Project Report on

SEON AYURVEDA HERITAGE & RESORTS

(undertaking by SEON ASHRAM Regd 1882- 4/68/2000 )

Prepared By Mani Varghese (B.Com, FICA) Senior Project Mentor Mob no. 9447661444 9741725677

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INDEX

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………03-04 An Overview of the State Karnataka…………………………………………05-06 Tourism Sector Overview……………………………………………………………….07-13 Project Concept………………………………………………………………………………….14 Project Location………………………………………………………………………………..15-18 Inclusions in the Resort………………………………………………………………….19 Concept of Ayurveda Resorts……………………………………………………….20-28 Yoga & Meditation Centre……………………………………………………………..29-35 Cave Treatment for Naturopathy……………………………………………….36-40 Organic & Herbal Farm…………………………………………………………………..41-43 Koi Ponds……………………………………………………………………………………………..44-46 Amusement Park…………………………………………………………………………………47-52 Rope Way…………………………………………………………………………………………….53-54 Bungee Jumping………………………………………………………………………………….55-58 Zoo…………………………………………………………………………………………………………59-60 Solar Power………………………………………………………………………………………..61 Cost Details…………………………………………………………………………………………62-70 Details of the Land……………………………………………………………………….71-112

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INTRODUCTION

The important role of tourism industry in transforming economic- social-cultural agenda of a region has prompted nations to search for new unique selling propositions for marketing tourism with an integrated approach. Heritage tourism appears to be an answer to the host of agencies striving to serve something unique to satisfy the palate of tourists. Cultural-heritage tourism falls in the special class of tourism based on the search for new, deep and fulfilling cultural experiences, which may be aesthetic, intellectual or psychological.

Mission

Exponentially enhance and tap the tourism potential of Karnataka; coordinate to deliver a leisure experience that is engaging and gives value for money to the tourists. This is to be ensured in an effective, efficient and outcome-based manner.

Vision

Make tourism Karnataka’s principal and largest economic activity, as an employer, revenue-generator and engine of growth, by being among the top two tourism destinations in India.

Values

The values of “Punniya Koti” enshrined in Karnataka’s culture will form the hallmark to ensure hospitality services to foreign and domestic tourists i.e., “Promises Made and Kept”.

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Indian Hotel Industry

The Indian hotel industry is expected to reach US$23 billion by 2021, driven by an increase in online bookings. The industry is closely linked to the tourism industry and is a major driving force behind the growth of the services sector in India_ Tourism infrastructure includes hotels and resorts, tourist amenities (cloak room, changing rooms, crèche, spa, wayside amenities), boarding and allied facilities (multi-cuisine restaurants, bars, specialty restaurants) and transport facilities (tourists buses, boats, battery operated vehicles, ropeways, porter services). The Indian hotel industry is highly fragmented with a large number of small and unorganized players accounting for the majority share.

Tourism activities in India

Religious and spiritual, Religious places, Meditation centers, Beach tourism, Wild life excursions, Hill stations Fairs and festivals, Art and craft, Archaeological remains, Heritage monuments Advanced health care systems, Traditional healing.

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An Overview of the State Karnataka

Karnataka is the country’s fifth most popular tourist destination. With the largest number of institutes in hotel management and catering technology in the country, the State has a large pool of skilled human resources. The Sector is attracting significant investment by domestic and global players as infrastructure is being ramped up to meet the needs of the growing tourist activity. Through the Karnataka Tourism policy, the state government sets a vision to promote tourism as Karnataka’s principal and largest economic activity, as an employer, revenue-generator and engine of growth, by being among the top two tourism destinations in India.

Karnataka is a state in South West India located in the western half of the Deccan plateau. Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the north west, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. The state covers an area of 1,91,976 sq.km. (74,122 sq. mile) or 5.83% of the total geographical area of India. It is the eighth largest Indian state by area. With over 61million inhabitants (2011), Karnataka is the ninth largest state by population, comprising 30 districts. Physiographical, the state forms a part of two well defined macro regions of Indian Union; the Deccan Plateau and the Coastal plains and Islands. The State has four physiographic regions viz. Northern Karnataka Plateau, Central Karnataka Plateau, Southern Karnataka Plateau and Karnataka Coastal Region.

Karnataka is well connected by a wide network of air, rail and road with important destinations of the country as well as of the globe. Bangalore being the capital of the state is well connected by air, rail and road.

By Air: The state has 6 airports located in Bangalore, Mangalore, Hampi, Hubli, Mysore, Belgaum and Bijapur. The Mysore airport is

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not operational at the moment. Bangalore has an international airport that operates flights to important destinations across the globe.

By Rail: Karnataka has a well maintained network of rails connecting important destinations of the state. Bangalore is the most important railhead, served with express and super-fast trains to/from different parts of the country.

By Road: The excellent road network of the state offers a comfortable and hassle free journey to the visitors by bus or car. Major cities and tourist destinations of South India can be approached by road from Bangalore.

The state offers a wide range of fiscal and policy incentives for businesses under the New Industrial Policy, 2009-14. Additionally, the state has well drafted sector-specific policies for biotechnology, IT, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and textiles. The state has well-developed social, physical and industrial infrastructure and virtual connectivity; has good supply and distribution of power, seven airports and substantial port infrastructure (one major and ten minor ports). Karnataka has emerged as a key state with knowledge-based industry such as IT, biotechnology and engineering. The state also leads in electronics, computer software and biotechnology exports, with US$ 19.13 billion for 2009-10. It is the science capital of India with more than 100 Research and Development (R&D) centers, and a preferred destination for multinational corporations with more than 650 such companies.

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Tourism Sector Overview

Karnataka with its great Heritage and Cultural Background has vast potential for the sustainable development of tourism industry. State Government has declared ‘Tourism as an industry’ since 1988. The Department has brought out a series of Tourism Policies with the package of incentives, concessions and subsidies for development of Tourist Infrastructure in the State through the private investment. Tourism has been given priority and it is instrumental for Socio- Economic growth of the State as well as providing lot of employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled man power. The tourist flow in to the State has been increasing steadily in the last decade.

In view of integrated development of tourism, the State government has announced new tourism policy for 2009-14. In the overall period of this policy (5 years), it is estimated that Rs.25,000 crore of private investment will be invested in the tourism sector. And in the same period 29 to 41 lakhs of employment opportunity will be generated. To minimize the financial burden, the PPP scheme has also been introduced to attract more number of mega investors. Revenue realized by the tourism in Karnataka by the three organization viz., Directorate of Tourism, Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd. and Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation during the year 2007-08 was Rs 62.77 crore and it was Rs 68.98 crore in the year 2009-10.

Karnataka is the country’s fifth most popular tourist destination. With the largest number of institutes in hotel management and catering technology in the country, the State has a large pool of skilled human resources. The Sector is attracting significant investment by domestic and global players as infrastructure is being ramped up to meet the needs of the growing tourist activity.

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TOURISM SCENARIO IN THE STATE

Karnataka State possesses various attractive spots of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. There is an array of ancient sculpture site of heritage value, breathtaking landscape, exotic wildlife, temple towns, Heritage sites, Temples, Forts, Sandalwood Forests, Coffee plantation, Water Falls, Wildlife, Western Ghats, Hill Stations. In this background, there are ample opportunities for tourism in Karnataka having traditional tourist spots, temples with good sculptural glory, religious places, seashores with spectacular beauty Malanad area and good climatic conditions. In the year 2010, Karnataka ranked fifth among States as a tourist destination with around 3.8 lakh international and over 382 lakh domestic tourists visiting the State. The State has the second-highest number of protected monuments in the country (507 centrally and 750 additional protected by the State Governments) to nature and wildlife – there is much to draw the tourist to Karnataka.

Significance of Tourism in the State

As an industry, Tourism industry has the highest Multiplier Effect due to its strong linkages with socio-economic development of the society. The development in tourism sector not only directly affects increased revenue generation of the state from the outside visitors (both domestic and foreign) but also enhances employment and income generation at the local levels. Being a labor intensive industry, tourism related activities generate income and employment particularly for women, rural artisans, educated unemployed and youths. Furthermore, as the development of the tourism sector is basically an integrated one , it also facilitates developments in other related sectors/industries like Power, Water, Transportation, Agriculture and Allied, Small-Scale sectors (like Handicraft, Handlooms, Artisan etc.), Hotel etc.

