Oct–Mar usually has more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
INDIA · SPIRITUALITY + WELLNESS
INDIA — AYURVEDA IN KERALA
Slow down in Kerala with an Ayurvedic program integrated into the tropical landscape.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMEOct–Mar
EXPERIENCESpirituality + Wellness
COUNTRYIndia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Kochi → Kumarakom/backwaters → Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam → Kochi
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Kochi Heritage
2Kumarakom historic center / backwaters
3Ayurvedic retreat traditions in Marari or Kovalam
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Slow down in Kerala with an Ayurvedic program integrated into the tropical landscape. The combination of Kochi and an Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Kochi
Entrance to Kochi, leaving the rest of the day for the historic center, architecture and local life of Kochi.
DAY 2
Kochi — full day
Staying in Kochi continues with Kochi's heritage, markets and remarkable neighborhoods.
DAY 3
Kochi — landscapes and culture
Day in Kochi for monuments, traditions and daily life of Kochi.
DAY 4
Kochi — selected experiences
Kochi gets a full day for Kochi's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 5
Kochi → Kumarakom / backwaters
From Kochi to Kumarakom / backwaters, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by the heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods of Kumarakom / backwaters.
DAY 6
Kumarakom / backwaters — landscapes and culture
Day in Kumarakom / backwaters for monuments, traditions and daily life of Kumarakom / backwaters.
DAY 7
Kumarakom / backwaters — selected experiences
Kumarakom/backwaters gets a full day for historical center, architecture and local life of Kumarakom/backwaters.
DAY 8
Kumarakom / backwaters — local experience
More time in Kumarakom / backwaters, now with the landmark heritage, markets and neighborhoods of Kumarakom / backwaters.
DAY 9
Kumarakom / backwaters → Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam
Transfer from Kumarakom / backwaters to Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and daily life at an Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam.
DAY 10
Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam — selected experiences
Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam get a full day for historical center, architecture and local life of Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam.
DAY 11
Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam — local experience
More time in an Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam, now with heritage, markets and notable Ayurvedic retreat neighborhoods in Marari or Kovalam.
DAY 12
Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam in depth
The day at an Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam combines monuments, traditions and everyday life at an Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Wellness program in Kerala combined with nature, inland waters and rest time. The sequence between Kochi and an Ayurvedic retreat in Marari or Kovalam gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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