3 Day Ayurveda Introduction Retreat with Abhyangam in Kerala
Kochi, India
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Summary
This retreat is a three night introduction to Ayurveda, built around Abhyangam and set on the bank of the Kuttampuzha River. It suits anyone curious about Ayurvedic therapy who wants an honest first taste rather than a long clinical programme. The plan follows a consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor, so even a short stay is matched to you.
- Longer programmes run from five nights to three weeks if you want to go further.
What's Included
Accommodation
Free Parking
Wifi
Three healthy and tasty meals everyday
Welcome DRink
Water tea and coffee all day long
Daily Yoga Sessions
Daily Meditation Sessions
Sixty Minutes Massage
Luggage Storage
Experience the Retreat
Three nights is not long, and this programme is honest about that. It is designed as an introduction, for people who have read about Ayurveda or been recommended it and want to understand what it actually feels like before committing to a longer stay.
The stay opens the way every programme here opens, with a traditional welcome and a consultation with the doctor. Your constitution, current health and medical history are assessed, and the therapies for the three days are set from that.
Abhyangam is the centre of the programme. This is the classical warm herbal oil massage given by trained therapists, and it is the foundation most other Ayurvedic treatment is built on, which makes it the sensible place to begin.
Daily yoga runs alongside the therapy, and herbal medicines are given where the doctor recommends them. Three freshly prepared vegetarian meals a day come with the programme, along with tea, coffee, juice and snacks through the day.
Accommodation is included for all three nights in a river view room with a balcony and an ensuite bathroom. There are seven rooms in total at the centre, so the atmosphere stays quiet and personal rather than busy.
What you take away from three nights is an accurate sense of Ayurveda and a doctor's view of your own constitution. Many guests use this retreat to decide which longer programme is worth their time, which is exactly what it is for.
Why This Retreat Stands Out
Most first Ayurveda experiences are either a spa massage with an Ayurvedic name on it or a fortnight of serious treatment. This one sits deliberately in between, short enough to fit a normal holiday and real enough that what you receive is prescribed rather than picked off a menu.
Abhyangam carries the programme, the warm oil massage that most Ayurvedic treatment is built on. With seven rooms and a maximum of thirteen guests, the therapists and the doctor have time for you, and the river and forest do the rest of the work without any help.
Benefits
- A Real Introduction to Ayurveda
- Deep Physical Relaxation
- Better Sleep
- Relief from Everyday Tension
- Improved Circulation
- Softer Skin and Better Muscle Tone
- A Personal Doctor Consultation
- Time Away from Screens
- A Calmer Mind
- A Clear Next Step
What's Not Included
Flight Tickets
Travel Insurance
Visa Fees
Accommodations
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Patio Panoramic - Single occupancy — Private
INR 53,500
Book This RoomPatio Panoramic
A ground floor room made entirely from green materials, with mud taken from the same land used for the floors and walls. Seven chakra artwork in copper and brass hangs inside, and the balcony carries river and mountain views. The room is air conditioned with an attached bathroom.
- The price quoted is per person
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Heater ...
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Patio Panoramic - Double Occupancy — Shared
INR 77,575
Book This RoomPatio Panoramic
A ground floor room made entirely from green materials, with mud taken from the same land used for the floors and walls. Seven chakra artwork in copper and brass hangs inside, and the balcony carries river and mountain views. The room is air conditioned with an attached bathroom.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Exoctica River Edge - Single Occupancy — Private
INR 53,500
Book This RoomExotica River Edge
This takes its name from jasmine and sits in the middle of the first floor. Palmwood brought from Palakkad runs across the floor and gives the room its warmth, and a mud clock hangs as the artwork. The balcony looks over the river, and the room has an ensuite bathroom.
