Ayurgem Ayurveda Yoga & Wellness Retreat is a doctor-guided Ayurveda centre in the green, pollution-free hills of Munnar, Kerala, around 5,200 ft above sea level in the Western Ghats. This rejuvenation programme suits a short break of 2 to 5 nights. It is built on classical Kerala Ayurveda, delivered under qualified medical supervision.

Every stay begins with a traditional welcome and a consultation with the doctor, who sets your treatment plan. Each day then combines Panchakarma-based therapies with morning yoga and pranayama, Ayurvedic vegetarian meals and time to rest. Therapies may include Abhyanga (warm herbal oil massage), herbal powder massage (Udhwarthanam), herbal pouch sudation (Kizhi), steam therapy, Nasyam, Shirodhara, Sarvanga Ksheera Dhara (medicated milk pouring), and herbal face and foot treatments. The longer stays add therapies such as Njavarakizhi, Nethradhara and herbal hair packs.

The programme rests on Ayurveda's three pillars: diet as medicine, yoga and lifestyle therapy, and Ayurvedic therapies and medicines. The team includes qualified Ayurvedic doctors, experienced male and female therapists and a dietitian, with doctor and nursing assistance available 24/7. Medicines are natural and government-approved.

Between treatments you can swim, take evening walks through the village and enjoy the mountain views. On the last day you have a final consultation and leave with guidance on a daily regimen to keep the benefits going at home.

What's included

Accommodation for the length of your package; Daily Ayurvedic vegetarian meals, water and detox juices; Doctor consultations on arrival and before departure; Daily Ayurveda and Panchakarma therapy sessions as prescribed; Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation; Warm herbal immune-boosting drink after each therapy; Evening herbal tea and village walks; Use of the pool, yoga deck, badminton court and indoor games; Free Wi-Fi; 24/7 doctor and nursing assistance

What's not included

Flights; Pick-up and drop-off (available on request); Laundry (available on request)

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