MAIVARAI – INAI

MAIVARAI – INAI

Dates: Jan 01 - Jan 03, 2027 | Location: Kodaikanal | Event Type: Family Event

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About This Event

🌿 MAIVARAI – INAI 🌿
An Open Camp for All Ages

📅 Jan 01 - 03, 2026
📍 Maivarai Environmental Retreat Center, Kodaikanal

Come away from the usual routine and spend a few meaningful days amidst the forests and mountains of the Western Ghats. 🌄🌿

INAI is an open gathering for people of all ages to *explore, experience, learn, interact and connect* — with nature, with one another, and with ourselves. 🤝

🌱 What will we explore?
• Nature & the unique ecosystem of the Western Ghats
• Sustainable ways of living 🌎
• The philosophy and vision of Maivarai
• The roots and purpose of education 📚
• Conversations on parenting, learning and life
• Sharing experiences, ideas and perspectives

🔥 Camp Experiences
🥾 Hill Trek
🔥 Bonfire
🌱 Volunteering
💬 Discussions & Conversations
🎲 Games & Group Activities
🔭 Sky Watch
🌿 Nature exploration
…and plenty of time to simply be, observe and connect.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families • Friends • Individuals • Children • Elders — Everyone is welcome!

Come with curiosity.
Leave with new experiences, new connections and perhaps a few new questions. 🌿✨

📞 Details & Registration: 9597557794

MAIVARAI – INAI | 🌿 Nature • Learning • Community

Activities & Schedule

27 activities · 3 days

Friday, 01/01/2027

  1. Introduction & Instructions
    30m

    Registration, Knowing each other and understanding safety guidelines for a perfect and safe camping!

  2. Biodiverisity of Maivarai
    1h 30m

    An eye-opening exploration into the complex, interconnected web of life that thrives in and around our eco-village / environmental retreat center.

  3. Lunch
    1h

    A delicious meal featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes that are both light and nourishing.

  4. Science Demonstrations
    2h

    Sparks of Curiosity: An interactive, high-energy event where the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry leap off the page.

  5. Tea & Refreshments
    30m

    Sip on freshly brewed local chai, organic herbal infusions, or refreshing iced coolers tailored to the season

  6. Sky Watch
    2h

    Under the Stars: An enchanting evening of cosmic exploration and stargazing.

  7. Dinner
    1h

    Savor a delicious, freshly prepared dinner.

Saturday, 02/01/2027

  1. Wake Up & Tea
    30m

    Wake up to the refreshing sounds of the forest breeze and birds chirping! Step out of bed, breathe in the crisp morning air, and witness a beautiful sunrise over the campsite.

  2. Shramdhan (Volunteering)
    30m

    It is the perfect way to stretch, move your body in the morning air, and practice active stewardship for the environment.

  3. Freshen Up
    1h

    Participants get ready & refresh themselves after bathing and other activities.

  4. Breakfast
    1h

    A delicious spread of freshly prepared regional breakfast favorites and light, energizing options.

  5. Explore Walk
    3h

    An immersive forest exploration designed to awaken your senses and reveal the hidden secrets of the woodland realm.

  6. Lunch
    1h

    A delicious meal featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes that are both light and nourishing.

  7. Games
    2h
  8. Tea & Refreshments
    1h

    Sip on freshly brewed local chai, organic herbal infusions, or refreshing iced coolers tailored to the season

  9. Ethnic Visit
    1h 30m

    Echoes of the Past, an exclusive heritage expedition that bridges the gap between ancient history and living traditions.

  10. Campfire
    2h

    Embers & Echoes, an intimate, low-impact evening centered around a warm campfire, gentle acoustic melodies, and meaningful human connection.

  11. Dinner
    1h

    Savor a delicious, freshly prepared dinner.

Sunday, 03/01/2027

  1. Wake Up & Tea
    30m

    Wake up to the refreshing sounds of the forest breeze and birds chirping! Step out of bed, breathe in the crisp morning air, and witness a beautiful sunrise over the campsite.

  2. Shramdhan (Volunteering)
    30m

    It is the perfect way to stretch, move your body in the morning air, and practice active stewardship for the environment.

  3. Freshen Up
    1h

    Participants get ready & refresh themselves after bathing and other activities.

  4. Breakfast
    1h

    A delicious spread of freshly prepared regional breakfast favorites and light, energizing options.

  5. Nature Scavenger Hunt
    1h 30m

    The Great Green Quest, a high-energy, interactive nature scavenger hunt that transforms the great outdoors into a giant, living puzzle board!

  6. Tea & Refreshments
    30m

    Sip on freshly brewed local chai, organic herbal infusions, or refreshing iced coolers tailored to the season

  7. Nonviolent Education
    1h 30m
  8. Lunch
    1h

    A delicious meal featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes that are both light and nourishing.

  9. Feedback & Closure
    30m

    Your Voice Matters: Share Your Experience!

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