Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village | Kerala Ayurveda | Ayurveda in Kerala

Attractions - 10 Kms & Under

Kerala offers you a pure and authentic experience of Ayurveda. And this is just the beginning of a memorable journey!! Kairali-The Ayurvedic Healing Village is located in the exquisite town of Palakkad that offers you with endless list of tourist destinations of cultural, historical and religious significance that can amaze any traveller.

Thiruvalathoor

Thiruvalathoor is famous for an ancient temple which flaunts its magnificent woodwork and stone sculptures. Legends say that the outer wall of the temple was constructed by an army of Gods, but being unable to complete it till dawn they left it unfinished as they didn’t want to be seen by humans. The wall still stands unfinished despite repeated efforts by the humans to build it. Distance from Ayurvedic Healing Village:10 Km

Thenari

Thenari is considered as a holy place and is located on Pollachi road from Palakkad town. The famous Sree Rama temple at Thenari is dedicated to Lord Rama and the natural spring in front of this ancient temple is considered as sacred as the waters of holy river Ganges. It is believed that Lord Rama and Sita had visited this place during their exile days. Distance from Ayurvedic Healing Village:10 Km

Jain Temple of Jainimedu

Built in 15th Century, Jainimedu is a Jain temple and is located 3 kms away from the centre of Palakkad. This temple was constructed by a Jain Leader Inchana Satur and is dedicated to Chandraprabha, a Tirthankar of the Jain faith. This granite made masterpiece of history is 32 feet long and 20 feet wide and it displays image of the Jain Thirthankaras and Yakshinis. Greatly admired Malayalam poet Kumaranasan, wrote his prodigious poem called Veenapoovu (The Fallen Flower) at a Jain house somewhere near this temple. Distance from Ayurvedic Healing Village:10 Km

Tipu's Fort

Tipu’s Fort or the Palakkad Fort stands high in the heart of Palakkad. A protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India, this fort was made by Hyder Ali, the emperor of Mysore province in 1766. The fort possesses an open air auditorium called “Rappadi” within its immensely wide grounds. There is a small shrine called Anjaneya Swamy Temple inside it and children’s park on its other side. It is one of the well preserved forts of southern India. Distance from Ayurvedic Healing Village:14 Km

Kalpathy Shiva Temple

Kalpathy is one of the ancient 'Brahmin Agraharams' in Kerala, located in the heart of the town. 'Ratholsavam' is held during middle of November, a famous festival of Palakkad. Distance from Ayurvedic Healing Village:15 Km

Thiruvalathoor

A place of historical importance, Thiruvalathoor houses an ancient temple known for its beautiful wood and stone carvings. Distance from Ayurvedic Healing Village:10 Km

Thenari

A natural spring in front of the old Shri Ram Temple in Palakkad; its pure water is thought to be as sacred as the holy river Ganges. Tradition recounts that Rama and Sita visited this place during their years of exile. With no water nearby, Rama shot an arrow into the ground, causing a spring to rise in order to quench the thirst of his beloved. Distance from Ayurvedic Healing Village:10 Km

Jain Temple of Jainimedu

This 500 year old temple was built by a Jain leader (Sutar) who came to Palakkad from Mysore during the invasion of Tipu Sultan. Situated to the west of Palakkad, this historic 32 feet long, 20 ft. wide granite temple displays images of the Jain Thirthankaras and Yakshinis. The region around the temple, known as Jainimedu, is one of the few places in Kerala where the vestiges of Jainism have survived. It is at a Jain house here that poet Kumaranasan wrote his monumental poem Veenapoovu (The fallen flower). Distance from Ayurvedic Healing Village:10 Km

Tipu's Fort

Situated in the heart of the town, this well-preserved fort was built by Haider Ali of Mysore in 1766, and later renovated by Tipu Sultan. One of India's oldest Hanuman temples is situated in the same compound. Distance from Ayurvedic Healing Village:14 Km