retreat · Western Ghats, South India
South India Retreat
How it works
How it works.
- 01
Browse what's on
One or two community events every month — dining experiences, food walks, cooking workshops, cycling tours and meet-ups — plus retreats and group trips through the year.
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Register your spot
Pick one that calls to you and reserve in a couple of minutes.
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Get the details
We confirm by email and share the finer points in the WhatsApp community.
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Show up & belong
Meet fellow vegetarian travellers who get it, wherever in the world you land.
Member perks
Joining is free. The perks are not small.
Members only
The World Veg Food Guide
A living guide written by the community, for the community — the restaurants worth crossing a city for, and the dishes to order once you are there. Unlocked when you join.
70+
Cities
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Countries
Member discounts from brands we rate
The Whole TruthProtein Bars20% off
Honey TwigsNatural & Infused Honey Sachets25% off
The Pahadi StoryHealth & Wellness5% off
Spice Up FoodsReady-to-eat food5% off
SvasthyaaGujarati & nutritious Indian snacks10% off
Dancing CowDairy-free plant-based alternatives5% off
KrunchifyFreeze-dried ice cream, fruits & candies10% off
BasqueEggless Basque cheesecakes & cookies7% off first order
Beauty EatsVegetarian & Jain Thai cooking pastes and sauces10% off above 400Codes are shared inside the circles.
Join the circlesThe circles
Three thousand vegetarians, already talking.
Open to anyone. No vetting, no waiting list. Join the circle that fits and say hello.
Global Veg Community
Vegetarians across the world, swapping where to eat, city by city. Three circles because one filled up.
Group Trip Community
Where the next group trip gets talked about before it goes anywhere else.
Experiences
Shared experiences to savour together.
experiencePastSante Spa Lunch
A plant-forward community lunch at Sante Spa Cuisine — pink welcome drinks, a long table and twenty-plus members.
experiencePastFinX Cafe Meetup
A cafe takeover at FinX — mic in hand, coffee on the table and a room full of members swapping stories.
experiencePastDIY Ramen + Trivia
An afternoon of build-your-own vegetarian ramen and fiercely contested trivia at a ramen-lined Mumbai cafe.
experiencePastBike Ride
A community cycle ride along Mumbai's seafront — a dozen-plus riders, a cheerful monsoon soaking and a café stop to wind down.
experiencePastCommunity Hi-Tea Table
A leisurely high tea for The Vegetarian Travel Circle — curated vegetarian bites, name cards at every seat and an afternoon of travel stories.
Retreats
Slow escapes to rest and reset together.
Past gatherings
A look back at where we've been.
Member stories
People who travel the way you do.
“We arrived as strangers and left with a WhatsApp group that still plans our holidays. The food was unreal, but it's the people we came back for.”
Priya & ArjunLondon, UK · Kerala · 2025“As a solo vegetarian traveller I'm used to explaining myself everywhere. Here I didn't have to — someone just handed me a plate and a seat.”
Meera S.Toronto, Canada · Bali · 2025“Three generations, one long table, zero compromises on the food. Our kids still talk about pressing the olive oil.”
The KapoorsDubai, UAE · Tuscany · 2024Not at all. Most of our community come solo; the whole point is meeting like-minded people. You will never feel out of place.
Never miss what's next
Get notified about new experiences & events.
Drop your email and we'll let you know the moment we open a new gathering near you. No spam, just what's coming up.
Or join the WhatsApp community