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The state currently ranks as the 5th most popular destination in the country. Around 38.2 million domestic tourists and 3,80,995 foreigners visited the state during the year 2010. The state attracts around 5.1% of the total tourist arrivals to India. Total revenue from tourism increased at a CAGR of 53% between 2005-06 and 2008-09 to reach US$ 2095 Million. 63% increase is anticipated in foreign exchange earnings from US$ 104.1 Million in 2010 to US$ 169.5 Million in 2020.

Popular Tourist Destinations

CATEGORY PLACES

Heritage: Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, Lakkundi, Kittur Chennamma Fort, Chitradurga Fort, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Bidar, Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna, Somnathpur, Belur, Halebeedu, Bangalore Palace, Tipu's Fort and Palace, Bellary Fort, Adi Chunchanagiri

Natural: Coorg, Agumbe, Kemmangundi, Nandi Hills, Chikmagalur, Jog Falls, Unchalli Falls, Magod Falls, Hebbe Falls, Shivanasamudra Falls, Abbey Falls, Iruppu Falls, Kalhatti Falls, Lalguli Falls, Sathodi Falls, Gokak Falls

Wildlife: Bandipur National Park, Rajiv Gandhi National Park, B R Hills Sanctuary, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Kokkrebellur Pelicanry, Kaggaladu Heronry, Bannerghatta National Park, Anshi National Park, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kudremukh National Park, Chamarajnagar, Dubare Elephant Camp

Coastal: Karwar, Kurumgad, Gokarna, Marawanthe, St. Mary's Island, Murudeshwar, Malpe, Kaup, Mangalore

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Cultural: Udupi, Dharmasthala, Murudeshwara, Shravanabelagola, Moodabidri, Karkala, Sringeri, Shivaganga, Talakad

Tourist Circuits

Five circuits have already been identified by the Government of Karnataka to develop tourism infrastructure and in order to identify new tourism destinations. Apart from these five circuits, as a part of their ongoing activities to boost up tourism sector in the state, they are also trying to develop some more attractive tourist circuits. However, these are yet to be given a concrete shape. The five circuits which have been already identified by the state government are as follows: (i) Northern Circuit (ii) Southern Circuit (iii) Coastal Circuit (iv) Wildlife Circuit (v) Hill Resort Circuit

Northern Circuit

The Northern Circuit consists of Northern Districts of Karnataka namely Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwar, Bidar, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bellary and Chitradurga. Once the capital of the early Chalukyan dynasty (6th to 8th centuries), Aihole and Patadakal (Bagalkot District), are picturesque villages on the banks of the Malaprabha river and are historically famous as the cradle of Hindu temple architecture built between the 6th & 8th centuries and some even earlier. Badami is known for its rock-cut cave temples. Hampi - a world heritage centre which is the ruins of the great capital of Vijayanagar dynasty is also a part of the circuit. The Virupaksha Temple, one of the best attractions. The inverted shadow of the Gopuram (gate) of the temple is an amazing attraction. The other major attractions in this ruined city are: the Stone Chariot, Ugra Narashimha, King’s Balance, Lotus Mahal, Queen’s Bath, Elephant stable, the musical Temple etc.

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The other destinations of the northern circuit like Bijapur, Bidar, Belgaum and Chitradurga are mostly historically important heritage and pilgrim centres. Temples, Monuments and Forts are the major tourist attractions of this circuit.

Southern Circuit

The Southern Circuit consists of Districts of Bangalore, Mysore, Mandya, Hassan, Kolar, Shimoga, Chikmagalur and Tumkur. The southern circuit includes Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. Bangalore ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia and is also known as "Garden City of India" “IT Hub” etc. Mysore is also known as the City of Palaces and the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty. Mysore City also possesses a number of gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples. Carnatic Classical music and dance is also a prominent aspect of the city. The other major destinations of the circuit include Srirangapatna which was once the capital of the warrior king Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. There are beautiful monuments that are well worth a visit. Bandipur national Park which is one of the most beautiful wide life centers in the country also is an attraction besides Ranganathittu bird sanctuary housing exotic birds. The other major places of tourist attraction are Musical fountain of Brindavan Garden, Mandya, the architectural and pilgrim centres of Belur, Halebid, Shravanabelagola, Jog falls of Shimoga, the Coffee estate and pilgrim centres of Chikmagalur etc.

Coastal Circuit

The coastal circuit consists of the coastal districts of Uttar Kannada, Udupi and Dakshin Kannada. Uttar Kannada is considered to be the eco-tourist’s paradise is a place of immense natural beauty. Its wide variety includes Beaches, Wild life sanctuaries, Scenic views, Adventure sports, Rock climbing and also religious shrines. Dakshin Kannada is surrounded by the soaring Western Ghats and Arabian Sea, the district is blessed with lush green vegetation,

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abundant rain fall, beautiful beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temples and many more. The place is also known for its Buffalo racing by the farmers. The major attractions in and around the Dakshin Kannada are Kollur the home of Goddess Mookambika, Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya, Jamalabad, Karkala, Moodabidri, Udupi and many beautiful beaches.

Wild Life Circuit

The wild life circuit consists of Wild Life Sanctuaries, National Parks and Bird Sanctuaries. There are 5 National Parks, around 22 Sanctuaries and around 3 Jungle Lodges and Camps. Bandipur National Park nesting in the foothills of the Nilgiris, Kabini -situated amidst the Kharapur Forest, Kabini is the pristine pieces of land that abound with nature. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Mysore is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Crocodiles basking under the sun, otters running free, flocks of birds gathered on tiny islands are some rare sights of the place. Birds from Siberia, Australia and even North America can be spotted here. Some of the rare birds like Bill Stork, The White Ibis, Egret, Heron, Partridge or even the Cormorant can be spotted. The Nagarahole National Park, situated in the picturesque districts of Kodagu and Mysore in southern Karnataka has lush green vegetation, swamps and numerous water resources, rendering it an ideal habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and is wonderful attraction. The other wildlife attractions of Karnataka includes Bandipur National Park, Bheemeshwari, Bhadra, B.R. Hills (Biligiri Hills), Dandeli, Kemmanagudi Wild life Adventure Resort etc.

Hill Resort Circuit

The Hill circuit covers the Hill stations of Mercara, Kemmannagundi, Kudremukh, Male Mahadeshwara Hills, BR Hills, Sandur, Nandi Hills and Jog Falls. Madikeri or Mercara, the district headquarters of Kodagu (or Coorg) also known as the Scotland of India, is gradually

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catching up as one of the most sought after Hill stations of the country. The other major Hill resorts of the state are Biligirirangana range of hills, picturesquely situated at a height of 5,091 feet between the Cauvery & Kapila rivers, Kemmannagundi which is a scenic hill station on the Baba Budan range of hills, Kudremukh (Horse Face), also known as K.R. Hills which overlooks the Arabian sea and Nandi Hills which is located near Bangalore.

The strengths of Karnataka as a tourist destinations are as follows:

• Presence of rich flora and fauna, historical forts and royal palaces, temples and Heritage sites, beaches and hills, wild life and bird sanctuaries

• Variety of potential tourist attractions within short distances

• Virgin and unexplored destinations

• Adequate availability of Infrastructure like Power, Water and Communication

• Largely literate local community

• Brand Image of Bangalore as IT Hub all over the world

• Stable Government and Transparent administration

• The climate essentially being a tropical monsoon type is a joy for the visiting tourists

• Land of peace and communal harmony

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Project Concept

Health and wellness tourism refers to trips that are taken by tourists with the principal purpose being to improve their health and/or wellbeing. Typically this includes one or more of the following: physical fitness programs, spa visits, medical treatment, health farms, beauty treatment, and many different alternative therapies derived from different cultures. The health and wellness market can be seen as a continuum reflecting different sub- segments’ requirements and interests. At one extreme – the “soft” end – are general wellness consumers who look for high quality facilities, a healthy eating menu, the opportunities for gentle walks in pristine natural settings, and the availability of gym facilities. In the center of the continuum are those looking for the traditional spa facilities, facial and other treatments, and the practice/performance of treatments based on the healing properties of the waters, mud etc. At the “hard” end are those seeking cosmetic beautification, including surgery. Karnataka is gaining it place at International as well as domestic market for both “Soft” and “Hard” segments of Health and wellness tourism.

Wellness tourism is regarded as a sub-segment of medical tourism. Here, the primary purpose is achieving, promoting or maintaining good health and a sense of well-being. India with widespread presence of Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Naturopathy, complemented by its spiritual philosophy, is a well-known wellness destination. Wellness tourism includes ayurvedic therapies, spa visits, and yoga meditation. In India, wellness is a concept which has been in vogue since ancient times. Traditional medicinal and health practices like Ayurveda and yoga have propounded the concept of mental and bodily wellness. Most of the ancient wellness concepts have largely focused on the basic needs of an individual within the need hierarchy, namely a focus on health, nutrition and relaxation.

