Kalari Kovilakom
Kalari Kovilakom
Luxury Ayurveda Hospital
India / Kerala / Palakkad
Mindfulness, awareness, a therapeutic engagement of the senses and an inward integration of the body, mind and spirit. All these and more aspects of the Ayurvedic healing process are what one gains at Kalari Kovilakom. In an ethos where the best of tradition spills over to all aspects of living and an ambience where history and culture are a throbbing, living presence, Ayurveda in Kalari Kovilakom, offered by the CGH Earth Group and certified and accredited by the NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers), is an experiential definition of the traditional standards and values of this system of healing.
Located near Kollangode in the Palghat District of North Kerala, India, and fringed on one side by the majestic Western Ghat mountain ranges, Kalari Kovilakom the 200 year old palace, is where history meets natural tranquility. Belonging to the Vengunad chieftains, direct descendants of Prince Dharmavar- man, the Kalari Kovilakom Palace was originally surrounded by land rich with Venga trees that have healing properties. The place naturally caught the attention of prince Dharmavarman, who turned it into a kingdom. Dharmavarman is believed to have come to Kollangode to seek healing for a serious skin ailment. The fresh spring waters and the mountain air cured him. Later his grandson Vira Ravi is said to have inherited the land and begun the legacy of Kalari Kovilakom. According to history scholars, when the Zamorins of Cali- cut established their powers over the Vengunad kingdom, one of their own family members took over the reins there and is believed to have brought with him a lamp or’villakku’ which was passed down the generations and worshiped as Goddess ‘Bhagavathy’. The shrine of this goddess is still a place of worship in the present Kalari Kovilakom palace, built by ‘Dhatri Thampuratti’ , the Ranee of Vengunad in the 19th century. This palace remains the last surviving aspect of this erstwhile kingdom. It took the visionary zeal of the CGH Earth Group to retain the palace’s legacy and historical value while converting it into a place for traditional Ayurvedic healing. Thanks to their efforts, the spirit of tradition has been kept alive at Kalari Kovilakom.
Since the Vengunad kings were patrons of the classical arts ‐ especially Kathakali dance and Carnatic music — such cultural programmes are an essential part of the daily ritual at Kalari Kovilakom. Dance and music performances, with the use of traditional Indian instruments such as mrudangam, flute, violin, harmonium etc depicting mythological stories are a way of life here as in early times. The ‘Kollengode Arattu’, a traditional temple festival held annually during the first week of January to honour the Kollengode deity ‘Avvappan’ has been another custom passed down through the generations with which Kalari Kovilakom is closely associated. Featuring a resplendent procession of elephants, along with the ‘Panchavadhyam’ – a classical musical ensemble of five different instruments and performances, the festival lends the whole atmosphere a carnival-like feel.
The Living Space
Set within the palace grounds of the old Vengunad kingdom, Kalari Kovilakom offers 19 well-appointed rooms with modern amenities and a clinic with 12 treatment rooms. The living spaces and the gardens at Kalari Kovilakom complements the healing process with its nurturing and warm environment and an unobtrusive, quiet adherence to discipline.
Luxury Ayurveda Hospital
India / Kerala / Palakkad
Mindfulness, awareness, a therapeutic engagement of the senses and an inward integration of the body, mind and spirit. All these and more aspects of the Ayurvedic healing process are what one gains at Kalari Kovilakom. In an ethos where the best of tradition spills over to all aspects of living and an ambience where history and culture are a throbbing, living presence, Ayurveda in Kalari Kovilakom, offered by the CGH Earth Group and certified and accredited by the NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers), is an experiential definition of the traditional standards and values of this system of healing.
Located near Kollangode in the Palghat District of North Kerala, India, and fringed on one side by the majestic Western Ghat mountain ranges, Kalari Kovilakom the 200 year old palace, is where history meets natural tranquility. Belonging to the Vengunad chieftains, direct descendants of Prince Dharmavar- man, the Kalari Kovilakom Palace was originally surrounded by land rich with Venga trees that have healing properties. The place naturally caught the attention of prince Dharmavarman, who turned it into a kingdom. Dharmavarman is believed to have come to Kollangode to seek healing for a serious skin ailment. The fresh spring waters and the mountain air cured him. Later his grandson Vira Ravi is said to have inherited the land and begun the legacy of Kalari Kovilakom. According to history scholars, when the Zamorins of Cali- cut established their powers over the Vengunad kingdom, one of their own family members took over the reins there and is believed to have brought with him a lamp or’villakku’ which was passed down the generations and worshiped as Goddess ‘Bhagavathy’. The shrine of this goddess is still a place of worship in the present Kalari Kovilakom palace, built by ‘Dhatri Thampuratti’ , the Ranee of Vengunad in the 19th century. This palace remains the last surviving aspect of this erstwhile kingdom. It took the visionary zeal of the CGH Earth Group to retain the palace’s legacy and historical value while converting it into a place for traditional Ayurvedic healing. Thanks to their efforts, the spirit of tradition has been kept alive at Kalari Kovilakom.
