14 Day Ayurvedic Detox & Panchakarma Wellness Retreat in Kerala, India

Shantitheeram Ayurveda sits in Puthanangadi, on the western edge of Kumarakom, right on the widest stretch of Vembanad Lake. The property is a mix of Kerala Fusion rooms, built with local and recycled timber, and Heritage rooms in a Nalukettu wood house that's nearly a century old and was fully restored in 2023-24. Both have modern fittings — air conditioning, mini-refrigerators, modern washrooms — while retaining the classic Kerala architecture.

The program is built around Panchakarma, the traditional Ayurvedic detox, but it's not a standard package. Each guest gets an initial consultation with the lead doctor, Dr. Renjith V. C., who has over a decade of clinical experience, to assess your constitution (Prakriti) and any imbalances. From there, your therapies, diet, daily routine, and herbal medicines are planned individually, and your daily schedule is adjusted based on how you respond. Treatments include Abhyanga (oil massage), Shirodhara (oil pouring on the forehead), Swedana (herbal steam), Udvartana (herbal powder massage), Basti (enema), Nasya (nasal therapy), and more, with 75-90 minutes of therapy per day on average.

Daily life follows an early rhythm: morning yoga with Anil, a certified Hatha and Ashtanga instructor, followed by pranayama and mantra chanting. After breakfast, you'll meet with a doctor for a check-in and then have your main therapy session. Evenings include light activities like cycling or board games, meditation, and an early dinner. The team includes Dr. Remya (16+ years in women's health and Panchakarma), Dr. Shuchita (18+ years in lifestyle and digestive disorders), and Dr. Devi S. Nair, who focuses on the mind-body side through yoga and meditation.

A noteworthy practical point: the program is fairly committed. You're asked to follow the recommended therapies, meals, and daily routine, and the property is alcohol-free. The payoff is a proper, doctor-led detox in a serene lakeside setting where the staff are consistently praised for their warmth.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off (Kochi International Airport) - 13 nights accommodation - 3 daily Ayurvedic meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes - Daily 75-90 minutes of personalized Ayurvedic therapy/treatment as recommended by the doctor - Initial and daily Ayurveda consultations with the doctor - Ayurveda cooking class - Specialized workshops - Water, tea, and detox drinks throughout the day - Use of common amenities (bicycles, badminton, board games) - Parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Flights (international and domestic) - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments not included in the program - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Transfers from Trivandrum International Airport (available at extra cost)