Kaivalyam Wellness Retreat is nestled in a valley slope, surrounded with hills around, abundant tree cover, natural water stream and vast acreage of spice plantation. This provides ideal setting for various forms of on-site recreational activities which can be taken up along with other activities spread across hills of Munnar.
On-site activities:
- Ayurvedic Treatments – It forms the core health related activities carried out at Kaivalyam. Guest can take up short as well as long duration treatments. Inhouse doctor and therapists dedicatedly work with result orientated approach towards providing full-filling experience. Read More
- Yoga & Meditation related programs – Another core wellness approach at Kaivalyam is various yogic programs being held day along for guests. Starting with early morning Agni-hotra session followed by sat-karmas leading to group session on Ashtanga and Hatha practices. Mid-day times can be spent in reading related books and taking part in lecture, discussion and karma yoga. Afternoon practice of restorative postures bring in deep relaxation followed by closing session on meditation/kirtan. Read More
- Surrounding Flora and Fauna – Equipped with binoculars and reference book on flora and fauna, guest can stroll in the surrounding vegetation along with in-house birder. Spotting various species of native plant life along with native trees, wild orchids, creepers, ferns, mallows and flowers among vast acreage of spice plantation of cardamom, pepper and cinnamon gives a glimpse of enchanting eco-system of Western Ghats. The surrounding fauna of wild and harmless animals (Malabar giant squirrel, deer’s, wild rabbits, pigs and hens along with beautiful butterflies, moth and insects provide a colorful landscape within the forested growth. Guest can also spend time with birder to spot the various winged neighbors present in green shade. Native as well as migratory birds can be spotted. Read More
- Spice plantation walk/hike – Vast acreage of verdant cardamom plantation provides ample opportunity of short and long walks in the hilly landscape along with guide. Understanding the native variety of different vegetation gives insight of diverse eco-system. Guest can spend picnic time at riverside with back drop of rocky and tea covered forested landscape.
- Farmyard experience – Vegetable and herbal garden in the surrounding vicinity of retreat is a educational recreation for guest to understand the organic way of farming. Guest can also get knowledge of various ayurvedic plants and their usage.
- Tea Garden walk to waterfall – A walk down the winding road through tea covered hills leads to beautiful waterfall of Atukad. The surrounding views are breathtaking with views of different shades of sun on the tea gardens.
- Traditional Cooking – Guest can visit retreat kitchen to get first-hand experience of dishes being cooked and try out some of them to know the local ways and ingradients being used. The inhouse cook and other staff are more than eager to share their cooking tips. Read More
- Bonefire – The cool climatic condition, mist filled evenings, star studded clear sky, silent, peaceful and forested surrounding provide ideal setup for bonefire. Guest can have romantic and warm moments as well as enjoyment in group outing.
- Indoor games and book reading – Carrom, Scrabble, Uno and Ludo are some of indoor games to keep entertaining guests. Adjucent outdoor space can be used for playing badminton. Guest can also spend time to browse our small setup of library books. Guests on Ayurvedic and Yogic programs can have reference reading on related topics from library books.
Activities around Munnar:
- Sightseeing tours – The vast landscape of Munnar with tea covered hills, shola forests, lakes, waterfalls along with flora and fauna present range of tours for guests to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding.
List of some well-known tours around Munnar:
- Photo view point – Mattupetty Dam – Echo Point – Kundala Dam – Top Station (34 kms).
- Pothamedu – Chitrapuram – Atukal waterfall – Adimali – Cheyappara – Valara (40 kms).
- Tea Museum – Rajamalai – Marayoor – Chinnar (60 kms).
- Devikulam – Lock Heart Gap – Power House Waterfalls – Anayirankal (32 kms).
- Kallar waterfall – Viripara waterfall- Letchmi Tea Estate (40 kms)
- Trekking – Munnar being surrounded by serene beauty and mountains has an ample variety of treks to explore. Our experience and knowledgeable guide takes guest to a memorable journey of nature trails covering shola forest, rolling tea gardens, steams and waterfalls to show the spectacle of nature in its pristine form.
- Kerala theatre show – In nearby locality, Guest can watch the kerala traditional arts in form of theate shows of Kathakali and Kalaripayattu.
Kathakali is a traditional Indian dance native to Kerala. To perform it, artists deck out in elaborate costumes and colorful makeup to tell stories from Hindu epics.
Kalaripayattu is a martial art designed for the ancient battlefield (the word “Kalari” meaning “battlefield”), with weapons and combative techniques that are unique to India.
- Adventure Sports – In the nearby vicinity lies couple of farm based sports adventure to enjoy.
- Jeep safari – Adventuristic guests can try hand in experiencing Munnar’s rugged terrain by jeep.
Chart showing onsite/ offsite activities:
| Recreational Activity | On-site / Off-site | Complementary/ Charged |
| Ayurvedic Treatments | On-site: Day along | Part of package |
| Early morning Agnihotra (Homa) | On-site: Sunrise time 15 mins | Complementary; Pre-book |
| Morning sat-kriya | On-site: 6:30AM to 7AM (0.5 Hr) | Part of package |
| Morning Yoga session | On-site: 7AM to 8:00AM (1 Hr) | Part of package |
| Guided flora and fauna watching | On-site: 7AM to 8AM (1 Hr) | Complementary; Pre-book |
| Spice Plantation walk/ hike | On-site: 10AM to 12PM (1-2 Hrs) | Complementary |
| Indoor games and book reading | On-site: Day along | Complementary |
| Tea Tasting session | On-site: 4PM to 5PM (1 Hr) Mon,Wed, Sat | Complementary; Pre-book |
| Traditional Cooking session (discontinued due to covid) | On-site: 4PM to 5PM (1 Hr) Tue, Thr, Sun | Complementary; Pre-book |
| Meditation/ Pranayama session | On-site: 5:00PM to 6:00PM (1 Hr) | Part of package |
| Weekly Knowledge session on Holistic Health | On-site: 8:00PM to 9:00PM (1 Hr) | Part of package |
| Evening bonefire | On-site: 9PM to 10PM (1 Hr) | Complementary; Pre-book |
| Tea Garden walk to waterfall | Off-site: Day long by 4PM (1-2 Hrs) | Complementary |
| Munnar sightseeing tour | Off-site: 9AM to 5PM | Charged; Rs 1,800 with cab |
| Guided hill hiking | Off-site: 9AM to 2PM (5 Hrs) | Charged; Rs 700 per person |
| Jeep safari | Off-site: 9AM to 12PM | Charged; Rs 3,500 with jeep |
| Adventure Activity Zone | Off-site: 9AM to 5PM | Charged |
| Kerala Theatre show | Off-site: 5PM to 6PM/ 6PM to 7PM | Charged; Rs 300 per 1 Hr show |