Tholpetty, Kerala - retreat | India

Awaken Your Natural Radiance with the Udayagiri Ayurveda Beauty & Rejuvenation Retreat, a transformative wellness experience set amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Brahmagiri Hills in Kerala’s Western Ghats. This exclusive retreat offers a holistic approach to beauty, combining the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern wellness practices to help you unlock your natural, glowing skin and achieve lasting vitality. At Udayagiri, the focus is on nurturing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—offering a sanctuary where true beauty radiates from within.

In Ayurveda, true beauty is not achieved through synthetic cosmetics or quick fixes, but through deep internal balance and nourishment. Central to this philosophy is Ojas, the vital essence that sustains your health and vitality. Ojas nourishes the body’s tissues, strengthens the neuromuscular system, and gives rise to a natural glow that reflects health, harmony, and radiance. By restoring balance to your doshas (body energies), the retreat aims to cleanse, rejuvenate, and enhance your natural beauty in a way that lasts.

Upon arrival, you’ll receive a personalized Ayurvedic consultation, where experienced Ayurvedic doctors assess your constitution and design a treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs. The retreat uses only organically cultivated herbs, pure oils, fresh fruits, and vegetables, ensuring that every treatment is aligned with your unique body type and beauty goals. The focus is not just on the skin but on detoxifying the body, revitalizing it at the cellular level, and harmonizing the mind and body to promote lasting beauty.

Throughout your stay, you will indulge in a series of Ayurvedic therapies that include Abyangam (full-body massage with herbal oils), Thalapothichil (herbal paste application for the face and scalp), and Mukha Lapanam (facial packs) to deeply nourish your skin, reduce wrinkles, and bring a fresh, youthful glow. Specialized treatments like Ksheera Abyangam (milk cream and herbs) and Madhu Abyangam (honey and herbs) will deeply moisturize and hydrate, while Swedana (herbal steam therapy) opens the skin’s pores for detoxification, ensuring you leave feeling rejuvenated both inside and out.

The retreat also emphasizes the importance of mind-body practices, offering daily yoga sessions designed to promote flexibility, improve circulation, and calm the mind. Alongside yoga, pranayama (breathing exercises) helps detoxify, enhance energy, and support mental clarity, providing the perfect balance to the physical treatments.

In addition to the physical treatments, you’ll enjoy nature walks in the serene surroundings of the Brahmagiri Hills, where the natural beauty of the landscape fosters deep relaxation and a sense of inner peace. Evenings are spent in tranquil meditation sessions, allowing you to cultivate a radiant inner calm, which will naturally reflect in your outer appearance.

The Ayurvedic diet is another cornerstone of this retreat, where sattvic meals are designed to support the detoxification process and nourish your body from the inside. Every meal is prepared using fresh, organic ingredients and tailored to your dosha, helping balance your digestive fire (Agni) and promote overall health and wellness.

The Ayurveda Yoga Villa offers a range of unique accommodations designed to enhance your Ayurvedic treatment experience.

• Sun View Cottage

Located Underneath of Wooden cottage and close to the restaurant and Yoga Hall, Made partly with wood and stone, and has a comparatively sorter view of the rising sun and moon. You can reach quickly to the program halls. Ideal for senior Citizens and Physically challenged.

• Wooden Cottage

Located at the top of the center, so that you can have a long and beautiful view of the rising sun and moon and the hills, the room is made completely with wood. You can have comfortable weather inside. Ideal for those who enjoy the beauty of nature, and looking for more privacy, not suitable for physically challenged (especially knee joint problems and Back pain) people.

Sattvic Ayurvedic Diet: Fresh, organic meals tailored to balance your dosha and support weight loss.

Vegetarian Meals: Wholesome, plant-based dishes to nourish and energize.

Customized Meal Plans: Based on individual Ayurvedic consultations.

Herbal Teas and Detox Drinks: Supporting digestion and detoxification.

Healthy Snacks: Seasonal fruits and nuts for light nourishment.

Whole Grains and Legumes: Nutritious foods to sustain energy and support digestion.

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM: Morning Meditation & Pranayama (Breathing Exercises)

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Ayurvedic Therapy Session (Abhyangam, Udvarthanam, etc.)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast (Sattvic Ayurvedic Meal)

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Yoga Session (Asanas & Stretching)

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Ayurvedic Facial & Scalp Treatment (Mukha Lapanam, Thalapothichil)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch (Nourishing Ayurvedic Meal)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Rest or Optional Nature Walk

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Yoga Nidra (Guided Relaxation)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Personalized Ayurvedic Consultation or Therapy

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Evening Meditation or Mantra Chanting

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner (Light Ayurvedic Meal)

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Free Time or Optional Spiritual Healing Activity (Agnihotra, mantra chanting)

Personalized Ayurvedic Consultations

Ayurvedic Therapy Sessions (Abhyangam, Udvarthanam, Swedana, etc.)

Herbal Facial and Scalp Treatments (Thalapothichil, Mukha Lapanam, Tarpanam)

Specialized Massages (Madhu Abyangam, Ksheera Abyangam)

Daily Yoga & Pranayama

Meditation & Mantra Chanting

Ayurvedic Diet tailored to your needs

Nature Walks through serene surroundings

Spiritual Healing (Agnihotra, mantra chanting)

Herbal Body Scrubs

Ayurvedic Face Treatments

Nature Walks for deeper immersion in the surroundings

Guided River Meditation

Cultural Excursions to nearby temples and local attractions

Private Yoga Sessions tailored to individual needs

Pranayama Workshops for in-depth learning of breathing techniques

Intensive Gym Workouts

Advanced Fitness Training

Alcoholic Beverages

External Spa Treatments not part of the Ayurvedic offerings

Excursions beyond the local area

Personalized long-term medical care outside of Ayurvedic consultations

Additional dietary supplements or non-Ayurvedic food

Pre-arrival Health Assessment

Medical Conditions (Inform the center in advance)

Dietary Restrictions (Allergies or preferences)

Physical Limitations (Mobility issues)

Yoga Experience (Beginner or advanced level)

Personal Items (Comfortable clothing, swimwear)

From Calicut International Airport (Kozhikode Airport, CCJ) Distance: Approximately 112 km (around 4 hours by road) Suggested Route: Via Thamarassery Ghat Road (Thamarassery – Churam) → Kalpetta → Mananthavady → Kartikulam → Tholpetty, where the retreat is located.