Amal Tamara | Ayurveda Retreat Kerala, India I Wellbeing Escapes
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Amal Tamara

Kerala, India

Two-storey white hotel with black balconies and surrounding palm gardens
Rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white-cushioned loungers and parasols, in front of a white two-storey building with a terracotta-tiled rooftop
Indian lady in traditional dress pours oil onto the head of a guest in a white cloth with her hair wrapped in green
Three people in white Indian dress practice yoga outside in a waterfront garden
Woman lies on her back with her eyes closed as oil drips onto her scalp and a therapist holds her head
Man lies on his back as oil is poured onto his chest and two therapists guide the stream
White plate topped with a green leaf and crostini with various toppings, next to a glass of green liquid
Two staff members in traditional Indian dress work over a large pot surrounded by pots of herbs
Woman in white with a pink flower in her hair sits eating at a wooden table in an airy restaurant
Hotel room with white walls, tiled flooring, white bedding with red cushions and a throw, and dark-wood furnishings, with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors overlooking a balcony
Hotel room with white walls, tiled flooring, white bedding with red cushions and a throw, and dark-wood furnishings, with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors overlooking a balcony
Bathroom with black stone walls, a dark-wood vanity unit with twin sinks, and a large glass-doored shower
Airy lobby area with plants and dark grey pillars, with two Indian musicians sat playing instruments on the floor
Two entertainers in costumes stand with their hands clasped in prayer in a lobby area with dark pillars and tropical greenery
Woman lies on her back with her eyes closed as two therapists exfoliate her skin
Man lies on his front on the floor next to a garden, as a therapist stands on his leg as part of a massage technique
White two-storey building with grey pillars, black balconies and surrounding tropical gardens
Two-storey white hotel with black balconies and surrounding palm gardens
Rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white-cushioned loungers and parasols, in front of a white two-storey building with a terracotta-tiled rooftop
Indian lady in traditional dress pours oil onto the head of a guest in a white cloth with her hair wrapped in green
Three people in white Indian dress practice yoga outside in a waterfront garden
Woman lies on her back with her eyes closed as oil drips onto her scalp and a therapist holds her head
Man lies on his back as oil is poured onto his chest and two therapists guide the stream
White plate topped with a green leaf and crostini with various toppings, next to a glass of green liquid
Two staff members in traditional Indian dress work over a large pot surrounded by pots of herbs
Woman in white with a pink flower in her hair sits eating at a wooden table in an airy restaurant
Hotel room with white walls, tiled flooring, white bedding with red cushions and a throw, and dark-wood furnishings, with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors overlooking a balcony
Hotel room with white walls, tiled flooring, white bedding with red cushions and a throw, and dark-wood furnishings, with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors overlooking a balcony
Bathroom with black stone walls, a dark-wood vanity unit with twin sinks, and a large glass-doored shower
Airy lobby area with plants and dark grey pillars, with two Indian musicians sat playing instruments on the floor
Two entertainers in costumes stand with their hands clasped in prayer in a lobby area with dark pillars and tropical greenery
Woman lies on her back with her eyes closed as two therapists exfoliate her skin
Man lies on his front on the floor next to a garden, as a therapist stands on his leg as part of a massage technique
White two-storey building with grey pillars, black balconies and surrounding tropical gardens

Overview

With a setting on the peaceful backwaters of Alleppey, Amal Tamara is an adults-only retreat designed for those after authentic Ayurvedic care and lasting lifestyle changes. Its private, waterside location provides a peaceful backdrop for deep relaxation, while personalised attention – both before, during and after your stay – ensures every detail is tailored to you.

A team of leading Ayurvedic doctors designs bespoke programmes to balance the mind, body and spirit, with daily check-ins to monitor progress. Holistic therapies are complemented by movement, meditation, sound healing and Agnihotra (fire) rituals, creating a complete wellness experience. Guests also enjoy the Kashayapura Experience, learning about carefully prepared herbal decoctions that support long-term health.

All meals are freshly prepared vegetarian dishes, crafted to your dosha and nutritional needs. Pre-arrival assessments and ongoing guidance through the Amal Yatri programme mean the benefits continue well beyond your stay, too.

When to go

The monsoon in Kerala is from June to August and there is also a second one between mid October to mid November.
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What we love

  • The Kashayapura Experience – an opportunity to explore and understand how medicines and herbal concoctions are prepared in Ayurveda
  • The beautiful location overlooking the Alleppey backwaters
  • Every guest automatically gets a sign-up for Amal Yatri, the customer for life programme

Who should go

  • Anyone looking for lasting lifestyle changes in a luxury environment
  • Those who want to give themselves some much-needed love and attention
  • Lovers of all things Ayurveda

Offers

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Rejuvenation (Anti Age) Retreat 7- 13 day

The Anti-Aging or Rasayana Programme is intended to limit degenerative changes, allowing for graceful aging. Ayurvedic treatments and rasayana oushadha (internal medicines), along with yoga and meditation can help slow the ageing process naturally. This programme aims to revitalise the body’s natural immune systems through detoxifying therapies and stress-management techniques. With a special focus on the skin, hair, eyes and toning of Musculo skeletal & nervous system this program includes Ayurvedic body treatments with herbal medicines, therapeutic yoga, and wellness and lifestyle reforming activities. Recommended duration of the program is 7, 14, and 21 days.
£1,463
per person
What’s included

Ortho Care Retreat 7- 13 day

The Ortho Care Programme looks into effective treatments for a whole range of orthopedic conditions, including arthritis, sciatica pain, intervertebral disc prolapse, joint and muscle ailments, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, spondylosis, and IVDP. This programme includes synchronised Ayurvedic body treatments with the administration of herbal medicines, therapeutic yoga sessions, a curated Ayurvedic diet plan, and wellness and lifestyle reforming activities. Recommended duration for this programme is 7, 14, or 21 days
£1,463
per person
What’s included

