india 2026
Experience the richness of India.
Then give yourself the gift of a full Ayurvedic reset.
September 6 to 27, 2026 · Small group · North India, Kerala, or the full journey
If India has been on your list but planning it has felt like too much, this is a more thoughtful way in.
You can join for a week in North India and experience the history, colour, and cultural richness the country is known for. Then continue into a 14-night Ayurvedic retreat in Kerala, set high in the tea plantations of
Munnar, designed to help you genuinely slow down, restore, and reset.
Or, if the retreat is the part that calls to you most, you can join for that on its own.
Everything is carefully organised. You focus on the experience. I take care of the rest.
INTRODUCING
Three ways to join
Part 1: North India Highlights
Operated by G Adventures / Nat Geo Journeys
Deposit: CAD $350 per person
Final payment: July 8, 2026
Option 1: North India only
(September 6 to 13, 2026)
A week-long journey through North India with a small group, expert guides, and a thoughtfully curated itinerary.
You will explore the bustling streets and mosques of Old and New Delhi. Stand before the Taj Mahal at its most magnificent. Visit Agra Fort and the Baby Taj. Travel to Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient Mughal city of red sandstone. Walk the extraordinary thousand-year-old stepwells of Abhaneri. Explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and the City Palace. Spend a night in the heritage village of Pachewar, meeting potters, silversmiths, and local families. And take part in a hands-on block printing experience with the women of the Anoothi Project.
Double Occupancy PP:
CAD $1,899 per person
Single Occupancy:
CAD $1,899 + $809 supplement = CAD $2,708
Jennifer Waugh
Travel Advisor and Founder of Delivering Dreams Travel
Option 2: Kerala retreat only
(September 13 to 27, 2026 — 14 nights)
If the Ayurvedic retreat is what calls to you most, you can join for the Kerala portion on its own.
Fourteen nights at Sitaram Mountain Retreat, set high in the Western Ghats of Munnar, surrounded by tea and spice plantations at around 1,500 metres altitude. Daily Ayurvedic treatments prescribed by qualified doctors, Panchakarma, personalised Ayurvedic meals, yoga, meditation, guided plantation walks, riverside hiking, cooking sessions, and evening tea tasting.
Studio / Forest Studio:
Single (CAD): CAD 4,270
Double pp (CAD): CAD 3,375 pp
Deposit pp; CAD 2,100 pp (non-refundable)
Studio / Forest Duplex:
Single (CAD): CAD 4,815
Double pp (CAD): CAD 3,650 pp
Deposit pp; CAD 2,100 pp (non-refundable)
Jennifer Waugh
Travel Advisor and Founder of Delivering Dreams Travel
Part 2: Kerala Retreat
Sitaram Mountain Retreat, Munnar
Deposit: CAD 2,100 per person, non-refundable
Final payment: July 8, 2026
Part 1 and Part 2
Part 1: North India Highlights (National Geographic Journeys)
Part 2: 14-Night Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat (Sitaram Mountain Retreat)
Deposit: CAD $350 per person
Final payment: July 8, 2026
Option 3: The full journey
(September 6 to 27, 2026 — 21 nights)
Begin with the culture and colour of North India, then travel south into the mountains of Kerala for a complete Ayurvedic reset.
Two extraordinary and entirely different experiences, in one carefully planned journey. The energy and richness of the north, followed by the quiet and restoration of the mountain retreat.
Double Occupancy (Studio Room):
CAD 5,274 per person
Single Occupancy:
CAD 6,169 per person
Jennifer Waugh
Travel Advisor and Founder of Delivering Dreams Travel
Why the Kerala retreat is the real draw
The Kerala portion of this journey is not simply a wellness stop at the end of a trip.
Sitaram Mountain Retreat sits high in the Western Ghats of Munnar, surrounded by cardamom and tea plantations at around
1,500 metres above sea level. The cool mountain air, the mist over the hills in the morning, and the sheer quiet of this setting do something that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.
At Sitaram, your treatment programme is designed by qualified Ayurvedic doctors from the moment you arrive. You receive daily personalised treatments, Ayurvedic meals prepared around your specific needs, daily yoga and meditation, and the chance to settle into a much slower rhythm for two full weeks.
Between treatments, the retreat offers guided spice plantation walks, riverside hikes, tea garden walks to a waterfall, cooking sessions, evening tea tasting, and birdwatching in the surrounding forest.
Sitaram Mountain Retreat holds NABH accreditation, the national healthcare standard for Ayurvedic medicine in India. This is not simply a beautiful place with treatments added on. It is a fully medically supervised Ayurvedic retreat.
What is included
Kerala retreat
Included:
Accommodation in your selected room category
Full-board Ayurvedic vegetarian meals tailored to your treatment plan
Daily consultations with professional Ayurvedic doctors
Ayurvedic medicine during your treatment period
Daily group yoga and meditation
Daily Ayurvedic treatments as prescribed (120 minutes per day)
Airport transfers to and from Cochin International Airport
All applicable taxes
Complimentary activities: birdwatching, spice plantation walks, riverside hiking, tea garden waterfall walk, cooking sessions, evening tea tasting, evening meditation
Not Included:
Diagnostic investigations if prescribed
Personal laundry
Post-checkout medicines
Local transport outside the retreat
Flights to Kerala
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Why book through Delivering Dreams Travel
A trip like this is not something most people want to organise on their own.
With over two decades in travel, my role is to handle every detail of both parts of this journey, from the G Adventures booking and logistics in North India to the Sitaram retreat reservation, transfers, and communications in Kerala.
You do not need to sort through options, manage two separate bookings, or figure out the logistics of travelling between Delhi and Munnar. I take care of all of it. And when something needs navigating, you have a real person to call.
Who this is for?
This may be right for you if:
India has been on your list but planning it has felt like too much
You want a trip that gives you more than sightseeing
You are drawn to a complete Ayurvedic wellness experience in an extraordinary natural setting
You want proper time to restore, not just a quick escape
You are in a season of life where you are ready to do something fully and unapologetically yours
This is also a wonderful trip to share with a friend or sister
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the information you need, fast.
Question 1: Can I do just North India or just the retreat?
Yes. You can join for North India only, Kerala only, or the full journey.
Question 2: Do I need to know about Ayurveda first?
No. Your treatment plan is designed by doctors when you arrive.
Question 3: Where exactly is Sitaram Mountain Retreat?
Munnar, Western Ghats, approximately 3 hours from Cochin Airport. Around 1,500 metres altitude. Mountains, mist, tea plantations, and forest. Nothing like the Kerala coast
Question 4: What is there to do between treatments
Guided birdwatching, spice plantation walks, riverside hiking, tea garden walks to a waterfall, cooking sessions, tea tasting, and evening meditation.
Question 5: What is NABH accreditation?
The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers. Sitaram Mountain Retreat meets these standards, meaning it operates to the same rigour as an accredited healthcare provider, not just a wellness hotel.
Question 6: Can I travel on my own?
Yes. Many women on this trip will be travelling solo.
Question 7: Can I share a room?
Yes. Double occupancy pricing reflects this.
Question 8: How many spaces are available?
The North India group is max 16. The Kerala retreat has 7 rooms, maximum 13 guests.
Curious to learn more?
The best place to start is with the full itinerary. That will give you the day-by-day details, pricing, and the three ways to join. From there, if it feels like something you would like to explore, you can book a discovery call and we can talk through which option is right for you.
