📍 Kollangode, Palakkad District, Kerala · India
Kalari
Kovilakom
A Palace for Ayurveda
Where History Meets
Ancient Healing
Located near Kollangode in the Palghat District of North Kerala, fringed by the majestic Western Ghats, Kalari Kovilakom is a 200-year-old palace where history meets natural tranquility. Originally belonging to the Vengunad chieftains, the palace grounds were once rich with Venga trees renowned for their healing properties.
Certified and accredited by the NABH, Kalari Kovilakom — offered by the CGH Earth Group — delivers an experiential definition of traditional Ayurvedic healing. Mindfulness, therapeutic engagement of the senses, and an inward integration of body, mind, and spirit come alive within these historic walls.
Ayurvedic Treatments
All treatments are prescribed by resident Ayurvedic physicians following detailed consultation of your Prakriti and dosha imbalances — classical, authentic, and entirely personalised.
Curated Treatment Packages
Each programme is medically prescribed and supervised from arrival to departure — a complete immersion in classical Ayurvedic healing.
Full Panchakarma and Swedanakarma to eliminate toxins — a complete head-to-toe detoxification balancing all three doshas for lasting health.
- Full Panchakarma protocols
- Snehapanam & Nasyam
- Dhara & Pizhichil
- Internal herbal medicines
- Dosha-specific diet
Re-establishes the balance of mind using Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation and internal Ojas-boosting medicines for deep mental renewal.
- Shirodhara & Talam
- Njavarakizhi & herbal steam
- Guided yoga & meditation
- Herbal rejuvenation medicines
- Vata-calming diet plan
Natural weight reduction using herbal powder massage, medicated oil, herbal juices and customised diet — for a toned body and renewed vitality.
- Udwartana herbal massage
- Herbal oil & juice therapies
- Kapha-reducing diet plan
- Active yoga programme
- Lifestyle counselling
Ayurvedic immunity-building protocols using Rasayana medicines, rejuvenation therapies and dietary interventions to fortify the body's natural defences.
- Rasayana oral medicines
- Abhyanga & Shirodhara
- Nasya & Tarpana
- Anti-oxidant Ayurvedic diet
- Restorative yoga practices
Body massage with medicated oil by two therapists, internal rejuvenation medicines, and medicated steam bath for profound cellular renewal.
- Daily Abhyanga by two therapists
- Internal Rasayana medicines
- Medicated herbal steam
- Dosha-specific diet & yoga
- Improved vitality & longevity
Targeted treatment programmes for specific ailments — arthritis, skin disorders, diabetes, spine conditions — prescribed after thorough physician assessment.
- Detailed physician consultation
- Customised treatment plan
- Targeted herbal medicines
- Condition-specific therapies
- Follow-up diet & lifestyle plan
Rooms & Suites
Set within the palace grounds, Kalari Kovilakom offers 19 well-appointed rooms with modern amenities. The living spaces complement healing with a nurturing, serene environment.
Well-appointed rooms within the historic palace offering comfortable accommodation with garden views and all modern amenities in a peaceful, historic setting.
Spacious suites designed in the authentic Kerala palace style — generous space, traditional architecture and a tranquil view of the Western Ghats foothills.
Charming standalone cottages nestled within the palace tropical garden — private, serene, and ideal for couples on longer Panchakarma programmes.
The finest accommodation within the original palace wing — traditional Kerala architecture, antique furnishings, and an unobtrusive adherence to healing discipline.
History, Culture &
Living Tradition
Since the Vengunad kings were patrons of classical arts, cultural performances are an essential part of daily life at Kalari Kovilakom — just as in early times.
Classical dance performances depicting mythological stories with traditional Indian instruments — mrudangam, flute, violin, and harmonium — a living cultural ritual.
The Bhagavathy shrine within the palace grounds — a lamp passed down generations from the Zamorins of Calicut — remains an active place of worship to this day.
An annual temple festival in January featuring a resplendent procession of elephants, Panchavadhyam classical music, and traditional performances — a centuries-old living custom.
The land was originally dense with Venga trees of powerful healing properties — the very reason Prince Dharmavarman established his kingdom here in ancient times.
Fringed by the majestic Western Ghats, fresh spring waters and mountain air have defined this location as a healing sanctuary for centuries before modern medicine.
It took the visionary zeal of the CGH Earth Group to retain the palace's legacy while converting it into a place for traditional Ayurvedic healing — tradition kept vibrantly alive.
Awards & Accreditations
Certified by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers — the gold standard for Ayurvedic clinical excellence in India.
Awarded by the Government of India for delivering authentic Ayurvedic treatments rooted in classical philosophy — a benchmark for the entire Ayurveda sector.
AHMA Award for exceptional facilities and care standards for international guests — reflecting decades of experience treating patients from across the globe.
India's most prominent healthcare award for Best Ayurveda Center in Kerala — recognising medical excellence and treatment innovation at Kalari Kovilakom.
Recognised for exceptional preservation of a 200-year-old palace heritage while transforming it into a world-class Ayurvedic healing centre.
Awarded by the Chief Minister of Kerala for Best Innovative Use of Information Technology in tourism — leading digital outreach for Ayurvedic wellness.
A Day in the Palace
Life at Kalari Kovilakom follows the ancient Ayurvedic dinacharya — a daily rhythm that aligns body and mind with the healing power of the Western Ghats.
Oil pulling, herbal teas, and mountain sunrise walks awaken the senses. Medicated steam prepares the body for the day's Ayurvedic treatments.
Guided yoga sessions and meditation in open-air pavilions amidst the Western Ghats backdrop — personalised for all levels of practice.
Doctor-prescribed treatments — Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Panchakarma — administered in 12 dedicated treatment rooms under physician supervision.
A wholesome Ayurvedic meal prepared from the palace kitchen — ingredients and preparation prescribed to balance your unique constitution.
Kathakali dance performances, Carnatic music, and cultural storytelling — the living heritage of the Vengunad kingdom, performed nightly in the palace courtyard.
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approx. 55 km · 1.5 hr drive
approx. 40 km · 1 hr drive
Palakkad District, Kerala — 678 506
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