Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort

Situated 14 kilometers from the town of Palakkad in Kerala, the southernmost state of India, the Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort is the perfect retreat for the discerning traveler seeking a tranquil haven for restoration of the mind, body and soul. Palakkad, the capital of Ayurveda, is well connected by rail, road and air, and is just a six-hour drive from Bangalore. The nearest airport is Coimbatore which is just an hour's drive away. The state of Kerala is known for its complex network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals fringing the coast and forming the basis of a distinct regional lifestyle. Traveling along these backwaters is one of the highlights of a visit to the state.

Ayurveda is a holistic system of healing which evolved among the Brahmin sages of ancient India some 3000-5000 years ago. Developed through centuries of research, Ayurveda is practiced here, at the Kairali Health Resort in its truest traditional form.

In the morning, guests can enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast that features vegetarian south Indian-style cuisine. In addition, they have access to a full-service Ayurvedic treatment center, an outdoor pool, steam room and spa tub. Yoga and meditation classes are available for a surcharge. A business center, cell-phone and computer rentals, audio-visual equipment, and conference and meeting rooms are provided by the resort. Other features include natural and artificial waterfalls, herbal garden, in-house dietitian, astrologer, amphitheater, tennis court and art gallery.

Accommodations include 28 villas and two suites, each with a stream running in front, designed to exacting Ayurvedic principles to maximize positive energy. All rooms are equipped with dial-up Internet access, refrigerators, complimentary newspapers, complimentary bottled water, and bathrobes and slippers.

The Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort's commitment to quality and adherence to time-tested traditional methods of treatment have made it the resort of choice for guests seeking to experience the true essence of Kerala life and culture.