Vijnana Kala Vedi Cultural Center

Vijnana Kala Vedi Cultural Center Review

About 120 km (75 mi) north of Trivandrum, this institute, established by a French woman in 1977, is dedicated to preserving the arts and heritage of Kerala. People from all over the world come to study everything from singing to cooking to language with experienced masters in a simple village atmosphere. You can choose to give back by participating in a volunteer program to teach English in a local school. Short stays are available for $30 per night. A one-week stay is $200, all-inclusive; there are discounts for longer stays.