Our Kovalam beach retreat, perched on a dramatic cliff edge flanked by secluded beaches celebrates its natural surroundings. A Relais & Châteaux property, our Kerala Ayurveda retreat is dotted with traditional Keralite heritage cottages that nestle in the shade of breezy coconut palms. Whether by the pool or at the restaurants, guests staying at our retreat in Kovalam can savor spectacular views of the Arabian Sea at one of South India’s most pristine locations.
Our 5 star luxury ayurvedic resort in Kerala offers a range of accommodation that finely combines traditional dwellings with modern living.
Gourmet Dining at Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra
– A Kovalam Beach Resort
Balancing the Body, Mind & Spirit
Niraamaya Spa at our Kovalam retreat creates a place of harmony and aesthetics that restore natural balance. Explore the bouquet of wellness offerings – International and traditional Ayurvedic therapies, Yoga, Meditation, and Pranayama.
Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra Kovalam serves a diverse selection of food. Café Samsara offers an all-day dining with interesting delectable from around the world. Essence restaurant is known for its southeast Asian and seafood spread. Enjoy in the finest concoctions at the Madira bar to lighten up your mood. The dedicated chefs will be happy to indulge you for certain special moments with something simple, yet unforgettable.
Cafe Samsara is a sea facing all-day dining restaurant which offers a combination of Global,
Kerala and Pan Indian cuisine. The restaurant timings are :
Essence is a fine dining restaurant at Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra, Kovalam. The
speciality restaurant at our Kovalam beach resort faces the sea and offers an eclectic array of evening specials, southeast asian, seafood, signature kebabs and grills.
The restaurant timings are:
Madira at Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra, Kovalam, offers domestic and international
liquor served in the form of colorful cocktails and mocktails. The poolside bar, presents the perfect way to unwind with views of the horizon and the Arabian Sea.
The timings are: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Ayurveda is a 5000-years ancient Indian system of healing, which is not only famous in India but its healing capabilities are being recognized around the globe. The word Ayurveda translates into ‘knowledge of life’, where ‘Ayur’ means ‘life’ while ‘Veda’ means ‘knowledge’ in Sanskrit. According to the ancient texts, the science of Ayurveda explains how to attain ‘Niraamaya’ – a life that’s free of diseases. In fact, Ayurveda goes beyond just curing diseases, intending to not only treat diseases but also to bring back and restore the unique state of balance or equilibrium of a person. Ayurveda regards body, mind, and spirit as individual elements and has unique methods for working on each of them.
Relax and Rejuve Program ‘Rasayana’ Ideal for
enhancing immunity, and for rejuvenation. It is believed that Rasayana was the secret of the long lives of the sages of yore. This program keeps one in a state of “Niraamaya” – freedom from ailments.
Minimum Nights: 3
Package Inclusions:
Departure transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station.
Release stress and strain, and calm your mood
with this package that combines different Ayurveda massages and therapies. The simultaneous practice of Yoga and Meditation is advisable to enhance the benefits.
Minimum Nights: 3
Package Inclusions:
Departure transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station.
Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines,
frustrations, and demands. Stress isn’t always bad since in small doses it can help you perform under pressure. But when one is constantly running in emergency mode, the mind and body pay the price. Stress affects the mind, body, and behaviour in many different ways. Chronic stress disrupts your bodily functions and can increase your risk of heart diseases, stroke, infertility and accelerate the ageing process.
From an Ayurveda perspective, there are two main causes of stress overload and related depression.
Ayurveda treatments based on Panchakarma and Rasayana chikitsa along with Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation can bring about immense changes in a stressed-out person. These therapies will have a long-term preventive benefit for an individual and protect the person from experiencing burnout. Ayurveda methods not only increase the balance in the body they also progressively raise the overall level of inner contentment.
Package Inclusions:
Departure transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station.
This palliative program includes special treatments
for pain and joint problems. The treatment includes traditional massages, application of warm medicated pouches, intensive oil therapies, medicated baths, and internal medications.
Minimum Nights: 5
Package Inclusions:
Departure transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station.
Panchakarma in Sanskrit means ‘five actions’ or
‘five treatments’ that includes the process of cleansing the body of toxins and rejuvenation of the body at a very deep level. Ayurveda highly recommends Panchakarma as a seasonal treatment for the elimination of factors causing diseases and maintaining an equilibrium of biological energies – Vata, Pita, and Kapha. Panchakarma therapy is a highly complex and sophisticated science of purification of the body-mind channel systems.
Minimum Nights:14
Package Inclusions:
Departure transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station.
