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8-Day Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam

Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam - Himachal Pradesh · Baddi, Himachal Pradesh

About this retreat

An Ayurvedic and yoga stay at Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, listed as 8 days and 7 nights. Guests stay in a dormitory and have daily doctor check-ups, vegetarian meals and Ayurvedic therapies, including Panchakarma and massage. The week also includes yoga, meditation, breathing practice and temple prayers. Shri Dhanwantri Ji Temple is on site for darshan. There are open green areas to sit in, a visit to the Govind Ji Gaushala, and a quiet work station for time alone. Kerala-style therapies are given by trained therapists under the guidance of the centre's doctors.

Benefits

  • A week of rest in a quiet, clean setting
  • Kerala-style Ayurvedic therapies guided by doctors
  • Yoga, meditation and breathing practice that may help you feel calm
  • Fresh Ayurvedic food prepared daily
  • Temple prayers and darshan

Itinerary

  1. Daily schedule

    The day starts with medicine at 6:30 AM and yoga from 7:00. Breakfast is at 8:00, then a doctors' round at 9:00 and morning therapies from 8:30 to 12:30. Lunch is at 12:30 PM, afternoon therapies run until 5:30, and a second doctors' round is at 5:00. Meditation follows at 5:45, prayer at 6:15 and dinner from 6:30. Medicine is given at set times during the day.

Inclusions

  • Daily doctor check-ups and consultation
  • Abhyangam and Ayurvedic massage
  • Kizhi
  • Panchakarma and other therapies as prescribed
  • Yoga and pranayama sessions
  • Meditation and breathing exercises
  • Diet plans based on Ayurveda
  • Temple prayers and darshan at Shri Dhanwantri Ji Temple
  • A visit to the Govind Ji Gaushala
  • Dormitory stay
  • Sattvic vegetarian meals
  • Single bed, attached washroom, heater, TV, AC and Wi-Fi

Exclusions

  • Flights, visa and travel costs, and airport transfers unless stated
  • Travel insurance and trip cancellation cover
  • Meals and drinks outside the programme, and alcohol
  • Laundry, phone calls, personal shopping, tips and donations
  • Therapies that are not part of the stay
  • Optional activities and excursions outside the schedule
  • Medical care, consultations, medicines and first aid items
  • Fees for arriving early or leaving late, unless agreed beforehand
  • Your own yoga mat, props or clothing, unless provided
  • Extra nights outside the programme dates
  • Personal clothing and shoes, with extra layers by season
  • Personal hygiene items such as sunscreen
  • Room upgrades and special requests
  • Pets, which are not allowed at the centre
  • TV streaming subscriptions

Accommodation

  • Deluxe Room

  • Single Room

  • Double Room

Who can join

Suits people who want a quiet, restful Ayurvedic stay: those new to Ayurveda, yoga and meditation lovers, and families or couples wanting a calm holiday. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

Frequently asked questions

Which Ayurvedic therapies are part of the stay?

Classical therapies such as Abhyangam (oil massage), Shirodhara, Nasyam and herbal steam, along with others prescribed by the doctors after they understand your needs.

Can I book the stay online?

Please enquire through MargKGB and our team will help with this.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. Even with no earlier experience of Ayurveda, you are guided by the doctors and therapists throughout.

Is Panchakarma included?

Some gentle Panchakarma and detox therapies can be part of the stay. Which ones depends on your body type (dosha) and what the doctor finds at your consultation.

Are doctor consultations included?

Yes. You meet an experienced Ayurvedic doctor each day, who follows your progress and adjusts therapies as needed.

How much does it cost?

Please enquire through MargKGB and our team will help with this.

Where is the centre?

In a peaceful, green part of Himachal Pradesh, away from city noise.

What can I expect after the programme?

Experience differs from guest to guest, and many find the stay restful. Anyone with a health condition should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

What does a normal day look like?

Doctor consultation, Ayurvedic therapies, yoga and meditation, meals and rest.

How is this different from a spa programme?

It follows Ayurvedic principles, with doctors involved and plans made for each guest.