CHERAI – ATHIRAPPILLY - CHERAI

-Early morning Yoga session

-Day trip to Athirappilly waterfall, Kerala's most famous and largest waterfall at over 80 ft high. You can walk down the stone slabs that lead to the base of the Athirappilly waterfalls. 

-Back to Ananda Cherai

-Ayurveda Session 

-Evening Yoga Session

Overnight stay at Ananda Cherai

Ananda Cherai is a 4 star Ayurveda Resort

https://www.anandacherai.com/

Note: Due to the individual nature of Ayurvedic protocols, Ayurvedic treatments are an additional cost not included in your retreat package. One 60 minute massage is included with your retreat.

CHERAI - COCHIN

-Early morning yoga session

-After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Cochin

-Check into Hotel - Rest

-Sightseeing in 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

Overnight Stay at Fragrant Nature

Fragrant Nature is a 5 Star Resort in Munnar, Kerala:
https://www.fragrantnature.com/pothamedu-munnar/

COCHIN – MUNNAR

-Early morning yoga session

-After breakfast check out and drive to Munnar in the High Ranges of Western Ghats of Kerala. This terrain offers the perfect opportunities for walking, cycling, riding or boating, something for everyone.

Munnar is famous for its exotic birdlife and plantation crops of cardamom, tea and coffee and is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. The word ‘Munnar’ means three rivers in the language of Malayalam. Munnar is situated about 1600m above sea level.

-Check into Resort - Rest

-Visit tea plantation and museum. Learn how the tea is extracted from its raw stage to final product. 

-Back to Resort

-Indian Cooking Class

-Evening Yoga Session

Overnight at Amber Dale

Amber Dale is a 5 star luxury hotel and spa in Munnar, Kerala
https://amberdalemunnar.com/

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 are a captivating sight. The rolling acres of tea are a beautiful experience for the visitors. Take a lovely stroll on the pathways in the plantations.

-Back to hotel

-Evening yoga session

Overnight stay at Amber Dale

Amber Dale is a 5 star luxury hotel and spa in Munnar, Kerala https://amberdalemunnar.com/

MUNNAR - THEKKADY

-Morning Yoga Session

-After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady, home of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. 

Here, herds of elephants are often seen moving towards the lake against the backdrop of picturesque mountain ranges with thick greenery - if you come across such a photograph in Kerala, it will likely be one of the Periyar Valley. Periyar valley is tucked 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, and herbal garden visit

-Evening Yoga Session

Overnight stay at Green Woods Resort

Green Woods Resort is a 5 star resort in Thekkady.

https://www.greenwoods.in/

THEKKADY

-Morning Yoga Session.

-After breakfast, we will depart for a  two and half hour trekking program that starts from the famous Periyar Lake. Trekking will be accompanied by a local tribal guide. 

-In the afternoon proceed for a boat ride on Lake Periyar in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. 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

Overnight stay at Green Woods Resort

Green Woods Resort is a 5 star resort in Thekkady.

https://www.greenwoods.in/

THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM

-Morning yoga session

-After breakfast check out and drive to Kumarakom, set in the backdrop of the     

Vembanad Lake known for its backwaters. 

-Check in hotel and relax 

-Later in the afternoon proceed for a village tour (Responsible Tourism Initiative) in a country boat where you get to see toddy tapping, mat waving, coir making, fishing and a lot more. Here you will get a chance to have a hands on experience with 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

Overnight stay at Rhythm Kumarakom

Rhythm Kumarakom is a 5 star hotel
https://www.rhythmhospitality.com/resorts/rhythm-kumarakom/

KUMARAKOM

-Morning yoga session

-After breakfast proceed for a houseboat cruise through the Vembanad Lake. Vembanad Lake offers you sights of the rustic backwater village life. 

-Evening yoga session

Overnight stay at Rhythm Kumarakom

Rhythm Kumarakom is a 5 star hotel https://www.rhythmhospitality.com/resorts/rhythm-kumarakom/

KUMARAKOM – VARKALA

-Early morning yoga session

-After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Varkala. 

Varkala, a calm and quiet hamlet, lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram. The beach is famous for its serene atmosphere, golden sands, and dramatic cliffs. 

Overnight stay at Elixir Beach Resort

Elixir Beach Resort is a 5 star resort

https://www.elixircliff.com/

VARKALA

-Early morning yoga session

-Relax … Explore …Adventure

Varkala is the only place in South India where you can witness the confluence of hills with the sea. Adventure seekers will find themselves completely at home enjoying activities such as jet skiing, paragliding, etc.

Overnight stay at Elixir Beach Resort

Elixir Beach Resort is a 5 star resort

https://www.elixircliff.com/

Beach activities such as jet skiing and paragliding are optional and an extra cost.

VARKALA – POOVAR

-Early morning Yoga session.

-After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Poovar. 

The crowning glory of Poovar is its serene backwaters and the mangroves flourishing in them. Dotted with islands, the backwaters are rich in flora and fauna. Apart from witnessing a slice of life in a coastal village, the cruise through the backwaters can bring you sightings of a variety of birds such as Kingfisher, Brahminy Kite, Night Heron, Sea Egret, Black Darter and Indian Cormorant eagle. The friendly fishing community residing in the village is unique from the rest because of its customs, cultures and traditions.

-Evening yoga session.

Overnight stay at Poovar Island Resort in the land cottages

Poovar Island Resort is a 4 star hotel:
https://www.poovarislandresorts.com/

POOVAR

-Early morning yoga session

-After breakfast proceed to Sivandanda Ashram (30 KM – 1 hr)

Discover classical yoga and meditation in a traditional ashram setting, nestled in the tropical splendour of south India. The Sivananda Yoga Ashram propagates the authentic teaching of yoga and Vedanta, continuing the family of the two great yoga masters, preserving its purity and tradition.

-Evening yoga session

Overnight stay at Poovar Island Resort

Poovar Island Resort is a 4 star hotel: 

https://www.poovarislandresorts.com/

POOVAR

-Early morning yoga session

-Relax ….

-Evening yoga session

Overnight stay at Poovar Island Resort

Poovar Island Resort is a 4 star hotel:
https://www.poovarislandresorts.com/

Early morning Yoga Session

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