Your Soul India Wellness Experience
Your journey begins with six days exploring the cultural and natural beauty of Kerala, including Cochin, Thekkady and Alleppey, home to Kerala's famous backwaters — a peaceful network of waterways, lagoons and villages surrounded by tropical landscapes.
After exploring Kerala, continue to Somatheeram in Kovalam for seven days of Ayurvedic wellness on the coast. Choose the Ayurvedic program that best suits your goals and experience personalized treatments, traditional therapies, yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic cuisine and time to rest and reconnect.
Your Soul India package includes the 7-day wellness program. If you wish to continue your Ayurvedic journey, 14- and 21-day programs are available for an additional cost.
What You Can Expect
✔ Authentic Ayurvedic Therapies
Experience traditional Ayurvedic practices designed to support balance, wellbeing and renewal.
✔ Personalized Ayurvedic Programs
Choose a program based on your individual goals and wellbeing needs, guided by experienced Ayurvedic practitioners.
✔ Daily Yoga & Meditation
Complement your Ayurvedic experience with yoga, meditation and holistic practices offered throughout your stay.
✔ Peaceful Kerala Beachfront Setting
Enjoy a tranquil coastal environment surrounded by tropical nature, creating space to slow down, restore and reconnect.
✔ Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments
Experience traditional therapies such as Abhyanga oil massage, Shirodhara, herbal treatments, steam therapies and Panchakarma, depending on the program you choose.
✔ Nourishing Ayurvedic Cuisine
Enjoy meals thoughtfully prepared according to Ayurvedic principles and designed to complement your wellness program.
Your Journey Through Kerala
Arrive in Cochin | Your Kerala Journey Begins
Your journey into Kerala, South India, begins as you connect in Delhi for your flight to Cochin. The flight will be arranged according to your international arrival time.
As you arrive in Cochin, Kerala welcomes you with tropical air, coconut palms, and the unmistakable atmosphere of India's southern coast. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
The evening is yours to ease into the rhythm of Kerala. Take a quiet walk, discover the surroundings, or simply rest after your journey.
Tomorrow, your exploration begins.
Overnight: Cochin | Meals: —
Cochin | Where Cultures Meet
After breakfast, step into the fascinating history of Cochin (Kochi), a city shaped by centuries of trade and cultural exchange.
Explore the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, where beautiful murals and royal history tell stories of Kerala's past. Continue to the historic Jewish Synagogue and wander through Jew Town, where spice aromas, antique shops, colorful façades, and small treasures create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in India.
Visit St. Francis Church, one of India's oldest European churches, before continuing along the waterfront to see Cochin's iconic Chinese Fishing Nets.
Later, take time to explore Jew Town and discover traditional crafts, spices, textiles, and local treasures.
As evening arrives, prepare for one of Kerala's most captivating cultural experiences: a Kathakali performance.
Under dramatic lights, elaborately painted faces, intricate costumes, music, and expressive movements transform the stage into another world as ancient stories come alive.
Overnight: Cochin | Meals: Breakfast
Cochin to Thekkady | Into the Spice Hills
After breakfast, leave the coast behind and travel toward Thekkady, entering the lush landscapes of Kerala's Western Ghats.
The approximately 190 km journey takes around 4½ hours, but the road itself becomes part of the experience. Gradually, the landscape changes from coastal Kerala to green mountains, forests, and plantations filled with the fragrance of spices.
Thekkady is home to the Periyar Wildlife Reserve, one of South India's most beautiful natural environments.
Arrive at your hotel and settle into the peaceful surroundings.
The afternoon is yours.
Breathe in the fresh mountain air, explore at leisure, or simply enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by Kerala's forests and hills.
Overnight: Thekkady | Meals: Breakfast
Thekkady | Wildlife, Forests & Spices
Today, discover the wild and aromatic side of Kerala.
Set out on a morning boat ride across Periyar Lake, gliding quietly through the waters surrounded by dense forest. Keep your eyes along the shoreline — elephants, deer, wild boar, monkeys, and many species of birds may appear among the trees.
There is something special about experiencing Periyar this way: no rush, just the sound of the water, the forest, and the possibility of seeing wildlife in its natural surroundings.
Later, discover the famous spice plantations of Thekkady.
Walk among cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and other fragrant plants while learning how these spices have shaped Kerala's cuisine, culture, and history for centuries.
By the end of the day, you will have experienced two very different treasures of Kerala — its wilderness and its extraordinary spice heritage.
