India Retreat
North Kerala & Mumbai | 11 - 20 April 2025
An Ayurvedic spa, Yoga & Cultural immersion from Mumbai to Kerala
Journey to the source of Yoga and fill your cup with revitalising energy, calm and wonder. You are invited to experience India from a distinct perspective that not only opens your eyes and heart to the magnificent culture, history and traditions of this ancient land, but also leaves you feeling recharged and nourished. Travel with InRetreat founder, Nina, who has woven together the select, golden threads of yoga, Ayurveda, food, nature and culture into an 10-day itinerary that will delight the senses. We begin and end the journey in the glittering city of dreams, Mumbai. The heart of the retreat is in Kerala, where we settle into a tranquil rhythm of daily yoga, Ayurvedic spa treatments, and breathtaking sunsets over the Arabian Sea.
Anticipate a journey with…
Expert guides & planning
Join us on a beautifully curated, bespoke experience over 9 nights. Every detail of the trip has been thoughtfully arranged to ensure you have maximum peace-of-mind and enrichment. From the moment you arrive at Mumbai airport on 11 April until the retreat concludes on 20 April, every transfer, flight, meal and experience is taken care of, so sit back and relax! Nina will travel with the group throughout as the InRetreat guide.
Yoga & meditation
Thrive on daily yoga and meditation with acclaimed international yoga instructor, Nina. Each morning we’ll enjoy a transformative and inspiring Vinyasa session, and the evenings offer a relaxing Yin and meditation session to help you wind down and sleep soundly. Nina’s teaching style is accessible and adaptable to the needs of our retreat group and there is a non-competitive, welcoming atmosphere. All yoga sessions are optional and there is no judgment or pressure placed on attendance or performance.
Regional, fresh produce
Kerala is renowned for its delicious, unique cuisine and is a diamond in the jeweled crown of Indian culinary traditions. There is a strong focus on regional, organic and fresh produce, and many of the dishes are light, naturally healthy and full of flavour, without being overly hot/spicy or rich. Nina and the Ayurveda doctors at Neeleshwar have teamed up with the award-winning chefs to design a menu that is varied, balanced, energizing and authentic. You will be wowed!
Cultural immersion
This retreat is a cultural immersion! Included in the itinerary is an excursion to view a traditional Theyyam ceremony - a religious ritual performed only in northern Kerala. We will also be treated to an Indian classical music concert, and a half-day house-boat tour on the Kerala ‘backwaters’, rich in biodiversity and cultural significance. We’ll be welcomed to a cooking class with Neeleshwar chefs, and a dialogue on Ayurveda by a traditional doctor. We also have a half-day guided tour of Mumbai’s top sites!
A seaside retreat
Neeleshwar Hermitage is a 5-star boutique hotel overlooking a quiet stretch of beach in Northern Kerala, which remains charming, unspoilt and non-touristy. The yoga shala, and many of the suites, have unhindered views of the Arabian Sea. There is a top-rated Ayurveda spa, with expert Ayurveda doctors on site. All retreaters will get an individualized consultation and spa-treatment programme, ensuring you feel AMAZING - refreshed and pampered.
A celebration at the Taj
On our last night of the retreat we will celebrate the journey we’ve undertaken together and revel in the beauty and opulence of the iconic Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai. The Taj Mahal in Mumbai is undeniably magnificent, with a rich history and unbeatable level of service and style. We will have a celebratory last dinner here together, and the retreat ends after a sumptuous breakfast on 20 April. If you want to stay on here, or continue your travels elsewhere in India, we have an expert travel agency to connect you with!
Location
North Kerala & Mumbai
Kerala is commonly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’ and this is due to the combination of diverse natural beauty, religious significance and rich cultural traditions, the calm, polite manner of the communities who live there, and the naturally healthy, delicious cuisine. Located on the south-western tip of India and running along the Arabian Sea, Kerala has an equable climate, serene beaches, tranquil backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Kerala is also known as the home of Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine, and Panchakarma, a rejuvenation therapy of Ayurveda. Northern Kerala, in particular, is quiet and relatively unspoilt, offering astounding, authentic cultural encounters. Kerala exudes a feeling of timelessness and ease. In complete contrast to Kerala is Mumbai, the home of Bollywood and the iconic ‘city of dreams’ of India. We’ll spend the first and last night of the retreat in this glittering, massive, beguiling city. Average temperatures in April: maximum 33℃/ 91℉ - minimum 26℃/ 79℉ and humid.
