Kerala & Ayurveda Retreat

A 15-Day Cultural & Wellness Journey through South India Join us on a deeply enriching journey through Kerala, where lush nature, living traditions, and ancient healing come together.

This 15-day tour blends guided cultural exploration with a rejuvenating 8-day beachfront Ayurveda and yoga retreat.

Led by Sunil Chindalia of Maasa Production, whose life is rooted in the soul of India, its textiles, traditions, and timeless culture.

This small group experience offers you more than sightseeing.

It’s an invitation to slow down, reconnect,

and experience India from the inside out.

Wander through tea-covered hills, glide across the backwaters, discover village life, and end your journey with soul-nourishing wellness by the sea at

Nattika Beach Ayurveda Resort.

Day 1: Arrival in Cochin (1 Night)

• Arrival at Cochin International Airport 
• Traditional welcome and hotel transfer
• Check-in at a heritage hotel

Evening guided walking tour of Fort Kochi, known for its colonial-era architecture, art galleries, spice markets, and iconic Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset

• Overnight Cochin

Day 2: Cochin Munnar (2 Nights)

• Breakfast at Hotel

Drive to Munnar (approx. 4.5 hrs) via Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Scenic lunch stop en route.

Munnar is a picturesque hill station in the Western Ghats, famous for its lush tea plantations, cool climate, and colonial charm

⁠Check-in at a Tea Estate Resort, evening at leisure

Day 3: Munnar Exploration

• Breakfast at Hotel

Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and stunning mountain views (UNESCO World Heritage-listed Western Ghats)

Explore Mattupetty Dam and the Tea Museum for insights into tea production

Guided nature walk through expansive tea estates.

Evening at leisure.

Day 4: Munnar – Thekkady (1 Night)

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Lunch during road transfer

⁠Drive to Thekkady (approx. 3.5 hrs)

Thekkady is renowned for its rich biodiversity, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, and lush spice plantations

Visit a spice farm (cardamom, pepper, cloves) with a local guide

Cheking to Forest-Style Heritage Resort.

Evening Optional:

Witness traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts or a cultural performance.

Day 5: Thekkady – Kumarakom (2 Nights)

Early morning boat ride on Periyar Lake, with opportunities to spot elephants, deer, and exotic birds.

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Lunch en route

⁠Drive to Kumarakom (approx. 4.5 hrs) ⁠

Located on the backwaters of Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is famed for its bird sanctuary and relaxed village atmosphere

Check-in at a peaceful Lakeside Resort.

Evening at leisure.

Day 6: Kumarakom – Village Experience

• Breakfast at Hotel

Guided village walk, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (migratory birds like Siberian cranes and kingfishers)

⁠Canoe ride through narrow canals with views of daily village life.

Optional: Traditional Ayurvedic massage (at own cost)

Evening at leisure.

Day 7: Kumarakom – Alleppey (1 Night)

• Breakfast at Hotel

Short drive to Alleppey (approx. 1.5 hrs, known as the “Venice of the East”

Board your private deluxe houseboat and cruise through Kerala’s tranquil backwaters

Enjoy a freshly cooked Kerala lunch onboard.

Sunset on the water and starlit overnight stay on the houseboat.

Day 8: Alleppey – Nattika Beach (7 Nights Retreat)

• Breakfast at Hotel

Disembark after breakfast and drive to Nattika Beach (approx. 3.5 hrs)

Nattika is a peaceful seaside village along the Arabian Sea, known for its authentic Ayurvedic heritage.

Settle into your wellness resort:  At Nattika Beach Ayurveda Resort

Welcome consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor.

Start of blissful personalized Ayurveda & Yoga wellness retreat.

Days 9–14: Wellness Retreat at Nattika Beach

•⁠  ⁠Daily yoga sessions with certified teachers

•⁠  ⁠Meditation and Ayurvedic treatments tailored to your unique dosha (body constitution)

•⁠  ⁠Balanced, nourishing Ayurvedic meals included

•⁠  ⁠Optional workshops: Ayurvedic cooking, yoga philosophy, holistic lifestyle

•⁠  ⁠Enjoy free time for beach walks, rest, and rejuvenation

Day 15: Departure

Breakfast at the retreat. 

⁠Transfer to Cochin International Airport (approx. 1.5 hrs)

Tour ends — return home with a renewed body, peaceful mind, and inspired soul