Tourist reviews of Ayurveda and Panchakarma in India

Today is the fifth day since my return to snowy Moscow. But I already want to go THERE again! To where the Sacred Ganges majestically carries its turquoise waters. To where the Himalayas stretch out as a reliable guardian. To where your sincere smile, accompanying the "Namaste" mudra, becomes a guarantee of reciprocity. In a word, to where, under the sign "Avyukta Ayurveda", an amicable team of like-minded people is located, ready to take you under their care at any time of year, day or night. They are the leader Zoran, whose warm smile instills a feeling of friendliness and safety.
Oksana is his loyal and indispensable assistant, a natural-born yogi (read: a goddess!). The synergy of her charm and skill creates a winning effect in imparting the experience of mastering yoga techniques.
Dr. Swati is a humble sorceress, capable of restoring even the most neglected health.
And massage therapists are top-class sculptors of beautiful and healthy bodies, virtuosos in their field!
They instilled in me a taste for a healthy lifestyle, faith in Ayurveda, and a love for yoga!
If you want to improve your health, this is the place for you. If you are looking for spiritual practices, this is also the place for you. If you are experiencing a deficit of interesting experiences, social interaction, and heartfelt warmth, then you should definitely come here again! Welcome! Well, I never tire of thanking the Almighty for choosing this particular corner for an earthly paradise! Thanks to regular visits to this blessed place, with a clear mind and sound memory, I am preparing to celebrate my eightieth (80!) birthday. It is at this age that life truly begins. A conscious life!

We were travelling to Athreya and didn't really know anything about Ayurveda.
But I have experience with health resorts, so I have something to compare it with, including Europe.
I can confidently say: Atreya is a very good sanatorium.
Here, they truly take a comprehensive approach to understanding health and try to treat everything (well, almost).
Separately – the service. I don't like this word, but here I don't even know how else to say it: care, attention, full control 🙂
Didn't arrive for the start of the meal — a WhatsApp message, and another 10 minutes later — a call to the number. Every day — health monitoring, if something happens, everyone rallies around you.

Food: we adults liked it, our teenage son, like other teenagers, wasn't thrilled ;-))
Simple, but delicious. You won't go hungry. It was surprising that despite the amount of spices (including for medicinal purposes), my body reacted well, my digestive tract didn't hurt anywhere.

Accommodation: We had a room of perhaps 40 square metres, maybe more, for three people. Of course, if you're living like that with three people for 21 days, it will be very uncomfortable. You'd need to get something bigger, but for a week it's great.
The room has a fan and air conditioning.

The territory is small, located in a village, very cosy, on the riverbank. Bring mosquito repellent from home, there are none here.

Where to go for a walk: there are a couple of routes, one of them is along the riverbank around the rice paddy. We walked it once, but actually there are snakes there and it's better not to walk around the paddy, only along the paved roads to the river. You can also walk around the village, you can go out onto the road and walk to another village. And that's it.
There are two major Christian churches: the Assyrian and the Orthodox.

To buy something: 5-8 minutes by tuk-tuk to a large shopping centre, they have everything there. Things like Levi’s are 3-4 times cheaper than here.

Laundry: very inexpensive and high quality cleaning.

Oh, well, it's difficult to understand Indian English, especially if one's own isn't very good, lol.
They said everything and it was good. It was unclear at times, but in the end we managed it.

Organising our trip through the agency: excellent, they were always in touch, and helped us figure everything out.

