India Retreat
North Kerala & Mumbai | 27 March - 5 April 2026
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.
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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!
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.
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
Booking and travel
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1 night at Leela Hotel, Mumbai
7 nights at Neeleshwar Hermitage, Kerala
1 night at Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai
All ground transfers, airport pick ups and taxis
Return flight Mumbai - Mangalore (BOM - IXE)
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner from 28 March - 4 April. Breakfast on 5 April at the Taj)
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.
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 27 March 2026
Fly into Mumbai International Airport (BOM) airport. 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 28 March, we will meet in the Leela Hotel lobby and be transferred as a group 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 5 April 2025
On 4 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 4th at the Taj Mahal Tower. After breakfast on 5th 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 5th April, whether it be taxi transfers to the airport to catch your outbound flight, or further travel in India.
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27 March - 5 April 2026 all inclusive package
Sea view/ Pool view cottage
Sharing/twin occupancy p/p - €2899
Deposit - €900
Single occupancy p/p - €3699
Deposit - €1100
Sea view cottage with private plunge pool
Sharing/twin occupancy p/p - €3199
Deposit - €900
Single occupancy p/p- €3999
Deposit - €1200
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