Experience South India - Kerala
Experience Kerala, South India this Winter
Kerala is a state of India on the tropical Malabar Coast. It has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home among others, to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.
Take some time out and find what fuels you with our great wellness experiences across Kerala. Stretch your limbs with a mild yoga class, learn about Indian food or develop your own meditation style. Enjoy the peace and slow pace of life through this wellness retreat, to set you up for the rest of the year
Travel with a small group to Kerala, South India and enjoy backwaters, tropical weather, spiritual sites, cultural traditions, amazing food, inspiring landscapes and relaxation!
We are committed to ethical, environmental and spiritual values, and to lead a healthy and harmonious lifestyle. We like to provide healthy food – good food is like a medicine for spirit and body. Our program is a blend of sightseeing, relaxation, Ayurvedic treatments*, Meditation and contemplative walks in nature
Kerala
Kerala ancient culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demographics and landscapes, have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. National Geographic’s Traveller magazine names Kerala as one of the “ten paradises of the world” and “50 must see destinations of a lifetime”. It has been named also as “One of the 100 great trips for the 21st century”. Its most popular tourist attractions are beaches, backwaters and hill stations. Ayurvedic tourism, wildlife sanctuaries and bird-watching are very popular activities.
The “backwaters” are an extensive network of interlocking rivers (41 west-flowing rivers), lakes, and canals that center around Alleppey and Kumarakom, Lake Vembanad and Ashtamudi Lake
Travel with a small group to Kerala, South India and enjoy backwaters, tropical weather, spiritual sites, cultural traditions, amazing food, inspiring landscapes and relaxation!
This is the best time of the year to travel to Kerala, when the tropical weather is around 32C. Beautiful unspoiled beaches lead to a warm clear sea; the gentle rolling of the houseboats along the backwaters is truly relaxing; the authentic ayurveda treatments help in soothing the spirit; the culture and spirituality of this ancient locality will absorb every single inch of our being.
Kerala is a state of India on the tropical Malabar Coast. It has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home among others, to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.
Take some time out and find what fuels you with our great wellness experiences across Kerala. Stretch your limbs with a mild yoga class, learn about Indian food or develop your own meditation style. Enjoy the peace and slow pace of life through this wellness retreat, to set you up for the rest of the year
Travel with a small group to Kerala, South India and enjoy backwaters, tropical weather, spiritual sites, cultural traditions, amazing food, inspiring landscapes and relaxation!
We are committed to ethical, environmental and spiritual values, and to lead a healthy and harmonious lifestyle. We like to provide healthy food – good food is like a medicine for spirit and body. Our program is a blend of sightseeing, relaxation, Ayurvedic treatments*, Meditation and contemplative walks in nature
Kerala
Kerala ancient culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demographics and landscapes, have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. National Geographic’s Traveller magazine names Kerala as one of the “ten paradises of the world” and “50 must see destinations of a lifetime”. It has been named also as “One of the 100 great trips for the 21st century”. Its most popular tourist attractions are beaches, backwaters and hill stations. Ayurvedic tourism, wildlife sanctuaries and bird-watching are very popular activities.
The “backwaters” are an extensive network of interlocking rivers (41 west-flowing rivers), lakes, and canals that center around Alleppey and Kumarakom, Lake Vembanad and Ashtamudi Lake
Travel with a small group to Kerala, South India and enjoy backwaters, tropical weather, spiritual sites, cultural traditions, amazing food, inspiring landscapes and relaxation!
This is the best time of the year to travel to Kerala, when the tropical weather is around 32C. Beautiful unspoiled beaches lead to a warm clear sea; the gentle rolling of the houseboats along the backwaters is truly relaxing; the authentic ayurveda treatments help in soothing the spirit; the culture and spirituality of this ancient locality will absorb every single inch of our being.
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KERALA January 2027 by ohmretreats.com
ITINERARY EXPERIENCE KERALA SOUTH INDIA TRIP – 2027
JANUARY 9: leave from your departure airport / Dublin airport
JANUARY 10: Arrive at Kochi airport at approx 8 / 9am, we will pick you up with our mini-bus and drive to the riverside Resort in the forest area of Athirapally (approx 1.5 hrs) on the Chalakkudy River - relax and enjoy the full immersion in nature. In the afternoon, we visit the majestic Athirapally Waterfalls, known as the "Niagara of India" (approx 15min). Back at the hotel, have a dip in the fresh waters of the Chalakkudy River at sunset.