Accommodation
Leela Hotel & Taj Mahal Towers
We have selected two 5-star hotels in Mumbai to bookend the retreat itinerary. Upon arrival in Mumbai, you will be met by a waiting taxi at the airport and taken to the Leela Hotel nearby, which is a convenient, cool and comfortable overnight stop. On our last night, we return to Mumbai and check in to the iconic, palatial Taj Mahal Tower. Since its debut in 1973, this exquisite masterpiece of Tanjore architecture has become a beacon of unparalleled luxury and style on the Mumbai skyline.
Neeleshwar Hermitage
Imagine yourself in a spacious, bright and luxurious cottage, with a veranda overlooking the beach, and a stylish bathroom with an inner courtyard and plunge pool. There are palm trees swaying in the breeze and the aroma of frangipani and jasmine in the air. There is a dedicated yoga shala close by, and an extensive Ayurvedic spa, open all day. The food is fresh, local and expertly prepared by top-rated Kerala chefs. Most importantly, time slows down here, and the quiet and calm seeps into your bloodstream and spirit, allowing for a deeply restful experience. This is Neeleshwar Hermitage, inspired by ancient yogic wisdom and local architecture, brought together with the top international standards and 5-star service. Neeleshwar is a sustainable hotel with eco-conscious operations.
This retreat is for you if you:
Seek out authentic cultural encounters and experiences
Enjoy and are interested in yoga and meditation
Are curious about Indian cuisine and fresh, regional produce
Are craving relaxation and revitalisation at a luxe seaside resort
Thrive on friendly, relaxed social engagements, and alone time
Are curious about authentic Ayurveda & love spa treatments
What you can expect:
9-nights all-inclusive trip planned with local guides & experts to top-rated locations
2 x daily yoga and meditation sessions with Nina
A menu of fresh, delicious cuisine, prepared by an acclaimed Kerala chef
A 5-star resort, with your own spacious cottage overlooking the beach or pool
A group of like-minded humans to connect with, and alone time
A 1:1 consult with an Ayurvedic specialist and personalized spa treatments
Your InRetreat guide
Nina integrates poetry, personal transformation and unique insights to her practice, enriching body movement with meaning. Her classes are playful, flowing and accessible to all levels, offering an inclusive space where everyone can discover their own personal edge and cultivate presence in a grounding and nourishing atmosphere.
InRetreat in Review
All the retreat details
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- 1 night accommodation Leela Hotel, Mumbai
- 7 nights at Neeleshwar Hermitage, Kerala
- 1 night at Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai
- All ground transfers, airport pick ups and taxis 11-20 April
- Return flight Mumbai - Mangalore (BOM - IXE)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner from breakfast on 12 April - breakfast on 20 April)
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions with Nina Butler
- 1:1 consult with an Ayurveda doctor
- 1 hour Ayurveda personalised spa treatment
- Half day exclusive tour on houseboat Lotus
- Half-day exclusive sight-seeing tour in Mumbai with English-speaking guide
- Cultural tour to authentic Theyyam ritual
- Classical Indian music concert
- Cooking class with acclaimed Indian chef
- Special farewell dinner at Taj Mahal, Mumbai on 19 April
- Gift bag
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- Flights to/from Mumbai Airport (BOM)
- Visas
- Alcoholic and other additional beverages
- Spa treatments in addition to the 1 already included
- Gratuities
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Arrival 11 April 2025
Fly into Mumbai International Airport (BOM) airport on 11 April. You will be met by a taxi driver and English-speaking guide, and taken directly to check in to your suite at Leela Hotel. After breakfast on 12 April, we will meet in the Leela Hotel lobby and be transferred as a group back to Mumbai Airport to board a short (1hr40min) flight to Mangalore IXE. We will be met by the friendly Neeleshwar staff at Mangalore airport and will be transferred in a private van to Neeleshwar hermitage, where we spend the next 7 nights.
Departure 20 April 2025
On 19 April we will catch our return flight to Mumbai from Mangalore. Upon arrival in Mumbai we will be met by our guide and transferred to the Taj Mahal Tower. We have a half-day sight-seeing tour in Mumbai and a sumptuous dinner on the 19th at the Taj Mahal Tower. After breakfast on 20th April at Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai, the retreat ends and we bid new and old friends farewell.
We have partnered with an excellent local tour agent to assist you to arrange onward travel from 20th April, whether it be taxi transfers to the airport to catch your outbound flight, or further travel in India.
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11 - 20 April 2025 all inclusive package
Sea view/ Pool view cottage
Sharing occupancy - €2799
Deposit - €800
Single occupancy - €3499
Deposit - €1100
Double occupancy (2 people) - €5499
Deposit - €1600
Sea view cottage with private plunge pool
Sharing occupancy - €3099
Deposit - €800
Single occupancy - €3799
Deposit - €1100
Double occupancy (2 people) - €6099
Deposit - €1600
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