Situated on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, approximately 170 Kilometers (92 Miles) from Kochi international airport, at an altitude of 1000meters (3280feet) is a monastery remote to busy city life, where Carmelite monks are leading a contemplative life in undisturbed natural surroundings, set on a magnificent landscape. With an annual average temperature of 25 C (77 F) the climate is mostly pleasant and more tolerable than the hot and humid coastal region those are bustling with tourists from various parts of the world and with numerous commercial Ayurvedic centers. Ayurveda in Mountain Village In this decorated monastery the Carmelite administration realized a project – a dream coming true to anybody with a true affinity to Ayurveda in a natural ambience. The Ayurvedic center was set up housing competent and experienced Ayurvedic doctor and therapists. 9 neatly furnished rooms are available to accommodate patients with a simple, yet basic western standard. Not only the treatment itself is supposed to take its effect, but the location’s magic setting with its natural beauty, peaceful environment and organic food served during the duration of therapy.

This place smacks of peace as you walk into it, the cleanness is second to none…” “…The area around the monastery is also very beautiful…” “…The staff are great, really friendly and helpful…” “…Possibility to make an Ayurvedic massage…” “…Huge rooms with huge bathrooms…” “…Big garden with a Dam nearby…” “…Very quiet stay…” “…Stay in the mountains with possibility to walk around, get to wildlife Chinnar, to Top station…” “…Monastery situated near dolmen park…” “…Excellent food…” “…Drum party, organized for person who has a birthday…” “…Les repas sont bons, cuisine "familiale", les chambres spacieuses…” “…Cet ancien monastère a beaucoup de charme, les jardins, le lac, la sérénité se dégageant des lieux, l'accueil chaleureux et sympathique de Albin…” “…A une heure et demie de Munnar en bus, définitivement une belle expérience…” “…Het klooster is prachtig en de kamer ruim, schoon met heerlijke bedden…” “…De omgeving is prachtig (wandelen) en breng een bezoek aan Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary…” “…Verder is er in directe omgeving geen restaurant dus je ontbijt, luncht en dineert in Monestry en keuken is dus Ayuvedisch wat prima was…” “…

Hidden between the rain shadow region of marayoor and kanthaloor region of kerala along the chinnar wild life sanctuary lies cure monastery, where the perennial sandalwood flavored breeze and sweet fragrance of orchards blooms invigorate your mind, body and soul into a world of bliss.