Facilities
Arriving
The hospital sits in a quiet village in Ezhupunna, Alappuzha, set back from the road among trees. There is parking inside the compound, and reception is the first stop when you arrive.
- Pick-up and drop from Cochin International Airport and the railway stations in Ernakulam and Alappuzha
- Out-patient consultation and treatment as well as inpatient stays
Your Room
Inpatients stay on site for the length of their treatment, so the room is where you rest between sessions.
- 18 rooms for inpatient care — both AC and non-AC available
- Room service and laundry available
- Nearby homestays and hotels arranged on request
Consultation & Treatment
Every course starts in the consultation room with the doctor, and every session happens in a dedicated treatment room.
- 4 dedicated treatment rooms for Panchakarma and Marma therapies
- 12 trained therapists — trained under the direct supervision of Marmacharya Shri Sudheer Vaidhyar
- Both male and female therapists on the team
- In-house medicine store
Food & Common Spaces
Diet is part of the treatment, so meals are cooked in-house. Between sessions, patients share open verandas and sitting areas.
- Freshly prepared homely food — customised to each patient’s diet and treatment plan
- On-campus canteen for accompanying family members
- Open-air veranda and shared sitting areas
A Short Introduction to Agasthya
Getting Here & Around
A quiet village in Alappuzha (Alleppey) district — close enough to the airport, far enough from the noise.
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Cochin Airport
COK
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Agasthya
Ezhupunna
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Backwaters
Alappuzha
- 1 hour from Cochin International Airport
- Pick-up and drop from the airport and the railway stations in Ernakulam and Alappuzha
- Backwater boat trips and sightseeing arranged for visiting patients
- Most health insurance plans accepted — NABH certification enables wider coverage
What a Stay Here Is Actually Like
Photographs only go so far. Suzanne travelled from Australia for a two-week inpatient course of Marma Chikitsa and wrote at length about the rooms, the kitchen, the therapists and the backwater trip the staff arranged for her. Here it is in her own words.
I recently spent two weeks at the Agasthya Ayurvedic Medical Centre and cannot speak highly enough of the treatment and all-around care I received. While I have previously had ayurvedic treatment both in Australia and in India, this was my first experience of Marma Chikitsa.
The centre is a calm, healing environment housed in what was originally a beautiful traditional Kerala style private residence. The limited number of inpatient rooms meant that I could get to know both staff and other patients, and it genuinely felt like living in an extended family environment rather than in a hospital. All staff — from the doctors, through the cleaning, kitchen, reception and treatment therapists — were friendly and welcoming, and I especially enjoyed the traditional Kerala meals. It was especially lovely being at the centre during the Onam festival, where we enjoyed two Onam Sadya meals prepared by the kitchen staff, the beautiful pookalam (flower carpet arrangement designed by Dr Nishad) and an afternoon of traditional dancing and games.
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Over the two weeks of the carefully planned individualised treatment plan my energy levels progressively increased, headaches were gone after two to three days, and the sleeping problems are under control! I will be returning — hopefully on an annual basis.
In addition, Mr Shreedish (night staff) organised for me to spend an afternoon on a backwater trip on the canals of Alappuzha. As I had to return to work as soon as my treatment finished, this was especially welcome.
Finally, I found the information on the website really helpful, and by far the best I came across when researching ayurvedic centres in Kerala. Based on the website, and before travelling, I was able to gain a good understanding of the history of the centre, of the different treatments, an introduction to staff, an idea of cost and of the different accommodation options.
Thank you to Dr T.D. Bose, Dr Sreeju Bose, Dr Tessy Daliya K.J. and Dr Nishad Naushad for the exceptional care and treatment provided; to the highly skilled female treatment therapists (including Prakashini and Peakasi); to the kitchen and dietary staff for the lovely meals; to the cleaning staff (including Bini and Vena) for their attention to detail; and to the reception staff for their prompt responses and helpfulness.
Plan Your Visit to Agasthya
Located in serene Alappuzha, Kerala — just 1 hour from Cochin Airport. We arrange pick-up and drop.
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