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Project Location

Madikeri is a hill station town in Madikeri,taluk,in Karnataka state, India. Also known as Mercara, it is the headquarters of the district of Kodagu (also called Coorg). It is a popular tourist destination.

Etymology Madikeri,was formerly known as Muddu rajakeri. Muddurajakeri which means Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent Haleri king, Mudduraja who ruled Kodagu from 1633 to 1687. The form of the name often used in English, Mercara, is derived from Madikeri by a standard transformation of the retroflex 'd' to an 'r' consonant.

The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. From the 2nd to the 6th century AD, the northern part of Kodagu was ruled by Kadambas. The southern part of Kodagu was ruled by Gangas from the 4th to the 11th century. After defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, Cholas became the rulers of Kodagu. In the 12th century, the Cholas lost Kodagu to the Hoysalas. Kodagu fell to the Vijayanagar kings in the 14th century. After their fall, the local chieftains like Karnambahu (Palegars) started ruling their areas directly. They were defeated by Haleri Dynasty founder Veeraraju, (Nephew of Ikkeri Sadashiva Nayaka who were descendants of Talakadu Ganga Dynasty), and his father in-law Bomma Gowda, the Seeme Gowda of Haleri kings. In the year

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1700AD Ikkeri Somashekara Nayaka gifted Puttur and Amara Sullia Magnes of Tulunadu to Haleri Kings. Descendants of Veeraraju who are known as "Haleri Dynasty" ruled Kodagu from 1600-1834 AD. Haleri king Mudduraja built the Fort in Madikeri and made it as their capital. Mudduraja, the third Haleri king started leveling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the year 1681. Madikeri Fortwhich was original built of mud and was replaced by Tipu Sultan. Kodagu became the part of British India after 1834 AD.

Demographics As of 2001 India census, Madikeri had a population of 47,257. Males constitute 57.2% of the population and females 42.8%. Madikeri had an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 57.2: male literacy was 83%, and female literacy 79%. 11% of the population was under 6 years of age. This town is situated at an elevation of over 4000 ft above sea level. The Regional language of Madikeri is Kodava Takk, Kannada, Arebhashe (A form of kannada) spoken by Gowdas those who migrated from South Canara or Dakshina Kannada and settled in Kodagu, features prominently here.Gowdas were originally from Igoor Maha Samsthana (Present Districts of Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Part of Kodagu whose Roots are traced to Ganga Dynasty of Talakadu.

Geography and climate Madikeri features a tropical highland climate as it has an elevation of 1170 metres (3838 feet). Madikeri is located at 12.42°N 75.73°E.

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Madikeri lies in the Western Ghats and is a popular hill station. The nearest cities are Mangaluru to the west, and Mysuru to the east. The mean daily minimum temperature is lowest in January at about 11 °C. Maximum temperature in summer is around 24 °C to 27 °C. With the onset of the south-west monsoon, the temperature decreases in June and the weather becomes chilly. The lowest temperature recorded is 4.5 °C

By road Madikeri lies on the Karnataka State Highway 88 that runs from Mangaluru to Mysuru. It is 120 km from Mysuru and 136 km from Mangaluru. From Bengaluru, the state capital of Karnataka, one can take the State Highway 17 (Bengaluru - Mysuru Highway) and take a deviation just after the town of Srirangapatna to join State Highway 88 towards Madikeri. It can be approached from Mangaluru via Puttur, Sullia passing through Sampaje Ghat. From Bengaluru, Madikeri is at a distance of 252 km. Nearby towns are Hassan (115 km), Sullia at a distance of 52 km in Karnataka state and Kasaragod, Kannur, Thalassery, Kanhangad and Uppala in Kerala s tate (each around 114 km away).

By rail Madikeri does not have a railway station. The nearest railheads are Hassan, Kasaragod, Kanhangad, Kannur and Thalassery (each of which are almost equidistant at 115 km away). Mysuru at 120 km and Mangaluru at 136 km away are good alternatives to reach Madikeri from within Karnataka.

By air Mangalore International Airport at Mangaluru (137 km) is the nearest International airport and offers flights from Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Gulf countries.

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Tomb of Lingarajendra Gaddige, Madikeri

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What all be there in Seon Ayurveda Heritage & Resorts

 2 resorts with 5star rating  Ayurveda Consultations  Yoga & Meditation  Cave Treatment for Naturopathy  Organic & Herbal farm  Koi Ponds  Amusement Park  Bungee Jumping  Rope way  Zoo for protecting endangered species of birds and animals

Other Facility includes:

 24-hour business facilities  Currency exchange  Fitness Centre  Boutique  Entertainment and invigorating outdoor activities  Crèche  Souvenir Shop  Trekking

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Concept of Ayurveda

Resorts

Totally there will two resorts and each resort will be having 71 deluxe villas, 32 villas with private pools, 4 spa-themed Luxury Bliss

Suites and a stunning Presidential Nirvana Suite.

The Spa offers the full range of Jiva Signature Concept of Deluxe Villa treatments, apart from dedicated Ayurvedic consultation and treatment suites. Also housed in the Jiva Spa is a steam bath, sauna and vitality pool. The spa complex is housed across 2.5 acres and flows with the unique architectural styling of the resort. All the treatment rooms have their own private courtyards against a setting of serene water gardens and lush tropical landscaping.

"Achievement through efforts". Dreams led to desire and efforts ultimately taking you on the path of success. Thus we promote career building with focus in personality development and overall growth of each individual. "Aim at the moon, you will at least reach the stars” is our guiding philosophy. We will set the Concept of Presidential Nirvana Suite

Presidential20 Nirvana Suite

standard very high so that everyone are trained to think in terms of Excellence. Evaluating its performance, has remained open to fresh thinking and has the encourage to blaze a new trial. Our excellence, from the portals of which have walked out luminaries, who have proved their mettle in diverse field of human care and earned a niche for themselves in the various echelons of society within the state, country and even overseas. Nestled in the epicentre of all Ayurvedic activities, we introduce our Resorts.

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The Triads of Ayurveda

Cc Charaka Sushrutha Vaghbada

WHAT IS AYURVEDA?

Ayurveda is one of the oldest scientific medical systems in the world that treats a person as a whole - a complete combination of body, mind and soul, making it a truly holistic and an integral medical system. The word 'Ayu' means all aspects of life from birth to death. The word 'Veda' means knowledge or learning. Hence, Ayurveda is the science that explains the well-being of life in totality. It is a way of life that describes the diet, medicine and behavior that are beneficial or harmful for life. The roots of Ayurveda can be traced to the beginning of cosmic creation. The desire to maintain fitness, health and longevity is one of the basic instincts of all creatures. Ayurveda acts as a support system for us to fulfill these desires.

The aim of Ayurveda is threefold: • To achieve positive health for the individual • Protection of the masses • Ultimate liberation.

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AYURVEDA EXPERIENCES

Ayurveda forms an intrinsic part of the wellness regime for the guests. From massages, treatments and specialized diet programme to fulfill personal goals to the more rigorous transformations in lifestyle. The Ayurveda experience has been designed keeping in mind the individual's desire to heal, cleanse, relax and revitalize. A cardinal principle for the ancient Hindus was that there is no dividing line in human personality between the mind and the body. The mind is body and the body is mind. Also, that if beautifying the mind is to beautify the body, the converse is equally true. Beautifying the body is to beautify the soul. The authenticity and our commitment to this ancient life system are evident in the use of age-old herbal powders; herbal oils, brass vessels, wooden beds, treatment rituals and qualified therapists trained in traditional Ayurveda schools. Be it a carefully monitored Ayurveda meal or a traditional massage, your body and spirit undergo a holistic metamorphosis, in the most pristine Himalayan environment, traditionally believed to be the origin of Ayurveda.

According to Ayurveda, the universe is made of five primordial elements, namely ether, air, fire, water and earth. These elements themselves are inanimate, but in combination, give rise to three main biological forces or basic principles in the human body, called doshas - and, as every human being has a different balance of elements, one Dosha is typically predominant in our constitution and ascertains our personality. FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN THE RESORT

Ayurvedic and Wellness Consultation ( 30 minutes )

The Ayurvedic consultation explores your physical, mental and emotional health to help you understand your unique energetic constitution or combination of Doshas (the three dynamic living

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forces) that determines your body type and your current imbalances. The Ayurvedic physician then prepares a sequence of experiences and a programme of diet and exercise according to your body type that will help bring more balance, energy and peace to your entire being.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Recommendation ( 30 minutes )

Ayurveda promotes a lifestyle that is in harmony with Mother Nature. In this consultation, the benefits of the experiences, diet and exercise programme during your stay are evaluated. The Ayurvedic physician then gives you the tips and take-home information on your lifestyle and dietary changes that will bring balance into your daily life so that your continuing commitment to your wellbeing can bring you back to a state of vibrant health and radiance.

