5 Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Kerala
Kochi, India
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Summary
Athma is a five night retreat built purely around yoga and meditation, with a personalised practice set by the yoga teacher and a consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor behind it. It is a journey inward rather than a treatment programme, made for people who want space to step away from daily noise and find some stillness again.
- Sampoorna, the twenty one night immersion, carries progressive yoga alongside full Ayurvedic treatment.
What's Included
Accommodation
Free Parking
Wifi
Three healthy and tasty meals everyday
Welcome DRink
Water tea and coffee all day long
Daily Yoga Sessions
Daily Meditation Sessions
Sixty Minutes Massage
Luggage Storage
Experience the Retreat
Yoga taken seriously for five days in a row is a different experience from a weekly class. The body adapts, the breath settles and the meditation gets easier by the third or fourth day, which is roughly the point of a residential retreat.
Yoga opens with two conversations. The Ayurvedic doctor assesses your constitution, current health and medical history, and the yoga teacher discusses your experience, your body and what you want from the five nights.
From those, a personal practice is built. Daily yoga and daily meditation sessions are guided rather than generic, and adjusted through the stay as you settle in, which matters as much for experienced practitioners as for beginners.
Herbal medicines are given where the doctor recommends them, and the diet is sattvic and vegetarian throughout. Food is treated as part of the practice here rather than as a separate hotel service, and the kitchen cooks from fresh local produce.
The sessions run at the yogashala on the bank of the Kuttampuzha River, with forest on three sides and the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary next door. Between sessions there is river, forest and a Zen garden with a ten foot Buddha, and very little reason to reach for a phone.
Why This Retreat Stands Out
This is the only programme at this centre designed around practice rather than therapy. The yoga teacher sets a regime for you personally and guides it daily, which is a very different thing from joining a class that runs whether you are there or not.
The Ayurvedic doctor still assesses your constitution and health at the start, so the practice, the herbal support and the diet all pull in the same direction. With a maximum of thirteen guests and a yogashala looking over the river, the setting suits the work.
Benefits
- A Personalised Yoga Practice
- Deeper Meditation
- Better Breath Control
- Improved Flexibility
- Greater Physical Strength
- A Quieter Mind
- Better Sleep
- Lower Stress Levels
- Improved Focus
- A Practice You Can Continue
What's Not Included
Flight Tickets
Travel Insurance
Visa Fees
Accommodations
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Patio Panoramic - Single occupancy — Private
INR 46,900
Book This RoomPatio Panoramic
A ground floor room made entirely from green materials, with mud taken from the same land used for the floors and walls. Seven chakra artwork in copper and brass hangs inside, and the balcony carries river and mountain views. The room is air conditioned with an attached bathroom.
- The price quoted is per person
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Heater ...
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Patio Panoramic - Double Occupancy — Shared
INR 68,005
Book This RoomPatio Panoramic
A ground floor room made entirely from green materials, with mud taken from the same land used for the floors and walls. Seven chakra artwork in copper and brass hangs inside, and the balcony carries river and mountain views. The room is air conditioned with an attached bathroom.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Exoctica River Edge - Single Occupancy — Private
INR 46,900
Book This RoomExotica River Edge
This takes its name from jasmine and sits in the middle of the first floor. Palmwood brought from Palakkad runs across the floor and gives the room its warmth, and a mud clock hangs as the artwork. The balcony looks over the river, and the room has an ensuite bathroom.
- The price quoted is per person
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Exoctica River Edge - Double occupancy — Shared
INR 68,005
Book This RoomExotica River Edge
This takes its name from jasmine and sits in the middle of the first floor. Palmwood brought from Palakkad runs across the floor and gives the room its warmth, and a mud clock hangs as the artwork. The balcony looks over the river, and the room has an ensuite bathroom.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Specialty Lodging :Whispering Bamboo - Single Occupancy — Private
INR 46,900
Book This RoomWhispering Bamboo
A rooftop cottage kept completely separate from the other rooms, built for birdwatching close to the Salim Ali sanctuary at Thattekkad. Panoramic mountain and river views open the whole horizon for spotting, and a clay air conditioner running on 12 volts DC with climber plants around it keeps the hut cool at very low emissions. It has an ensuite bathroom.
- The price quoted is per person
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Specialty Lodging :Whispering Bamboo - Double Occupancy — Shared
INR 68,005
Book This RoomWhispering Bamboo
A rooftop cottage kept completely separate from the other rooms, built for birdwatching close to the Salim Ali sanctuary at Thattekkad. Panoramic mountain and river views open the whole horizon for spotting, and a clay air conditioner running on 12 volts DC with climber plants around it keeps the hut cool at very low emissions. It has an ensuite bathroom.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Specialty Lodging : Tree Top Nest- Single Occupancy — Private
INR 46,900
Book This RoomTree Top Nest
- The price quoted is per person
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Specialty Lodging : Tree Top Nest - Double Occupancy — Shared
INR 68,005
Book This RoomTree Top Nest
A treehouse set between two ancient trees that pass through the room itself, looking out over the Zen garden. Cosy and built for solitude, with a small ensuite bathroom, it suits solo travellers, writers and anyone wanting a genuinely mindful pause. It can be taken as a premium option for two.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
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Infinty River View - Single Occupancy — Private
INR 46,900
Book This RoomInfinity River View
Our newest and most spacious category, set close to the infinity pool with a private balcony opening straight onto the river. These rooms blend the calm of the forest with contemporary design and modern comforts, so you get a refined, thoughtfully updated stay without losing the peace of Munkudil. Bright, airy and made for unwinding, they suit couples, families and guests who want extra space and a modern touch.
