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Chingoli, near Karthikappally (Alappuzha district), Kerala
Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre)
Family Ayurveda hospital with all-inclusive day rates
- Retreat centre
- Ayurveda
- Detox
- Yoga
- Wellness
- Countryside
Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.
Krishnendu Ayurveda is a family-run Ayurveda hospital in Chingoli village near Karthikappally, Alappuzha district, with a premium in-patient wing called Nirava Holistic Centre. Stays are doctor-led and all-inclusive, with daily treatments, yoga and vegetarian meals, and programmes for detox, rest and weight management.
Our take · editors' note
Suits: Suits people wanting a classical, doctor-led Panchakarma of two weeks or more in rural Kerala, with all-inclusive daily rates from a simple hospital wing to pool villas.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone wanting a short spa break or a beach setting; it’s about 2 hr 45 min from Kochi or Trivandrum airport, and hospital rooms are basic.
Great for
- long doctor-led stays
- burnout & stress
- weight & fitness
- budget travellers
Maybe not for
- Short breaks (7-night minimum)
Run by a family of Ayurveda physicians in its fourth generation; the hospital dates from 1908
Published all-inclusive tariffs from simple hospital rooms to luxury pool villas
Daily yoga, an evening Ayurveda talk and meditation, plus physiotherapy and a pool on campus
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Price and programmes
Starts from
₹5,100 / day
per person
About ₹36k per person for 7 nights
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Treatments
- Doctor consultation
Hospital-wing basic non-AC room, single; includes up to 2 treatments, medicines, doctor's fee and 3 veg meals
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Arrive any day · book by phone or WhatsApp
If you have a medical condition or take regular medicines, talk to your own doctor before you go, and don't stop prescribed treatment.
- Comprehensive detox (Panchakarma)7, 14, 21 or 28
- Relax and renew7, 14, 21 or 28
- Ideal weight7, 14, 21 or 28
- Structural revival7, 14, 21 or 28
Rooms: Three tiers on one campus: simple hospital-wing rooms (AC or non-AC), poolside suites, and the premium Nirava Holistic Centre with balcony and private-garden pool villas
Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
Practical facts
AC · Single rooms
AC
In some roomsSingle rooms
Available
A typical day
6:30 am yoga in the yoga hall … 9:00 pm retire for the day
- 6:30 amYoga in the yoga hall
- 8:00 amBreakfast
- 9:30 amTreatments or doctor consultation
- 12:30 pmLunch
- 2:00 pmTreatments or rest
- 5:00 pmAyurveda talk or meditation
- 6:00 pmStroll in the herbal garden
- 6:30 pmDinner
- 9:00 pmRetire for the day
As the retreat describes it. Schedules change with the season and the programme.
What's included
Included
- Room
- Up to two treatments a day (three at Nirava)
- Medicines used in treatments
- Doctor’s fee
- Yoga, meditation, physio exercise, fitness and Pilates
- Three vegetarian meals
- Airport pick-up for Nirava stays (drop too from 14 days)
Not included
- Towels and toiletries in hospital-wing rooms
- Extra blood tests and outside scans
- Airport transfers for hospital-wing and poolside stays
When to go
Best Jun–Feb. Treatments run all year; Nov–Feb is the driest and most comfortable, the Jun–Sep monsoon is the traditional Ayurveda season, and Mar–May is hot and humid
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Monsoon · Jun–Sep
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Weather by month
24° to 32°C through the year · wettest in June
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain for the month (mm).
Best monthsRain: dry to very wetHighs: cool to hot
Long-term averages (1981–2010) for the area around Chingoli, near Karthikappally (Alappuzha district), on a grid of about 1 km; any one year can differ. Data: CHELSA V2.1 (Karger et al., 2017), CC0.
Getting there
Nearest airport
Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) or Kochi (COK), each about 2 hr 45 min by roadBy train
Haripad, about 4 km; Kayamkulam Jn (more express trains), about 12 kmFrom big cities
- ~580 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~800 km from Chennai, best to fly
- ~1,260 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
From your town
See the drive, the nearest airports and the easiest way to get to Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre) from where you live. The trip estimate below uses it too.
Estimate your trip
Stay from ₹71,400 for 7 nights, 2 people
- Stay at Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre)
- from ₹71,400
- ₹5,100 a day × 7 nights × 2 people
Rough total
from ₹71,400
Stay and GST where added. Doesn't include travel.
- Taxes may be extra; ask the retreat.
Rough estimate from the published starting price; set your town in “From your town” above to add the drive. Rooms, seasons and programmes change the total; Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre)'s own quote is final.
Before you book
Arrival
Arrive any dayCouples
Couples can share a roomPhones
Phones allowedFood
Vegetarian foodBooking
Book by phone or WhatsApp
Not stated on their site: taxes. Ask the retreat before you book.
Good to know
- Daily rates cover room, doctor, treatments, medicines, yoga and three vegetarian meals; programmes usually run 2–4 weeks
- Towels and toiletries are not provided in hospital-wing rooms
- Airport transfers from Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram (about 2 hr 45 min) cost extra, except on longer Nirava stays
What to pack
6 things the retreat asks you to bring, plus 3 tips
The retreat asks you to bring
Also useful
General tips for the setting and the months people go, not from the retreat.
Tick things off as you pack. Nothing here is saved.
Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre)'s official information, checked October 2026: krishnenduayur.org/tariff/, krishnenduayur.org/accommodation/. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.
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- Mobile
- +91 95444 88333
- Phone
- +91 479 248 6337
- Call us
- +91 81378 31444
From Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre)'s official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page
Questions people ask
How much does a stay at Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre) cost?
Prices start from ₹5,100 a day per person. Hospital-wing basic non-AC room, single; includes up to 2 treatments, medicines, doctor's fee and 3 veg meals. We checked this on the official site in October 2026.
What's included in the price?
The starting price covers your room, meals, yoga, meditation, treatments and a doctor consultation. The official site lists: Room; Up to two treatments a day (three at Nirava); Medicines used in treatments; Doctor’s fee; Yoga, meditation, physio exercise, fitness and Pilates; Three vegetarian meals; Airport pick-up for Nirava stays (drop too from 14 days). Not included: Towels and toiletries in hospital-wing rooms; Extra blood tests and outside scans; Airport transfers for hospital-wing and poolside stays.
What's the minimum stay?
The shortest stay is 7 nights.
When is the best time to visit Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre)?
The best months are Jun–Feb. Treatments run all year; Nov–Feb is the driest and most comfortable, the Jun–Sep monsoon is the traditional Ayurveda season, and Mar–May is hot and humid.
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How do I get to Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre)?
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) or Kochi (COK), each about 2 hr 45 min by road. By train: Haripad, about 4 km; Kayamkulam Jn (more express trains), about 12 km. Times are rough estimates by road.
Can couples stay together?
Yes. Couples can share a room at Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre).
Can I use my phone?
Yes, phones are allowed at Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre).
What food is served?
The food is vegetarian.
How do I book Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre)?
You book directly with Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre), by phone or WhatsApp. You can arrive any day. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.
Do rooms have air-conditioning?
Some rooms have air-conditioning; ask for one when you book.
Are single rooms available?
Yes, private single rooms are available.
Answered from our research on Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre)'s official information. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with them before you book.
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Krishnendu Ayurveda (Chingoli Ayurveda Hospital & Nirava Holistic Centre) before booking.
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