Abhyanga ( 55 minutes )

A traditional synchronized full body massage given by two experienced Ayurveda therapists using herbal infused Sesame oil; this experience is also known as the “four handed massage”. Abhyanga improves physical consistency, sleep patterns and eye sight. It helps to liquefy toxins and induces relaxation, whilst eliminating impurities. Often referred to as an anti, ageing therapy.

Pizhichil (75 minutes)

An indulgent, rejuvenating experience, during which lukewarm herbal oils anoint the entire body. The anointment is very slow and rhythmic with light pressure. Pizhichil strengthens immunity: lubricates the joints, liquefies toxins and increases flexibility.

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Choornaswedana ( 55 minutes )

Following a full body massage with dosha specific oils, therapeutic sweating is induced by the application of warmed herbal poultices. Choornaswedana is commonly known as the “ bundle massage” . It increases circulation Speeds up the elimination of toxins, relieves muscle pain and stiffness, rheumatism, arthritis and sports injuries.

Shirodhara ( 55 minutes )

Luke warm herbal oil is poured in an even stream on to the forehead to pacify and revitalize the mind and the body. As well as its intense rejuvenating and anti-ageing effects, Shirodhara improves memory, addresses other neurological disorders, and normalizes sleep patterns and blood pressure.

Takradhara ( 55 minutes )

A calming experience where cool medicated buttermilk is poured onto the forehead to bring relief to those who suffer from insomnia, depression, hair scalp, psychological and stress related conditions.

Udwarthana ( 45 minutes )

A deep, dry massage using herbal powders which stimulate the hair follicles assisting to break down the body's excess subcutaneous fat. This massage aims to address obesity and mobilizes toxins. Beneficial for firming and toning.

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Mukh Lepa ( 55 minutes )

For centuries Mukhlepa has been used as a beauty ritual for Indian women. Traditional herbs are used to cleanse, exfoliate, tone and finally hydrate. A specialized dosha specific herbal lepa or mask is applied to the face to bring out the beauty within.

Tan Lepa ( 55 minutes )

This stimulates the natural cleansing and healing abilities of the body. Following a medicated herbal oil massage an herbal mask is applied to the entire body, which aids in drawing out toxins, replenishing the body with essential minerals.

Tarpana ( 30 minutes )

Medicated ghee is retained in the eye with the help of a besan powder reservoir. This experience has a cooling effect on irritated and stressed eyes. Tarpana will relieve eyestrain; improve eyesight, and other eye disorders.

Gandusa ( 30 minutes )

This experience involves the retention of medicated oil or decoction in the mouth for a few minutes. Gandusa is good for cleansing, detoxifying and aids in mouth. voice, gum and tooth disorders. Gandusa addresses bad breath, whilst improving the flexibility of facial muscles.

Kavala ( 30 minutes )

Requires the retention, movement and gargling of medicated oil or decoction in the mouth for few minutes. This simple and soothing treatment is highly beneficial for disorders of throat and mouth whilst improving the voice.

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Kati Vasti (30 minutes)

Practiced to ease pain in the spinal area. A small circle of paste made from black gram or wheat flour is placed strategically on the spinal area. Warmed oil is then poured into the depression created by the ring of paste. This soothes muscular tissue, alleviates pain and lubricates the discs and nerves.

Ananda Rasayana

The Rasayana group of Ayurvedic experiences is designed to improve the immune system through a series of individualised routines crafted in combinations that strengthen the body's defense system. Rasayana nourishes the mind, body and soul with the ultimate goal of overall well being.

Sneha Vasti (30 minutes )

The main seat of Vata dosha is pakwashaya (Large intestine). Oil enemas are used to access this area and rel Vata related disorders such as constipation, neurological ailments, flatulence, lower back ache, gout and rheumatism. Sneha Vasti nourishes and rebuilds the body tissue.

Kashya Vasti ( 55 minutes)

An enema normally administered after a course of Sneha Vasti. Kashaya Vasti nourishes and rebuilds the Dhatus (body tissue), strengthens their function and restores the body's immunity. Whilst

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being highly nutritive, this enema helps to remove accumulated malas (toxins) from the colon.

Nasyam ( 30 minutes )

Instillation of medicated oil into the nostrils after massaging and inducing sweating to the upper portion of the body from the shoulders. During this process the areas around the nose, neck and shoulders are massaged continuously. This treatment is highly effective for cleansing of sinuses and treating migraines, chronic colds, headaches and congestion.

Talapodhichil (45 minutes )

A herbal headpack ied to relax the mind, which in turn brings peace to the body and soul. A cooling application that helps relieve insomnia, stress, migraines and brings overall balance to the being.

Urovasthi (30 minutes )

An experience that balances the Heart Chakra and helps reduce stress to alleviate future problems of the thoracic region. Warmed, medicated oil is gently poured into a reservoir made from gram flour, placed strategiclly over the chest area. This soothes muscular tissue, alleviates discomfort and balances the mind-body connection.

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YOGA AND MEDITATION CENTRE

Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals. The mind is a set of cognitive faculties including consciousness, perception, thinking, judgment, language and memory. It is usually defined as the faculty of an entity's thoughts and consciousness. It holds the power of imagination, recognition, and appreciation, and is responsible for processing feelings and emotions, resulting in attitudes and actions.

Yoga at the RESORT is completely pure and traditional in form, stemming from the roots of Hatha yoga and adapting it to suit individual needs. It is a disciplined science encompassing all aspects of life in different ways and levels to balance the mind, body gross awareness to and spirit. This helps us to restore perfect health and leads us from super consciousness, resulting ultimately in eternal bliss or Sat-Chit which is the aim of Yoga.

Yoga Consultation ( 30 minutes )

Our experienced Yoga teachers are trained to listen to your personal objectives and goals during your stay at THE RESORT. They will then design a bespoke yoga and meditation program for you to assist you in the journey of life for a balanced and a harmonized self.

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Hatha Yoga ( 60 minutes )

In this Individualized Hatha Yoga session you will receive attention with dialogue and adjustments specifically tailored for your needs. Each posture has manual adjustments which will help you to understand the relationships between the muscle groups and body parts being engaged. To develop a deeper understanding of how your body engages in each posture, the instructor guides your awareness to specific areas to enhance your body's natural intuition.

Gatyatmak Yoga ( 60 minutes )

A process to experience the vibrant self Gatyatmak yoga offers a challenge to intermediate and advanced levels of Yoga practitioners. The traditional Hatha yogic postures chosen in the session are dynamic in nature. The entire session revolves around two traditional dynamic sequences of postures known as Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) and Chandra Namaskara (Moon salutation). These two highly effective practices focus primarily on rhythm, dynamism and vitality of the body-mind system.

Kriya Yoga (75 minutes )

A process of unleashing psychic energy. The very word Kriya means activity or movement, and in this context activity or movement of awareness or consciousness. Kriya yoga in relation to the Hatha yogic techniques such as asana (posture), Pranayama (breath-control), Mudras (yogic gestures), Bandhas (yogic energy locks) and various other yogic Shatkriyas (cleansing practices), unleashes and channelizes the physical and more subtle psychic energies to attain the state of optimum health and spiritual awakening.

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Advanced Pranayama with Bandhas ( 45 minutes )

( Energy Locks ) This is an advanced form of Pranayama which is done with the energy locks to vitalize the system of Body and Mind. Pranayama with Bandha becomes very intense practice. It activates and regulates the 'life force' or prana and helps one to attain and experience higher state of vibratory energy.

Pranayama ( 30 minutes )

A stressful life-style has a profound effect on our breathing. In Pranayama the attention is on the breath. Pranayama literally means expansion of prana (Vitality). Various techniques of Pranayama rectify the faulty patterns of breathing. It removes the blockages from the subtle energy channels and enhances the level of vitality and relaxation. Meditation offerings at Ananda include guided meditation and relaxation techniques, which are grounded in ancient Indian Traditions and yet practical for modern needs. Enabling you to relax and rejuvenate the entire body-mind system, and establish harmony at the physical, mental and spiritual levels.

