Welcome Circle at 18:00 & Opening Ritual.

*Transfer from Chennai International Airport to the hotel on Day 1 is included in the Yatra. Should you want to arrive early, we can assist you in booking extra nights at the hotel and organize the transfer for you.

We will travel from Chennai to one of the holiest pilgrimage towns in India called Tiruvannamalai. The journey will take about 3-4 hours. Upon arrival we will check in and explore the town. Enjoy an evening Mantra Circle with Lisa to arrive in this devotional town.

Today we will rise early to visit the famous Shiva temple which is dedictaed to the fire energy. We will continue with Arunachala mountain which is said to be the embodiement of Shiva essence. We will also visit Sri Ramana Maharishi Ashram, a saint who has devoted his life to spiritual teachings.

We continue our travels to the famous town named Pondicherry, which is flavored with French art and European heritage. We will celebrating New Years in this funky town by the ocean and open for new possibilities for the year to come.

Tour of the town included.

On the first day of the New Year we will rise early to visit the incredible Mantrimadir in Auroville.

After lunch we will proceed our trip to visit the stunning temples near Tanjore and continue to Swamimalai, where we will stay in one of the most stunning Heritage Hotels of India. It also used to be the home of Shankaracharya who was known to be the Hindu priest of India.

We take a day in the little village of Swamimalai to rest, practice Yoga & Meditation and set intentions for the year to come.

Optional village and museum tour.

We continue our journey to Madurai (about 4 hours) where we will check into another picturesque Heritage Hotel. Visit of Meenakshi Temple. Evening Ceremony and Mantra Circle.

Our journey will finally lead us to Kanyakumari, the most Southern tip of the Indian sub continent. We will visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and spend some time at Kanyakumari Beach. Good Bye Dinner & Celebration.

Expect an early rise to travel to Trivandrum (about 3h) where we will either bring you to the airport or continue our journey at an Ayurveda & Healing Centre in Kerala.

Extend your stay with a rejuvenating 5 Days Ayurveda & Healing Retreat by the ocean in Kerala. We will stay in a pristine Heritage Resort and receive daily Ayurvedic treatments, delicious Dosha-balancing meals and serene Yoga & Meditation classes.

Yes! Our pilgrimage route takes us mostly to spiritual places that are often off the beaten tourist track. These places are well maintained and safe. We are also always making sure we are staying in clean hotels and take plenty of safety measurements.

You can apply online for your e-tourist Visa to India via this link:
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
You can apply for this Visa anytime after you have signed up for the pilgrimage. You will receive an email with an ETA that says “VISA GRANTED”. The ETA is an confirmation, however, you will only receive the VISA STAMP upon entry at immigration.
Alternatively, you may also apply for a regular paper Visa at your local embassy.

Yatra is a sanskrit word and means “spiritual journey” or pilgrimage. I have called my India journeys Yatras because they are fundamentally different to Retreats. We are traveling a lot, visiting sacred sites, temples and spiritual homes. We will do daily spiritual practices and hold our energy and intentions high. This is not a trip to relax, but a deep encounter with yourself and a country that has ancient roots of wisdom and will empower you to see beyond the veils.

It requires you to be open, accepting, loving and welcoming. It might take you to your limits, yet only to discover that your mind is your only limit. India helps us expand and grow. Be open and you shall receive.

Our Yatra begins Chennai and ends in Trivandrum (TRV).
You may book your flight into Chennai and out of Trivandrum International Airport.

• Airport transfers on the first and last days of the Yatra are included. Should you want to arrive earlier or extend longer, we are happy to help you arrange your hotel room and transfers.

Yes, we are sending out a packing list with the confirmation of your space on the Retreat.

Yes, some cash is always recommended as there are no cash machines in the desert. While this is an all-inclusive trip, you might want to buy souvenirs and gifts in the market and also give tips to our Berber team. Best you exchange cash right at the airport so you do not need to worry later as we are on a tightly timed adventure trip.

While India is quite colorful and open when it comes to dress code, there are certain standards to follow especially when visiting temples and sacred sites.
Make sure to pack clothes that are not black in color, long sleeves (below shoulders) and lose pants or skirts (below knees). You can also use shawl to wrap around your waist, head or shoulders when you enter a temple site.
If you do not have clothes that suit this trip, do not worry, come in comfortable outfits and i will take you to the markets on day one. You can get India clothes for a cheap price at the local markets and they will serve you for many India trips to come 🙂