Kottakkal

Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Center

The Hospital complex at Kottakkal has six treatment blocks consisting of 204 accommodation units with a capacity to extend IP services to 300 patients. These blocks consist of spacious and comfortable double rooms and single rooms and wards, all equipped and furnished on modern lines with telephone facilities.

Established in 1954, this Hospital complex is, perhaps, the first of its kind where all the classical Panchakarma and Kerala special therapies were made available to patients in an organised manner under the umbrella of a modern Hospital facility. It started functioning on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Arya Vaidya Sala. This Hospital evolved and established modern standards of quality and operational procedures for the classical therapies. It is recognised now as a model referral Hospital. It expanded in size and reach during its very fruitful existence in the past more than six decades. It has now six blocks consisting of different types of accommodation including suites, A/c and non A/c flats, double / single rooms etc. It is located in a salubrious environment with a view of the typical Kerala greenery around it. Many are the celebrities, dignitaries and national and international personalities who came to Kottakkal and stayed at this Hospital to receive genuine classical Ayurveda therapy. Presently, about 30% of the patients coming for solace at this Hospital are from abroad; mostly from the West European, Middle East and North American countries.

All activities right from consultation/registration to discharge are managed by a Hospital Management Software System which facilitates quality service and personal attention to all in-patients.

The entire campus is W-Fi enabled where the patients can surf at a nominal rate and also keep in touch with friends and relatives while in hospital. This would help provide an additional channel of effective communication and a prompt source of information on global level.

Canteen Facility

There are two well-equipped canteens attached to the Hospital, serving pure vegetarian dishes for the benefit of the in-patients. In addition to North Indian and South Indian dishes, Chinese dishes are also served. Special Thali meals designed specially for patients are also available.

Library and other facilities

A general library is functioning in the hospital at Kottakkal for the benefit of the patients and bystanders. Its collection includes books of general interest as well as professional literature.

There is a sprawling garden with well-designed pathways located in the Hospital premises. Patients and bystanders can spend their leisure time there.

Yoga sessions are held in the mornings and evenings for the benefit of interested patients or their bystanders. The sessions are conducted by a qualified and experienced Yoga therapist.

Physiotherapy sessions are also provided based on the advice of the treating physician.

Admission Details

As a prerequisite for admission, consultation with a doctor is mandatory. It can be done either in person in any of our Outpatient departments or through the e-consultation facility. Patients should produce id proof while coming for admission. Medical Visa is compulsory for foreigners. There is no specific time for check in but check out time is 8 am. Apart from personal utility items, the patient should bring the relevant medical records. On arrival, the patient should contact the caretaker on duty or admission desk for admission formalities.

One attendant should stay with the patient throughout the admission period. Extra charges applicable for more than two occupants in a room. Smoking, use of alcohol and non-vegetarian food is strictly prohibited in the hospital. Personal laundry service on payment is also provided.

Payment details for admission

The approximate expense for the treatment, room charge and medicine for the whole period of stay should be remitted on or before arrival.

Payment can be made by VISA or Master cards (but not American Express), Demand Draft, multi-city (at par) cheques or online transfer through the bank.