Yoga Nidra ( 45 minutes )

A technique of deep yogic relaxation. Yoga Nidra means 'Psychic sleep'; a state of conscious sleep where one is on the borderline between wakefulness and sleep. It is a guided process of relaxation to quieten the agitations of the conscious mind and awaken the awareness and immense healing potential of the subconscious. In Yoga Nidra practitioner is on the threshold of subconscious plane from where one can release the hidden psychic tensions of consciousness.

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Chakra Shuddhi ( 45 minutes )

A Chakra cleansing technique. Chakra Shuddhi means 'purification of the energy psychic centers. It is one of the very important techniques of Kundalini Yoga. Chakras are the subtle energy centers present in the psychic body. Chakra Shuddhi cleanses the entire chakra system through guided awareness and psychic mantras. It helps to solve the different issues related with the chakras, which bring about a deep transformation or wholeness in personality.

Antar Mouna ( 45 minutes )

An art of witnessing the Thoughts. Antar Mouna or "Inner Silence" is a very systematic technique which deepens the insight into the processes of mind and develops skills to manage it. This meditation technique gives a deep insight into the area of mental tensions and emotional turbulence and helps one to take a step towards inner understanding and henceforth attaining emotional and mental harmony within.

Ajapa Japa (45 minutes )

(A meditative awareness of Spontaneous mantra ) Ajapa Japa is the spontaneous awareness of the Mantra which is chanted psychically during the process meditation. 'Japa' means repetition. 'Ajapa' means spontaneous repetition. Basis of Ajapa Japa is the repetition of the mantra with the movement of breath and awareness in psychic passages. This is an effective process to arrest the unnecessary flow of the thoughts.

(Inner visualization ) Chidakasha comes from two roots; 'Chit' and 'Akasha'. Chit means consciousness and akasha mean space/field'. Chidakasha refers to space where all gross and subtle activities of the consciousness take place. Chidakasha Meditation uses the faculty of visualization to

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gradually deepen the awareness from the gross sensorial plane to subtle psychic and pranic dimensions.

Hridyakasha Dharana ( 45 minutes ) ( Refinement of emotional energy In Sanskrit hridaya means 'heart'. Here heart represents the center of subtle feelings and emotions. This highly psychotherapeutic technique of meditation allows releasing the suppressed impressions. This helps us to transcend the limitations of the limited mind and emotions and hence attain a state of emotional stability through inner exploration of the feelings.

Trataka ( 30 minutes ) ( Candle Meditation )

Means 'Steady gazing'. It acts as a stepping-stone between physically oriented cleansing and meditation practices. It improves the memory and helps to develop concentration and will power. SHUDDHI KRIYAS "CLEANS PRACTICES". From time immemorial, purity of mind and body has played an important part in the journey towards health. Hatha Yoga is based on the premise that 'purity of body, brings about purity of the mind'. Towards this we bring you some well-known Yogic cleansing experiences.

Kunjal Kriya ( 30 minutes )

A commonly used yogic practice to cleanse the digestive tract between the stomach and mouth. Kunjal expel excess mucus, helping to remedy cough and cold, bronchitis, asthma and other respiratory disorders.

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Jal Neti ( 30 minutes )

Jal Neti means the practice of cleansing the nasal passages by irrigation with salted lukewarm water. Neti helps to relieve sinus problems, improve eye-sight and relieves the condition of allergies.

DETAILS OF YOGA AND MEDITATION CENTRE

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

The project has the following objectives:

 To develop methods, tools and techniques to administer simple Yogic and Meditation practices as part of a prevention intervention strategy to reduce aggression, stress etc.

 To study the feasibility and acceptability of these techniques as interventions to reduce Aggression.

 To monitor the effects of the intervention by appropriate measures of aggression, collect preliminary data and to evaluate the efficacy of the preventive intervention.

 Collection of Demographic Data Name, age, gender, class, family circumstances, address, etc. will be recorded by the Yoga consultant.

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 The Yoga & Meditation platforms will be constructed in a total area of 100acres and they will be designed in a manner for both combined as well as individual type.

Why 100 acres of land for yoga and meditation?

Sitting in the resort listening to the birds, smelling the trees, the decaying plants and the earth. Feeling the coolness of space on my skin. For a moment, I forget what I’m doing and enjoy just being here. Look at the faces in front of you; all ages, sizes, and shapes, their eyes closed, enjoying the moment too. I say, “Inhale as you stretch up. Say ‘hello’ to the trees.” I see beautiful arms reaching toward the sky, our arms mingled with the trees. I close my eyes and say, “Exhale as you fold forward. Say ‘hello’ to the earth.” Hands touch the ground, our senses perceiving the shift from above to below, our finger camouflaged in the leaves on the ground. One more time, we inhale and stretch up then exhale as we bring our hands to our hearts.

As we move to another spot, the group is laughing, talking and enjoying the space in a different way. We stop to do some standing poses. The younger Yogi’s focused then laughing as they fall about. Our bodies aren’t used to doing yoga on the uneven ground. It feels weird. The ground shifts and moves while we’re trying to balance.

We end with relaxation pose, lying between the stream and the meadow while we watch butterflies and birds fly over us. We stretch out, wake up our bodies and say our “Namestés.

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Cave Treatment for Naturopathy

The main objective SEON AYURVEDA HERITAGE & RESORTS is to create and increase awareness among the community about the preventive, promote and curative aspects of Naturopathy its cost effectiveness, easy adaptability and benefits for prevention and treatment of common ailments. The scheme is intended to create an interest particularly in looking after basic primary health care needs and attain health self-sufficiency through Naturopathy.

“As part of the Naturopathy we will design a cave treatment procedure for this. The total facility will be combined and provided inside a natural cave under a waterfall inside our land. The way to this cave is specially designed with hanging bridges from one side to another. The entering process into the cave will be a little bit adventurous, but once you enter the cave you will be in the world of Naturopathy.”

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WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?

Naturopathic medicine is a science-based tradition that promotes wellness by identifying the unique aspects of each patient and then employing non-toxic natural therapies to restore his or her physiological, psychological, and structural balance. "A distinct system of primary health care-an art, science, philosophy, and practice of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness. Naturopathic medicine is distinguished by the principles upon which its practice is based. These principles are continually re- examined in the light of scientific advances. The techniques of naturopathic medicine include modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods"

What are the principles of naturopathic medicine?

 The healing power of nature: The body has an inherent ability to maintain and restore health. Naturopathic physicians facilitate this healing process by removing obstacles to cure and identifying treatments to enhance healing.

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 Identify and treat the cause: Naturopathic physicians treat the underlying causes of illness rather than just the symptoms of disease. Symptoms are an external manifestation of an internal imbalance due to any combination of physical, mental, or emotional causes. Symptom management may be important, but it is more important not to disregard the underlying cause of disease.

 First do no harm: A naturopathic treatment plan uses therapies that are gentle, non-invasive, effective, and do not have adverse side effects. A conscious effort is made to use methods that do not suppress symptoms.

 Doctor as teacher: The Latin root of doctor is doc ere, which means "to teach." The primary role of naturopathic physicians is educating, empowering, and motivating patients to assume more personal responsibility for their health by adopting a healthy attitude, lifestyle, and diet. Thomas Edison once said, "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest patients in the maintenance of the human frame, in diet, and in the prevention of disease." It is more effective to teach than treat patients.

 Treat the whole person: Naturopathic physicians identify specific weaknesses or dysfunctions in their patients and tailor treatment based upon the patient's individual presentation. It is the patient that is in need of treatment, not the disease state or symptom. Naturopathic physicians are interested in finding and treating characteristic symptoms that define the patient rather than common symptoms that define the disease. William Osler, MD, once said, "It is more important to know what sort of patient has a disease rather than what sort of disease a patient has."

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 Prevention: It is far easier and cheaper to prevent a disease than to treat a disease. Naturopathic physicians evaluate both subjective and objective information necessary to uncover potential susceptibilities to future disease states in their patients. They can discuss specific lifestyle strategies or nutritional supplementation as a means for disease prevention.

There are good reasons why spending time in nature settings is so rejuvenating and health-affirming. Trees are known to improve urban air quality by pulling ozone, particulates, and other pollutants into their leaves and out of the air, and thus, partly protecting people from them. There’s nothing like a natural air purifier like trees and also includes the stress reduction that comes from being around greenery — a mental effect that translates into physical benefits. Trees don’t require an energy source or frequently changed filters to stay effective. “Looking at Nature, Scenic Views Can Help Your Brain Function Better, Nature cure is based on the principle that the healing is from within. Nature is of pre-eminence in healing and curing.”

