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A day trip to Varkala takes you along the picturesque coastal road to the spiritual and scenic pilgrimage center in the north of Kerala. The journey offers interesting stops along the way: an old fortress, an ashram, a temple with a venerable banyan tree and a lighthouse with a magnificent view of the Arabian Sea.(…)

An excursion to Kanyakumari takes you to the southernmost point of the Indian subcontinent – where the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal meet. The coastal town is an important spiritual place that pilgrims and travelers alike visit to experience the unique panorama at sunrise and sunset. A ferry takes you(…)

A visit to the Azhimala Shiva Temple takes you to one of the most impressive spiritual places on the coast of the Arabian Sea – just a few minutes away from Somatheeram. Majestically enthroned here is the 19-meter-high statue of the god Shiva in the form of “Gangadharewara”, with flowing hair and the goddess Ganga(…)

A tour of Trivandrum takes you into the legendary past of the capital of Kerala. Accompanied by a local guide, you will explore the surroundings of the venerable Padmanabha Swami Temple – a place where history and myth come alive. Listen to fascinating tales of warriors, saints, ancient dynasties, betrayal and divine curses – stories(…)

An excursion to Kovalam takes you to one of India’s most famous seaside resorts, just a few kilometers from the Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort. The lively coastal town delights with its tropical flair, lively beach promenades and the gentle sound of the Arabian Sea. The view from the lighthouse over the wide bay and the(…)

An excursion to Neyyattinkara takes you to the spiritual and cultural heart of the region south of Trivandrum. The Sreekrishnaswamy temple, built in the 18th century by the legendary Maharaja Marthanda Varma, is an important testimony to royal gratitude and a deep history of faith. Not far away, you will discover a fascinating collection of(…)

A visit to the Ayurvastralaya manufactory gives you a fascinating insight into the millennia-old wisdom of Ayurveda and its connection to textile art. Here you will discover how natural fabrics are processed into soothing clothing with the help of Ayurvedic medicinal plants – without any chemical additives. Ayurvastra, the ‘healthy fabrics’, promote balance in the(…)

The backwaters are an intricate network of waterways in the interior of Kerala. Damp forests and mangroves border the waterways, which consist of 29 lakes and 44 rivers. At some places along the banks, you will see local people going about their daily work. The highlight of this trip is the estuary. This is where(…)

A visit to Kerala’s capital city brings you up close to the colourful, never restful, vibrant atmosphere of a major Indian city. Trivandrum is over a thousand years old and is home to an abundance of cultural riches. Over the years, Roman, Chinese, Arab and Portuguese influences have all had an impact on the city’s(…)

The hill station of Ponmudi is located 1,100 metres above sea level and offers breathtaking views over the “Golden Valley”. Surrounded by dense, tropical forests, this is one of Kerala’s most attractive areas. Over 280 species of bird are indigenous to the region, including the partridge, the Malabar hornbill and the Wayanad laughing thrush. THE(…)