INDIA · TOUR BEFORE YOUR CURE

First explore.
Then arrive.

Would you like to see more of Kerala before your Ayurveda retreat? We advise you on a tour that complements your cure.

Coastal path under coconut palms on the cliffs of Varkala, Kerala

A country with many perspectives.

The backwaters, the coast and the green hinterland make Kerala a very special destination. If you have more time, a tour can be planned before your cure.

Hand-drawn map of Kerala with Thrissur, Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey, Varkala and Trivandrum — Illustration from the book “Ayurveda erleben”

An example: 7 days in Kerala before your cure.

This is what your tour could look like. The route is a suggestion – we are happy to adapt it to your time and wishes.

Day 1 · Arrival in Cochin
Pick-up at the airport and transfer to Fort Cochin. With your guide you discover the Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, the Mattancherry Palace with its murals and the Jewish synagogue. 1 night.
Day 2 · Into the tea hills of Munnar
Drive into the Western Ghats (approx. 4½ hrs). Munnar lies cool among green tea plantations – with beautiful viewpoints and a small market. 1 night.
Tea plantations in Munnar
Days 3–4 · Thekkady and Periyar
On to Thekkady (approx. 3½ hrs). You visit a spice plantation and get to know the plants at the heart of Indian cooking. The next day a trek leads into the Periyar wildlife sanctuary; with a little luck you will see elephants on a boat trip. 2 nights.
Spices of Kerala
Days 5–6 · By houseboat through the backwaters
You board in Alleppey (approx. 4½ hrs drive). For two days you glide through canals and lagoons, past rice fields, small churches and temples. Lunch on board included. 2 nights on board.
Houseboat on the backwaters
Day 7 · Arriving for your cure
Transfer to your Ayurveda resort, for example Anaamaya. Here your cure begins – with many new impressions in your heart.
Arriving at Anaamaya

Typically included

Tour in an air-conditioned car with driver
English-speaking guide in Cochin
Entrance fees as per programme, spice plantation, trek and boat trip in Periyar
4 nights with breakfast, 2 nights with full board on the houseboat

Not included

Flights and visa
Travel insurance
Camera fees at sights
Tips and personal expenses

From 2 people. Mid-range or upper mid-range hotels; you receive the price and exact services in your personal offer.

Your journey is planned personally.

Tell us how much time you have and what interests you. We agree the route, guidance, accommodation, services and price with you in a personal offer. That way, there is still enough time to arrive before your cure begins.

IMPRESSIONS FROM KERALA