Yoga

Day 1: Arrival in Kochi

Arrive in Kochi and transfer to your accommodation. Take some time to settle in and relax after your journey. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely walk around Fort Kochi to explore the area’s colonial charm, including the Chinese fishing nets, quaint streets, and historical buildings. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight stay in Kochi.

Day 2: Yoga and Cultural Exploration in Kochi

Start your day with a morning yoga session at your hotel. After breakfast, visit the Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) and the Jewish Synagogue, both steeped in history. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery before heading to the Kerala Folklore Museum to delve into the rich cultural heritage of the state. Evening meditation session and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kochi.

Day 3: Transfer to Munnar

After a morning yoga session and breakfast, transfer to Munnar, a picturesque hill station (approximately a 4-hour drive). Check-in to your retreat center amidst tea plantations. Spend the afternoon relaxing and taking a nature walk to acclimate to the serene surroundings. Evening meditation session followed by dinner. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 4: Yoga and Nature Exploration in Munnar

Begin your day with a yoga session amidst the lush tea gardens. After breakfast, visit the Tea Museum to learn about the tea-making process. Enjoy a nature walk or optional trekking in the beautiful landscapes. Return for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure or exploring the local markets. Evening meditation and dinner at the retreat center. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 5: Transfer to Thekkady

Start with a morning yoga session and breakfast. Transfer to Thekkady (approximately a 3-hour drive), known for its spice plantations and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Check-in to your retreat center. In the afternoon, explore a spice plantation and learn about various spices grown in the region. Evening meditation session and dinner. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 6: Yoga and Wildlife Experience in Thekkady

Begin with a morning yoga session. After breakfast, enjoy a boat safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Return for lunch and spend the afternoon visiting local markets or taking a spice garden tour. Evening meditation and relaxation session followed by dinner. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 7: Transfer to Kumarakom

After a morning yoga session and breakfast, transfer to Kumarakom (approximately a 3.5-hour drive), known for its backwaters and bird sanctuary. Check-in to your accommodation by the backwaters. Spend the afternoon exploring the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary or relaxing by the water. Evening meditation session and dinner. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

Day 8: Houseboat Experience in Alleppey

Start with a morning yoga session. After breakfast, transfer to Alleppey (approximately 1-hour drive) and board a traditional houseboat. Cruise through the serene backwaters, enjoying the picturesque scenery and observing local village life. Lunch and dinner will be served on the houseboat. Evening meditation and relaxation on the houseboat. Overnight stay on the houseboat.

Day 9:Transfer to Kovalam

After a morning yoga session and breakfast on the houseboat, transfer to Kovalam (approximately a 4.5 hour drive), a famous beach destination. Check-in to your beachside accommodation. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or exploring the local area. Evening meditation session and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 10: Beach Yoga and Relaxation in Kovalam

Start your day with a yoga session on the beach. After breakfast, enjoy free time to relax by the sea, swim, or take part in water sports. Lunch at a beachside cafe. In the afternoon, consider an Ayurvedic massage or spa treatment. Evening meditation session and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 11: Exploring Kovalam

Begin with a morning yoga session on the beach. After breakfast, visit the nearby attractions such as the Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Lighthouse Beach, and the Halcyon Castle. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon at leisure or shopping for souvenirs. Evening meditation session and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 12: Departure from Trivandrum

After a final morning yoga session and breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum (approximately a 30-minute drive) for your onward journey. Optionally, visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple or local markets before departing with cherished memories of your yoga retreat in Kerala.

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