DM
Devika M.
Mangaluru
September 2026
Learned things about local plant medicine I'd never have found in a book, taught by people who actually practice it.
NewVerified partnerIn Person10 daysHeal
Kodava Herbal Medicine Immersion
By Coorg Estate Retreats5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person10 daysHeal
Kodava Herbal Medicine Immersion
By Coorg Estate Retreats5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 10 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 10-day programme documenting and practicing traditional Kodava herbal medicine under the guidance of local practitioners.
Philosophy
Respectful, practitioner-led immersion into a specific regional herbal tradition rather than a generalized 'local remedies' overview.
Who This Is For
Guests with genuine interest in regional herbal medicine traditions specific to Coorg's Kodava community.
What's Included
- Daily herbal medicine sessions with local practitioners
- Guided forest foraging walks
- Full board
- Herbal preparation workshop
- Herbal supplies to take home (local export restrictions apply)
Itinerary & Packages
10-Day Herbal Immersion
Full Kodava herbal medicine programme.
₹29,500
10 days
Day 1
Introduction to Kodava medicine
History and principles introduced by local practitioners.
Day 5
Foraging walk
Guided identification of medicinal forest plants.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹29,500
per programme
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