- The price quoted is per person
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Exoctica River Edge - Double occupancy — Shared
INR 77,575
Book This RoomExotica River Edge
This takes its name from jasmine and sits in the middle of the first floor. Palmwood brought from Palakkad runs across the floor and gives the room its warmth, and a mud clock hangs as the artwork. The balcony looks over the river, and the room has an ensuite bathroom.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Specialty Lodging :Whispering Bamboo - Single Occupancy — Private
INR 53,500
Book This RoomWhispering Bamboo
A rooftop cottage kept completely separate from the other rooms, built for birdwatching close to the Salim Ali sanctuary at Thattekkad. Panoramic mountain and river views open the whole horizon for spotting, and a clay air conditioner running on 12 volts DC with climber plants around it keeps the hut cool at very low emissions. It has an ensuite bathroom.
- The price quoted is per person
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Specialty Lodging :Whispering Bamboo - Double Occupancy — Shared
INR 77,575
Book This RoomWhispering Bamboo
A rooftop cottage kept completely separate from the other rooms, built for birdwatching close to the Salim Ali sanctuary at Thattekkad. Panoramic mountain and river views open the whole horizon for spotting, and a clay air conditioner running on 12 volts DC with climber plants around it keeps the hut cool at very low emissions. It has an ensuite bathroom.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Specialty Lodging : Tree Top Nest- Single Occupancy — Private
INR 53,500
Book This RoomTree Top Nest
- The price quoted is per person
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Specialty Lodging : Tree Top Nest - Double Occupancy — Shared
INR 77,575
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A treehouse set between two ancient trees that pass through the room itself, looking out over the Zen garden. Cosy and built for solitude, with a small ensuite bathroom, it suits solo travellers, writers and anyone wanting a genuinely mindful pause. It can be taken as a premium option for two.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
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Infinty River View - Single Occupancy — Private
INR 53,500
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Our newest and most spacious category, set close to the infinity pool with a private balcony opening straight onto the river. These rooms blend the calm of the forest with contemporary design and modern comforts, so you get a refined, thoughtfully updated stay without losing the peace of Munkudil. Bright, airy and made for unwinding, they suit couples, families and guests who want extra space and a modern touch.
- The price quoted is per person
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
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Infinity River View - Double Occupancy — Shared
INR 77,575
Book This RoomInfinity River View
Our newest and most spacious category, set close to the infinity pool with a private balcony opening straight onto the river. These rooms blend the calm of the forest with contemporary design and modern comforts, so you get a refined, thoughtfully updated stay without losing the peace of Munkudil. Bright, airy and made for unwinding, they suit couples, families and guests who want extra space and a modern touch.
- The price quoted is for 2 person per room
Airconditioned Rooms, Free Wifi, Restaurant ...
Airport Transfers
Cochin International Airport - CIAL (COK) — Multiple Options:
Kochi
Round Trip — Per trip
INR 7,000
Drop-off Only — Per trip
INR 3,500
Pickup Only — Per trip
INR 3,500
Program
Arrival day: a traditional welcome with Aarti, Tikka and a floral garland, a welcome drink, and then the consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor who sets your therapies for the stay. The first Abhyangam session usually follows the same day or the next morning.
The two full days follow a steady shape. Morning yoga, breakfast, the prescribed Abhyangam session, lunch, and then open afternoons for the river, a forest walk or birdwatching at the Thattekkad sanctuary next door.
Departure day: a closing session with the doctor, who talks through what the assessment showed and what would suit you next. Checkout follows with time to arrange onward travel.
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
11:00
Daily Highlights:
Same schedule every day
06:30
Yoga
08:00
Breakfast
10:00
Doctor Consultation
Food Details
Meals are sattvic, cooked from fresh local ingredients and put together to support the treatment rather than sit beside it. Vegetables, fruit, grains, lentils and herbs come from the surrounding farmland where possible, and the kitchen keeps the cooking simple enough to let the food do its work.
The doctor adjusts the diet through the stay as the therapies progress, which matters a great deal on a programme of this length. Guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements should share them before arrival so the kitchen can plan around them properly.