Practice

SEON AYURVEDA HERITAGE & RESORTS aims at providing the life force, prana, to the body by protecting it from internal and external threats. It helps in physical and mental wellbeing. This can be achieved by harmonious and coordinated functioning of the five elements of nature. Control over senses is the foundation of good health. A well planned life and positive thinking has a favorable effect on the healing process. Simple or satvic food, proper rest, sound sleep, cleanliness, and peaceful mind are the features of a planned life style. Nature cure health experts do not believe in giving poisonous drugs to kill germs. They rather purify the blood and tissues to develop immunity. Lowered vitality and increase of toxic and morbid matter in the body causes a diseased state.

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Nature as medicine

One of the medicines is the food we eat; correctly used, food itself becomes medicine. This means that patients are not given uniform food. Each is given the food that will lead to the cure. Control over senses is the foundation of good health

Body-mind harmony

The body-mind unit must be in harmony with the environment. No injurious influx can enter the body without the influence of the mind. Our emotions influence bodily functions. Mental attitudes of a person determine the type of influence a disease will have over the body. Most of the chronic diseases have an unmistakable connection with emotions. Even common cold, stomach pain and headaches are triggered by emotions.

Curable diseases

A partial list of diseases that can be cured through naturopathy are Diabetes, Asthma, Arthritis, Allergies, Blood Pressure, Back pain, Cholesterol, Obesity, Psoriasis and critical illnesses such as Cancer, Heart attack, Tumor, etc.

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ORGANIC FARM

Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system which originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing farming practices. Organic farming continues to be developed by various organic agriculture organizations today. It relies on fertilizers of organic origin such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting. Biological pest control, mixed cropping and the fostering of insect predators are encouraged. In general, organic standards are designed to allow the use of naturally occurring substances while prohibiting or strictly limiting synthetic substances. For instance, naturally occurring pesticides such as pyrethrin and rotenone are permitted, while synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are generally prohibited. Synthetic substances that are allowed include, for example, copper sulfate, elemental sulfur and Ivermectin. Genetically modified organisms, nano materials, human sewage sludge, plant growth regulators, hormones, and antibiotic use in livestock husbandry are prohibited. Reasons for avocations of organic farming include advantages in sustainability, openness, self-sufficiency, autonomy/independence, health, food security, and food safety.

Organic Farm is a major highlight in the RESORT which offers quality accommodation to the international tourist. The area has been renowned as the center of spices for thousands of years. It produces all kinds of spices, fruits and vegetables. The work in the farm is done by the local peasant community. They also help in the construction and maintenance of the guest houses and alternatively do the housekeeping, service, cooking, gardening, and the farm work.

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With the training they have received from our guests who arrived from countries all over the world they do their work extremely well.

Free activities

1- Guided walk in the farm getting to know (smelling, tasting) the spices, fruit, trees and vegetables.

2- Learn ayurvedic medicinal plants.

We also try environmental protection during organic farming. We are not using pesticides and chemicals in the farm. Edible waste is given as the feed for fish. A vermi compost unit is there to recycle inedible organic waste. We make an effort to produce fruits and vegetables from the farm organically. Water is emptied and used for watering the plants if it is dry, and usually refill the pool from the wells where there is no scarcity for water. It is a place where you can see most of the native trees, plants and ayurvedic herbals. We don't follow the mono crop cultivation. The plants and trees grow intermingled, the way they used to grow a hundred years ago. The presence of numerous butterflies and dragon flies is clear evidence to the pollution free soil and atmosphere. Here you wake up listening to the chirping birds and sleep with the varied sounds of crickets, and other insects. Your stay here will not leave your foot prints except in the minds of the family.

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HERBAL FARM

The Resort carries out the promotional activities related to Medicinal Plants begun by NRF, by preserving a big herbal garden as well as herbal nursery and is growing huge numbers of medicinal plant saplings in order to distribute to the common public at nominal prices as well as for the needs of the resort. Varied efforts are being taken to make the cultivation of medicinal plants profitable.

Under the aegis of Seon, Resort had initiated ongoing programs for promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants and trees. The emphasis is given to preserve the rare species of medicinal plants which are on the verge of extinction, resulting in severe damage to thousands of precious medicinal flora all over the country. From time immemorial, various medicinal herbs have been made use as medicines. Needless to say those medicinal plants have wonderful curative and prophylactic uses. Such plants being grown in and around our living places are off late being neglected. Nagarjuna since 1990 has developed a separate wing to revive this situation and bring a number of medicinal plants to reach of common public. An ambitious program has been developed for scientific propagation of medicinal plants using defined methods for cultivation and also has been relentlessly promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants, and will develop a Herbal garden having more than 100 species of rare medicinal plants.

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KOI PONDS

Koi ponds are ponds used for holding koi, usually as part of a landscape. Koi ponds can be designed specifically to promote health and growth of the Nishikigoi or Japanese Ornamental Carp. The architecture of the koi pond can have a great effect on the health and well-being of the koi. The practice of keeping koi often revolves around "finishing" a koi at the right time. The concept of finishing means that the fish has reached its highest potential. Koi clubs hold shows where koi keepers bring their fish for judging.

Skimmer The skimmer allows water to be drawn from the surface of the pond. It collects leaves, pollen, twigs, uneaten food and all other kinds of floating debris. The skimmer usually has a clean out basket that can be quickly emptied on a regular basis to allow the skimmer to run properly. Most floating skimmers will also have a foam that sits underneath the basket to filter out the finer particles.

Bottom drain Bottom drains are not required in water gardens but are very beneficial for Koi Ponds. When used in a pond that does not have rocks on the bottom, a bottom drain allows the heavy solids to be carried to the mechanical filter. In addition, many bottom drains are equipped with air diffusers, adding much needed oxygen to a pond.

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Mechanical filter Mechanical filtration can be accomplished in many different ways. The job of this filter is to trap solids, preventing them from clogging the Biological filter. The mechanical filter should be backwashed or cleaned out often. Types of mechanical filters include Vortex, brushes, matting, sand and gravel, sieve screen, and settlement chamber.

Biological filter Biological filters convert the nitrogenous wastes from the fish. This cycle is called the nitrogen cycle. A bio filter can be constructed in many different ways. It is important for the koi keeper to understand how the filter is to be cleaned before they install one. Proper and regular cleaning of the mechanical and biological filters is critical for the health and quality of the koi. Bio-filters are sometimes divided into sub groups such as aerated or non-aerated. Types of bio-filters include:

 Moving bed filter - aerated  Bakki shower or Trickle filter - aerated  Sand filter - not aerated  Cross-flow filter - typically not aerated  Bead filter

Ultraviolet light An ultraviolet light is used to make algae flocculate (form into clumps), so that they can be removed by mechanical filtration. The UV sterilizer will also kill free-floating bacteria in the pond water.

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Water and air pumps Water pumps move water through the filter system and back to the pond in a recirculating manner. The important thing to understand about pumps is that they be sized to the pond and the filter system. When the total back pressure in the system is considered, a pump should be circulating the total volume of water at least once per hour for proper water quality. An air pump can be used to increase dissolved oxygen. In a heavily stocked koi pond, an air pump is a necessity. It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional concrete and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet, and depending on who is installing it.

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Amusement Park

An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central theme, often featuring multiple areas with different themes. Unlike temporary and,mobile funfairs and carnivals, amusement parks are stationary and built for long-lasting operation. They are more elaborate than city parks and playgrounds, usually providing attractions that cater to a variety of age groups. While amusement parks often contain themed areas, theme parks place a heavier focus with more intricately-designed themes that revolve around a particular subject or group of subjects. Amusement parks evolved from European fairs, pleasure gardens and large themed picnic, areas, which were designed and created for people's recreation. World's fairs and other types of international expositions also influenced the emergence of the amusement park industry. Lake Compounce opened in 1846 and is considered the oldest continuously-operating amusement park in North America. The first theme parks emerged in the mid-twentieth century with the opening of Santa Claus Land in 1946, Santa's Workshop in 1949, and Disneyland in 1955.

Origins The amusement park evolved from three earlier traditions: traveling or periodic fairs, pleasure gardens and exhibitions such as world fairs. The oldest influence was the periodic fair of the Middle Ages - one of the earliest was the Bartholomew Fair in England from

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1133. By the 18th and 19th centuries, they had evolved into places of entertainment for the masses, where the public could view freak shows, acrobatics, conjuring and juggling, take part in competitions and walk through menageries.