I really want to leave feedback not only about this clinic but also about this travel agency. I was communicating with Nina. I was supposed to go with my sister and niece, but since some flights were cancelled, I went to this clinic alone. Before flying from Moscow, my flight was delayed and I wrote to Nina about it, saying that I would most likely miss my connection in Abu Dhabi. I said that as soon as I arrived, I would write to her. As a result, I missed my connection and immediately wrote to Nina, but she only replied after 13!!! hours (I wrote to her at 8 am). Moreover, my sister called the travel agency 5 times that day, explained the situation, and they promised that Nina would call back, but she never did. As a result, I arrived in India a day later than planned. When checking into the clinic, a young man helped me with my luggage and said that he would be my doctor. This immediately didn't inspire confidence, as he looked just over 20 years old. At my appointment with him the next morning, I voiced all the health problems I wanted to treat. I was told that they would treat digestive problems (I have coeliac disease). Okay, I agreed to that, although initially I wanted to address not one health problem, but several. I don't have the time or money to constantly travel to India and treat each problem separately.
When settling the bill for my stay and treatment, I was told that, as Nina had failed to inform them in good time that I had missed my connecting flight due to a delayed departure from Moscow, a transfer had been sent to collect me and I would have to pay for it. I agreed that the clinic shouldn’t suffer because of Nina’s attitude towards her clients, and agreed to pay for the additional transfer. The doctor was very pleased and initially charged me 50$, then recalculated and quoted 200$ extra for the transfer! At this point, I refused to agree, as two transfers were already included in my voucher and I clearly should not have to pay for five transfers.
Regarding the treatment: there are no complaints about the massages and procedures. Everything was at the highest level. As for the treatment itself – I have very mixed feelings. In fact, for almost the entire time I was in the clinic, I was given medication for problems that arose from the cleaning I underwent at the clinic. My health issues only began to be addressed in the last 4 days of my stay (out of 13 days). The medications prescribed are only for one month. After that, everything is supposed to get better. I finished the medication and noticed no changes. After treatment at Dr. Franklin's clinic, the treatment at this clinic is not serious. They prescribe very little medication and give no recommendations regarding diet or further treatment upon discharge. The doctor constantly goes back on his word (in the morning he'll say yes, it's possible, and in the evening he'll come and say it's not allowed). The doctor is clearly inexperienced, and I don't understand why he is allowed to treat patients.

I am at this hotel right now for Panchakarma.
A small and very cosy mini-hotel. Clean, comfortable, all conditions for a pleasant stay. The staff is simply beyond all praise. Attentive Dr. Amal conducted a diagnosis, made prescriptions, monitors well-being daily, and controls the course of treatment. A one-and-a-half-hour massage, over an hour of evening yoga, three meals a day directly to the room, and cleaning and linen change every other day.
The hotel is located a 10-minute walk from Samudra Beach.
I would especially like to mention the manager, who is also the doctor, the translator, and the wizard who grants our wishes – Srijit (Sergei to us). I didn't even expect to have the opportunity to communicate with someone in Russian here.
I will definitely write about the results once my course of treatment is finished.

Good day! Finally found time for a review. Once again, I want to thank the Panchakarma Club agency with all my heart for everything, and especially manager Olga! I really enjoyed my stay at Greens. The main feature of the clinic for me is the atmosphere. I didn't feel like I was undergoing treatment; I felt very comfortable and pleased to be there, like at home 🥰 Although I received very effective treatment. I liked everything!!! Thank you!!! 🙏❤️🌺

I was staying in this delightful place from the 5th to the 19th of August 2025 and am still impressed!!!
Imagine a place where every breath is filled with the aromas of incense and medicinal herbs, where the air is saturated with the warmth of the Indian sun… This is the Betsaida Hermitage resort in Kerala – a true oasis of peace and harmony. Here, you will deeply immerse yourself in the world of ancient Ayurveda – the traditional system of medicine originating from India, based on the balance of body, mind, and spirit. Daily massages and treatments, tailored to your specific constitution (dosha), will allow you to feel a surge of energy and inner strength after just the first few days of your stay here.
Training with Alena Mordovina, a renowned Russian yoga master, author of a unique approach to fitness yoga, and an expert in functional body, includes not only physical exercises but also breathing practices, meditations, and mindfulness techniques, which help to strengthen the body and achieve inner peace.
Strolls through the hotel's well-kept grounds become a true pleasure. Sitting on your room's terrace, enjoying a cup of aromatic coffee or tea, or simply listening to the sound of the ocean waves, you feel at one with nature.
Going on an excursion to local temples with an excellent guide, Sofia, allows you to get acquainted with the culture and traditions of this amazing region.
A holiday at Bettside Hermitage is a path to your own health, happiness, and an understanding of how wonderful it is to be part of such a big and amazing world.

