Ayurveda group journey Kerala · 13 nights Anaamaya

Your retreat on the backwaters

Anaamaya Ayurveda Resort lies near Kollam in Kerala, surrounded by tropical greenery and water. Eight standard rooms and two cottages create a small, personal setting. Pavilions by the water invite you to simply have nothing you need to do.

A day in your own rhythm

Yoga in the morning, Ayurvedic meals, treatments agreed with the doctors and meditation in the evening give your stay a calm rhythm. In between, there is time for conversations, a walk or simply some time to yourself.

With people who are there for you

The tour guide supports you with practical questions on site. The resort’s medical directors are Dr Manu Das and Dr Smitha Devi; assistant physician Dr Rinu completes the trusted team of doctors who accompany the cure. Treatments and your personal treatment plan are decided by the team on site.

A bel-Reisen travel group together with resort staff on a path under palm trees in Kerala — Not travelling alone: one of our groups with the team in Kerala. Photo: bel-Reisen

The Anaamaya team of doctors: Dr Smitha Devi, Dr Manu Das and assistant physician Dr Rinu in the resort garden — The team of doctors at Anaamaya: Dr Smitha Devi and Dr Manu Das (medical directors) with assistant physician Dr Rinu. Photo: Beate Baylie

What a day of a cure is like, Beate describes in the guide “What really awaits you on an Ayurveda cure”.

An Ayurveda cure does not replace necessary medical care. Please discuss whether the planned treatments are suitable for you with your doctor and the medical team on site.

WELL PLANNED INTO YOUR RETREAT

Our next journeys together.

Published group journey prices per person, excluding separately listed extras
Travel dates	Double room p. p.	Single room	Cottage as double p. p.	Cottage as single
1 – 14 November 2026Tour guide: Winnie Klaiber	€1,990	€2,390	€2,190	€2,890
28 February – 13 March 2027Tour guide: Terry Brando	€1,990	€2,390	€2,190	€2,890

Published prices for 13 nights, as of 3 October 2026. Airport transfers and tips should be budgeted for in addition. Flights are not listed in the adopted description of services and will be clarified in your personal offer. We confirm dates, availability and the total price before you book.

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VOICES OF OUR GUESTS

In their own words.

„Wonderful weeks with bel-Reisen“
In the best of weather, we spent two wonderful weeks in India in August. The care from the team of doctors, the kitchen, the manager and – not least – the great massage team was loving and family-like. I will definitely return next year and am already looking forward to the lovely walks, the food prepared with so much love, the relaxing massages and an atmosphere that is perfect for switching off and gathering new strength.

Ilka from Norderstedt · translated from German

„The most beautiful place to let go!“
This was my second stay at this resort and once again everything was perfect. I was able to let go much more quickly and had a wonderful rest. The loving care of the team, the wonderful massages and the daily yoga really brought me back to life. I got on wonderfully with the doctor, Dr Manu. Somehow I had the feeling that he could see into my soul. […] I came home in full bloom and am already very much looking forward to next year. This place simply doesn’t let you go!

Gabi from Stuttgart · translated from German

„A hidden gem!“
I was there for 14 days in August and it was beautiful. The whole team was wonderful – incredibly friendly, attentive and competent. My heart still warms when I think back to that time. The treatments and the medical care that came with them could not have been better. I am thinking of coming back!

Simone from Berlin · translated from German

IMPRESSIONS FROM ANAAMAYA

A place to slow down.

Blue hour over the lake: coconut palms, a fisherman in his boat and lights on the far shore, seen from a veranda with an ornate railing — Blue hour by the lake

Wooden cottage with red steps in warm evening light, surrounded by tropical greenery — The cottages, built of old timber

Stone path through the green Anaamaya garden with a pavilion by the water — Paths through the garden, down to the water

Lunch on a banana leaf: Kerala red rice with small bowls of vegetables, dal and chutney — Lunch on a banana leaf

Wooden pavilion on the shore, backlit by the sun setting over the lake — Sunset by the shore

Two white egrets on the roof of a boat on the backwaters, palm trees on the shore behind — An outing on the backwaters

Photos: Beate Baylie

SHARED MOMENTS

Not alone – and still entirely yourself.