Rides and Attractions Mechanized thrill machines are a defining feature of amusement parks. Early rides include the carousel, which originally developed from cavalry training methods first used in the Middle Ages. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. The origins of roller coasters can be traced back to 17th-century Russia, where gravity-driven attractions, which at first only consisted of individual sleds or carts riding freely down chutes on top of specially constructed snow slopes with piles of sand at the bottom for braking, were used as winter leisure activities. These crude and temporarily built curiosities, known as Russian Mountains, were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particularly fertile testing ground for amusement rides and included some that the public had never seen before, such as the world's first Ferris wheel, one of the most recognized products of the fair. In the present day, many rides of various types are set around a specific theme. Parks contains a mixture of attractions which can be divided into several categories

Flat rides Flat rides are usually considered to be those that move their passengers in a plane generally parallel to the ground. There is a core set of flat rides which most amusement parks have, including the enterprise, tilt-a-whirl, gravitons, chair swing, swinging

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inverter ship, twister, and top spin. However, there is constant innovation, with new variations on ways to spin and throw passengers around appearing in an effort to keep attracting customers. Manufactures such as Huss and Zamperla specialize in creating flat rides among other amusement attractions.

Roller coasters

Amusement parks often feature multiple roller coasters of primarily timber or steel construction. Fundamentally, a roller coaster ride is one in which a specialized railroad system with steep drops and sharp curves, passengers sit and are restrained in cars, usually with two or more cars joined to form a train. Some roller coasters feature one or more inversions (such as vertical loops) which turn the riders upside down. Over the years there have been many roller coaster manufacturers with a variety of types of roller coasters. Manufacturers today include:

 Bolliger & Mabillard  Gerstlauer  Great Coasters International  Intamin  Mack Rides  Premier Rides  Rocky Mountain Construction  Vekoma  Zamperla

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Railways

Amusement park railways have had a long and varied history in American amusement parks as well as overseas. Some of the earliest park trains were not really trains; they were trolleys, which brought park patrons to the parks on regular rail lines from the cities to the end of the rail lines where the parks were located. As such, some older parks, such as Kennywood in Pennsylvania, were referred to as trolley parks. The earliest park trains that only operated on lines within the park's boundaries, such as the one on the ridable miniature Zephyr Railroad in Dorney Park, were mostly custom-built. Amusement park railways tend to be narrow gauge, meaning the space between their rails is smaller than that 1 of 4 ft 8 ⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge railroads. Some specific narrow gauges that are common on amusement park railroads are 3 ft (914 mm) gauge, 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge, 2 ft (610 mm) gauge, and 15 in (381 mm) gauge. Past and present manufacturers include:

 Allan Herschell Company  Brookville Equipment Corporation  Cagney Brothers  Chance Rides  Crown Metal Products  Custom Fabricators  Custom Locomotives  Doppelmayr Garaventa Group  Hurlbut Amusement Co.  Katiland Trains  Miniature Train Co. (MTC)  National Amusement Devices Co. (NAD)  Ottaway  Sandley  Severn Lamb

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 Tampa Metal Products  Train Rides Unlimited

Water rides Amusement parks with water resources generally feature a few water rides, such as the log flume, bumper boats, rapids and rowing boats. Such rides are usually gentler and shorter than roller coasters and many are suitable for all ages. Water rides are especially popular on hot days.

Dark rides

Overlapping with both train rides and water rides, dark rides are enclosed attractions in which patrons travel in guided vehicles along a predetermined path, through an array of illuminated scenes which may include lighting effects, animation, music and recorded dialogue, and other special effects.

Ferris wheels

Ferris wheels are the most common type of amusement ride at state fairs in the US.

Transport rides

Transport rides are used to take large numbers of guests from one area to another, as an alternative to walking, especially for parks

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that are large or separated into distant areas. Transport rides include chairlifts, monorails, aerial trams, and escalators.

Ocean Park Hong Kong is well known for its 1.5-kilometre (0.9 mi) cable car connecting the Lowland and Headland areas of the park, and for having the world's second longest outdoor escalator in the Headland. Both transportation links provide scenic views of the park's hilly surroundings and, while originally intended for practicality rather than thrills or enjoyment, have become significant park attractions in their own right.

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Rope way

A ropeway is a form of naval lifting device used to transport light stores and equipment across rivers or ravines. It comprises a jackstay, slung between two sheers or gyns, one at either end, from which is suspended a block and tackle, that is free to travel along the rope and hauled back and forth by inhauls (ropes attached to the pulley from which the block and tackle are suspended).It is a very useful method of Transportation for very short distance. Because they are more stable, in particular in the direction along the ropeway, and because they require less guying, gyns are better than sheers for supporting a ropeway.

Identified location is a popular tourist destination and attract large footfalls.  Making already established tourist destinations more attractive  Located on hills, environmentally sensitive zones. Improving the Tourism Infrastructure Scenario  All of these locations have

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high or medium footfalls which causes huge amount of vehicular movement in and around these destinations disturbing flora, fauna and causing pollution simultaneously  Cable car is a convenient, time saving, eco – friendly, sustainable solution as well as a tourist attraction itself  Rising Middle Class, Increased Affordability & increased demand for weekend gateways  Encourage livelihood opportunities for the local population

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Bungee Jumping

Bungee jumping, which is the usual spelling in New Zealand and several other countries, is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes from the free- falling and the rebound. When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.

Equipment The elastic rope first used in bungee jumping, and still used by many commercial operators, is factory-produced braided shock cord. This special bungee cord consists of many latex strands enclosed in a tough outer cover. The outer cover may be applied when the latex is pre-stressed, so that the cord's resistance to extension is already significant at the cord's natural length. This gives a harder, sharper bounce. The braided cover also provides significant durability benefits. Other operators, including A. J. Hackett and most southern-hemisphere operators, use unbraided cords with exposed latex strands. These give a softer, longer bounce and can be home-produced. Accidents where participants became detached led many commercial operators to use a body harness, if only as a backup for an ankle attachment. Body harnesses generally derive from climbing equipment rather than parachute equipment.

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Catapult

In "Catapult" (Reverse Bungee or Bungee Rocket) the 'jumper' starts on the ground. The jumper is secured and the cord is stretched, then released and shooting the jumper up into the air. This is often achieved using either a crane or a hoist attached to a (semi-)perma structure. This simplifies the action of stretching the cord and later lowering the participant to the ground.

Trampoline "Bungee Trampoline" uses, as its name suggests, elements from bungee and trampolining. The participant begins on a trampoline and is fitted into a body harness, which is attached via bungee cords to two high poles on either side of the trampoline. As they begin to jump, the bungee cords are tightened, allowing a higher jump than could normally be made from a trampoline alone.

Running "Bungee Running" involves no jumping as such. It merely consists of, as the name suggests, running along a track (often inflatable) with a bungee cord attached. One often has a velcro-backed marker that marks how far the runner got before the bungee cord pulled back. This activity can often be found at fairs and carnivals and is often most popular with children.

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Ramp Bungee jumping off a ramp. Two rubber cords - the "bungees" - are tied around the participant's waist to a harness. Those bungee cords are linked to steel cables along which they can slide due to stainless pulleys. The participants bicycle, sled or ski before jumping.

SCAD Diving SCAD diving (Suspended Catch Air Device) is similar to bungee jumping in that the participant is dropped from a height, but in this variation there is no cord; instead the participant free falls into a net.

Safety and Possible Injury

Bungee jumping injuries may be divided into those that occur after jumping secondary to equipment mishap or tragic accident, and those that occur regardless of safety measures.

In the first instance, injury can happen if the safety harness fails, the cord length is miscalculated, or the cord is not properly connected to the jump platform. In 1986, Michael Lush died of multiple injuries after bungee jumping for a stunt on a BBC television programme.

Injuries that occur despite safety measures generally relate to the abrupt rise in upper body intravascular pressure during bungee cord recoil. Eyesight damage is the most frequently reported complication. Impaired eyesight secondary to retinal hemorrhage may be transient or take several weeks to resolve. In one case, a 26-year-old woman's eyesight was still impaired after 7 months. Whiplash injuries may occur as the jumper is jolted on the bungee cord and in at least one case, this has led to quadriplegia

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secondary to a broken neck. Very serious injury can also occur if the jumper's neck or body gets entangled in the cord. More recently, carotid artery dissection leading to a type of stroke after bungee jumping has also been described. All of these injuries have occurred in fit and healthy people in their twenties and thirties. Bungee jumping has also been shown to increase stress and decrease immune function.

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Zoo A zoo (short for zoological garden or zoological park and also called an animal park or menagerie) is a facility in which all animals are housed within enclosures, displayed to the public, and in which they may also breed.

