7-Day Ayurveda Detox & Healing Retreat by Vembanad Lake

The program at Shantitheeram runs on four pillars: a customized Ayurvedic diet with dosha-pacifying foods and mono-meals like khichdi; authentic Panchakarma therapies for detoxification and rejuvenation; a daily routine of yoga, pranayama, and meditation; and Rasayana therapy using herbal tonics for vitality and immunity. Every guest gets a tailored plan because the team doesn't do standardized packages.

Days begin early with mantra chanting and yoga in the Yogshala, followed by a consultation with the doctor and your daily therapy session. The food is all vegetarian and prepared according to Ayurvedic principles, with the doctor able to prescribe a bespoke diet if your dosha needs it. Afternoons are free for rest, a swim in the pool, or borrowing a bicycle to explore the backwaters. Evenings wind down with detox tea, meditation, and an early dinner.

The team includes three resident Ayurvedic physicians with combined experience of over four decades. Dr. Renjith leads the clinical side and specializes in chronic conditions, pain management, and skin disorders. Dr. Shuchita brings 18 years of experience in digestive and metabolic issues, while Dr. Remya focuses on women's health and Panchakarma delivery. Yoga classes are led by Anil, a certified instructor in both Hatha and Ashtanga traditions.

Location matters here. Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda, and Vembanad Lake - the longest lake in India - creates the kind of calm that supports healing. The property is 72 km from Kochi International Airport, and the retreat runs all year. Monsoon season from June to October is traditionally the best time for treatments, when the humid climate helps the body absorb herbal therapies more effectively.

What's included

- 6 nights / 7 days accommodation - 6 sessions of 1-hour Ayurvedic therapy/treatment as recommended by the doctor (personalized) - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Daily Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama classes - Welcome drink - Ayurveda cooking class - Specialized workshop on Ayurveda, Indian traditions, etc. - Use of common amenities like cycles, badminton, board games - Luggage storage - Parking

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments