About

This ayurvedic beach resort has consciously attempted to preserve its natural settings. Guests stay in traditional houses or simple cottages along twisted paths on 13- lush acres above the Sea.

With two doctors, 8 -technicians & a yoga master, Somatheeram is well prepared for stressed out Westerners. Various traditional treatment programs (normally 14 - day sessions) are available, as well as one time treatment. Massage, medicated steam bath etc.

Location

Nine kilometers South of the renowned Kovalam Beach, 21 Kilometers from Trivandrum Airport, 160 Kilometers from Kumarakom Backwaters, 250 Kilometers from Cochin, 250 Kilometers from Thekkady.

Accommodation

Sidhartha: A granite built palace like house with a spacious octagon shaped living room, a gorgeously decorated bedroom with king size bed, overlooking an inexplicable panorama. Steps leading to a terrace with an eye-catching view, an open courtyard with a palm tree and an open roof bath are added attractions.

Arappura (Deluxe / Ordinary): A traditional Kerala house with one deluxe and one ordinary accommodation. The wood based house.

Services and Facilities

Air-conditioned Mini bar and refrigerator, Telephone ¤ Television, Tea/coffee facility, Restaurant, Doctor on call, Money changer, Laundry service, Beach umbrella service, Ayurvedic treatment centre, Yoga & Meditation Programmes, Cultural show, Travel assistance, Sight-seeing & package Tours arranged on request, Taxi service Pickup from Trivandrum Airport, Welcome drinks, Car parking facilities, Restaurant serving includes:
Regional/Indian/tandoori/grilled/continental & Chinese cuisines, Indoor games and, Boating.

Recreation Facilities : Ayurveda » Prime Treatments

Pizhichil
14 Days In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two to four trained masseurs in a special rhythmic way for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc.

Njavarakizhi
14 Days It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application of certain medical puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in a muslin bag. This is applied by two to four masseurs for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This treatment is for all types rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, blood pressure, cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.