MAHARAJU AYURVEDIC HEALTH RESORT, KOVALAM

Address:
Pulinkudi, Mullur P.O.
Thiruvanathapuram - 695 521
Kerala, India.

Location -Situated very close the Surya Samudra Beach Resort, the Maharaju Ayurvedic Health Resort is situated 20 kms away from the Thiruvanthapuram Airport and 8 kms from the bustles of Kovalam towards South in a village called Pullinkudi is located Maharaju Ayurvedic Health Resort with Bungalow Hotels and AYURVEDIC Spa. It is sufficiently isolated from the bustles of the beach crowd so as to ensure a tranquil and calm aura anytime of the year.

About the property: The Bungalows at Maharaju Ayurvedic Health Resort is designed to the traditional Kerala style of architecture, interior spacious and air-conditioned by nature to make your stay comfortable. This resort has a total of 11 cottages as follows:

A. Maharaja Suite

one room

B. Kerala styled wooden Houses

four rooms

C. Garden Houses

six rooms

We recommend the use of Maharaju Suite and Garden houses as these are within the property. The Kerala style wooden houses are situated about 200 meters from the main resort area and is a 10 minutes walk. The restaurant is also situated within the main property. The main physician, Mr. Maharaju, comes from a family who has been practicing traditional ayurveda for generations. His team of masseurs is very well trained. Nearly all the ayurvedic herbs required for the treatments are grown within the property. The management wants this property to be used by the clients who will undergo the ayurvedic treatment. They do not want clients who will use the property only for the stay.

Services: Room service, Restaurant, Travel & Tour, Doctor on call, car rental, STD, ISD, Fax, safe deposit locker, Traditional Ayurvedic Health center, Ayurvedic herbal medicines for all diseases.

TARIFF
a) Without Doctor Consultation:
Rates validity till October, 2002:

1. GENERAL MASSAGE (1-3 DAYS)

RATES

Normal Marma Massage - One hour

One time USD 10

Massage with herbal powder - 45 minutes to one hour

One time USD 10

Massage with foot applying pressure 45 minutes to one hour

One time USD 10

Abhyamgam(Single technician) 45 minutes to one hour

One time USD 7

Bone shaking massage (without oil and powder) 30 to 45 minutes

One time USD 10

Traditional massage by sitting (20 to 30 minutes)

One time USD 7

2. SPECIAL MASSAGE - WITHOUT PHYSICIANS (4 TO 7 DAYS)
Rejuvenation Massage - one and a half hours to two hours Hand and foot massage with steam bath           USD 21
Abhyangam Massage with herbal Kizhi (two technicians duration one to one and a half hour)                               USD 21
3. KARNAPOORNAM          One time USD 7
In this process, medicated fumes are applied to the ears for five to ten minutes. This process helps to clean the ear and avoid ailments associated with the ear.
4. MEDICATED STEAM BATH         One time USD 7
Certain precious herbal leaves and herbs are boiled and the steam is passed to the whole body for 10-20 minutes. This is good for certain ski diseases to eliminate impurities from the body to reduce fat etc.
5. YOGA AND MEDITATION            One time USD 7
Yoga is offered, individually or in small groups.
b) Duration of the treatment may vary according to the direction of the doctor and rates proportionately.
Process may change depending upon the patient's body conditions.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS
1. Pizhichil - (3 to 9 days) 1st day USD 50 + 2nd day USD 22 + 3rd day USD 22 (3 days is one course)
In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two to four trained technicians in a special Rhythmic way continuously for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, paralysis - agitanus, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and disorders etc.
2. Nasyam - (1 time USD 6) (7 days USD 40) (14 days USD 80)
Herbal juices, medicated oil etc. Are applied through nose for 7 to 14 days. This treatment is highly effective for certain kind of headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, some type of skin diseases etc.
3. Shehapanam - ( 1 time USD 10)
Medicated ghee is given internally in proportionally increased quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is for osteo - arthritis, skin diseases, bone and joints etc.
4. Tgharpanam - ( 1 time USD 6)
It is a cleaning process of the eyes which gives a cooling effect, thereby strengthening the optic nerve and preventing cataracts.
5. Njavarakizhi - (1 time USD 31) (7 days USD 215) (14 days USD 426)
It is a process in which the whole body or any specific part is made to perspire by the application of certain medical pudding externally in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag. This is done by two to four technicians for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This treatment is very effective for all types of Rheumatism, joint pains, emaciation of limbs, blood pressure, cholesterol and certain kind of skin diseases.
6. a) Thakra Dhara - (1 time USD 13) (2nd day USD 13) (3rd day USD 13)
      Three days one course
   b) Thyla Dhara - (1 time USD 21)
In this process, some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated buttermilk etc., are poured on the forehead in a special method for about 45 minutes a day for a period of 7 two 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, Vata predominant diseases, mental tension, sleeplessness and certain skin diseases.
7. Kizhi - ( 1 time USD 6)
Herbal leaves, herbs or herbal powders are applied to the whole body in blouses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days. This treatment is effective for all types of arthritis, spondilosis, sports injuries, problems in the bones and joints etc.
8. Sirovasthi - (1 time USD 21) (2nd day USD 18) (3rd day USD 18)
Three days in one course Specially prepared herbal oils etc. are applied poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient's condition for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of mouth, nostrils and throat, severe headaches, burning sensation of the head and other vata-oriented diseases.
9. Vasthi -
Nathra Vasthi - (1 time USD 18)
Kashaya Vasthi - (1 time USD 18)
Sneha Vasthi - (1 time USD 18)
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts, etc. are applied through the rectum daily for a period 5- 25 days. This treatment is for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints associated with Rheumatism and constant constipation.
Oils and traditional medicines from medical plants specially prepared here by traditional doctors.
For special needs our Ayurvedic Doctors prescribes certain remedies(not included in the price)
Swimming - is usually possible from September until mid May and not possible from mid May to August because of the rough sea.
TARIFF
Room tariff per day per double room inclusive of all Government taxes:
A. Maharaja Suite(one room) USD 90(Single) USD 100 (Double)
B. Kerala styled wooden Houses (four rooms) USD 90(Single) USD 100(Double)
C. Garden Houses (six rooms) USD 70(Single) USD 75(Double)
Supplement for breakfast USD 4 PP
Supplement for lunch USD 8 PP
Supplement for dinner USD 11 PP