JANUARY 11: Today we visit the Kodanad Elephant & Animal EcoCenter in Kodanand (drive approx 1.5 hours). Back at our resort for another river-dip at sunset
JANUARY 12: after breakfast we drive to Kumarakom (approx 3.5hrs), and arrive at our Lake-front resort, in time to catch a beautiful sunset on Lake Vembanad
JANUARY 13: Start the day on an early morning stroll among paddy fields, listening to bird songs. Enjoy the backwater resort, where optional Ayurveda treatments and escursions can be booked. We will visit the Hindu Temple in Kottayam.
JANUARY 14: at around 11am we are boarding our very own houseboat for a day trip on the backwaters. Lunch and snacks are served on the boat. We arrive in Alleppey at approx 4.30pm; disembark and drive to our beach resort in the fishermen locality of Mararikulam (approx 30min), in time for another beautiful sunset on the Ocean. Optional Ayurvedic treatments available within the resort
JANUARY 15: Enjoy the beach resort, today we visit the shopping town of Alleppey
JANUARY 16: Enjoy the beach resort - today we do more shopping in Alleppey or go to an optional Vedic Astrologer experience
JANUARY 17: late morning we drive to the backwaters South of Kochi (approx 1.5 hours) - to our Heritage Lake Hotel Resort. Sunset cruise on the backwaters. Ayurveda treatments are available to book within the resort.
JANUARY 18: After breakfast, we visit Fort Kochi, - its highlights are the Chinese Fishing Nets & Harbor, the Dutch Palace, the Synagogue, St Francis Church, the Santa Cruz Basilica and Fort Kochi architecture of Portuguese influence.
JANUARY 19: we drive to the airport (1.5hrs approx) to catch our return flight
2026 - Price: €1,399 per person sharing – single room supplement €699
OPTIONAL half board +€125 per person
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OPTIONAL half board +€125 per person
BOOKINGS - CLICK HERE
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Transfers
- Transport & all local taxes
- Accommodation in 4* & 5* Hotels
- Breakfast
- Lunch & Snacks on the houseboat
- Our guidance in all aspect of the trip
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Lunch & Dinner
- Entrance to heritage sites
- Tips to local people
- Personal expenses
- Extras & Shopping
- What not expressly indicated
- * If your flights arrives at a very different time, there may be one extra night accomodation required
THINGS TO KNOW
- Temperature will be around late 20s / early 30s
- Transport is with AC modern mini-bus
- Hotels will offer breakfast and meals with a large selection of Indian and Western dishes
- Wi-Fi will be available in all Hotels and during some of the transfers
- It is necessary to apply for Visa - the eVisa procedure is quick and simple
- Contact your doctor / GP in relation to vaccinations and other personal health issues
- Bring your local currency to be exchanged at arrival
- Contact your bank card provider to communicate the use in India
- Contact your Health Insurance provider, your Travel Insurance provider and your mobile phone provider
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why should I visit South India with the Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: Our Experience Kerala Trip to South India is a special trip to visit locations of immense natural beauty. The Experience Kerala Trip gives a chance to experience first hand the local authentic culture, in safety with a small group, staying in good rated hotels and resorts with which we have established a long lasting relationship with and have been checking continuously for their standards
Q: Is South India open for tourists now?*
Answer: Yes, South India is open to tourist and those who plan to travel with our Experience Kerala Trip can book with us for a safe, special and unique experience. We take bookings for our Experience Kerala Trip also for the following years
Q: Why should I travel with you with the Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: For many of the people that have travelled with us, the Experience Kerala Trip has been a life changing experience. Many availed of ayurveda treatments to improve their health, which had benefited tremendously. Our Experience Kerala Trip is fully supported so all you have to do is board your flight and look for us at the arrival gates, making full time to enjoy the experience and don't worry about any logistics, just go with the flow.
Q: Are 11 days enough to visit South India with the New Year Trip?
Answer: The 12 days of our Experience Kerala Trip will give a great insight in South India, its culture, rituals and food. If you were thinking or wishing to stay extra days, before or after the Experience Kerala Trip, we can organise a further stay in nearby locations, convenient for joining or leaving the group trip.
Q: What type of person do I have to be to join your Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: The most important thing when joining our Experience Kerala Trip, is to be flexible, open minded, go with the flow, trust your guide and not be afraid to meet local people. In India things may not work as efficiently and smoothly as you would expect, our Experience Kerala Trip motto is “Expect the unexpected”, this is part of the journeying within
Q: Can I travel on my own in the Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: Yes, many of the people that travelled on the Experience Kerala Trip have come on their own, single travellers are very welcome. We try to introduce members of the group to each other before the time of the travel, if it is possible we pair up a single traveller with another single traveller, of same sex and maybe similar age, to avoid a single supplement charge. If you wish to have your own room, there is no problem in having a single room paying the supplement to join the Experience Kerala Trip in South India
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