In a small group, encounters often happen all by themselves: at a festival, in the cooking class, on an outing on the backwaters or at an evening of Kathakali.

Two guests laying a flower carpet together for the Onam festival — Laying a flower carpet for Onam

Beate Baylie, a guest and a staff member in a festive sari sitting and laughing in front of a wooden house — Celebrating with the Anaamaya team

The Anaamaya chef showing a participant how a dish is prepared during the cooking class — Cooking class with the chef

A small travel group in a blue wooden boat on a backwater outing — In a wooden boat on the backwaters

Kathakali performance: a drummer and a dancer in a magnificent costume on a stage under a palm-leaf roof — Kathakali, the dance theatre of Kerala

Beate Baylie and a guest in an Anaamaya robe smiling under palm trees by the lake — Beate with a guest in the garden by the lake

Photos: Beate Baylie

WHERE YOU STAY

Your home for a while.

Eight standard rooms and two cottages built of old timber – simple, well kept and wonderfully quiet.

Double bed with red cushions in an Anaamaya wooden cottage under a high timber roof — Sleeping in a wooden cottage

Standard room at Anaamaya with a double bed, a rug and a seating area — A standard room

Bright bathroom with a washbasin and mirror at Anaamaya — Private bathroom

Lounge with a long table and cabinets of books and music at Anaamaya — Lounge with books and music

Photos: Anaamaya Resort

A short stroll: along the veranda and through the garden down to the lake (no sound, 36 seconds)

STEP BY STEP

How your journey unfolds.

Arriving in Kerala
Already at the airport you feel the rhythm change: warmer air, spices, the sea. For many, the drive to the resort is a first unforgettable impression. At Anaamaya you are welcomed warmly – with a first cup of tea, a short orientation and time to settle into your room.
The first medical consultation
Right at the start, the medical team takes plenty of time for you: sleep, food, energy, the rhythm of your life. On this basis, your personal treatment plan is created and adjusted every day.
The first days
Slowness, silence, no distraction – at first this feels unfamiliar for many. Usually somewhere between day three and day five it shifts, and the calm becomes exactly what was missing.
Your daily rhythm
Two treatments a day as prescribed by the doctor, yoga in the morning, meditation in the evening and plenty of time to rest. An Ayurvedic cooking class and a half-day excursion bring Kerala even closer.
Back home
After 13 nights you travel home. If you wish, you can take Ayurvedic medicines recommended by the doctor with you. And we are still there for your questions afterwards.

This journey suits you if …

this is your first Ayurveda cure and you would like guidance
you travel alone but don’t want to be alone
you feel at home in a small, warm-hearted group
you would like support with language and organisation

It may be less suitable if …

you are looking for a classic wellness or beach holiday
you expect a full excursion programme
you prefer to travel completely independently – then an individual cure suits you better

Not included in the price

Flights to Kerala and back
Airport transfer
Tips for the team on site
Visa for India
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, for example shopping or additional excursions

Questions about this journey.

What does the tour guide do?

The tour guide is your first point of contact on site: for everyday questions, wishes and worries, contact with the resort and excursions. They notice when someone is quieter than usual and make sure nobody feels lost. Medical questions are answered by the medical team.

Do I need to speak good English?

No. This is exactly what an accompanied group journey is ideal for: the tour guide supports you in everyday matters. Translation apps on your phone also help with many things.

When is the best time to travel?

For most people, November to February is the most pleasant time in Kerala: a mild climate and little rain. Our next group journeys take place in November and at the end of February.

Will my health insurance cover the costs?

In Germany, statutory health insurance usually does not cover the costs. Private insurance may cover part of it depending on your plan. Please check directly with your insurer before booking.

Kerala, together.