Overnight: Thekkady | Meals: Breakfast
Thekkady to Alleppey | Into the Kerala Backwaters
After breakfast, continue south toward Alleppey (Alappuzha), the heart of Kerala's legendary backwaters.
And here, the pace of your journey changes.
Step aboard your boat and begin drifting through a world of palm-fringed waterways, emerald rice fields, small villages, traditional homes, and everyday life unfolding along the water.
Enjoy lunch during your cruise as Kerala slowly passes by.
Watch fishermen at work, children heading home along the waterways, and villagers going about their daily lives. This is not a sightseeing experience you simply observe — it is a glimpse into the living rhythm of Kerala.
Later, arrive at your resort and relax beside the backwaters.
As evening falls and the light begins to soften over the water, allow yourself to simply be present.
Overnight: Alleppey | Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Kovalam | Your Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat
Alleppey to Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort
After breakfast, leave the peaceful backwaters behind and travel south toward Kovalam, Kerala's beautiful coastal destination.
Here, your journey takes a new direction.
After days of discovering the culture, nature, and traditions of South India, you arrive at Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort, where the focus turns inward.
Set beside the Arabian Sea, Somatheeram offers a peaceful environment in which to experience the ancient Indian tradition of Ayurveda.
For the next seven nights, there is nowhere you need to rush to.
Wake to the sound of the sea. Take time for your Ayurvedic treatments and wellness sessions. Enjoy nourishing cuisine, yoga, meditation, and moments of quiet. Allow the rhythm of the retreat to replace the rhythm of everyday life.
Your Ayurvedic experience is designed around your individual wellness needs, creating space to restore balance, renew your energy, and reconnect with yourself.
Seven Nights to Slow Down
A wellness retreat is not simply about what you do — it is also about what you allow yourself to leave behind.
During your stay, experience the traditional principles of Ayurveda, complemented by wellness practices such as yoga and meditation.
There will be time to rest between treatments, walk along the beach, enjoy the tropical surroundings, and simply listen to the sea.
After the movement and discovery of Kerala, these seven nights give you the opportunity to experience another side of India — one centered on restoration, balance, and wellbeing.
Overnight: Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort, Kovalam | Meals: According to your selected Ayurvedic program
Kovalam | A Day to Simply Be
Today is about enjoying the final moments of your Kerala wellness retreat.
There is no need to fill the day.
Perhaps begin with a quiet morning, followed by your wellness sessions. Spend time beside the Arabian Sea, enjoy a nourishing meal, practice meditation, or simply sit and watch the waves.
Think back to the journey that brought you here — the historic streets of Cochin, the spice-covered hills of Thekkady, the forests of Periyar, the quiet waters of Alleppey, and now the peaceful coastline of Kovalam.
You came to experience Kerala.
You leave having experienced something deeper.
Overnight: Kovalam | Meals: According to your selected Ayurvedic program
Departure | Take Kerala With You
After breakfast, your Kerala journey comes to an end.
At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
As you leave South India, take with you more than photographs: the fragrance of Kerala's spices, the rhythm of its backwaters, the colors of its traditions, the sound of the Arabian Sea, and the quiet moments you found along the way.
Meals: Breakfast
Kerala. Experienced Differently.
From Cochin's historic streets to the forests of Thekkady, from the tranquil Alleppey backwaters to the Ayurvedic traditions of Kovalam, this journey brings together the many faces of Kerala — culture, nature, spirituality, Ayurveda, and wellbeing.
Come curious. Slow down. Experience Kerala with Soul India.
What's Included
Your Kerala & Ayurveda Journey Includes
Accommodation
On a single or double occupancy basis
Airport Assistance
On arrival and departure
Bilingual Assistance
English- and Spanish-speaking assistance throughout the journey
Kathakali Performance
Tickets to a traditional Kathakali dance performance
Alleppey Day Cruise
Day cruise with lunch in Alleppey
Entrance Fees
Monument and park entrance fees according to the itinerary
Private Transfers
Air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
7-Night Somatheeram Stay
7-night stay at Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort, including Ayurvedic treatments, full-board vegetarian meals, daily consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor, and one yoga session per day
Choose Your Ayurvedic Program
Somatheeram offers a range of Ayurvedic wellness programs designed for different goals and needs. During your 7-day stay, you can choose the program that best suits your wellbeing journey.
