Aanandakosha Ayurveda Retreat - Reviews

This was my third time spending three weeks at Aanandakosha with Elisabeth, and once again, it was an amazing experience. I did another Pantacamat tour, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything went.

The room was cozy and comfortable, the food delicious and tailored to the treatments, and the care and attention from the team were truly exceptional. The doctors are professional, kind, and genuinely present, and the entire environment supports deep rest and healing.

I left feeling light, clear, happy and full of energy.

I’m genuinely grateful – and I’ll absolutely be returning.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for real, lasting results.

Me and wife spent 21 days at the centre. It was alovely place with greenery all around . The staff was very friendly. I had sciatica and my wife had Parkinson's. I was told they could treat both . We were having 2 messages a day. I was having milk bath,hot oil bath ,message on
knee,and shoulder .
There was no path for wheelchair from the rooms. There was no heath and safety. I fell down twice. We still don't feel well . I have weakness in my legs. I am very unstable. I fell down twice ,once on the stairs and than again in the toilet .We will never go there again.

I stayed at Aanandakosha Ayurveda Retreat for 12 days in July-August'25. I was looking for a place to relax and rejuvenate while receiving treatments without the trapping of a regular commercial resort and Aanandakosha far exceeded my expectations.

The place itself is warm and welcoming with a feeling of being at home. The room was very comfortable with a nice balcony looking out to the Arabian sea. The room had all things one needs for a comfortable stay including a desk and chair where I spend countless hours reading, most of the books borrowed from the inhouse library which has a gem of collection.

The retreat is excellently run by Elizabeth, who towards the end of my stay there became more of friend. Dr. Maneesh was a class apart in terms of his knowledge and the patience he had in answering all my queries and doubts. He was superbly supported by Dr. Anju and their team of Sunitha and Sivaprasad who helped me with all the treatments. Chef Shiben's sattvic dishes were excellent and he was nice enough to conduct a cooking workshop for a few of us during the stay. The support team of Vishnu and Abhi were always there to help with anything that was needed during the stay. Elizabeth also arranged for a pick up and drop off to the retreat which was much appreciated.

The retreat is a bit like at being at home where during meals all the residents come together to talk and share their stories and experiences. I made quite a few friends who hopefully will stay connected as we move through different life experiences. Though the treatment schedules are fixed to a large extent, there are still opportunities to step out and see some nearby places in Trivandrum and considering that the beach is pretty close by it's nice to step out once in a while.

A big thank you to the Anandakosha team and staff for making my stay truly memorable! I came back truly relaxed and grounded!

I had the best time in Aanandakosha during my 14 day stay and have returned feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Elizabeth Pk and Dr Maneesh are the best professionals in the field, ably supported by a highly trained staff, ever ready to please. My family and I couldn’t have been better looked after. The location is stunning, and being surrounded by nature in its myriad forms is also part of the healing. An excellent Ayurvedic retreat, I must thank Dr Anju for her kind attention, Suneetha and Beena for the best treatments and therapies, and Chef Sebin for the most delicious food, plus Vishnu, and Abhi among the support staff for catering to our every need. Particular thanks to Dr Maneesh for providing us with detailed and tailor made Ayurvedic medical care; and to Elizabeth for offering the perfect environment for personal/emotional/spiritual growth. We feel very well-looked after and hope to carry these principles forward in everyday life. Aanandakosha is not your run of the mill Ayurvedic retreat- highly recommended. Cannot wait to be back!

Ideal place for Panchakarma, doctor's help is very superior to my experience of staying in other resorts. Dr. Maneesh is the best I have met, I strongly believe that our journey together will be a success.
I can only and only recommend!!!

If you are considering Panchakarma, look no further for an Ayurvedic center than Aanandakosha - a place I will continue to return to and I cannot recommend it enough. Truly a paradise of a space, but more importantly for quality medical analysis, treatment, healing and care.

Dr. Maneesh discovered health issues and diagnosed where my Western doctors in the U.S. and Germany have not (and I’ve seen many). In the first days of my visit, he suggested us getting external blood work done (where they actually came to the retreat center to draw) after having concerns. Upon receiving results, my entire treatment plan was adjusted thereafter. He does not apply any type of standardized treatment - truly looks after and creates personalized plans for each patient on a daily basis in response to patient‘s needs and just like the entire team- is very kind, empathetic and compassionate.

I did 14 days Panchakarma which - despite only leaving the premises for a few hours on two days - went by extremely fast and I am truly sad it’s over. This was a place for deep healing - physically, mentally and emotionally; and there is not a place in the world I would have rather done it. The treatments and care were top quality (thank you Suneeta- you are an angel) and while sometimes challenging (cups of ghee upon wake-up in my case), it’s really set up in a manner that makes it calm and restorative with accompanying spa-like calming Ayurvedic treatments.

The grounds are beautiful, the meals are delicious, and Elizabeth‘s beautifully curated library collection was a goldmine. I ended up reading 6 books during my stay, and there were so many more I wanted to devour.. Laying on a hammock under the palm trees or during monsoon rain on my terrace with a sea view. Daily pranayama and yoga sessions are a perfect amount of calm & challenge- fantastic pace. I highly recommended turning off digitally and making the most of the weeks you spend here by truly focusing on the present and calm, to what you’re experiencing, and also tuning into yourself. While I was good the first days, next time I will absolutely make a stronger „digital detox“ as part of the time spent here.

In taking off, I’m heading home feeling light, healthy and happy. Two days since the Vamana cleanse, nearly all my symptoms are gone and I have a 3-month supply of medicines which were created specific to my use-case (no prepackaged pharmacy stuff like other places) and a dietary plan in my luggage. I’m feeling extremely optimistic about the future of my health and life in general.

Thank you thank you thank you to the entire team. I’m forever grateful. ✨??

Wonderful experience after going there for treatment for my ankle injury. Peaceful atmosphere and homely vegetarian food . Would definitely recommend others. Customer service is very good . Everyone is kind genuine and always smiling.

The location of the resort is in a very quiet place, within walking distance to the sea or shops. Moreover, rickshaws are here, as you know, at every step

Friendly and smiling staff will help you to enjoy your staying. Everything is clean and prepared for you to enjoy every minute.
Dr. Maneesh will help you with your health problems, he offer the best solution.

Hopefully my experience will help you improve your health too!

I had a wonderful experience at Anandakosha Ayurveda Retreat. Their personal approach is truly outstanding—warm, yet highly professional. Everyone is kind, genuine, and always smiling, creating a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day. Their knowledge and experience in Ayurveda are remarkable. I wholeheartedly recommend this place!

My friends and me have spent a fabulous 2 weeks of Ayurveda retreat at this place . This time was unforgettable and unbelievable. At first of hospitality ,very good management of manager Elisabeth. Very careful stuff , fantastic treatments and careful doctors . Definitely coming back and highly recommend this place for those who care about their health , yoga and meditation . Also to discover unique culture of Kerala India