De-stress Retreat 7- 13 day

Though often ignored, mental health is a significant part of overall wellness. Given the many factors that induce stress in fast-paced urban city life, the Amal Tamara De-Stress Programme is designed to provide a calming experience to reduce stress. Through a combination of therapeutic Ayurvedic treatments, yoga, meditation, and lifestyle-reforming activities, an integrated approach to mental health promises to restore health and tranquility, both physically and emotionally.
£1,463
per person
What’s included

Eve Care (Women) Retreat 7- 13 day

The Eve Care Programme helps revitalise the senses, detoxify the body, and restore good health and youthfulness. It can even increase resistance and reduce risk of diseases. Designed especially for women, this programme focusses on common gynaecological ailments like PCOS, menopausal syndrome, age-related degenerative disorders. This programme includes synchronised Ayurvedic body treatments with the administration of herbal medicines, therapeutic yoga sessions, a curated Ayurvedic diet plan, and wellness and lifestyle reforming activities.
£1,463
per person
What’s included

Immunity Booster Retreat 7- 13 day

This preventive immunity programme aims at enhancing the body’s natural immune response by the correction of digestive mechanisms and the removal of toxins through a detoxification process. This programme includes synchronised Ayurvedic body treatments with the administration of herbal medicines, therapeutic yoga sessions, a curated Ayurvedic diet plan, and wellness and lifestyle reforming activities. Recommended duration of the program is 7, 14, and 21 days.
£1,463
per person
What’s included

Derma Care Retreat 7 day

The Amal Derma Care Programme focuses on skin ailments, including psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. Cause correction mechanisms, through internal medicine, external therapies, therapeutic yoga, diet, and lifestyle corrections will help control these conditions. This programme includes synchronised Ayurvedic body treatments with herbal medicines, therapeutic yoga, wellness, and lifestyle-reforming activities.
£1,463
per person
What’s included

Wellness

Amal Tamara is one of the leading Ayurvedic hospitals in South India. The focus here is on long-term healing and wellbeing, working from the inside out. Each programme is bespoke to you, with treatments and meals designed around your goals and needs. Programme focuses include stress, skin and orthopedic issues, and anti-ageing. Daily check-ups help monitor progress and keep you on track.

The retreat’s wellness philosophy, Chikitsa Chatushpada, is built around four 'limbs': the physician, the patient, the therapists and the medicine. The belief is that when these elements work in harmony, balance can be restored.

Ahead of your arrival, you’ll complete a detailed wellness assessment, allowing the team to fully prepare for your stay. The guidance you receive will stay with you long after you leave, and your stay includes automatic enrollment into Amal Yatri, the resort’s ‘customer for life’ programme.

The package includes five online follow-up consultations after departure, held monthly, to support and extend the benefits of your treatment.

Example treatments at Amal Tamara
  • Spa treatments
  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Raga Therapy (Indian sound healing)
  • Agnihotra ancient fire ritual
  • Kashayapura Experience (herbal blends therapy)
  • Culinary workshops
  • Medicine-making class

Activities

Activities available at the surrounding area
  • Backwater Cruises
  • Village Tours
  • Temple Visits
  • Walking


Sample Weekly Class Schedule

Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments

Rooms

Amal Tamara has 19 rooms across three categories – Astha, Ekta and Idha – each airy and traditionally styled to create a sense of calm. To encourage a true digital detox, Wi-Fi is only available in the bedrooms.


Hotel room with wooden flooring, white walls and bedding, teal throws and cushions and full-length doors with a view of the balcony
Astha Room
Size: 32.5 square metres

These rooms come with a single or twin beds, workspace for journalling, a bathroom with a shower and a balcony overlooking the backwaters. Facilities include air-conditioning and a fan, Wi-Fi, bathrobe(s), toiletries and a hairdryer.


Hotel room with white walls and wooden flooring, grey-cushioned chairs, white bedding, spotlights and full-length windows overlooking tropical gardens
Ekta Room
Size: 42.5 square metres

These rooms come with a double bed, seating area, workspace for journalling, a bathroom with a shower and a balcony overlooking the backwaters. Facilities include air-conditioning and a fan, Wi-Fi, bathrobe(s), toiletries and a hairdryer.

Hotel room with dark-wood floors and ceiling beams, white bedding with red throw and cushions, wooden chairs and a full-length window
Idha Room

Size: 51 square metres

The retreat’s most spacious rooms come with a double bed and walk-in wardrobe, workspace for journalling, a bathroom with a shower and a balcony overlooking the backwaters. Facilities include air-conditioning and a fan, Wi-Fi, bathrobe(s), toiletries and a hairdryer.

What’s on the menu

The resort’s Ayurvedic doctors work closely with the resident chef to create a menu based on your dosha (body make-up). Food is clean, nourishing and thoughtfully prepared – free from sugar, salt and preservatives, and with zero processed ingredients. Everything is freshly made in-house and designed to support your treatment.

Your stay includes full board meals, along with specially prepared herbal medication prescribed by the doctors. All meals are vegetarian, and alcohol and coffee are not available.

Silver tray with bamboo leaf topped with pots of vegetables and a creamy dip
Oottupura
The resort has a single restaurant, where all meals are served à la carte.

Location

Amal Tamara sits on the gentle backwaters of Alleppey, a coastal town in Kerala known for its network of canals and lagoons just south of Kochi, India. Guided tours of the waterways, local towns and temples can be arranged.

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport – the journey takes around two hours by car.


Families, Children & Infants

This is an adults-only resort. 

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