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All Girls Surf Retreats

Surf, sunrise Kalaripayattu, ice bath, yoga flow, art by the ocean & more

Beginner-friendly surf retreats

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Why the All Girls Retreat

Women deserve a supportive, non-judgemental space where they can try out fun (and sometimes scary) things. The All Girls Surf Retreat is our way of creating this space for women to try surfing, an otherwise male dominated sport. This retreat is perfect (and super safe) for solo women travellers - you'll find your besties here (promise!). We have a female host so you don't have to hesitate talking about uncomfortable things like surfing on periods. We even do a surf prep together so you feel ready to take over the ocean!

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All Girls Surf Retreats curated & hosted by Jinal & Rajeev

Explore the surf culture of Varkala

Varkala is a gem in itself - beautiful cliffsides, lovely mangroves, sunsets to die for! Add to that the incredible surf life - close knit community, beginner-friendly waves and loads of experiences to choose from. and you have the perfect surf retreat!

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Beach-front Luxury Resort

Stay in a picturesque beach-facing boutique resort on the Varkala cliff. 

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Experience Kalaripayattu

Experience surf flow with the ancient martial arts of Kalaripayattu in a traditional kalari pit 

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Boat/Kayak Mangroves 

Explore the beautiful mangroves during the sunset on a kayak or a boat ride

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Ice bath & other activities

Immerse yourself (literally) in an ice bath. Relax and detox post your surf session. 

Surf the mellow waves of Pondicherry

Pondicherry is known for the French architecture, the instagram-worthy cafes, the spirituality of Auroville. But there is something about Pondicherry that is little known - it's the surfing! Serenity beach in Pondy boasts of the most beginner friendly and mellow waves all across India!

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Aurovillian Jungle Resort

Stay in a gorgeous and peaceful jungle resort in Auroville away from the hustle of the city

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Experience Horseriding

Get to interact with horses and learn horseriding in a beginner-friendly horseriding session

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Art Heart Session

Introduction to Art Journaling - learn how to express and process thoughts and emotions through art!

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Drum Circle & other activities

Understand rhythm & beats through an interactive drum circle session. Play instruments, dance & just let go!

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What is a surf retreat and why should you join an All Girls retreat?

Surf Retreats are our way of introducing you not just to surfing, but to the Surf Life.

Surfing is at the heart of everything, and around it are experiences thoughtfully put together to help you experience the surf culture.

All Girls Surf Retreats are our way of making a small space for you to feel comfortable, safe and just be you!

Curated experiences

Each retreat is unique with different local and cultural experiences - no two itineraries are the same!

In Varkala we have a Kalaripayattu experience in an authentic Kalari pit, a scenic boatride through the mangroves, some gorgeous sunsets from the cliff.

In Pondicherry we have a beginner-friendly horeseriding lesson, an interactive drum circle, a yoga surf slow and an intimate art journaling session.

Soulful stays

Our all girls retreats are hosted at the best possible places - because women deserve only the best! The stays are quaint and peaceful and have all the facilities so if you're looking to spend the 5 days relaxing, you don't even have to step out at all in your free time!

In Varkala, we stay in a boutique beachfront resort overlooking the best sunsets. Situated in the South Cliff, it's close enough to all the popular cafes and markets.

In Pondicherry, we stay in a forest resort deep inside Auroville. You'll be surrounded by nature, while being close to all the cafes so you can soak in the whole Auroville experience.

Safe for solo women travellers

Our all girls surf retreats are curated with women in mind - with safety and comfort taking the centre stage. There is a female host for each trip, to ensure comfort for all participants. The itineraries are also designed with a balance of activities and rest and relaxation so women of different ages and fitness levels can join. There is handholding at every step, right from booking tickets to transport to surf prep so it's perfect for women embarking on their first ever solo trip!

Beginner friendly

All of our retreats are super beginner-friendly, especially for those who are surfing for the first time. We work with the best surf schools and certified instructors who will help you catch your (first) waves and tailor the lessons according to your level.

We usually accommodate a few non-swimmer spots too - the lessons are planned at a shallower spot where non-swimmers can also feel safe.

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The Vibe

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The boutique  beach resort - Varkala

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The Aurovillian jungle resort - Pondicherry

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Your host - Jinal

Jinal is the brain (and the finances) behind Surf Club India. She left her job at Google to pursue her love for scuba diving. But the ocean had other plans for her. Surfing called to her - and she answered.

An introvert at heart, she's still getting used to the idea of running a community and being at the centre of everything.

At Surf Club India, she leads the on-ground experiences: from curating the perfect itineraries for the surf retreats to designing thoughtful workshops. Safety, comfort and inclusivity are at the core of everything she does, making each experience suitable for first-timers, beginners and women stepping into the water. The All Girls Surf Retreats are her way of making a welcoming space for women to experience the freedom of being in the water without any judgements.

Her misson is simple - make surfing and the ocean accessible, safe and joyful for everyone.

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Your host - Rajeev

Rajeev is the heart and soul of Surf Club India. To say he is obsessed with surfing would be an understatement - he spends almost every waking moment thinking about surfing and dreams about it when he's not awake. His goal in life is to surf across the country and make friends everywhere so he knows where the swell is good and he can head there to surf.

Before the ocean pulled him in, Rajeev spent over 15 years building brands and businesses. Marketing is his superpower and he's headed various brands as a Marketing Head and as a Fractional CMO. He's now putting those powers to use to get more people hooked to surfing. He manages all the content on social media for Surf Club India and brings his passion to work.

Surf Retreats are his way of introducing more people to the surf life and he spends obnoxious amounts of time obsessing over timing the swells right!

Whether you are a complete beginner or an intermmediate surfer, our surf camps are curarted for a one of a kind experience. 

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