Located on the picturesque Malabar Coast, Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort is spread around 15 acres of lush greenery, surrounded by palm trees, sun soaked beaches and bewitching blue waters. It is the worlds first Ayurveda Resort and the only one in India with Ayurveda SPA Europe Certification. Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort focuses on rebalancing the body, mind and soul through its programme of award winning Ayurvedic treatments and yoga. All the treatments are prescribed by expert Ayurvedic doctors. The resort offers a number of Ayurveda Panchakarma and Rasayana Packages available to its guests. Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort retains the greenery and eco-friendly appearance in a breathtakingly beautiful manner. It has 80 traditionally styled bungalows and cottages, built with eco-friendly materials and being unique pieces of Keralas architecture. Most rooms have beautiful gardens and provide excellent sea views. The restaurant at the resort with its live cooking demonstrations offers the best way possible to enjoy a hearty meal. It serves regional Indian specialties as well as international dishes. Guests can choose from about 250 different Ayurvedic vegetarian dishes, salads and juices. Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort also offers some unique services. These include a variety cultural programmes, indoor games, boating, elephant rides and Mehndi designing. Guests can also enjoy a very tranquil atmosphere of some of the best beaches in the world or the resorts infinity pool.

Location: The Malabar Coast, 9 km south of the Kovalam Beach, Kerala, India; 21 km from Trivandrum International Airport.

Accommodation: 80 bungalows and cottages: Kerala House Deluxe Suite, Kerala House Deluxe, Kerala House Standard, Special Cottage, Garden Cottage, Standard Room.

Restaurants & bars: A restaurant with regional Indian specialties, international and Ayurveda vegetarian dishes.

Facilities: Infinity pool; herbal garden; Ayurveda medicine; Ayurveda Academy; Ayurveda cooking; cultural programmes; 24-hour room service; gift shop; parking; wakeup calls.

Sport & recreation: Yoga & meditation; indoor games; boating; elephant rides.

Spa: The Ayurvedic Centre with 30 treatment rooms, herbal steam & bath facilities; Soma Ayurveda Beauty Clinic; Panchakarma and Rasayana Ayurveda packages.