Ranked as Kerala's prime tourist destination, Ernakulam, the commercial capital of Kerala, is tucked away in the beauty of coconut palms and endless blue waters. The town offers a lot of attractive tourist spots to give a breathtaking experience for visitors and settlers alike.
Ernakulam is famous as an Ayurveda destination, and your stay in Ernakulam is considered incomplete unless you try the rejuvenating and holistic healing experience of Ayurveda therapies there.
What is Ayurveda?
"Ayurveda" is formed from two Sanskrit words—"Ayu" meaning life, and "Veda" meaning knowledge. Hence, Ayurveda indicates the understanding of life or the science of life. This ancient holistic treatment system is based on the principle that the root cause of any disease is the imbalance of life forces. Thus, Ayurveda aims to balance life forces through natural medicines and therapies.
Importance of Ayurveda in Ernakulam
Over centuries, Ernakulam has developed its own Ayurvedic treatment modalities, which are highly effective in curing diseases like motor neuron diseases, arthritis of multiple kinds, skin diseases, heart diseases, peptic ulcers, asthma, peripheral vascular diseases, and gynecological disorders.
So, to make Ernakulam all the more relaxing and rejuvenating, you got to indulge in the magical experience of Ayurveda in Ernakulam, which will help you to look and feel younger and completely cure your body and soul.
Ayurveda Resorts in Ernakulam
The Ayurveda resorts in Ernakulam will introduce you to innumerable rejuvenation therapies that detoxify and rejuvenate the body system to cure any ailment and improve overall well-being.
- One of the major centers for Ayurveda in Ernakulam is the Cochin Arya Vaidya Sala Hospital, equipped with all the necessary facilities to provide authentic treatments in all eight branches of Ayurveda.
- While in Ernakulam, you must also visit Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital, Edappally, and Kunnumpuram. This place is famous for its age-old specialty, panchakarma treatment.
- The Taj Malabar Beach Resort in Cochin is one of India's most popular Ayurvedic resorts. Come and pamper yourself with the several rejuvenating massages offered at the Tamara Ayurvedic Spa in Taj Malabar.
Some other well-known Ayurveda centers to head for while in Ernakulam include Aluva Ayurvedic River Retreat, Shiva Temple Road, Aluva; Panchakarma Hospital, Tripunithura; and Santhigiri Ayurveda & Siddha Vaidyasala, Chittoor Road.
How To Reach Ernakulam
By Air: Nedumbassery International airport is an international airport situated at a distance of about 20 km from Kochi. Taxis, as well as bus facilities, are also available from and to the main city. In addition, there are regular flights from and to several other cities in India and many cities abroad, including gulf countries and Singapore.
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, Ernakulam is 27 km north of Kochi.
By Rail: There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Ernakulam.
Railway Station(s): Ernakulam junction (south) (ERS), Ernakulam town (north) (ERN)
By Ship: Cochin Port is a major port on the Arabian Sea – Laccadive Sea – Indian Ocean sea route in the city of Kochi and is one of the largest ports in India.
Nearest Port: Willingdon Island, Kochi
By Road: the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) connects Kochi with all major cities in Kerala and many cities in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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