Ayurveda proves that losing weight is not about
starving but about balancing your fat metabolism. This package includes massages with special herbal powders, oils, and medications. A specific diet and fitness Yoga are prescribed. Usually available for 14 days upwards for effective weight loss.
Minimum Nights: 14
Package Inclusions:
Departure transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station.
The Ayurveda weight loss program is administered
over 14 days with a minimum 90 min duration of Ayurveda therapy/massage (daily).
Minimum Nights: 14
Package Inclusions:
For more than 5000 years, Ayurveda has been showing
the way and enlightening people to overcome their ailments through various treatments and techniques. Ayurveda shows the right path to nourish not only your immune system, but also holistically heal your mind, body and soul. We thus bring you – the Niraamaya Immunity Booster Package which is designed to help strengthen you against the various afflictions in the world today.
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Packages at Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra – A Kovalam Beach Retreat
Switch off, destress and reconnect with yourself. Travelling solo is a quest to
discover oneself and provides an opportunity to try new things.
Niraamaya Retreats invites solo women travellers to indulge in luxury and safety surrounded by the goodness of nature in Kerala. Come, stay with us for the Niraamaya Experience and immerse yourself in the healing, strength, and beauty of Kerala.
Package Inclusions:
Get up to 30% off on the Best Available Rate with our web exclusive
offer. Book now and avail complimentary benefits!
Our retreats have always placed the highest emphasis on the safety and wellbeing of our guests. In these present times, we follow best practices and the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Celebrating your honeymoon, anniversary, a birthday, rekindling your
love, or just want to feel special on a luxurious beachside holiday? Our Kovalam retreat is perfect for couples and families who want pure indulgences and plenty of exhilarating moments in a sun-kissed tropical paradise.
Experience the luxury of an acre per room at the Niraamaya Retreats Surya
Samuda, Kovalam. Overlooking the azure waters of the Arabian Sea and flanked by pristine secluded beaches lies a sanctuary for the soul. Stay in Luxurious Rooms, pamper yourself in our World Class Spa, take dips in the Jade-coloured Infinity Pool, seduce your palate with Gourmet Food or simply unwind in the Sound of Silence.
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Experiences at Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra – A Kovalam Beach Retreat
Enjoy the number of activities during your stay.
Longing to experience an intimate candlelit dinner
or a romantic barbecue by the bonfire? We are ready to create an experience beyond your dreams.
For those with special requirements, our dedicated chefs will be pleased to surprise you with something simple, yet unforgettable.
Here are the selections to match the magic of every moment. At our resort in Kovalam, we take pride in offering you wide ranges of cuisine made only from the freshest and the finest ingredients available on the market.
You could pre-book online or at the Retreat with our Resort Manager and Chef.
A cooking class which showcases the wealth of
traditional local cuisine, and provides a memorable experience for guests on their vacation. This is an opportunity to learn authentic traditional recipes from the region. Our Chef has collected dishes that have been passed through generations in a time honoured tradition.
Hands-on classes by the Chefs at our Kovalam beach resort that teach the nuances of aromatic spices, herbs and fresh ingredients that each Niraamaya destination is blessed with. Our Chefs can create bespoke classes to include any dish that has delighted you during your stay.
Choose from just an afternoon of discovery to an advanced 7 day course. You could pre-book online or at the Retreat with our Head Chef.
Whether it’s a wedding or a renewal of Vows, Niraamaya
offers breathtaking locations and a complete package for tailor made memories. Choose a ceremony with typical local rituals and decor or an elegant barefoot on the beach setting. Our Wedding Planner has a choice of discreet or opulent celebrations, along with indulgent menus to match the occasion. For reservations at our Kovalam resort please enquire online, or if you are already staying with us on vacation our Operations Manager will be thrilled to organize the same.
Spend the day discovering Trivandrum’s rich history.
Depart from our beach resort in Kovalam with our knowledgeable Tour Advisor. We first take you for a look around of Padmanabhaswamy Temple. This ancient temple is the most dominating feature of Trivandrum. The temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu who is depicted reclining on Sri Anantha, the hooded snake from which the city derives its name.
It has been in the news for one of the richest treasure troves ever found. Imagine over One Trillion U.S. Dollars’ worth of gold and gems in just one of seven vaults inside.
After that, we walk down an amazing bazaar street. This colourful market is Kerala’s hidden treasure and a prime shopping destination for the ‘daring’ buyer only.
