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Big Banana Island Retreat

Unveiled before you is Big Banana Island Retreat, a haven of tranquility nestled on the water’s edge of a secluded island, in Kerala’s enchanting backwaters. Here, amidst the gentle rustling of trees and the symphony of birdsong, time surrenders to the rhythm of nature. Wake up to mornings painted with the soft glow of dawn, sip herbal infusion on your private veranda enveloped by lush greenery, and feel the weight of the world melt away as you stroll along the riverbank.

Big Banana Island Retreat

We offer a range of services designed to tune yourself with nature and enhance your well-being. Here’s what you can expect during your stay:

Best Moments

- Little Paradise -
A little paradise, peaceful piece of land near the Periyar River. Just enjoy the landscape, the nature, the yoga, the meals, the great ayurvedic treatments. A place to meditate and to reconnect yourself with nature, a place to rest, a place to experiment...the place to be! A great place to understand what is yoga and Ayurveda and how it can benefit your body, your soul and your spirit.

Anna Brindas, France

- Little Slice of Heaven -
I have been travelling to India for 20 years and will always stop at big banana island. It's the most beautiful place i have found with the best people. Deepan and team are the perfect hosts. If you are going to India it's a place you must stop at.

Vijaynetto London, United Kingdom

- Heavenly Retreat -
I highly recommend this beautiful retreat grounded in a heavenly location, by a peaceful river. Both Deepan and Geraldine make sure each guest receives the full benefits from the well thought-out program : delicious, fresh and refined vegetarian meals, relaxing ayurvedic treatments, yoga classes and meditation sessions make this a well-rounded cure for the body and mind. The whole setting offers a unique opportunity to reconnect to nature and one's self. Many thanks to the entire team for their unrelenting kindness and care.

Anne France

- Heaven on Earth! -
Amazing place managed by 2 extra-ordinary people, full of kindness and wisdom. The food is beautiful, the treatments fantastic, the sceneries mesmerizing, the staff incredibly caring and professional - all the ingredients are here to live "The" perfect retreat 🙂 Highly recommend!!

Aline B Perth, Australia

- UNFORGETTABLE -
The perfect place to cure body and mind! Unbelievable how this place has a beneficial/positive effect on you... So nice people, with very good treatments in a beautiful natural setting!!! bungalows in front of the river are perfect and each meal are incredible!!

Jess M Noumea, New Caledonia

- Absolutely Magical -
I fell in love with the river as soon as I arrived. There are no words to describe how truly magical and beautiful this place is, perfect for inward reflection, silence and rest. Deepan and Geraldine are the most gracious hosts, imparting valuable knowledge and sharing so much of themselves as well. It is so wonderful to know that such a place exists. So good for the soul! So much food for the spirit! I've barely left Kerala and I'm already planning my return.

J Concepcion Australia

- Extraordinary Place to come back to yourself -
I stayed 4 weeks at this beautiful place on that beautiful Island in the middle of the Periyar River. It was a unique experience full of tropical nature, great Yoga and Ayurvedic treatments. Alone the concert of the birds in the morning, the meditative flow of the Periyar and its hourly changing atmosphere, magical!

Manuele Witten, Germany