14 days
14-day calm and rest
Shirodhara, Takradhara, massage and a strict daily routine for people who are worn out.
per guest$6,720
Kalari Kovilakom
Kollengode, Palakkad, Kerala
A strict, traditional Ayurveda centre in a restored palace. Not a spa: you follow the doctor's routine.
- From the airport
- ~110 min
- COK
- Feel
- Traditional and strict
- Per night, from
- $480
- 14 days, from
- $6,720
About the centre
A restored 19th-century palace at the foot of the Western Ghats.
Kalari Kovilakom, run by CGH Earth, is known for following Ayurveda's classical routine closely. Guests wear simple cotton clothes, eat vegetarian food set by the doctor, and there's no alcohol. It suits people who want the traditional experience and are happy with rules.
- The classical routine, followed closely
- A quiet palace setting
- Its own herb garden
- Small number of guests
Good to know
- Minimum stays are long: two weeks or more
- No alcohol, no meat, and devices kept to a minimum
- About two hours from Cochin airport
- Best season: October to March for dry weather; June to September for the traditional monsoon season
Programmes
Typical packages and prices.
Indicative prices per guest, including stay, consultations, therapies and meals. The centre's physician adjusts your programme after your first consultation.
per guest$9,950
per guest$13,200
Rooms
Where you'll stay.
Heritage suite
A restored palace room with traditional wooden interiors
$480 per night
Palace suite
A larger suite in a quieter wing of the palace
$620 per night
How it compares
Fourteen days, centre by centre.
- SomatheeramKerala · Calm resort$3,450
- CarnoustieKerala · Luxury retreat$5,320
- SoukyaKarnataka · Integrative centre$5,880
- Kalari KovilakomKerala · Traditional and strict$6,720
- Six Senses VanaHimalayas · Integrative centre$9,100
- Ananda in the HimalayasHimalayas · Luxury retreat$11,200
Questions
How do I get to Kalari?
Fly into Cochin International Airport (COK). The drive is about 110 minutes, and transfers are usually included.
When is the best time to go?
October to March for dry weather; June to September for the traditional monsoon season.
How long should I stay?
Packages here run 14, 21, 28 days. A week suits a rest; Panchakarma needs at least 14 days, and 21 is better.
What does it cost?
Rooms start from about $480 a night, and a 14-day package from about $6,720 per guest, including the doctor, treatments, herbal medicines and meals. Flights and visa are extra. We confirm the price in writing.
Which visa do I need?
India's official e-Visa site lists an e-Medical visa for Ayush purposes, which uses a letter from the centre. Whether you can apply online depends on your passport. We check and get the letter for you.
Enquire
Arrange a stay at Kalari Kovilakom.
Tell us your dates, how long you'd like to stay and what you're hoping for. We'll check availability with the centre and send you a written quote, with help on the visa and travel.
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Profile based on information published by the centre, which may change. Krinav Care Journeys is a facilitator and doesn't provide treatment; the centre's physicians are responsible for your programme.