In March 2025, I underwent a 14-day Panchakarma detoxification and wellness programme at Dheemahi Ayurvedic Village, Kumarakom.

First and foremost, I am thoroughly impressed with the work of test.panchakarma.club. Elena assisted me throughout the entire process with great professionalism and patience.

Thanks to the special conditions and the Club's discount, I got a price significantly lower than the official clinic price. Furthermore, they helped me make the payment in a way that was convenient and advantageous for me, and as a result, organising the process through the Club made the final cost substantially less.

Friends, thank you! I will definitely recommend you to all my acquaintances.

About the clinic: My rating is 10 out of 10 stars, the result and the enjoyment of the process exceeded all expectations!

Absolute delight, I've enjoyed every minute spent here for the past two weeks.

My payment was around 8,000 rupees per day. What I received for it far exceeds that price.

This is a family clinic with a long history. It is located in a quiet place, away from noise and roads (which is rare for India, but very important for the process), surrounded by floodplains, lakes, and canals. Everything is very clean and tidy. European quality, good furniture, beds, etc. Large grounds with trees, plants, flowers. A large saltwater swimming pool without chlorine, always very clean. When it's not hot, you can take walks outside the grounds along the canals (for example, in the evenings). The clinic also organises a free boat trip on the lake for patients – we really enjoyed it!

There is a vast hall with fresh air for group activities, where free yoga sessions are held in the morning and evening. There was no time to be bored – the days flew by very quickly.

The entire area is cool and not hot even during the day, as good roofing materials are used and the placement of the buildings is well thought out. There are several small shops and a temple near the clinic.

The food is very tasty and sattvic. The six chefs who prepare it have very good energy, which makes the food true living prasad. There is a buffet three times a day, and the menu changes daily. The food is flavourful, but not too spicy, and is varied and wholesome. There are even fruit and vegetable salads. Meals can also be catered to individual preferences or doctor's orders. Special medicinal water is always available.

I was given the best quiet room (room 108) with a huge bed, balcony and a lovely view. WiFi works well everywhere on the premises.

Dr Namitha understood all my requests precisely and prescribed procedures and medications that ultimately led to my complete satisfaction with the results! I trust her experience and knowledge.

My main therapist, Binoiy, is a super-professional with years of experience and very good energy. He has become a friend to me, and I highly recommend getting treatment specifically from him. Daily monitoring of patients' condition is carried out.

Three treatments daily, a four-hand massage + sauna every day - it's amazing.

I started noticing a real healing effect by the third day, and by the end of Panchakarma, I was truly flying! Now I've personally seen that Ayurveda is a powerful thing, it really works!

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this wonderful place work.

Hello!!! I thank the staff of Panchakarma Club for the excellent organisation of our holiday and treatment at Chandravilla Ayurvedic Resort. For your support throughout our entire stay.
The clinic is very cosy. The staff are friendly, we felt like part of a large family. Excellent treatment, attentive doctors. The masseurs are masters of their craft.

I had my first Panchakarma at Avyukta in October 2024, for two weeks.
The choice of clinic was quite spontaneous and without any preparation – but everything turned out absolutely wonderfully! I want to thank Olga for her help in choosing and for her constant support during the trip planning stage – consultations on tickets, help with visa payments, etc.
Rishikesh and Avyukta were the best choice for Panchakarma. I travelled alone, but never felt bored or had nothing to do – the city is incredibly interesting. Every day Oksana led a wonderful yoga session – I was happy to return to it after a ten-year break.
In conclusion - minus 4 kg in two weeks, quit smoking (haven't started again after returning), feel significantly better.
And a huge thank you to Oksana, Zoran and the whole team for the time spent! I'll definitely be back next year!

In July, my husband and I underwent Panchakarma at the SHANTI MAAN AYURVEDIC CENTRE in Rishikesh.

I want to share my review and express my warmest words of gratitude to the entire centre! The healing practices offered to us can hardly even be called treatment. Everything was wonderful, from the food to the procedures. We became healthier in both soul and body. We returned home full of energy and health! And this is the result!

