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Kerala Ayurveda Retreat — 10 days

Private tour

Tour packageKerala

This ten-day Kerala itinerary follows the state's classic route — Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey's backwaters and Varkala — with longer stays built in at Thekkady and Varkala so genuine multi-day Ayurveda treatments have room to work, rather than a single spa afternoon bolted onto a sightseeing trip.

Reviewed by Gurudutt Kaushal · Updated 1 Sept 2026

Government-approved operatorApproved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • Duration10 days / 9 nights
  • RouteKochi → Varkala treatment and cliff
  • IncludedHotels, transfers and meals
  • Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
  • Private guide and vehicle
  • Reply within four hours, 9am–9pm ISTA named specialist, the same person from first reply to departure.
  • No payment to start planningYou receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive Kochi

    Day 1

    • Met on arrival; afternoon walk through Fort Kochi.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Kochi

  2. Kochi to Munnar

    Day 2

    • Drive into the Western Ghats, about 4 hours.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Munnar

  3. Munnar tea country

    Day 3

    • Tea estate visit and a viewpoint over the plantations.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Munnar

  4. Munnar to Thekkady

    Day 4

    • Drive to the spice hills, about 3 hours.
    • Ayurveda consultation with the resort's physician on arrival.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Thekkady

  5. Thekkady treatment days begin

    Day 5

    • Daily Ayurveda treatment as prescribed at consultation.
    • Optional boat ride on Periyar Lake between sessions.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Thekkady

  6. Thekkady — treatments continue

    Day 6

    • Daily Ayurveda treatment.
    • Rest is part of the programme — light activity only.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Thekkady

  7. Thekkady to Alleppey

    Day 7

    • Drive to the backwaters, about 3.5 hours.
    • Overnight houseboat cruise through the canals.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (on houseboat) · Stay: Houseboat, Alleppey

  8. Backwaters to Varkala

    Day 8

    • Disembark after breakfast; drive to Varkala, about 3 hours.
    • Consultation and treatment begins at your Varkala resort.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Varkala

  9. Varkala treatment and cliff

    Day 9

    • Continued treatment programme.
    • Afternoon at the cliff and beach.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Varkala

  10. Departure

    Day 10

    • Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward flight.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Departure day

An elegant still life featuring Ayurvedic haircare oils with traditional Indian decor on a black backgroundDay 1 · Arrive Kochi
An elegant still life featuring Ayurvedic haircare oils with traditional Indian decor on a black background

For reference only. The final plan is confirmed in your written quote.

Highlights

  • Best November to February for the driest weather.
  • Travellers who want real, physician-led Ayurveda rather than a single spa treatment, and who accept that a genuine programme means slower, quieter days.
  • Some traditional treatments, such as panchakarma, are specifically recommended for the monsoon (June–September) by Ayurveda practitioners; ask us if that timing interests you.
  • Kerala's classic route runs Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Varkala.

Full description

A real Ayurveda pace, not a spa afternoon

Kerala's classic route runs Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Varkala. This version keeps the same order but slows down at Thekkady and Varkala specifically, because a genuine Ayurveda programme — as opposed to a single massage — is usually a course of daily treatments over several days, prescribed after a consultation rather than picked off a menu.

We do not quote Ayurveda treatment prices or promise specific medical outcomes here: your resort's in-house physician confirms the programme and its cost directly, based on a consultation on arrival.

Where you stay

  • Kochi

    1 night · Day 1

  • Munnar

    2 nights · Days 2–3

  • Thekkady

    3 nights · Days 4–6

  • Houseboat, Alleppey

    1 night · Day 7

  • Varkala

    2 nights · Days 8–9

  • Departure day

    1 night · Day 10

Includes

  • Private car and driver throughout
  • One night on an Alleppey houseboat, meals included on board
  • Resort stays with Ayurveda facilities as confirmed at enquiry
  • Daily breakfast

Not included

  • Ayurveda treatment fees, confirmed and paid at the resort after consultation
  • Flights to and from Kerala
  • Lunches and dinners except on the houseboat
  • Travel insurance

Price

Experience My India quotes this trip in INR after confirming your dates, hotel category and group size. The written quote names every hotel and inclusion, and nothing is charged until you approve it.

Important information

Kerala Ayurveda Retreat — 10 days

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • No payment is taken until you approve the itinerary.

Who it suits

  • Travellers who want real, physician-led Ayurveda rather than a single spa treatment, and who accept that a genuine programme means slower, quieter days. Best November to February for the driest weather. Some traditional treatments, such as panchakarma, are specifically recommended for the monsoon (June–September) by Ayurveda practitioners; ask us if that timing interests you.

How booking works

  1. Send an enquiry

    Dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel. Two fields to start.

  2. We check availability

    Hotels, guides and permits for your dates, with honest alternatives if something is full.

  3. Price and hotels named

    Every hotel and inclusion is named before you pay anything.

  4. Written quote in INR

    One document, no hidden lines, valid for the dates it quotes.

  5. You approve

    Change anything you like. Nothing is charged until you say yes.

  6. A named specialist runs it

    The same person from first reply to departure, Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST.

Your trip designer

Gurudutt Kaushal

Founder, Experience My India · IIT Jodhpur

Gurudutt Kaushal founded Experience My India and set the two rules every trip here runs on: hotels and guides are named before you pay, and a human replies within four hours. Your itinerary is designed by one of the 35+ destination specialists on his team and checked against our vetting standard.

About GuruduttMeet our founderHow we vet

Trust and protection

  • Ministry of Tourism approved

    Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • Registered business

    GSTIN 09BZFPM8067A1Z9

  • 4.3 / 5 on Tripadvisor

    Independent guest reviews

  • No payment to start

    A written quote first; charged in INR only after you approve.

Why book with Experience My India

  • Government-approved operator

    Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • 500+ vetted local guides

    35+ destination specialists plan every trip by hand.

  • Human help, every day

    Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST · +91 73022 65809

  • No payment until you approve

    You receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

How we vet every guide, stay and routeIndia e-Visa: who needs one and how to applyHave a specialist design this trip

Frequently asked questions

Do you quote a price for the Ayurveda treatments?

No. The resort's in-house physician assesses you on arrival and prescribes (and prices) the programme directly — this is standard practice for genuine Ayurveda and not something we mark up or estimate in advance.

How is this different from a spa day added to a normal Kerala trip?

The itinerary itself is built around it: consecutive days at one resort at Thekkady and again at Varkala, rather than one city per night, so a multi-day treatment course actually has room to run.

Is Ayurveda a medical treatment or a wellness experience?

That depends on the programme and your own health situation — we are a travel operator, not a medical provider, and the resort physician is the one to discuss medical claims or conditions with, not us.

Can this itinerary be done as a shorter wellness break?

Yes, by dropping Munnar or the houseboat night and focusing purely on Thekkady or Varkala; ask and we will re-quote a shorter version.

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