Type

Zoo animals live in enclosures that often attempt to replicate their natural habitats or behavioral patterns, for the benefit of both the animals and visitors. Nocturnal animals are often housed in buildings with a reversed light-dark cycle, i.e. only dim white or red lights are on during the day so the animals are active during visitor hours, and brighter lights on at night when the animals sleep. Special climate conditions may be created for animals living in extreme environments, such as penguins. Special enclosures for birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, fish, and other aquatic life forms have also been developed. Zoo will have walk-through exhibits where visitors enter enclosures of non-aggressive species, such as lemurs, marmosets, birds, lizards, and turtles. Visitors are asked to keep to paths and avoid showing or eating foods that the animals might snatch.

Petting zoos

A petting zoo, also called petting farms or children's zoos, features a combination of domestic animals and wild species that are docile enough to touch and feed. To ensure the animals'

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health, the food is supplied by the zoo, either from vending machines or a kiosk nearby.

An animal theme park is a combination of an amusement park and a zoo, mainly for entertaining and commercial purposes. Marine mammal parks such as Sea World and Marine land are more elaborate dolphin ariums keeping whales, and containing additional entertainment attractions. Another kind of animal theme park contains more entertainment and amusement elements than the classical zoo, such as a stage shows, roller coasters, and mythical creatures. Some examples are Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Gatorland in Orlando, Florida, Flamingo Land in North Yorkshire, England, and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California.

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SOLAR POWER

Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaic (PV), indirectly using concentrated solar power, or a combination. Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight into a small beam. Solar power in India is a fast developing industry. As of 31 January 2018 the country's solar power had 20 GW total capacity. India expanded its solar-generation capacity 8 times from 2,650 MW on 26 May 2014 to over 20 GW as on 31 January 2018. The 20 GW capacity was initially targeted for 2022 but the government achieved the target four years ahead of schedule. The country added 3 GW of solar capacity in 2015-2016 and over 5 GW in 2016-2017, the highest of any year, with the average current price of solar electricity dropping to 18% below the average price of its coal-fired counterpart. With about 300 clear and sunny days in a year, the calculated solar energy incidence on India's land area is about 5000 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year (or 5 EWh/yr). The solar energy available in a single year exceeds the possible energy output of all of the fossil fuel energy reserves in India. The daily average solar-power-plant generation capacity in India is 0.20 kWh per m2 of used land area, equivalent to 1400–1800 peak (rated) capacity operating hours in a year with available, commercially-proven technology. The electric power generated will be used for the needs of the resort.

1 MW of solar power plant carries a capital cost of Rs6crores

Total cost for 100 MW solar power plant is Rs600crores.

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Cost Details of the Resort

Total land Area- 1000 acres

Initial Cost details

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1.Land- 1000 acres 3.Roads- 50acre 5.Electricity-

200MW Per Acre Cost- Per acre cost-

Rs30lakh per acre Rs10lakh Total Cost-

Rs10crores Total- Total- 50×Rs10lakh-

1000×30lakh- Rs5crores 6.Water -

Rs300 crores Rs2crores 4.Land Scaping-

2.Compound wall- Rs4lakh per acre 7.Initilal Working

Rs4 lakh per acre Cost - Total- Rs10crores Total- 1000×Rs4lakh-

1000×Rs4lakh- Rs40crores

Rs40 crores

Total Cost for the project( initial)- Rs405crores

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Cost Details of Resort Construction

Out of two resorts, each resort will be having 108 villas, which consists of 71 deluxe villas, 32 villas with private pools, 4 spa-themed Luxury Bliss Suites and a stunning Presidential Nirvana Suite.

In total a resort will be 5lakh sqft in area, these area will be divided as:

 A Presidential Nirvana Suite: 10000sqft (in 3acre plot)

 4 spa-themed Luxury Bliss Suites: 8000sqft each (in 2acre plots)

 32 villas with private pools: 6000sqft each (in 1acre plots)

 71 deluxe villas: 3750sqft each (in 50cent plots)

 Construction rate: Rs2000per sqft

 Total cost for 5lakh sqft is Rs100 crores

 Thus total cost for construction of two resorts is Rs200crore

 Furnishing cost for two resorts will be Rs2000 per sqft

 Total cost for furnishing 10lakh sqft will be Rs200crore

 Construction cost for Yoga & meditation Platforms will be Rs1500per sqft

 Total 1lakh sqft, Rs1500×1lakh is Rs15crores

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 Herbal plant farm – 100 acres

 Organic farm – 100 acres

 Herbal farm cost – 30 lakh per acre , 100×30lakh is Rs30crores

 Organic farm cost – 30 lakh per acre, 100×30lakh is Rs30crores

 Total cost for the Organic & Herbal farm is Rs60crores

 Cave Treatment inclusive of naturopathy, hanging bridges will be constructed in a total area of 100acres.

 Cost for setting up the cave, hanging bridges and naturopathy will be Rs8lakh per acre, total cost will be Rs80crores

 Cost for setting up a Koi Pond is Rs2lakhs per pond

 Total there will be 220ponds, so the total cost will be Rs4crore and 40lakhs

 Amusement park will be constructed in a land area of 100acres.

 Cost for construction and setting up the Amusement park will be Rs100crores

 Cost for construction and setting up of Bungee Jumping is Rs4crore per platform

 Total there will be 3 platforms and the total cost will be Rs12crores

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 Cost for Rope way project is estimated to be Rs80Crores

 Cost for setting up of Zoo in 100acres of land will be estimated to be Rs50Crores

 Total cost for 100 MW solar power plant is Rs600crores

Staff details of the Resorts with salary(per month)

 Director: 1( Rs80000)

 Managers: 10( Rs50000each)

 Assistant Managers: 20( Rs25000each)

 Front Desk Clerks: 20(Rs20000each)

 Porters: 20(Rs10000each)

 Concierges: 20(Rs20000each)

 Housekeeping Staff: 150(Rs10000each)

 Room Service: 50(Rs10000each)

 Security Head: 2(Rs30000each)

 Securities: 50(Rs15000each)

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 Drivers: 30(Rs18000each)

 Technical staffs: 50(Rs15000each)

 F & B Managers: 10(Rs20000each)

 Restaurant Executives: 60(Rs15000each)

 Bar Tenders: 60(Rs15000each)

 Executive Chefs: 30(Rs50000each)

 Junior Chefs: 60(Rs25000each)

 Kitchen Staff: 80(Rs10000each)

 Accountants: 20(Rs20000each)

 Purchase Managers:6(Rs20000each)

 Event Planner:6(Rs15000each)

 Marketing manager:4(Rs18000each)

 Ayurveda Doctors:20(Rs50000each)

 Ayurveda Therapists:50(Rs20000each)

 Yoga & Meditation Consultants:50(Rs25000each)

 Farm Manager: 1 (Rs40000)

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 Botanists: 10 (Rs25000each)

 Farm Laborers: 60 (Rs15000each)

 Naturopathy Physicians: 10(Rs50000each)

 Naturopathy Staffs:50(Rs20000each)

 Amusement Park Manager: 1(Rs30000)

 Amusement Park Safety Officers: 5(Rs25000each)

 Amusement Park Staffs: 100( Rs12000each)

 Koi Pond Staff: 20 (Rs10000each)

 Bungee Safety Officer: 3 (Rs30000each)

 Bungee Support Staff: 15 (Rs15000each)

 Rope way Safety Officer: 4(Rs25000each)

 Rope way Support Staff: 16(Rs10000each)

 Zoo Manager: 1(Rs25000each)

 Zoo Staffs: 50(Rs10000each)

 Total Cost of salary is Rs22257000 (Two crore Twenty Two lakhs and Fifty Seven Thousand)

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Other expenses

 Marketing Fund: Rs10Crore

 Initial Working capital:Rs20Crore

Utility Vehicles for the Resorts

 Mercedes Benz S-class: 5 (Rs1.40crores each)

 Mercedes Benz C-class: 5 (Rs44lakh each)

 Mercedes Benz E-coupe: 3 (Rs70lakh each)

 Mercedes Benz G-class: 2 (2.04crores each)

 Audi Q-7: 3 (Rs80lakh each)

 Audi A-7: 3(Rs70lakh each)

 BMW 5-series: 2(Rs60lakh each)

 Porsche SUV: 2(Rs1.04crore each)

 Jeep Wrangler: 5(Rs56lakh each)

 Innova Crysta: 5(Rs22lakh each)

 Total Cost for the Vehicles is Rs270600000 ( Rs Twenty Seven Crores and Six lakhs)

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Total cost for the project is Rs1865,68,57,000

( One Thousand and Eight Sixty Five Crores Sixty Eight Lakhs and Fifty Seven Thousand)

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