Looking for a longer experience? 14- and 21-day programs are also available for an additional cost.
🧘♂️ 1. Rejuvenation Package
Recovery & Vitalization
Recommended minimum stay: 9 days
Treatment duration: approximately 90–120 minutes daily
About the Program
Designed to relax and revitalize the body, this Ayurvedic program combines traditional therapies with yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic nutrition and personalized care.
The program includes Ayurvedic treatments such as Abhyanga full-body massage and Shirodhara, along with herbal therapies and steam treatments. Your experience is supported by Ayurvedic consultations, daily examinations, yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic meals and accommodation.
Particularly Suitable For
- Exhaustion and low energy
- Muscular tension
- Stress and fatigue
- Feeling depleted or in need of renewal
- Neck and cervical tension
Your Program Includes
Ayurvedic Treatments · Yoga & Meditation · Ayurvedic Diet · Daily Examination · Doctor's Consultation · Accommodation · Selected Day Trips
Please note: Somatheeram recommends a minimum stay of 9 days for the Rejuvenation Package. The standard Soul India wellness stay includes 7 days; guests choosing this program can extend their wellness stay to meet the recommended duration at an additional cost.
🧼 2. Body Purification Package (Panchakarma)
Detox & Balance
Recommended minimum stay: 14–21 days
Treatment duration: approximately 90–120 minutes daily
About the Program
This traditional Ayurvedic program is designed to cleanse and restore balance in the body and mind through a personalized combination of Ayurvedic therapies, nutrition, yoga and meditation.
The program may include Panchakarma cleansing procedures, Snehana oil applications, Swedanam herbal steam baths, Shirodhara and Pizhichil, along with other traditional Ayurvedic therapies recommended according to your individual treatment plan.
Your experience begins with an initial consultation and examination with an Ayurvedic doctor, who determines your individual needs and creates a personalized treatment and Ayurvedic diet plan. Your progress is monitored throughout your stay.
Particularly Suitable For
- Exhaustion and low energy
- Muscular tension
- Digestive disorders
- Lack of appetite
- General weakness
- Feeling of heaviness
Your Program Includes
Ayurvedic Treatments · Yoga & Meditation · Ayurvedic Diet · Daily Examination · Doctor's Consultation · Accommodation · Selected Day Trips
Important: The Body Purification Package has a recommended minimum duration of 14–21 days. The standard Soul India wellness stay includes 7 days. Guests choosing this program may extend their wellness stay to complete the recommended program at an additional cost.
🧘 3. Stress Management Package
Stress Relief & Deep Relaxation
Recommended minimum stay: 7–14 days
Treatment duration: approximately 160–180 minutes daily
About the Program
This Ayurvedic program is designed to help the body and mind slow down, restore balance and find relief from stress and emotional overload.
Your experience begins with an initial consultation and examination with an Ayurvedic doctor, who creates a personalized treatment and Ayurvedic diet plan based on your individual needs and doshas.
The program may include Shirodhara, herbal steam baths, soothing Ayurvedic treatments, yoga, meditation and relaxation practices, with treatments designed to support rest, balance and overall wellbeing.
Particularly Suitable For
- Stress and mental overload
- Nervousness
- Burnout
- Exhaustion and low energy
- Sleep difficulties
- Muscular tension
- Neck and shoulder tension
Your Program Includes
Ayurvedic Treatments · Yoga & Meditation · Ayurvedic Diet · Daily Examination · Doctor's Consultation · Accommodation · Selected Day Trips
Important: The Stress Management Package has a recommended duration of 7–14 days. The standard Soul India wellness stay includes 7 days, so this program can be experienced within the included stay or extended for a longer wellness experience at an additional cost.
⚖️ 4. Slimming Package
Weight Reduction & Ayurvedic Balance
Recommended minimum stay: 21–28 days
Treatment duration: approximately 90–120 minutes daily
About the Program
This Ayurvedic program is designed to support weight reduction through a personalized combination of traditional Ayurvedic treatments, nutrition, yoga and meditation.
Your experience begins with an initial consultation and examination with an Ayurvedic doctor, who determines your individual needs and dosha and creates a personalized treatment and diet plan.
The program may include Ayurvedic oil and herbal powder massages, steam treatments, herbal therapies and cleansing procedures such as Vasti, together with an individualized Ayurvedic diet designed to support the goals of your program.
