and is mainly aimed to relax and revitalize the body and mind. The speciality of the package is the addition of synchronized massages along with other relaxating treatments like sirodhara, facepack, medicated steam bath etc. The duration of treatment is approximately 2 hrs.

Psoriasis Management Programme {1113€/21 days}/ {53€ / day}
This special treatment programme includes special Lepam, Abhayangam, Snehapanam, Kashaya dhara, Thakradhara etc along with special diet and internal medicines

FORT KOCHI

Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This is part of a handful of water-bound regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi. Adjacent to this is Mattancherry. In 1967, these three municipalities, along with a few adjoining areas, were amalgamated to form the Corporation of Cochin.One theory for the origin of the name is that it derives from kochazhi which, in Malayalam, denotes "small estuary".

In the BC period, the region that is today known as Kerala was covered by mangrove woods. Turf and sand banks were created with the rise in sea-level which formed the shape of the coastal area as we see it today. The name Cochin implies "co-chin", meaning "like-China". It looked like China when the Chinese came to the region during the 14th century and installed Chinese nets. Mattancherry is the nerve town of old historic Cochin. In old Malayalam it is maadan-cherry, cherry meaning town. Maad or cow was the stamp of Old Royal Fort of Rajah of Cochin, who built his palace after the fall of Kodungallur or Mussaris port due to a gigantic tsunami in 1341 AD.[citation needed] The Perumpadappu Swaroopam or the Forte of Rajah had its palace on the banks of the Calvathy River. Due to frequent wars between King Zamorin of Kozhikode and the western colonial forces, the Rajah left the place for Tripunithura. The king had his vaishnav leanings and cow or maadu was their symbol.

History

A Jain temple in Fort Kochi
Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. The territory that would be later known as Fort Kochi was granted to the Portuguese in 1503 by the Rajah of Kochi, after the forces of Afonso de Albuquerque helped him fighting the forces of Saamoothiri of Kozhikode. The Rajah also gave them permission to build a fort near the waterfront to protect their commercial interests. The first part of the name Fort Kochi comes from this fort, Fort Emmanuel, which was later destroyed by the Dutch. The Portuguese built their settlement behind the fort. They also built a wooden church, which was rebuilt in 1516 as a permanent structure, today known as the St Francis Church. Fort Kochi remained in Portuguese possession for 160 years. In 1683 the Dutch captured the territory from the Portuguese, destroyed many Portuguese institutions, particularly Catholic including convents. The Dutch held Fort Kochi in their possession for 112 years until 1795, when the British took control by defeating the Dutch. Foreign control of Fort Kochi ended in 1947 with the Indian independence.


St Francis Church where Vasco da Gama was once buried
A mix of old houses built by the Portuguese, Dutch and British in these colonial periods line the streets of Fort Kochi. St Francis Church was built in 1503 by the Portuguese as a Catholic church. Vasco da Gama was once buried in this church which now falls under the Church of South India and is one of the national monuments. Santa Cruz Basilica, also built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, was later destroyed by the British and rebuilt near the end of 19th century.[citation needed] The landmark that causes more public and visitor interest is a series of pre-colonial Chinese fishing nets on the waterfront, believed to have been introduced by Chinese traders in the early 14th century.

First sources

Since the beginning of Common Era, Arabian and Chinese traders sourced spices, especially pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, sandal wood etc. from the Kochi region. Cultivation and trade of these valuable goods shaped the history of the region. Even today, Kochi is an important centre of spice export. The Arabian traders were the first to know about these spices, and they carried the highly wanted merchandise to Europe. Centuries later, they were followed by the Portuguese, then the Dutch, and afterwards the British.

Around 600 AD

Written documents about the Malabar Coast show that this region had Hindus, Christians, Muslims and a Jewish minority.[citation needed]

Around 1341

The natural harbour of Kochi was created by a flood which also destroyed the harbour of the town Kodungallur. Thereafter, the town developed into one of the most important harbours on the West Coast of India. It concentrated on the spice trade with China and the Middle East.

Around 1500

During this period, Calicut was ruled by king Zamorin and Kochi was ruled by the Maharaja of Cochin. This was the time when the first Portuguese ships berthed at the Malabar Coast: Vasco da Gama in Calicut and Pedro Álvares Cabral in Kochi. The Maharaja of Kochi felt threatened by the Zamorin of Calicut, and he hoped that the Portuguese would help him in his defense from the neighbouring king of Calicut. The Maharaja welcomed the Portuguese, and they founded their first trading center in Kochi. However, the Maharaja of Cochin was largely deprived of his power, and Kochi became the first European colony in India.[citation needed] The Portuguese put pressure upon the small Jewish community, and even the Syrian Christians, who lived there for hundreds of years, had hard times. The Portuguese did not like the idea of a Christian community which did not belong to Rome, and thus they tried to merge the Syrian Christian Church with the Latin Church which consisted of people converted by the Portuguese. This created conflicts with the caste system, because the Syrian Christians had a false belief that they belonged to a higher caste (against the basic principles of Christianity) than the Latin Christians who consisted mainly of poor fishermen from the coast.fort kochi is a place surrounded by water.

Around 1653

Dutch came to Cochin, at the invitation of a deposed prince of Cochin Royal Family and the hereditary Prime Minister of Cochin, namely the Paliath Achan, with the active and open support of the local Syrian Christians and the Dutch conquered Kochi in 1653. The town was now the capital of Dutch Malabar and belonged to the worldwide trading network of the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch also destroyed many Catholic institution in Cochin.

Around 1760

There came uneasy times for Kochi because of trouble between the regional powers. Kochi was devastated by Hyder Ali, then later by his son Tipu Sultan. Tipu Sultan subordinated the town temporarily to the kingdom of Mysore.

Around 1790

Kochi came under the influence of the British around this period. In 1814, Kochi became a part of the Madras Presidency becoming a part of the British colonial empire. The British shaped the country until the 20th century, and Kochi has always been an important harbour and trade center.

1947

Kochi was made the capital of the Union State Cochin after India gained independence.

1956

The Union State of Kerala was with respect to the Malayalam speaking regions with Trivandrum as the capital. In 1956 the first free elections were held and the Communist Party formed the first government of Kerala, the first freely elected communist government in the world.

Main Tourist Attractions

• Indo portuguese museum
• Chinese fishing nets
• Promenade with fresh sea breeze
• Dutch Cemetery
• Southern Naval Command Maritime Museum
• Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Temple
• Sree Gopalakrishna Devaswom Temple (The Only Daivajna Brahmin Temple in Kerala)
• St. Francis Church
• Santa Cruz Basilica
• Bishop's House
• Jewish Synagogue
• Mattancherry Palace