Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat
Kuttampuzha - Pooyamkutty Rd Near Bird Sanchuary, Thattekad 686681 India
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Munkudil Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat, the best retreat for the best Ayurveda Yoga in the best of Nature, located near the very famous Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, on the banks of river Periyar. This fully equipped Ayurveda and yoga retreat is made with ultimate health concepts in mind using health laws from nature, with panoramic views of river, forest and mountains around. The best Ayurveda and yoga retreat in Kochi, Kerala. Experience the real touch of Ayurveda and yoga with the best Eco-friendly retreat that nestles in the luxuriant greenery of nature which intertwines with placid water bodies that invite you to unwind and relax. Our center is a unique place where you can experience the best of ancient Indian traditions of Ayurveda & Yoga. Go green is well implemented, so this is a real shelter on earth. So welcome to this Authentic Kerala Architecture, and to the land of green.
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Recently I had an opportunity to stay @Munkudil with my family. I can say, it was a great home stay. Staff’s hospitality is fantastic and fabulous. Reji chettan and Shalesh chettan took care like family. We were served delicious home cooked food throughout our stay. A very peaceful, quiet, relaxing, serene location with a riverside view. A home away from home right beside the Periyar river. "Watching the torrential downpour" from the balcony with a hot cup of tea is an unforgettable experience. Must for those who want a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 4 days ago
Hello Sir, Thank you so much for choosing Munkudil Ayurveda and Yoga Resort for your recent stay, and for taking the time to share such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your experience was akin to a great home stay. It brings us immense joy to know that our staff's hospitality, especially from Reji Chettan and Salesh Chettan, resonated with the warmth of family. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the delicious home-cooked meals served throughout your stay. Our tranquil riverside location is designed for moments of peace and relaxation, and we're pleased that you found it to be a home away from home. Watching the torrential downpour from the balcony with a hot cup of tea is indeed a unique and unforgettable experience. Your recommendation for those seeking a quick getaway from the city hustle and bustle is truly appreciated. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back for another rejuvenating escape. Warm regards, Mathew Anthraper The Munkudil Team
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The retreat center situated on a river bank in pristine nature is an extraordinary place. The views are wonderful and I spent many hours on my room balcony simply soaking in the surrounding beauty. The staff, Reggie, Salesh and Sri Lakshmi were kind and attentive and I felt nurtured by their care. The food was absolutely delicious and accommodations were extremely clean and comfortable. I hope to come back someday.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 4 days ago
Hello Rob Sir, Thank you for your heartfelt words and for choosing our retreat center for your stay. We are delighted to hear that your experience at our riverside haven in pristine nature was extraordinary. It warms our hearts to know that you found the views wonderful and that you spent many hours on your room balcony immersed in the surrounding beauty. We take great pride in our staff, and Reji, Salesh, and Sri Lakshmi are thrilled to be recognized for their kind and attentive care. We're delighted that you enjoyed the delicious food, and we're glad that our accommodations met your expectations in terms of cleanliness and comfort. Your hope to come back someday is the best compliment we could receive. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again and provide another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, The Munkudil Team
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വാക്കുകൾക്ക് വിവരിക്കാൻ ആവാത്തവിധം മനോഹരം mankudil Retreat kuttamnuzha. Kothamangalam. ഒരുപാടു സ്ഥലങ്ങൾ യാത്ര ചെയുകയും താമസിക്കുകയും ചെയുന്ന എനിക്ക് ഏറ്റവും പോസിറ്റീവ് energy കിട്ടിയ days.. Mankudil days ആണ്. ഞാനും എന്റെ family friend ആയ വളരെ പ്രായം ഉള്ള uk സിറ്റിസണും ആയിട്ടായിരുന്നു അവിടെ പോയത്. മനോഹരമായി രൂപകല്പന ചെയ്ത retreat resort, വളരേ ശാന്തമായി ഒഴുകുന്ന പെരിയാർ. കാടുകൾ. സായം സന്ധ്യയിൽ നദികരയിൽ കാട്ടു മൃഗങ്ങൾ. കണ്ണെത്താദൂരത്തോളം ഉയർന്ന മലകൾ എത്ര മനോഹരം ഒരോ നിമിഷവും. ആഹാരം very hygenic and tasty. എല്ലാവിധ ആഹാരങ്ങളും കിട്ടും. അത് വളരെ സ്നേഹത്തോടെ അവർ നമുക്ക് തരുമ്പോൾ മഹനീയം. മാനേജർ, all in all ആയ ലാലു ജി and family, മറ്റു staffes എല്ലാവരും വളരെ നാച്ചുറൽ ആണ്. വളരെ അതിഥിമര്യാദകൾ വിനയത്തോടെ പരിപാലിക്കുന്നവർ, വളരേ ശാന്തമായ സ്ഥലം. ആയുർവ്വേദം യോഗ മറ്റു സൗകര്യങ്ങൾ.... നമ്മൾ ശരിക്കും ഒരു മനസ്സിനും ശരീരത്തിനും തിരക്കുക്കൾക്കിടയിൽ അല്പം വിശ്രമവും സമാധാനവും കുടുംബത്തോടൊപ്പം നല്ല നിമിഷങ്ങളും ആണ് ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നതെങ്കിൽ ഒരിക്കൽ എങ്കിലും നിങ്ങൾ mankudil retreat റിസോർട്ടിൽ പോകണം. താമസിക്കണം. അത് ഒരു നല്ല എക്സ്പീരിയൻസ് ആയിരിക്കും. 💕💕💕❤️❤️…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Please visit... നിങ്ങൾക്ക് പണം കൊടുത്തു നേടാവുന്നതിനപ്പുറം പലതും നിങ്ങൾക്കു ലഭിക്കും. അത്...