A quick visit to Kuthiramalika Palace with its fascinating 122 carved wooden horses The palace, with its excellent carvings and amazing architectural designs, is by itself a slice of heritage. The museum has a wide range of exhibits representing the erstwhile state of Travancore.
An optional trip to Sri Utharam thirunal Palace
At the end of the bazaar we reach Ganapathy temple with a chance to enter. Please note photography is not allowed at this divine place of worship. Lunch is an amazing Sadhya Meal served on a banana leaf in Trivandrum’s world famous “Mother’s Veg Plaza” restaurant. After lunch if you are still ready for more cultural immersion we head on to Napier museum. This museum was started in 1855 and has rare archeological artifacts and ancient ornaments. It also houses an art gallery. After this enlightening afternoon, our Tour Advisor brings you back to the comforts of Niraamaya Retreats.
A short 20 minutes drive south of our Kovalam
beach resort, The Poovar estuary so named by the erstwhile king Marthanda Varma of Travancore was the epicentre of Trade in sandalwood, spice and ivory. We transfer you to a motorboat that cruises through unspoiled coconut groves on either side of the river with a glimpse of rural life.
The boat leads you up to Golden Sand Beach where you can see where backwater meets the Arabian Sea. Our Recreation team will set up a luxurious sunbed while you enjoy a special picnic hamper that our chef has prepared and relax in this amazing spot over a glass of chilled wine.
After your afternoon of leisure our team will pack up your picnic and on return, the boat will take you through a pristine Mangrove Forest. This stretch is full of aquatic bird’s busy hunting for fish, Back at the Boat Jetty, our driver will transfer you back to retreat.
A short 20 minutes drive south of our resort ,
in Kovalam the Poovar estuary so named by the erstwhile king Marthanda Varma of Travancore was the epicentre of trade in sandalwood, spice and ivory. We transfer you in the late evening to a motorboat that cruises through unspoiled coconut groves on either side of the river with a glimpse of rural life. The boat leads you up to Golden Sand Beach where you can see where backwater meets the Arabian Sea.
Sip into chilled Sparkling wine as you enjoy the sunset from the comfort of the motorboat and enjoy a selection of Deluxe canapé’s that our Team has put together for you. On return, the boat meanders through a pristine Mangrove Forest. This stretch is full of aquatic bird’s busy hunting for fish, Back at the Boat Jetty our driver will transfer you back to our Kovalam beach resort.
Visit to the local fish market at 7 am with our
celebrity Chef. The open-air fish market which is situated at Vizingjam harbour where the boats come to unload. Spend time watching the ancient custom of fish auctions as each boat arrives back from a long night at sea.
Ancient Vizhinjam was the capital of Venad and has such atmosphere that you just have to keep your camera going. The view across the harbour looks past the big Old Catholic church right on the beach and 2 distant mosques at the far end.
Choose the fish that you want our Chef to cook for your lunch or dinner and don’t forget to mention the cooking style you prefer. Later that night enjoy a three-course dinner at our Kovalam beach resort with the freshest fish that you selected!
Kerala countryside, through its meandering roads,
gives one an opportunity to explore the lives of the people living in small hamlets, along a verdant landscape. Pedal on to watch people working in the paddy fields or fishing, and children swimming in the shallow waters. Stop at a local tea-shop or visit the bustling bazaars, there’s a lot to explore on your wheels.
Bike rentals are complimentary.
A leisure afternoon Hi-Tea, at the far end
of our secluded Chandra Beach. The beach butlers of our Kovalam resort will set up a cozy sun mattress and umbrella, for you to laze on. Learn about the secret origin of this beach as you walk down through this stretch below our retreat.
Meanwhile our Chef will delight you with delectable nibbles ranging from Tuna Samosas to Tropical fruit tartlets and Cardamom cashew nut biscotti, to pair with a selection of superior Teas. This activity requires pre-booking; slots are subject to availability and weather conditions.
Keep some time aside to browse through the
handpicked selection of local crafts, statuettes and exquisite fabrics at our Kovalam resort.
We pride ourselves in promoting local South Indian artisans with our array of Channapatna toys and bric-a-brac. These handmade wooden objects are coloured with natural vegetable dyes.
Take home a souvenir or gift from the vibrant culture of India
Perched on a dramatic cliff edge flanked by secluded beaches, the Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra – a Relais & Chateaux property celebrates its natural surroundings. Wrapped amidst the lush coconut grove, the retreat is a collection of traditional Keralite heritage cottages with spectacular views of the Arabian Sea. Savor the glorious sunsets amidst the swaying palms and crashing waves as you take a dip in the infinity pool.
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