- The price quoted is per person
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Infinity River View - Double Occupancy — Shared
INR 68,005
Book This RoomInfinity River View
Our newest and most spacious category, set close to the infinity pool with a private balcony opening straight onto the river. These rooms blend the calm of the forest with contemporary design and modern comforts, so you get a refined, thoughtfully updated stay without losing the peace of Munkudil. Bright, airy and made for unwinding, they suit couples, families and guests who want extra space and a modern touch.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
Airport Transfers
Cochin International Airport - CIAL (COK) — Multiple Options:
Kochi
Round Trip — Per trip
INR 7,000
Drop-off Only — Per trip
INR 3,500
Pickup Only — Per trip
INR 3,500
Program
Arrival day: check-in, settling into the room and the opening consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor, who sets the treatment plan, herbal preparations and diet for the fortnight. The first therapy usually follows the same day or the next morning.
Days two to fourteen: mornings open with yoga and meditation at the yogashala, followed by the prescribed Ayurvedic therapies of the day and the diet set by the doctor. Consultations continue through the stay so treatment can be adjusted, and afternoons leave time for rest, birdwatching, river walks or sound healing.
Final day: a closing consultation reviews progress and sets out the diet, practice and daily routine to carry home. Guests check out after the session, with time to settle travel arrangements comfortably.
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
11:00
Daily Highlights:
Same schedule every day
06:30
Yoga
07:30
Breakfast
10:00
Doctor Consultation
Food Details
Meals are sattvic, cooked from fresh local ingredients and put together to support the treatment rather than sit beside it. Vegetables, fruit, grains, lentils and herbs come from the surrounding farmland where possible, and the kitchen keeps the cooking simple enough to let the food do its work.
The doctor adjusts the diet through the stay as the therapies progress, which matters a great deal on a programme of this length. Guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements should share them before arrival so the kitchen can plan around them properly.
Meals Provided
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Diets Catered
Vegetarian
Satvik meals
Drinks Provided
Water
Tea
Juices
Host & Team
Organizer
Munkudil Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat
Thirteen rooms on the bank of the Kuttampuzha River, each named after a Kerala flower, built from red stone from Kannur, palmwood from Palakkad and mud dug from the same land. A yogashala, an Ayurveda treatment room, a Zen garden with a ten foot Buddha and a swimming pool make up the rest.
What sets Munkudil apart is that the building and the programme come from the same thinking. Sattvic food is cooked from local produce, Ayurvedic doctors set each plan personally, and the forest and river are part of the day rather than the view.
What sets Munkudil apart is that the building and the programme come from the same thinking. Sattvic food is cooked from local produce, Ayurvedic doctors set each plan personally, and the forest and river are part of the day rather than the view.
Venue Center
Munkudil Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat
Thirteen rooms on the bank of the Kuttampuzha River, each named after a Kerala flower, built from red stone from Kannur, palmwood from Palakkad and mud dug from the same land. A yogashala, an Ayurveda treatment room, a Zen garden with a ten foot Buddha and a swimming pool make up the rest.
What sets Munkudil apart is that the building and the programme come from the same thinking. Sattvic food is cooked from local produce, Ayurvedic doctors set each plan personally, and the forest and river are part of the day rather than the view.
What sets Munkudil apart is that the building and the programme come from the same thinking. Sattvic food is cooked from local produce, Ayurvedic doctors set each plan personally, and the forest and river are part of the day rather than the view.
Facilitator
Dr.Anisha Ali
Senior Medical officer
Location Information
KOCHI
•
KERALAM
•
INDIA
Set at Njayappilly on the Thattekkadu to Kuttampuzha road, this retreat sits on the bank of the Kuttampuzha River in the Mamalakandam forest area of Ernakulam district. Forest, mountains and river fill the view on every side, and the quiet here is the working kind rather than the arranged kind.
The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, named for Salim Ali, is the neighbour, which makes early morning birdwatching a habit rather than an excursion. Kayaking and boating on the river, waterfalls, forest walks, cycling, jeep safaris and cultural trips through the nearby farmland villages fill whatever time the programme leaves free
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Facilities
Airconditioned Rooms
Free Wifi
Heater
Library
Terrace
Laundry
Kitchen
Restaurant
Travel Information
flight
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Kerala, India, the main gateway to the state. It carries domestic flights from every major Indian city and international connections from the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe.
