Leisure and Wellness Tour to Kerala – February 2026
Ταξίδι Αναψυχής και Ευεξίας στην Κεράλα – Φεβρουάριος 2026 (Ελληνικά)
The Hellenic-Indian Society for Culture and Development (ELINEPA) and the Society for Asian Studies are organizing a leisure and physical wellness trip to the State of Kerala, in South India.
Limited number of participants.
The program and details of the trip are given below:
Dates:
February 2026. Exact dates will be determined according to the convenience of participants and the availability/cost of airfare. Interested members and students who are unable to travel in February are kindly requested to contact us via the form provided at the bottom of the website to consider the possibility of rescheduling the trip to another month.
Duration of the tour:
12 days (10 nights in India plus 2 days international travel). Possibility of extending the program for those who want to stay more days in New Delhi.
Main stations of the tour:
Kochi (three nights)
Munnar (two nights)
Alappuzha (two nights)
Thiruvananthapuram with a day trip to Kanyakumari (three nights)
Cost:
The exact cost will be adjusted by the transportation, hotel and service prices we shall face (including international airfare). Hotel prices will be based on double room rates, single occupancy and dinner at hotels (if preferred) will be charged separately.
Visa: For electronic visa issuance, read more and apply at least a week in advance on the Indian Government website. HERE. If you travel to India regularly, prefer the timely issuance of a 5-year visa online (more economical) or from the Embassy of India in Athens (more expensive).
Itinerary:
The program will be adjusted depending on the availability of tickets and hotels. There will be meetings and communication between participants for information and suggestions in planning the trip. Please follow our website for continuous updates.
Accommodation:
Accommodation in double rooms in 4 or 3-star hotels with an additional charge for single rooms. Hotels will be selected after extensive research in their category and according to existing availability without splitting the group into different hotels. The selection of hotels may change according to availability and offers on the day of booking.
Services included in the tour package:
Hotels – Double rooms in 3-4 star hotels or centers with an extra charge for single rooms. Hotels will be selected after extensive research into their category and according to availability.
Meals – Daily breakfast in hotels. Dinner can be included in hotels at an additional cost for those who want it. There are many good restaurants in big cities, but indigestions in India always need special attention.
Transportation – Domestic airplanes and trains will be used for long distances. Tempo and cars will be used for shorter distances and wherever a train is unavailable.
Communication – wi-fi will be available for free or at a reasonable charge in most hotels. Indian sim cards are available with a presentation of the required documents.
Boating– Boating in Kochi and Alappuzha.
Lectures and Seminars – Lectures by local teachers and monks in ashrams and monasteries. Introductory seminars on Indian culture by Dr. Dimitrios Vassiliadis.
Cultural Programs – To be advised later which folk programs will be available.
Requirements:
1. Sound physical condition.
2. Medical Tests: Ask your doctor if you can travel to India. No special vaccines are required.
3. Modest comfortable clothing, shoes for walking, raincoat.
4. Simple living and basic knowledge and understanding of Indian culture.
5. Non-vegetarian food and alcohol are strictly forbidden in holy places.
6. Shoes and photography are not allowed inside many temples.
Registration:
For registration please send an e-mail to indohellenic@gmail.com