Since the Vengunad kings were patrons of the classical arts ‐ especially Kathakali dance and Carnatic music — such cultural programmes are an essential part of the daily ritual at Kalari Kovilakom. Dance and music performances, with the use of traditional Indian instruments such as mrudangam, flute, violin, harmonium etc depicting mythological stories are a way of life here as in early times. The ‘Kollengode Arattu’, a traditional temple festival held annually during the first week of January to honour the Kollengode deity ‘Avvappan’ has been another custom passed down through the generations with which Kalari Kovilakom is closely associated. Featuring a resplendent procession of elephants, along with the ‘Panchavadhyam’ – a classical musical ensemble of five different instruments and performances, the festival lends the whole atmosphere a carnival-like feel.
The Living Space
Set within the palace grounds of the old Vengunad kingdom, Kalari Kovilakom offers 19 well-appointed rooms with modern amenities and a clinic with 12 treatment rooms. The living spaces and the gardens at Kalari Kovilakom complements the healing process with its nurturing and warm environment and an unobtrusive, quiet adherence to discipline.
Facilities
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Ayurvedic Dosha Meals -
Common Treatment Room -
Complimentary Yoga Classes -
Exclusive Ayurveda Property -
Garden -
Garden View -
Hill View -
Meat Not Allowed
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NABH -
Personalised Ayurveda Meals -
Property Constellation : Multi Storied Building -
Reimbursement Insurance Support -
Retreat Size- Medium
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Travel Not Allowed
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Vegetarian Meals -
Vegetarian Restaurant
Packages Offered
Stay
Kalari Suites
Kalari suites in the second floor, which are smaller than the standard. The Second Floor Rooms have to be accessed by climbing three flights of stairs. All of the accommodations are air-conditioned and Wi-Fi enabled. It does not have televisions in t
Facilities
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Air Conditioner -
Bed Side Lamp
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Blankets Type-Simple Sheet
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Curtain Type - Single Layer
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Attached Bathroom
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Bed Room
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Chair -
Manual Door Lock
Kovilakom Suites
The soft light and the tall windows make for a really relaxing atmosphere and allows you to feel at home right away. With an ensuite bathroom and a lounge area, this suite is your home away from home.
Facilities
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Air Conditioner
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Bed Side Lamp
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Blankets Type-Simple Sheet
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Curtain Type - Single Layer
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Attached Bathroom
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Bed Room
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Chair
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Manual Door Lock
Vengunad Suites
You will definitely feel spoiled and royal with the Vengunad Suite. Here, the bright sunlight is tempered by thin curtains in the mornings and the floor has an intricate pattern. With an ensuite bathroom and a lounge to stay in, you are going to wake
Facilities
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Air Conditioner
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Bed Side Lamp
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Blankets Type-Simple Sheet
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Curtain Type - Single Layer
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Attached Bathroom
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Bed Room
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Chair
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Bathroom Air Fresher
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Manual Door Lock
WellnessLoka Gallery
Location & Map
Location
Landmark
Kollengode
Nearby Attractions
Malampuzha Garden and Dam
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Palakkad fort
Malampuzha Dam
Nelliyampathy hills
Seethargundu Viewpoint
Tipu Sultan Fort
Kollengode
Landmark
Kollengode
Nearby Attractions
Malampuzha Garden and Dam
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Palakkad fort
Malampuzha Dam
Nelliyampathy hills
Seethargundu Viewpoint
Tipu Sultan Fort
Road Connectivity
Turn right at Aswathy Weddings Studio onto SH58
Railway Connectivity
Palakkad Railway Station 26 KM
Airway Connectivity
Coimbatore International Airport 86 KM
Turn right at Aswathy Weddings Studio onto SH58
Railway Connectivity
Palakkad Railway Station 26 KM
Airway Connectivity
Coimbatore International Airport 86 KM
