retreat 6a

Tour Highlights

Fort Cochin Sightseeing
Munnar Tea Plantation and Kulukkumai- Jeep Safari
Thekkady - Forest walk
Kumarakom Backwaters - Village Life
Akanda Cherai – Beach and Backwater with Yoga and Ayurveda

Retreats Included

Day 01: ARRIVAL COCHIN – COCHIN

Welcome to Kerala!

On arrival in Cochin, meet and greet our representative and transferred to the Cochin. 

On arrival check in hotel and relax..Later proceed for sightseeing of Cochin which includes the Dutch Palace, the Jew Street in Mattancherry, the Santa Cruz Cathedral and the Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Cochin.

Evening Yoga Session.

DAY 02: COCHIN – MUNNAR (160 Kms, 4.5 hrs)

Early morning Yoga session..

After breakfast check out and drive to Munnar in the High Ranges of Western Ghats of Kerala.  Munnar, a hill station resting peacefully at the top of the green, verdant slopes, misty mountain tops sit above it and lush plantations below it in swathes of rich, deep emerald, green. This terrain offers the perfect opportunities for walking, cycling, riding or boating, something for everyone whether you want a gentle exploration or a mountain adventure. Famed for its exotic birdlife and plantation crops of cardamom, tea and coffee, Munnar is an assault on every sense, taste it, smell it, breathe in the clear, cool air. It is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. The word ‘Munnar’ means three rivers in Malayalam. Situated about 1600m above sea level.

On arrival check into your resort and relax…

Later visit Tea plantation and Museum. Learn how the tea is extracted from its raw stage to final. Back to resort

Evening Yoga Session..

DAY 03: MUNNAR

Morning yoga session..

After breakfast, proceed for a tour to Kolukkumalai [Jeep Safari] Around 35 KM. Kolukkumalai is about 7,900 ft above sea level and you can have some excellent views of the far off plains in the bordering State of Tamilnadu. The distant hills slipping in and out of the mist is a captivating sight. The rolling acres of tea are an experience in itself for the visitors. Take a lovely stroll on the pathways in the plantations. Back to hotel

Evening Yoga Session

DAY 04: MUNNAR – THEKKADY (100 KM – 3 hrs)

Morning Yoga Session..

After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady. Herds of elephants moving towards a lake against the backdrop of picturesque mountain ranges with thick greenery – if you come across such a photograph in Kerala, it will most probably be one of the Periyar Valley. Snuggled in the southern region of the Western Ghats, the Periyar Tiger Reserve sprawls over an area of 777 sq. km of forest land and is home to thousands of different species of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered ones On arrival check in hotel and relax
Later proceed to Elephant watch, Kathakali show

Evening Yoga Session..

DAY 05: THEKKADY

Morning Yoga Session..

After breakfast, proceed for a Nature Walk in the Forest with the Forest guards. A two and half hour trekking programme that starts from the famous Periyar Lake which covers the moist deciduous forest and grass lands accompanied by a tribal guide. 

Afternoon proceed for a Common Motor Boat Ride on Lake Periyar, The Periyar Tiger Reserve offers
1.5-hour boating trips on the lake situated near the sanctuary. It's common to encounter herds of elephants or groups of sambar deer in the vicinity. The grasslands bordering the shores often host sightings of Gaur and wild boars, while avian fauna such as darters, egrets, and kingfishers rest on protruding dead tree trunks.

Evening Yoga Session..

DAY 06: THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM (140 kms, 4 hrs)

Morning yoga session..

After breakfast check out and drive to Kumarakom, set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake known for its backwaters. On arrival check in hotel and relax Later in the afternoon proceed for a village tour in a country boat where you get to see toddy tapping, mat waving, coir making, fishing and a lot more. Here you get a chance to have the hand on experience on various village activities along with the interaction with the local people. This tour is part of the responsible tourism imitative to support the local people.

Evening Yoga Session..
Day 07: KUMARAKOM – CHERAI ( 80 km, 2hrs and 30 mits)
Check in at your Hotel and Relax.
Akanda Cherai surrounded by lush greenery, clean air, and a peaceful ambiance that promotes relaxation and rejuvenation. Dedicated team of wellness experts are committed to helping you achieve optimum health through a variety of activities and programs tailored to your individual needs. We offer individualized treatment plans the best of Ayurveda. 
7 Days Ayurveda Rejuvenation Package. 
Evening Yoga Session..

DAY 14: Departure

Early morning Yoga Session

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Cochin Airport for your
departure.