Kerala's Ayurvedic resorts, the heavenly destinations with nature at its best, offer perfect holiday with a healthy difference. 

Ayurveda, the science of life, is a naturalistic system to cure diseases and achieve 'Perfect Health', physically and mentally.

Ayurveda is classified mainly into two aspects - preventive and curative. The preventive therapies help to improve the immune system, strength and stamina. 

Yoga and Tantra which are primarily meant for spiritual attainments have also certain prescriptions for the prevention and cure of psychic, somatic and psychosomatic ailments. 


There are various types of treatments in Ayurveda such as Panchakarmas, therapeutic vomiting, purgation, cleansing enemas, nasal application of herbs, rejuvenation (Rasayana), diet and dieletics etc.

Kerala has a special type of Ayurvedic treatment. These special Kerala treatments, including Pichichil (oil bath), Ilakizhi (leaf bundle massage), Navarakizhi (rice bundle massage), Vasthi, Abhayangam, Nasyam, Medicated Steam Bath, General Massage, Rejuvenation Massage etc., are widely and effectively used in the treatment of chronic severe illness such as rheumatoid asthritis, Dhara Treatment á
paralysis, facial palsy, motorneuron disease, ankylosing spondylitis, acute infective poly neuritis, various spinal problems, gastric or peptic ulcers etc. 

Kerala's Ayurvedic Centres offer the state's unique Ayurvedic therapy. Some of the renowned centres are Ayurvedic Research Centre, Cheruthuruthy; Panchakarma Institute, Shoranur; Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, Malappuram; Sahyadri Ayurvedic Hospital, Peerumedu; Sri Shankara Ayurvedic Hospital, Chenganassery; Sri Guruvayoorappan Ayurvedic Hospital, Guruvayur; Kerala Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Alwaye; Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort, Kovalam; Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort, Palakkad and Surya Ayurvedic Health Resort, Munnar. 

Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort: This unique and exclusive Ayurvedic Health Resort in Palakkad is approved by the Department of Tourism. Treatments are carried out under the guidance of eminent physicians and administered by well-trained masseurs and masseuses. It offers treatments for ailments like arthritis, spondylitis, obesity, paralysis, slip-disc etc. Alltogether this is a perfect place to ensure general fitness and to rejuvenate the whole body, mind and soul. 

The resort is dressed with artificial water falls, Villas furnished with most modern and luxurious facilities, ethnically designed swimming pool, tennis and badminton courts, restaurant serving a wide range of vegetarian cuisine and much more. 

Kairali has two branches - Delhi and Khajuraho

Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort: Hidden among thick palm groves, Somatheeram (literally, sun drenched shore) lies nine km south of Kovalam beach, at Chowara. The traditional cottages, in the vast 15 acres of rich nature and ethnicity, of the resort hold the ancient Indian secrets of rejuvenation, revitalisation and relaxation offer proximity to nature and pure pleasure with Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation. 

The cottages here are made of bricks, wood work and antiques retrieved from the ruins of traditional Kerala tharawadu (ancestral homes). A range of Ayurvedic principles to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul are offered by qualified Ayurveda physicians. Treatments and massage programmes are arranged in the open air, on the sunny beaches or in the coconut groves. Gurus (trained teachers) initiate you into the mystical, relaxed world of Yoga and meditation.

The Ayurvedic treatments include Rejuvenation therapy (14 days) for the body, mind and soul, Body purification therapy (15 days) for the whole body, Longevity treatment (28 days) for retarding the ageing process, arresting the degeneration of body cells etc. Psoriasis treatment (21 days), slimming programme (28 days), beauty care programmes (10 days) along with different packages of massages and steam baths. 

A speciality restaurant serves over 350 vegetarian dishes prepared strictly according to Ayurvedic recipes. 

Nearest airport and railway station, Thiruvananthapuram is 21 km away.

Hotel Samudra, Kovalam and Aranya Nivas Hotel, Thekkady are some of the other major centres which offer Ayurveda treatment. General Body massage with herbal oil, Pizhichil, Sirodhara, Pizhichil with Sirodhara are common treatments offered for the tourist. Packages are available from one hour to seven days with a varying rate of Rs.500/- to 35000/- for a person.

Surya Ayurvedic Health Resort at Munnar offers Ayurvedic rejuvenative treatment, traditional food and comfortable stay. 

The Ayurvedic Ashramam of Royal Village, Cochin offers a complete programme to recoup your energy with traditional Kalari-massage and herbal rejuvenation therapies. It's a place where a person can lean back and relax in eco-friendly surroundings and yet be confident of returning healthy and rejuvenated. The Ashramam also offers training in Kalarippayttu, Yoga, Prannayama, Meditation, General Exercise, Self Defence and Kalari Massage.