Particularly Suitable For
- Weight management
- Digestive concerns
- High cholesterol
- Joint discomfort related to excess weight
- Metabolic concerns
- Type II diabetes
- Hypertension
Your Program Includes
Ayurvedic Treatments · Yoga & Meditation · Ayurvedic Diet · Daily Examination · Doctor's Consultation · Accommodation · Selected Day Trips
Important: The Slimming Package has a recommended minimum duration of 21–28 days. The standard Soul India wellness stay includes 7 days, so this program requires an extended wellness stay at Somatheeram. Additional days and program costs are available upon request.
🧴 5. Body Immunisation Package
Immune Support & Rejuvenation
Recommended minimum stay: 21–28 days
Treatment duration: approximately 90–120 minutes daily
About the Program
This Ayurvedic program focuses on supporting the body's natural vitality and immune resilience through a personalized combination of traditional Ayurvedic therapies, cleansing, rejuvenation, nutrition, yoga and meditation.
The program begins with an initial consultation and examination with an Ayurvedic doctor, who determines your individual needs and dosha and develops a personalized treatment plan.
The experience generally follows two phases: first, preparatory and cleansing therapies, followed by rejuvenating treatments designed to support strength and vitality. Depending on your individual plan, therapies may include herbal oil treatments, steam therapies, Snehapanam, Virechanam, Dhara and Pizhichil.
Particularly Suitable For
- Weakened immune system
- Frequent illness
- Allergies
- Digestive concerns
- Previous exposure to environmental toxins
- Sedentary lifestyle
Your Program Includes
Ayurvedic Treatments · Yoga & Meditation · Ayurvedic Diet · Daily Examination · Doctor's Consultation · Accommodation · Selected Day Trips
Important: The Body Immunisation Package has a recommended minimum duration of 21–28 days. The standard Soul India wellness stay includes 7 days, so this program requires an extended wellness stay at Somatheeram. Additional days and program costs are available upon request.
💆♀️ 6. Beauty Care Package
Skin Vitality & Rejuvenation
Recommended minimum stay: 14–21 days
Treatment duration: approximately 90–120 minutes daily
About the Program
This Ayurvedic wellness program focuses on supporting healthy, radiant-looking skin through a holistic combination of traditional Ayurvedic treatments, personalized nutrition, yoga and meditation.
Your experience begins with an initial consultation and examination with an Ayurvedic doctor, who determines your individual needs and dosha and develops a personalized treatment and diet plan.
The program may include Ayurvedic oil massages, face treatments, herbal face packs and other traditional therapies designed to nourish the skin, support its natural vitality and promote relaxation and rejuvenation.
Particularly Suitable For
- Dry or oily skin
- Sensitive skin
- Blemished skin
- Acne-prone skin
- Uneven or dull-looking complexion
- Signs of skin aging
Your Program Includes
Ayurvedic Treatments · Yoga & Meditation · Ayurvedic Diet · Daily Examination · Doctor's Consultation · Accommodation · Selected Day Trips
Important: The Beauty Care Package has a recommended minimum duration of 14–21 days. The standard Soul India wellness stay includes 7 days, so this program requires an extended wellness stay at Somatheeram. Additional days and program costs are available upon request.
What's Included in Every Ayurvedic Program
Every Somatheeram Ayurvedic program includes a holistic combination of traditional treatments, personalized care, wellness practices and comfortable accommodation.
Ayurvedic Treatments
Personalized Ayurvedic treatments and therapies based on your individual wellness plan.
Ayurvedic Meals
Full-board Ayurvedic cuisine tailored to your individual needs and dosha.
Doctor Consultation & Daily Care
Initial consultation, personalized guidance and ongoing monitoring throughout your stay.
Yoga & Meditation
Daily yoga, meditation and relaxation practices for beginners and experienced practitioners.
Accommodation
Comfortable accommodation in Somatheeram's peaceful beachfront setting.
Day Trips
Selected day trips and excursions may be included depending on your program and length of stay.
Find the Ayurvedic Program That's Right for You
Each program offers a different path to wellness, depending on your goals and the experience you are seeking.
🧘 Rejuvenation
Restore energy, relax and renew.
🌿 Body Purification (Panchakarma)
Cleanse, rebalance and restore.
🕊️ Stress Management
Slow down, release tension and reconnect.
⚖️ Slimming
Support healthy weight management and balance.
🌱 Body Immunisation
Support vitality and immune resilience.
✨ Beauty Care
Nourish your skin and enhance your natural radiance.