5 Rejuvenating Kerala Ayurvedic Resorts for All Budgets

Ayurvedic resorts in Kerala are plentiful, due to the moist humid climate and abundant supply of medicinal plants and herbs there. Not only can you rejuvenate your body, you can have a wonderful vacation at the same time. However, the treatments at some Ayurvedic resorts are much better than others. These top Kerala Ayurvedic resorts are all well managed, and have an excellent range of properly administered Ayurvedic treatments.

To save money, go during the monsoon season (from June to September). The weather is perfect for Ayurveda at that time too! You'll also find some excellent holistic India wellness centers in other states. However, if you have a serious illness, do consider an Ayurvedic hospital as an alternative.

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Ultimate Luxury: Carnoustie Ayurveda and Wellness Resort

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The ultimate in luxury and pampering, award-winning Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort at Marari beach offers holistic treatments that combine Ayurveda, yoga, mantra, and naturopathy. This includes individual Ayurvedic diets for guests. A wide range of programs are available, ranging from detox to healing. Accommodations are provided in opulent villas with private plunge pools.

• Cost: Rates start from around 20,000 rupees ($300) per night, plus tax. Seven, 14 and 21 day Ayurvedic packages are available, starting from about 265,000 rupees ($4,200) for a double.
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• Back to Nature: Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village Health Resort

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  At Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village, Ayurvedic treatment is also about getting back to nature. The resort is set on 50 acres of lush land in the Palakkad district of Kerala. There's even a stream running past each cottage! Although it's a resort, Ayurveda is treated seriously there. Only vegetarian food is served, and no alcohol. Guests are also encouraged to participate in early morning mediation and yoga sessions. The resort has its own organic garden, and swimming pool.

  • Cost: Room rates start from around 30,000 rupees ($465) per night for a double, including meals, consultation, one Ayurvedic herbal oil therapy, yoga and meditation. Packages are available for numerous health concerns such as diabetes, arthritis, and chronic back pain.

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  • Extraordinary Experience: Kalari Kovilakom

    

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    If money is no object, head straight to Kalari Kovilakom -- the palace of the ancient Vengunad Kingdom in Kerala, now converted into a palace for Ayurveda by CGH Group. It's quite out of this world. No meat, leather footwear, or alcohol are allowed at Kalari. There's no TV, or any entertainment for that matter. Hymns are chanted in the evenings. Every therapy is personal and customized, often combined with yoga and other methods to provide deep healing from within and without. Even the food is served according to individual requirements. The aim, according to the resort, is to give guests a chance to start their lives over again and be reborn.

    • Cost: 14 night packages start from around $6,800 for a double.

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    • Authentic and Ancient: Athreya Ayurvedic Center

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      You won't find sea or swimming pool at this very popular Ayurvedic center, surrounded by paddy fields on the outskirts of the Kerala backwaters near Kottayam. It's owned by a family of Ayurvedic doctors whose experience goes back five generations, and is very authentic and traditional with high medical focus. Also notable is that the center has one of only three kutee huts in India, especially constructed for undergoing the ancient Ayurvedic treatment of Kutee Praveshika Rasayana (to build immunity and halt the ageing process). There are 16 guest cottages, sustainably built in traditional Kerala style, plus a guesthouse in the new wing with eight rooms. 

      • Cost: Athreya Ayurvedic Centre offers three different treatment packages -- Seven to 13 day Ayurvedic Wellbeing Program, 14 day Detox Program, 30 day Kutee Praveshika Rasayana. Each costs 8,500 rupees per day.

      
      

     

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  • Beach Side: Soma Manaltheeram Ayurveda Beach Village

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    Soma Manaltheeram Ayurveda Beach Village is located right by the beach, in front of Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort and Somatheeram Aurveda Resort, and is owned by the same family who introduced the concept of Ayurvedic resorts to India. However, it's a bit less traditional and more modern. Yoga and meditation are offered in addition to Ayurveda. Do note that children under the age of 12 aren't permitted.

    • Cost: Room rates start from about 4,000 rupees ($60) per night, and meals are additional. Various packages are available, starting from around 103,000 rupees ($1,600) for seven nights and two people.

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