The monsoon season is the best time for Ayurvedic tourism in Kerala. During this season, ayurvedic centres in Kerala prepare themselves with health packages to meet the influx of tourists from India and abroad. According to ayurvedic practitioners, the atmosphere is very clean and cool during the rainy season and so it is the ideal time for ayurvedic treatments. During this time, the body is more receptive to ayurvedic herbal products.

Ayurveda has a long history. Ayurvedic medicines have been in use since at least the last two thousand years. However, only in the recent years, it has come to attention in the west. Today, Ayurveda is a major part of Kerala's tourism industry.

Ayurveda has long term benefits without any side effects. Ayurveda provides many treatment options for dermal problems, stress and joint pains. Other treatment options include weight reduction i.e. slimming and beauty improvement. All ayurvedic treatments use herbal oils, powders and extracts.

Just five years ago, ayurvedic tourism is Kerala had five percent occupancy. Today, it is around 70 percent. In the recent years, ayurvedic tourism has seen manifold growth in terms of number of tourists. Today, most resorts in Kerala have an ayurvedic spa. Additionally, they also have vegetarian kitchens. Ayurveda considers vegetarian food very important for the medicines to take effect.

Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala costs Rs. 2500 per day. More comprehensive packages cost Rs. 65,000 for a three-week period. This price covers food and accommodation as well.

Getting to Kerala is very easy. There are many flights connecting the major cities of Kerala with major cities of the world. Additionally, many travel agencies also offer travel packages to Kerala.

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