In an age dominated by excessive screen time, social media addiction, sleeplessness, declining reading habits, reduced social interaction, and increasing mental fatigue among both parents and children, leading Indian tour operator The Travel Planners has launched a unique experiential travel program in Kerala designed to reconnect people with nature, wellness, and meaningful human experiences.
The newly introduced program, titled “Nature & Wellness Reset Tour”, combines Kerala’s breathtaking natural landscapes, Ayurveda wellness traditions, soft adventure experiences, and authentic local interactions to create a healing journey for the body and mind.
The concept behind the tour is simple: Guests are encouraged to limit unnecessary mobile phone use during the journey, using devices primarily for photography while immersing themselves in nature, wellness, culture, and family bonding.
According to Anish Kumar P.K., excessive dependence on digital devices and social media is rapidly changing human behaviour patterns.
“Today, we are seeing rising stress levels, short attention spans, sleeplessness, vision-related problems, declining reading habits, reduced social interaction, and emotional disconnect among families and children. Travel should not just be sightseeing anymore — it should heal the body and mind. Kerala offers the perfect environment for this transformation,” he said.
Kerala, the southern tropical state of India, is globally known for its rich biodiversity and wellness traditions. The UNESCO-recognised Western Ghats, one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots, stretches across the state and provides a natural setting ideal for rejuvenation and mindful travel.
The tour covers some of Kerala’s most scenic and wellness-oriented destinations, including:
- Munnar — famous for its rolling tea plantations and misty mountains
- Thekkady — known for wildlife, forests, and spice plantations
- Alleppey — globally celebrated for its serene backwaters and houseboat experiences
- Kovalam — renowned beach destination for relaxation and wellness
- Wayanad — rich in forests, waterfalls, and eco-tourism experiences
- Bekal — known for pristine beaches and coastal beauty
Guests can experience soft trekking through tea estates, forest trails, plantations, and mountain paths, creating opportunities to reconnect with nature and escape urban stress.
Kerala’s lush landscape of tea, coffee, cardamom, pepper, ginger, and rubber plantations, combined with tropical fruits such as banana, papaya, pineapple, rambutan, mango, and dragon fruit, creates an immersive natural environment often described as a “living tropical garden.”
One of the highlights of the program is the traditional Kerala houseboat stay in the backwaters of Alleppey, where guests can relax in complete tranquility while enjoying authentic Kerala cuisine traditionally served on banana leaves.
The tour also offers optional one-week stays at Ayurveda wellness resorts, where guests can rejuvenate through traditional therapies including:
- Ayurveda rejuvenation massages
- Shirodhara treatments
- Yoga sessions for physical wellness
- Meditation programs for mental relaxation
Families seeking deeper cultural experiences can also choose to stay in traditional Kerala homestays, allowing meaningful interaction with local communities and authentic regional cuisine.
The tour is operated as a private journey with experienced English-speaking drivers who assist travellers in discovering local experiences beyond conventional sightseeing.
“With modern lifestyles becoming increasingly stressful and digitally overwhelming, this type of leisure-plus-wellness travel is becoming a necessity rather than a luxury,” added Anish Kumar. “People are now looking for experiences that help them disconnect from screens and reconnect with themselves, their families, and nature.”
More details about the “Nature & Wellness Reset Tour” are available at: Nature & Ayurveda Wellness Tour – The Travel Planners
Anish Kumar P.K
Founder and CEO
The Travel Planners
36/1866, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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