Nedumkandam (Idukki), Kerala: A fresh wave of slow, nature-first travel is taking shape in Kerala, and Drifters Valley is one of the retreat destinations bringing this change to life. Set in the misty highlands of Nedumkandam, Idukki, Drifters Valley is built for people who want to pause, breathe, and reconnect with nature and with themselves.
Drifters Valley is part of AyAm Retreats Pvt. Ltd., a hospitality and wellness venture backed by the AyAm Group of Companies, a multi-vertical enterprise established in 2011 and headquartered in Kochi, Kerala. The group works across hospitality, media, technology, IT consulting, management consulting, training, and food & beverage. Together, the vision is to build a network of thoughtfully designed retreats across Kerala, each one rooted in its setting and built around a clear theme.
A Retreat Designed for Simple Living and Deep Connection
Drifters Valley is planned as an “Earth Retreat” that focuses on simple living, digital detox, and nature immersion. Surrounded by cardamom forests and highland nature zones, it offers an experience where the quiet is not a luxury add-on; it is the main reason to come. Guests are encouraged to slow down, take forest walks, follow hidden trails, and live in tune with the natural pace of the hills.
The retreat includes eco-crafted cottages designed with local materials and a low-impact approach. Experiences are curated for mindful living, soft adventure, and deep rest, especially for entrepreneurs, creatives, and travellers who feel drained by crowded itineraries and noisy city routines.
Five Handpicked Retreats Across Kerala
Drifters Valley is one of five themed retreat destinations being developed under AyAm Retreats Pvt. Ltd. Each location is chosen for its unique terrain, culture, and travel experience.
Kailasam Meditation Ashram is envisioned as a large-scale spiritual and meditation destination inspired by Sanātana Dharma philosophy. The plan includes Shiva-inspired architectural elements, dedicated meditation halls, silence zones, and contemplative cottages. The experience is positioned as non-sectarian and inclusive, with guided practices such as dhyānam, yoga, self-reflection, and mindful living.
Saantara Ayurvedic Hospital and Wellness Sanctuary is planned as an Ayurveda hospital and wellness sanctuary focused on preventive wellness, rejuvenation, and lifestyle correction. It also highlights traditional mother-care and prenatal wellness programs, including care from the 7th month of pregnancy onward, designed under professional supervision and aligned with compliant wellness protocols.
Adventure Bay is being developed as a beachside adventure and leisure retreat designed for all age groups. With kid-friendly infrastructure, safety-focused activity zones, and curated experiences for both children and parents, it aims to appeal strongly to families, youth, and international tourists seeking both movement and comfort.
Vayaloram is planned as a backwater and countryside-themed retreat inspired by Kerala’s village life. The focus is slow living, cultural tourism, local traditions, and cuisine, designed for heritage lovers, long-stay travellers, and guests who want a grounded rural experience.
Across these locations, AyAm Retreats describes its approach as “built with nature, not against it,” with an emphasis on sustainability, local harmony, and authentic guest experiences.
How the Retreat Network Plans to Sustain Itself
AyAm Retreats is designed around multiple revenue streams, so the business is not dependent on one seasonal trend. Revenue is planned through room and cottage bookings, wellness programs and retreats, Ayurveda treatments and long-stay packages, corporate retreats and workshops, and curated experiences tied to spiritual tourism and nature-based living. The company positions the model as one that can support year-round demand, with value created through both hospitality operations and asset-backed development.
The investor pitch also shares a conservative growth outlook across phases: a stabilisation year, followed by expansion and growth, and then maturity in years four and five. The plan is to scale carefully while keeping the guest experience consistent across each location.
AyAm Retreats Pvt. Ltd. is led by a professional leadership team with experience across hospitality, corporate management, governance, and strategic expansion. The company states that it maintains a clear separation between business management and spiritual or cultural guidance, with structured documentation, statutory filings, and professional banking, accounting, and audit processes. The stated goal is transparent communication with investors and a governance framework aligned with Indian corporate laws and global best practices.
As shared in its investor pitch, AyAm Retreats presents an investment plan of ₹10 lakhs per share and a total project size of ₹50 crores, with a location focus on Kerala, India. The company positions this as an opportunity that combines purpose-led travel with disciplined execution and asset-backed development.
AyAm Retreats Pvt. Ltd., backed by the AyAm Group of Companies, is developing a portfolio of retreat destinations across Kerala that blend nature-aligned stays, Ayurveda-led wellness, mindful experiences, and sustainable design. With locations planned in the hills, backwaters, and coast, the company aims to offer travel that feels restorative and real, helping guests slow down, reconnect, and return home better than they arrived.
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