7 Day Ayurvedic Detox & Panchakarma Healing Retreat in Karnataka

Alpha Wellness Resort sits near Melapura, Karnataka, not far from the Kaveri River and about a two-hour drive from Bangalore. The property is intimate—just twelve rooms—with gardens, a pool, a sauna, and a yoga shala. The setting is deliberately calm: you wake to birdsong and green views, and the absence of crowds is part of the treatment. Mysore, a city known as the birthplace of Ashtanga Yoga and a center of Ayurvedic tradition, is close enough for day trips, but most guests stay on the property for the full week.

What makes this different from a typical wellness retreat is the medical structure. Before you arrive, you complete a health consultation with Dr. Rizwan, so your program is already mapped out. On day one, he assesses your Prakriti and Vikriti, your constitution and any current imbalance, and from that prescribes your therapies, diet, and herbal medicines. The Panchakarma treatments themselves—Abhyanga full-body oil massage, Shirodhara, where warm oil streams over your forehead, Basti herbal enemas, Nasya nasal therapy, and Udvartana herbal powder massage—are performed by trained therapists under medical supervision. This is classical clinical Ayurveda, not a light treatment menu.

A typical day follows an Ayurvedic rhythm. Mornings start with yoga and pranayama as the sun rises, followed by a freshly cooked breakfast aligned to your dosha. Mid-morning is your main therapy session. Afternoons are free for rest, meditation, nature walks, or reading. In the evening, Dr. Rizwan checks in on your progress and adjusts the next day's protocol, and dinner is another sattvic meal designed for your constitution. The week builds steadily, with the detox deepening as your body opens up.

Dr. Rizwan is a qualified physician with years of clinical experience in Panchakarma and detoxification. He specializes in treating the root cause of imbalances in conditions like diabetes, digestive disorders, and chronic stress, and he is supported by a team of therapists trained in classical techniques. Guest reviews repeatedly mention the quality of care and the real improvements in their health—one diabetic guest reported his sugar levels dropped to around 160 during his stay. The medical expertise is what sets this retreat apart from a purely spa-oriented Ayurvedic holiday.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 1 hour treatment (per day) - 30 minute massage (per day) - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Transportation during the retreat - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee