2-Day Spiritual and Nature Retreat at Adiyogi, Coimbatore

Day 1: Spiritual discovery

Coimbatore, India on June 15, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Isha Yoga Center Café

Start your day with a wholesome breakfast featuring traditional South Indian delicacies and healthy options at the café inside Isha Yoga Center, open from 7:30am to 10:30am.
INR250, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Adiyogi Shiva Statue

Explore the magnificent 112-foot Adiyogi Shiva statue, recognized by Guinness World Records. It’s a powerful symbol of inner wellbeing and a great spot for meditation and photography. Open from dawn until dusk.
Free, 1h30m

11:30am

Explore Isha Yoga Center

Tour the serene grounds of the Isha Yoga Center, visiting the Dhyanalinga and various meditation spaces to experience the spiritual atmosphere and learn about yogic practices, available all day.
Free, 2h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at The Garden Café

Enjoy a delicious and wholesome vegetarian lunch at The Garden Café located within the Isha campus, featuring fresh organic produce and regional flavors. Open until 3pm.
INR350, 1h0m

3:00pm

Attend Yoga or Meditation Session

Participate in a guided yoga or meditation session offered at the center to deepen your spiritual experience. Sessions generally available in the afternoons, booking recommended.
INR500, 1h30m

5:00pm

Evening Walk and Sunset Viewing at Adiyogi

Take a calming walk around the base of the statue and find a perfect spot to watch sunset views over the hills, a serene way to conclude the day.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Isha Yoga Center Dining Hall

Savor a simple, sattvic dinner with local flavors served at the communal dining hall to maintain the spiritual ambiance. Open until 8:30pm.
INR300, 1h0m

Day 2: Nature and culture

Coimbatore, India on June 16, 2025

6:00am

Early Breakfast

Have a light and energizing breakfast at your stay or nearby before the trek, such as idlis, fruits, and herbal tea to prepare for the day ahead.
INR200, 0h45m

6:45am

Velliangiri Mountains Trek

Start the trek to the revered Velliangiri Hills, often called the ‘Kailash of the South’, famous for its spiritual aura and natural beauty. The trek can be moderate to challenging and takes several hours. Guided arrangements recommended. Trek season is generally from January to June, so June 16 is ideal.
Free, 5h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Local Dhaba

Enjoy a packed or local lunch at a small eatery near the foothills featuring homemade South Indian cuisine to refuel after the trek.
INR150, 1h0m

2:00pm

Explore Isha Shop or Visit Local Market

Return to Isha Center area and browse the Isha Shop for spiritual books, items, and souvenirs or visit the nearby Coimbatore market for local handicrafts and textiles.
Variable, 2h0m

5:00pm

Relax at Brookefields Mall or a Local Café

Unwind with tea or coffee at a cozy café in Coimbatore's Brookefields Mall or downtown area before dinner.
INR150, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Shree Annapoorna Restaurant

Dine at the famous Shree Annapoorna Vegetarian Restaurant in Coimbatore, known for delicious traditional South Indian meals and thalis, open till 10pm.
INR350, 1h15m