Twice-daily yoga classes, two hours of wellness massages daily, treatments, and nutritious meals. We sincerely thank Dr. MAURYA and all the centre's staff for their high professionalism and care!

The Ayurvedic centre is located in a wonderfully beautiful place. Wild peacocks, monkeys, cows and horses roam outside the window. The rooms are comfortable and clean. There are two beautiful open terraces and a large hall for yoga classes.

We would dearly love to return to our little paradise in Rishikesh. And we are very happy that we discovered India in Rishikesh, at the beautiful SHANTI MAKAAN centre.

We wish the entire team prosperity and joy!

Thank you Panchakarma Club for the excellent organisation of our trip to Rishikesh, for arranging the visas and for resolving all the issues! This is highly appreciated! We wish you happiness and prosperity!

My dream has come true in the best way possible, and I want to share my review and express my sincere gratitude to this Panchakarma clinic selection agency 🤍🙏🏻 I'll only be working with you from now on! On the very first day I reached out for help with selection, they sent me a list that matched my criteria. Manager Olga was in touch with me for six months!!! I planned this trip for half a year, and every time I messaged the manager, I received an immediate response. In the end, I chose Betsaida Hermitage.
My sincere thanks go in particular to Olga, who helped me get my visa in the month leading up to my trip. During this time, I also experienced some difficulties, but I was constantly supported. Great assistance was provided with transferring funds, bookings, and the entire organisation. As I was travelling alone and for the first time to India, I needed to feel some support, and from you, this support was felt from the first day I sent my message. Thanks to this, I travelled to India alone with an absolute sense of security ❤️ I wish your agency growth and prosperity, you helped me a lot!

I could also write a whole essay about the clinic; it's a beautiful, heavenly place! My Panchakarma took place in the summer (not peak tourist season), so the clinic wasn't full of people, which was just what I needed! I paid for a room without air conditioning, but I was checked into a superior room with a wonderful view and air conditioning 😍 All the staff here are very friendly and pleasant; I'm really impressed. To put it briefly: I'm very happy with my choice! The treatments are top-notch; all the fruits and vegetables are from their own garden. My doctor, Dr. Shayana P.S., is very attentive and considers every detail. The masseurs are just lovely. Everything has started to fall into place, the improvements are noticeable, my requests were heard and taken into account nicely, the approach was very individual (I also had additional tests done, which I recommend to everyone).
The hotel grounds are just like in the pictures. The rooms are cleaned every day, everything is clean and decent. The rooms are large, and the grounds are spacious with their own clean access to the ocean. Overall, it's paradise here; you'll definitely find yourself again.

Hello! Many thanks to Panchakarma Club for a wonderful holiday, support at all stages, patience and professionalism.

My holiday and treatment was at Chandravilla Ayurveda Resort in Bentota. A really great team, they treated me like family. The rules were quite relaxed, possibly adapted for Europeans, they let me go out and I explored half the coast. So if you're worried it's not for you, believe my review and give it a try here. There's definitely an effect of rejuvenation and weight loss!

I would like to express my gratitude and leave my review for Panchakarma Club and manager Nina for organising and accompanying our trip to Betsayda Hermitage in March this year. Nina helped select a suitable clinic based on our request, choose a payment option that was comfortable for us, assisted with visa application, and was always available during our stay at the clinic. Such care always gives confidence when you are in a foreign country :)).
During the trip preparation, Nina answered all our questions, and there were quite a few! There's no doubt who we'll entrust with organising our next Ayurvedic trip. Nina, thank you very much again for your help and support!

I am undergoing Ayurvedic treatments at the Bhavna Clinic in Rishikesh.
I'm returning for the second time. I meet regular customers here who have been coming back for over 10 years.
For those who don't have time for a three-week or longer course in Kerala, this is a fantastic opportunity. In two weeks, you can undergo Panchakarma and additional procedures without any strain. The doctor is excellent, and the food is good. The clinic is clean and tidy. It's the ideal option for express rejuvenation. And it's not too far to travel from Delhi.