Yoga Retreat on the Backwaters & Beaches of Kerala

Highlights

• Yoga
• Mediation
• Workshops for the mind body and soul
• Magnificent white sandy beaches of Kerala
• Sailing on a houseboat on the tranquil Kerala backwaters

• 9 Nights accommodation at the hotels mentioned based on Twin/Double Sharing as per hotels mentioned.
• Meal Plan as stated in the itinerary–
• Half day sightseeing of Fort Kochi
• All transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary will be by an air-conditioned Innova car or [similar]
• Accompanying English speaking guide from Delhi till Jaipur
• Local English speaking guide during the sightseeing of Kochi (No guide at Alleppey & Mararikulam)
• All taxes, parking fee, entrances, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porterage at all airports
• Spirit Journeys representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers with meet and assist
• All currently applicable taxes

• Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at all monuments,
• medical expenses, airport departure taxes, etc.
• Meals other than those specified above
• Any insurance
• India Visa
• International air-fare
• Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions

Day 01: ARRIVE KOCHI
On arrival in Kochi: Company representatives cannot come into the baggage collection area. After you collect your luggage and pass through customs, please make your way towards the exit of the terminal building where a Spirit Journeys representative will be waiting to greet you with a paging board with your name on. Please note that the crowds can be enormous and it is possible that you may not spot our representative, despite their making every effort to be as visible as possible, so please keep an eye out for them. A representative will transfer you to the airport hotel and give you the documents.

Settle into rooms, unpack and relax.

Late afternoon/evening get to know each other activity, yoga to unravel from the travelling and meditation practice.

Evening Welcome Dinner

Overnight: Fragrance Nature, Kochi [Duke Chamber room with breakfast & dinner]

Day 2: KOCHI
After breakfast, dive into the charming Cochin City. All the sightseeing places are located in the Fort Cochin area itself. Begin with Dutch Palace, then visit Jewish Synagogue (closed on Friday & Saturday), St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica Church. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon will be at leisure.

Optional Tour: In the evening, witness Cultural performance – Kerala Kaleidoscope – a mix of various dance performance of Kerala.

YOGA & MEDITATIONS

06.00 – 07.00 early morning meditation to ground ourselves for the day.

21.00 – 21.30 evening meditation to unwind and settle before bed.

Overnight: Fragrance Nature, Kochi [Duke Chamber room with breakfast & dinner]

Day 3: KOCHI
Day is at leisure to enjoy independent activities. Yoga as below

06.00 – 07.00 early morning meditation to ground ourselves for the day.

10.00 – 12.30 Workshop Detox and Enliven for Mind, Body and Spirit

14.00 – 15.00 Yoga Nidra

17.00 – 18.00 Flow Yoga (on the beach)

21.00 – 21.30 evening meditation to unwind and settle before bed.

Optional: Lulu Mall, the largest shopping mall in India situated in the city of Kochi.

Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.

Overnight: Fragrance Nature, Kochi [Duke Chamber room with breakfast & dinner]

Day 4: KOCHI – ALLEPPEY
This morning, transfer to Alleppey Jetty (approx. 60 Kms: 02 Hrs). Admire panoramic view of one of the most picturesque aspects of the God’s Own Country. Cruise through the palm-fringed backwaters. All meals will be served on board this charming house-boat.

Yoga and Meditations

06.00 – 07.00 early morning meditation to ground ourselves for the day.

21.00 – 21.30 evening meditation to unwind and settle before bed while sailing the Kerala Backwaters

Overnight is on the Houseboat [AC Houseboat with all Meals, check-in time 13:00]

Day 5: ALLEPPEY – MARARI
After breakfast, leave the houseboat and transfer to Marari (approx. 30 Kms – 01 Hr). On arrival, check-in at your hotel. (check in time is 14:00. We will place a request for early check-in and do our best to secure it, however, it depends on availability and cannot be guaranteed]

Overnight : Marari Sands by Tree Leaf Hospitality [Palm Villa with Breakfast]

Day 6 – 9: MARARI
These days, you will be at leisure [No transportation]

Full yoga program for these 4 days.

Optional tours that can be booked and paid locally: Visit to the Coir factory, Visit to Alleppey town, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Arthunkal Basilica Church.

Overnight: Marari Sands by Tree Leaf Hospitality [Palm Villa with Breakfast]

Day 10: MARARI – KOCHI – DEPARTURES
Tea/coffee is at the hotel (We provide you the packed breakfast).

Transfer to Kochi airport (approx. 80 Kms – 2.5 Hrs)