Meals Provided
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Diets Catered
Vegetarian
Satvik meals
Drinks Provided
Water
Tea
Juices
Host & Team
Organizer
Munkudil Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat
Thirteen rooms on the bank of the Kuttampuzha River, each named after a Kerala flower, built from red stone from Kannur, palmwood from Palakkad and mud dug from the same land. A yogashala, an Ayurveda treatment room, a Zen garden with a ten foot Buddha and a swimming pool make up the rest.
What sets Munkudil apart is that the building and the programme come from the same thinking. Sattvic food is cooked from local produce, Ayurvedic doctors set each plan personally, and the forest and river are part of the day rather than the view.
What sets Munkudil apart is that the building and the programme come from the same thinking. Sattvic food is cooked from local produce, Ayurvedic doctors set each plan personally, and the forest and river are part of the day rather than the view.
Venue Center
Munkudil Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat
Thirteen rooms on the bank of the Kuttampuzha River, each named after a Kerala flower, built from red stone from Kannur, palmwood from Palakkad and mud dug from the same land. A yogashala, an Ayurveda treatment room, a Zen garden with a ten foot Buddha and a swimming pool make up the rest.
What sets Munkudil apart is that the building and the programme come from the same thinking. Sattvic food is cooked from local produce, Ayurvedic doctors set each plan personally, and the forest and river are part of the day rather than the view.
What sets Munkudil apart is that the building and the programme come from the same thinking. Sattvic food is cooked from local produce, Ayurvedic doctors set each plan personally, and the forest and river are part of the day rather than the view.
Facilitator
Dr.Anisha Ali
Senior Medical officer
Location Information
KOCHI
•
KERALAM
•
INDIA
Set at Njayappilly on the Thattekkadu to Kuttampuzha road, this retreat sits on the bank of the Kuttampuzha River in the Mamalakandam forest area of Ernakulam district. Forest, mountains and river fill the view on every side, and the quiet here is the working kind rather than the arranged kind.
The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, named for Salim Ali, is the neighbour, which makes early morning birdwatching a habit rather than an excursion. Kayaking and boating on the river, waterfalls, forest walks, cycling, jeep safaris and cultural trips through the nearby farmland villages fill whatever time the programme leaves free
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Facilities
Airconditioned Rooms
Free Wifi
Heater
Library
Terrace
Laundry
Kitchen
Restaurant
Travel Information
flight
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Kerala, India, the main gateway to the state. It carries domestic flights from every major Indian city and international connections from the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe.
From the airport the drive runs east towards Kothamangalam and on to Thattekkadu and Kuttampuzha, taking roughly two hours depending on traffic and the final forest road. A taxi or a transfer arranged through the centre is the practical choice, and it is worth sharing flight details in advance so the arrival can be planned.
train
Ernakulam Railway Station is the main rail head for the region, with direct connections to Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and most other major Indian cities. Aluva Railway Station is the other practical option and sits closer to the airport side of the city.
From either station a taxi covers the last stretch through Kothamangalam and Thattekkadu, taking around two to two and a half hours. Roads are good most of the way, with the final approach running along quieter forest roads, so an arranged transfer is easier than hunting for transport on arrival.
bus
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and private buses serve Kothamangalam, the nearest large town, from Ernakulam, Munnar, Thrissur and Thodupuzha. Kothamangalam is the sensible transfer point for anyone travelling by road on public transport.
From Kothamangalam local buses and autos run towards Thattekkadu and Kuttampuzha, though services thin out later in the day. Guests carrying luggage will find a direct taxi from Kothamangalam or from Ernakulam considerably easier than piecing the last leg together.
taxi
A pre-booked taxi is the simplest way to reach the retreat, particularly for international guests and anyone arriving with luggage. From Cochin International Airport the drive takes roughly two hours, and from Ernakulam Railway Station around two to two and a half hours.
