Ayurveda Retreats in India

Ayurveda retreats in India: how to choose

4 of the 12 programmes here are in Kerala, the southern state with the deepest Ayurveda tradition, where treatment centres sit on the coast and in the hills. Others run in Goa, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, often beside a daily yoga practice.

Read what the plan holds before you compare prices. At one end is a yoga retreat with Ayurvedic food, a consultation and a few massages; at the other, a programme where a doctor sets your treatments, diet and routine after an assessment on arrival. Panchakarma, the classic cleansing course, runs in stages, so the length of the stay decides how much of it you get.

Kerala's weather follows two monsoons, and Kerala Tourism describes the monsoon month of Karkidakam, in July or August, as the traditional season for Ayurvedic rejuvenation. December to March is dry and warm.

10 of the 12 programmes here start between $444 and $1,387 per person, and the median starting price is $707. Each programme sets its own price; check whether the room, the meals, the consultation and any herbal medicines are included. For more choice, see all retreats in India.

Length

5–14 days

Median length

7 days

Starting prices, per person

$444–$1,387 (10 of 12)

Median starting price

$707

Prices are converted from each host's currency at the European Central Bank reference rate of November 3, 2026.

Before you book

• Ask whether a qualified Ayurvedic doctor sees you on arrival and during the stay, and who gives the treatments day to day.
• Tell the host about any medication or health condition before you book, and ask what you'll be given to take by mouth.
• Check which visa fits: India's official e-Visa site lists treatment under Indian systems of medicine among the purposes of the e-Tourist visa.

Frequently asked questions