About Somatheeram

Welcome to the world of authentic and traditional Ayurveda. This award-winning Ayurveda Hospital is set on a tropical garden and prime beachfront location in South India. Here guests can benefit from traditional Ayurvedic therapy as well as Yoga in a blissfully peaceful environment.

Key Highlights

• Daily yoga, meditation & Ayurvedic treatment sessions
• 20 well-experienced Ayurvedic doctors
• 90 Therapists trained in Ayurvedic treatment
• 30 treatment rooms
• Medicine Manufacturing Unit, Herbal Garden and an Ayurveda Academy
• Location: Trivandrum, Kerala, India (9 km south of Kovalam Beach)
• Accommodation: Standard Rooms, Cottages and Kerala Houses (A.C. and non A.C.)
• Climate: Tropical and Temperature: 20-32º C
• Nearest International Airport: Trivandrum (21 kms)
• 3 freshly cooked vegetarian meals
• Range of treatments and therapies

Treatments & Therapies

Basic massages, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Sirodhara, Vashti, Sirovasthi, Udvarthanam, Abhyangam, Nasyam, Thalam etc.

Yoga enhances the wellbeing of the body and mind. In addition to having an Ayurvedic experience, enjoying a great holiday on the sunny beach is a special advantage at Somatheeram.

In simple words, a complete makeover for the body and soul is what this Ayurvedic Hospital with a Resort ambiance is all about and for the keen student of Ayurveda, there are various courses taught by their Ayurvedic experts.

Inclusion

• Daily one session of Yoga and Meditation
• 3 freshly cooked vegetarian meals
• Initial, daily and final consultation by the doctor
• Free medicines during the treatment period
• Airport transfer from Thiruvananthapuram (applicable for bookings of 07 nights and more)
• German, Italian, French and Russian interpreters
• Parking
• Complimentary fruit basket
• Swimming pool
• Free Wifi
• Sauna & Steam
• Complimentary room safe locker
• Complimentary Tea/Coffee maker
• Complimentary ironing board
• Universal adaptors

Exclusion

• Air Fares
• Personal expenses

Check-in & Check-out

• Check in: 14.00 hrs
• Check out: 12 Noon

Local Attractions

• Kovalam Beach
• Thiruvallam Backwaters & other Backwater Tours
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple
• Kanakakunnu Palace
• Napier Museum
• The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
• Kerala Science and Technology Museum
• Akkulam Tourist Village
• Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Golden Valley Tour
• Tour to Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari)
• Shopping Tours

About the Resort

Somatheeram is the World’s First Ayurveda Resort, it started with a vision of merging the quality of an authentic ayurveda hospital and a resort setting. This synergy not only allows people to heal through ayurveda in a more natural setting but became the pioneers for ayurveda wellness travel in Kerala.

Somatheeram has become a multi award winning ayurveda resort, NABH certified and expanded their properties. They are one of the most popular ayurveda resorts in the world.

Experience health and wellbeing by the beach in traditional Kerala style cottages with modern amenities and comfort.

AyurUniverse Support

AyurUniverse and Somatheeram have been partnered for nearly 10 years and helped many guests with a smooth experience. We will arrange for an online doctor consultation, smooth booking experience, coordinate your airport transfer, coordinate insurance claims and provide any additional support during your stay.

Wellness Approach

Somatheeram offers traditional ayurveda, ayurvedic diet, daily yoga sessions and meditation according to your doshas, ie, ayurvedic body type. The goal is to bring balance to your doshas.

Your ayurvedic doctor takes a thorough consultation on your first day to understand your body type, general health, lifestyle and habits and plans your program accordingly.

Your schedule will include daily yoga sessions, various therapies like full body massages, shirodhara, kizhi etc, ayurvedic medicines, vegetarian prescribed diets, meditation sessions and daily consultations to monitor your progress through the program. The medications prescribed are

Ambience

Somatheeram is located on a small hillock overlooking the beach. For senior citizens and guests who find slight elevations and climbing stairs difficult, Manaltheeram has flatter terrain and easier to maneuver, those who require wheelchair assistance will be most comfortable at AyurSoma.

Food

Somatheeram offers a vegetarian buffet of International and Indian dishes, raw salads and juices that are categorized based on ayurvedic body type such as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. After your arrival, the doctors will help you understand your body type, goal of your program and how you can maximize your benefits of the program through diet, yoga and therapies.

However, non-vegetarian dishes are available on request and at additional cost for leisure guests. Generally, Panchakarma programs restrict it during the entire duration of the treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor during consultation if this is permitted as per your program.

Culture

Somatheeram often has cultural performances like traditional Kerala dance styles like Kathakali and ancient martial arts performances called Kalaripatuu. Guests (staying 21 nights or over) can also experience a house boat tour to create holistic wellness travel experience.

Health Insurance

Being an NABH Certified ayurveda hospital, insurance claims can be reimbursed for ailment management programs. Cashless insurance is not available. AyurUniverse’s team will coordinate with the Somatheeram team to provide you with all supporting documents.