Poolany, Meloor, on the Chalakudy River (Thrissur district), Kerala
Softouch Ayurveda Village
Doctor-led Ayurveda stays on a riverside estate
- Boutique
- Ayurveda
- Detox
- Yoga
- Wellness
- Riverside
- Forest
Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.
Softouch Ayurveda Village is a small, doctor-led Ayurveda hospital and retreat on an 18-acre estate by the Chalakudy River, 50 minutes from Kochi airport. Guests see a physician daily and follow a plan of two therapies a day, vegetarian meals and yoga, from week-long stays to Panchakarma of 14 nights or more.
Our take · editors' note
Suits: Suits people wanting a doctor-led, all-inclusive Ayurveda stay of a week or more in AC riverside cottages, with two treatments a day and quiet walks.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone wanting a short peak-season break, a lively resort or alcohol; Oct–Mar stays need 7 nights and outside food isn't allowed.
Great for
- long doctor-led stays
- burnout & stress
- couples
- digital detox
NABH-accredited Ayurveda hospital with resident doctors, opened on this riverside estate in 2023
Rate includes two therapies a day, daily doctor consultation, medicines, vegetarian meals and daily yoga
Only 14 rooms; airport transfers and an Athirappilly day trip included on stays of 7 nights or more
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Price and programmes
Starts from
₹1,02,000 for 6 nights
per room · Taxes included
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Treatments
- Doctor consultation
- Transfers
7-day/6-night rejuvenation, Grand Cottage, single occupancy, on its BookRetreats page; taxes included
Indicative. Softouch Ayurveda Village doesn't publish rates; this one is from bookretreats.com, October 2026. Confirm with them before you book.
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If you have a medical condition or take regular medicines, talk to your own doctor before you go, and don't stop prescribed treatment.
- Ayurveda rejuvenation7+ nights
- Corporate stress & burnout7–14 nights
- Panchakarma detox14–28 nights
- Weight loss14+ nights
- Spinal & joint care14–21 nights
Rooms: 14 air-conditioned suites, forest cottages and garden or pool villas on an 18-acre riverside estate
Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
Practical facts
AC · Women · Diet options
AC
In all roomsWomen
Full-body treatments pause during menstruation (local therapies continue), so plan dates with this in mind.Diet options
Sattvic
A typical day
7:15 am morning yoga in the open-air hall … 7:00 pm light dinner
- 7:15 amMorning yoga in the open-air hall
- 8:30 amBreakfast with herbal drinks
- 9:00 amMain Ayurveda treatment, with a doctor check
- 1:00 pmVegetarian lunch, then free time
- 2:30 pmSecond, shorter therapy session
- 5:30 pmGuided meditation
- 7:00 pmLight dinner
As the retreat describes it. Schedules change with the season and the programme.
What's included
Included
- Suite, cottage or villa of your choice
- Two Ayurveda treatments a day
- Daily doctor consultation
- Full-board vegetarian meals
- Morning yoga and evening meditation
- Ayurvedic medicines during the stay
- Return transfers from Kochi airport
- Athirappilly waterfall day trip on stays of 7+ nights
- Pool, home cinema, bikes and kayaks
- Taxes
Not included
- Take-home medicines (optional)
- Laundry and ironing
- Private yoga or meditation sessions (₹1,000 each)
When to go
Best Jun–Feb. Open all year; Oct–Mar is the clearest weather, and the Jun–Sep monsoon is the traditional Ayurveda season. Mar–May is hot
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Monsoon · Jun–Sep
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Weather by month
22° to 35°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 Poolany, Meloor, on the Chalakudy River (Thrissur 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
Kochi (COK), about 25 km, roughly 50 minutes by roadBy train
Chalakudy, about 9 km (20 minutes)From big cities
- ~440 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~710 km from Chennai, best to fly
- ~1,110 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
From your town
See the drive, the nearest airports and the easiest way to get to Softouch Ayurveda Village from where you live. The trip estimate below uses it too.
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Rough total
from ₹1,02,000
Stay and GST where added. Doesn't include travel.
- Assumes two people share each room.
- Taxes included.
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; Softouch Ayurveda Village's own quote is final.
Before you book
Arrival
Arrive any dayCouples
Couples can share a roomPhones
Phones allowedFood
Vegetarian foodBooking
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Prices include taxes
Good to know
- Minimum stay is 7 nights in Oct–Mar and 3 nights in Apr–Sep; Panchakarma needs at least 14 nights
- A 50% advance confirms a booking; cancellations within 14 days of arrival are not refunded
- The resort is alcohol-free and does not take children under 10
What to pack
5 things the retreat asks you to bring, plus 5 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 Softouch Ayurveda Village's official information, checked October 2026: softouchayurveda.com/reservations-faqs, softouchayurveda.com/faq-savh, softouchayurveda.com/ayurvedic-retreat/daily-routine-experie, softouchayurveda.com/rooms/suites-villas-cottages, softouchayurveda.com/accommodation/7-nights-ayurveda-rejuven, softouchayurveda.com/rooms/suites-villas-cottages/packages-s. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.
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- Reservations
- +91 97455 70555
From Softouch Ayurveda Village's official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page
Questions people ask
How much does a stay at Softouch Ayurveda Village cost?
Prices start from ₹1,02,000 for 6 nights per room. 7-day/6-night rejuvenation, Grand Cottage, single occupancy, on its BookRetreats page; taxes included. We checked this in October 2026.
What's included in the price?
The starting price covers your room, meals, yoga, meditation, treatments, a doctor consultation and transfers. The official site lists: Suite, cottage or villa of your choice; Two Ayurveda treatments a day; Daily doctor consultation; Full-board vegetarian meals; Morning yoga and evening meditation; Ayurvedic medicines during the stay; Return transfers from Kochi airport; Athirappilly waterfall day trip on stays of 7+ nights; Pool, home cinema, bikes and kayaks; Taxes. Not included: Take-home medicines (optional); Laundry and ironing; Private yoga or meditation sessions (₹1,000 each).
What's the minimum stay?
The shortest stay is 3 nights.
When is the best time to visit Softouch Ayurveda Village?
The best months are Jun–Feb. Open all year; Oct–Mar is the clearest weather, and the Jun–Sep monsoon is the traditional Ayurveda season. Mar–May is hot.
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How do I get to Softouch Ayurveda Village?
Nearest airport: Kochi (COK), about 25 km, roughly 50 minutes by road. By train: Chalakudy, about 9 km (20 minutes). Times are rough estimates by road.
Can couples stay together?
Yes. Couples can share a room at Softouch Ayurveda Village.
Can I use my phone?
Yes, phones are allowed at Softouch Ayurveda Village.
What food is served?
The food is vegetarian. The kitchen offers sattvic options.
How do I book Softouch Ayurveda Village?
You book directly with Softouch Ayurveda Village, by email. You can arrive any day. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.
Are taxes included in the price?
Yes. The prices Softouch Ayurveda Village publishes include taxes.
What should women travellers know?
Full-body treatments pause during menstruation (local therapies continue), so plan dates with this in mind.
Do rooms have air-conditioning?
Yes, all rooms have air-conditioning.
Answered from our research on Softouch Ayurveda Village'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 Softouch Ayurveda Village before booking.
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