From the airport the drive runs east towards Kothamangalam and on to Thattekkadu and Kuttampuzha, taking roughly two hours depending on traffic and the final forest road. A taxi or a transfer arranged through the centre is the practical choice, and it is worth sharing flight details in advance so the arrival can be planned.
train
Ernakulam Railway Station is the main rail head for the region, with direct connections to Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and most other major Indian cities. Aluva Railway Station is the other practical option and sits closer to the airport side of the city.
From either station a taxi covers the last stretch through Kothamangalam and Thattekkadu, taking around two to two and a half hours. Roads are good most of the way, with the final approach running along quieter forest roads, so an arranged transfer is easier than hunting for transport on arrival.
bus
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and private buses serve Kothamangalam, the nearest large town, from Ernakulam, Munnar, Thrissur and Thodupuzha. Kothamangalam is the sensible transfer point for anyone travelling by road on public transport.
From Kothamangalam local buses and autos run towards Thattekkadu and Kuttampuzha, though services thin out later in the day. Guests carrying luggage will find a direct taxi from Kothamangalam or from Ernakulam considerably easier than piecing the last leg together.
taxi
A pre-booked taxi is the simplest way to reach the retreat, particularly for international guests and anyone arriving with luggage. From Cochin International Airport the drive takes roughly two hours, and from Ernakulam Railway Station around two to two and a half hours.
App-based cabs work reliably within Kochi but thin out towards the forest, so a local operator or a transfer arranged through the centre is the better option for the full journey. Give the driver the address at Njayappilly, Thattekkadu, Kuttampuzha, Kerala 686681.
car
From Kochi, head east towards Perumbavoor and Kothamangalam, then continue on the Thattekkadu to Kuttampuzha road. The distance is roughly 65 to 70 km and the drive takes about two hours, with the last stretch running through forest and farmland.
Navigation apps find the retreat without difficulty, though mobile signal is patchy on the final approach, so it helps to have the route saved offline. Parking is available on site, which makes self-drive practical for guests travelling within Kerala.
FAQ's
No. The practice is built around you after a conversation with the teacher, so complete beginners and long term practitioners both get something matched to where they are.
Tell the teacher about any injury, surgery or physical restriction at that first conversation so the practice is set safely.
Thirteen rooms, each named after a Kerala flower and built from natural materials including red stone, palmwood and mud, with river or mountain views. Options run from ground floor patio rooms to a treehouse and a rooftop birdwatching hut.
Sattvic vegetarian meals cooked from fresh local ingredients, with the diet adjusted through the stay by the doctor as part of the treatment. Allergies and dietary requirements should be shared before arrival.
Birdwatching at the Thattekkad sanctuary, kayaking and boating on the Kuttampuzha River, cycling, forest walks, waterfalls, jeep safaris and cultural trips to nearby villages. Sound healing on Himalayan singing bowls and Agnihotra fire ritual are also offered.
Yes. With only seven rooms the atmosphere is quiet and personal, and the treehouse in particular is built for solo guests. The programme itself is one to one with the doctor and the therapists.
The local currency is the Indian Rupee (INR). ATMs and banks are available at Kothamangalam, the nearest town, so it is worth carrying some cash before heading out to the forest for a long stay.
The retreat covers accommodation, the doctor consultation, daily yoga, daily meditation, herbal medicines where prescribed, three vegetarian meals a day and refreshments.
Not as a rule. This retreat is built around yoga and meditation, and the Ayurvedic input is the doctor consultation, herbal support and the diet rather than daily therapy sessions.
If you want daily Ayurvedic therapy alongside practice, the longer programmes combine both, and the team can advise which fits.
Two guided sessions daily as a rule, one in the morning and one later in the day, with meditation built into the rhythm rather than bolted on.
The exact length depends on what the teacher sets for you. Five nights is enough to build a routine without wearing anyone out.
Yes, and a good number of guests come alone. With seven rooms and a maximum of thirteen people the atmosphere is quiet and personal rather than social.
The treehouse room, set between two ancient trees, was built with solo guests in mind if you want real solitude.
Further Details About the Retreat
This is a doctor led Ayurvedic programme rather than a spa break, and the fourteen nights are structured around treatment. Guests should expect a daily rhythm of therapy, yoga and prescribed diet, with the free time real but planned around the schedule rather than the other way round.
Because the work at Munkudil is medical in character, existing conditions and current medication genuinely matter. Share your medical history, any diagnosis and all medications ahead of arrival so the doctor can plan properly, and note that the programme supports wellbeing alongside professional medical care rather than replacing it.
Cancellation Policy
flexible Cancellation Policy
Flexible Cancellation
A balanced option — the earlier you cancel, the more you get back.
Deposit
| Cancellation TimingRefund on Deposit | |
| 30+ days before retreat | 100% refunded ✓ |
| 15–29 days before retreat | 50% refunded |
| 0–14 days before retreat | No refund |
Remaining Balance
The remaining balance is only due when you arrive at the retreat.
If you paid the full amount at booking, you’re eligible for a full refund on the remaining balance right up until the day before your retreat.
For exact deposit and balance amounts, refer to your booking confirmation email sent from booking@healatindia.com.
5 days / 4 nights
Total Amount
INR
46,900
Deposit (Pay Now)
INR
7,035
Remaining Balance
INR
39,865
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