Recently I spent 5 blissful days at an ayurvedic resort outside Kochin – in a hill side town of Kanjirappally. The resort of Chamundi Hill Palace is on a hill side estate. The current owner – Mrs. Saroja Thampi, was married to the grandson of the Raja. The main house was in fact built for the Raja about 75 years... More

I first discovered this "hidden gem" back in 2007 when I spent a week there as a "try out". of Ayurveda . This experience was so amazing I have been coming back every year. The standard is extremely high, treatment is carried out by caring and experienced staff and only after one day you feel the warmth and homely atmosphere.... More

With some trepidation as one new to ayrveda, one bumps along hiways, byways & tracks, past huts & cottages, rubber plantations and vendors of all kinds to finally reach the gates of Chamundi. Warm welcome and straight into the 'drill' of massages, vegetarian food and yoga. After 24 hours, you feel you have done it all your life and can't... More

My mother and I spent one blissful weak at Chamundi HIlls in January 2012. The place is very healing, calming and relaxing. Set on a hill overlooking rubber plantations, Chamundi is a lovely rambling old bungalow with a wide verandah on the ground floor on which meals are taken. The food is delicious, healthy and hearty vegetarian Indian food with... More

This is the perfect retreat for those who are interested in genuine Ayurveda. The food is fresh and wonderful,the service,yoga, medical treatments and staff are very knowledgeable and extremely kind and very attentive! The retreat sits in the lush hills, amid coconut trees and spice fields. The rooms are spacious,clean and homey.The resort will even book a tour of Kerala... More

As other reviewers have noted, Chamundi Hill Palace Resort is a wonderfully tranquil counterpoint to the noisy chaos of much of India. This was a solo week for me after extensive traveling in Rajasthan with my husband and sons during the 2 preceding weeks. I chose Chamundi Hill primarily for some relaxing warm weather time; I was curious about Ayurvedic... More

To start with it is not a palace, but a beautiful country house on the top of hill.This is a rubber plantation estate with some spice gardens and orchids. The accommodation in the main house particularly up stairs is good, nice and clean. However there is no hot water in the ensuite bath room, It is a lovely resort. It... More

If you are after a break from the chaos which pervades much of India, then Chamundi Hill Palace is the perfect tonic. Though it seems to cater mostly to people staying for 10+ days for ayurvedic treatments, it was still absolutely fine to stay for a shorter length of time - the only problem was we wished we could stay... More

I stayed in the Chamundi Hill Palace for most of December 2011. I can thoroughly recommend it as a great place to rejuvenate, rest and relax. The ayurvedic treatments were especially good, Dr Sheelagh is an excellent ayurvedic doctor and is a genuine kind and caring person. The food was wonderful and I really looked forward to every meal as... More