App-based cabs work reliably within Kochi but thin out towards the forest, so a local operator or a transfer arranged through the centre is the better option for the full journey. Give the driver the address at Njayappilly, Thattekkadu, Kuttampuzha, Kerala 686681.
car
From Kochi, head east towards Perumbavoor and Kothamangalam, then continue on the Thattekkadu to Kuttampuzha road. The distance is roughly 65 to 70 km and the drive takes about two hours, with the last stretch running through forest and farmland.
Navigation apps find the retreat without difficulty, though mobile signal is patchy on the final approach, so it helps to have the route saved offline. Parking is available on site, which makes self-drive practical for guests travelling within Kerala.
FAQ's
Thirteen rooms, each named after a Kerala flower and built from natural materials including red stone, palmwood and mud, with river or mountain views. Options run from ground floor patio rooms to a treehouse and a rooftop birdwatching hut.
Sattvic vegetarian meals cooked from fresh local ingredients, with the diet adjusted through the stay by the doctor as part of the treatment. Allergies and dietary requirements should be shared before arrival.
Birdwatching at the Thattekkad sanctuary, kayaking and boating on the Kuttampuzha River, cycling, forest walks, waterfalls, jeep safaris and cultural trips to nearby villages. Sound healing on Himalayan singing bowls and Agnihotra fire ritual are also offered.
Yes. With only seven rooms the atmosphere is quiet and personal, and the treehouse in particular is built for solo guests. The programme itself is one to one with the doctor and the therapists.
The local currency is the Indian Rupee (INR). ATMs and banks are available at Kothamangalam, the nearest town, so it is worth carrying some cash before heading out to the forest for a long stay.
For rest and relaxation, yes. Abhyangam works from the first session, and most guests sleep better and feel physically lighter by the second day.
For treating a specific condition, no, and the programme does not claim to. Ayurvedic treatment for a health concern needs one to three weeks, which is why the longer programmes exist.
The retreat covers accommodation, the doctor consultation, daily Abhyangam, daily yoga, herbal medicines where prescribed, three vegetarian meals a day and tea, coffee, juice and snacks.
Warm herbal oil is applied over the whole body in a set sequence of strokes by trained therapists, followed by a steam or a warm bath. Sessions run roughly an hour.
The oils are chosen for your constitution by the doctor rather than by preference. Male guests are treated by male therapists and female guests by female therapists.
The centre has seven rooms and takes a maximum of thirteen guests, so there is no crowd and no group to keep up with. The programme is one to one with the doctor and the therapists.
First timers are exactly who this programme was written for, and the team explains each therapy before it begins.
In most cases yes, but tell the doctor about every medication and any diagnosed condition at the consultation so the therapies can be planned safely around them.
This is a wellness programme that works alongside your own medical care rather than replacing it. Keep taking what your doctor has prescribed unless they advise otherwise.
Further Details About the Retreat
This is a doctor led Ayurvedic programme rather than a spa break, and the fourteen nights are structured around treatment. Guests should expect a daily rhythm of therapy, yoga and prescribed diet, with the free time real but planned around the schedule rather than the other way round.
Because the work at Munkudil is medical in character, existing conditions and current medication genuinely matter. Share your medical history, any diagnosis and all medications ahead of arrival so the doctor can plan properly, and note that the programme supports wellbeing alongside professional medical care rather than replacing it.
Cancellation Policy
flexible Cancellation Policy
Flexible Cancellation
A balanced option — the earlier you cancel, the more you get back.
Deposit
| Cancellation TimingRefund on Deposit | |
| 30+ days before retreat | 100% refunded ✓ |
| 15–29 days before retreat | 50% refunded |
| 0–14 days before retreat | No refund |
Remaining Balance
The remaining balance is only due when you arrive at the retreat.
If you paid the full amount at booking, you’re eligible for a full refund on the remaining balance right up until the day before your retreat.
For exact deposit and balance amounts, refer to your booking confirmation email sent from booking@healatindia.com.
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53,500
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INR
8,025
Remaining Balance
INR
45,475
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