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Responded 8 Sept 2023
Hello Go Place, It's really difficult to express the power of words but we can experience the power and positivity of the words that's shower on us. Here we are super inspired after going through the review express made on us. The real happiness is not having the our rooms fully occupied over the year, the real happiness is when we see these kind of great words. This review has another specialty because it's written in our regional language and that's more divine while reading it. Thanks again for making our day super powerful. Thanks and Regards, Munkudil Team.
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My trip to munkudil in june was absolutley fantastic. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking to visit south india especially kerala. The views are just heavenly. The poeple are very welcoming and cant say enough about the food. It was satisfying to the mind and body. Thank you to everybody at munkudil for my amazing experience. Hoping to come back next year with my family.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Jomy Thomas, Owner at Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat
Responded 23 Aug 2023
Hello Anradam, Greetings from Munkudil Ayurveda and Yoga Resort. Hope you are safe and doing great. Its really inspiring to see your reviews about the stay at Munkudil, we are delighted to have you here. As mentioned please return with your family so that we can make some special Kerala cuisines for you and your family. Thanks again for the great word. Thanks and Regards, Munkudil Ayurveda and Yoga Resort.
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We stayed with family members for a day at Mankudil and it was a marvellous experience. This property is so close to nature and we feel the positive energy. Nice arrangements and excellent treatment from the staff. Strongly recommend people want to spare their yearly vacations to rejuvenate themselves. Well done Mankudil keep up the world class standards
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Recommend to experience yoga and Ayurvedic meditations
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Response from Jomy Thomas, Owner at Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat
Responded 23 Aug 2023
Hello Pradeep, Thanks for sharing the reviews about the stay at Munkudil, we would like to see you again here for couple of days to enjoy the activities and must visit places we have here which are not much explored by the travelers. As you said the positive energy here is just the same that is being shared by guests like. As per the cosmic law, we cant create an energy its can be shared or changed to different forms, here the great satisfaction from the guest is our energy to manage the property in long run. Thanks and Regards, Munkudil Team.
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A place we felt we belongs to. The natural surrounding beauty takes your kind and body to the calmest mesmerising experience. The house and the hospitality was extremely commendable catering to your specific needs and likes. The every detail in and around the house was very personally touching.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Jomy Thomas, Owner at Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat
Responded 23 Apr 2023
Dear Sunil, Greetings from Munkudil Ayurveda Yoga Retreat!!! We would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" for posting a review on Trip Advisor with your experience at Munkudil. It is our sincere endeavor to ensure that all our guests have a memorable experience at Munkudil and we are delighted to know that you had a wonderful stay with us. I have shared your feedback with my team thus inspires the team and me to constantly strive for excellence and to make sure that our guests leave Munkudil with enticing memories. We greatly value your patronage Sunil and look forward to welcoming you back for another experiential holiday with us in future. Kind Regards, Team Munkudil
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"I recently had the pleasure of staying at a beautiful Mankudil retreat centre and I must say it was a truly relaxing experience. From the moment I checked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and excellent service from the staff especially Manju. The property was situated in a serene location, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning views of the mountains and Periyar River. The ambiance was calm and peaceful, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. The decor was tastefully done and added to the relaxing atmosphere of the property. They also had several facilities to keep me occupied during my stay, including a swimming pool, spa, and yoga classes. The food was delicious, with a wide range of options to choose from. I particularly enjoyed the local cuisine, which was prepared with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. The staff especially Lalu was also very accommodating toour requirements, which was a huge plus.…
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Room Tip: Must Visit place for ayurvedic treatment and relaxation.
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Response from Jomy Thomas, Owner at Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat
Responded 13 Apr 2023
Dear Niju, Greetings from Munkudil Ayurveda Yoga Retreat!!! We would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" for posting a nice review on Trip Advisor with your experience at Munkudil. It is our sincere endeavor to ensure that all our guests have a memorable experience at Munkudil and we are delighted to know that you had a wonderful stay with us. I have shared your feedback with my team thus inspires the team and me to constantly strive for excellence and to make sure that our guests leave Munkudil with enticing memories. Thanks for explaining our services and care in a genuine way. Really appreciated your dedication and effort behind this presentation. These kind words surely from your heart, astonished and made us more energetic to move on. We greatly value your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back on next season for another experiential holiday with us . Kind Regards, Team Munkudil
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Munkudil is an enchanting and highly unique retreat house, run by an equally extraordinary family. My week there was truly magical. It’s clear that the owner put a lot of thought and effort into creating the retreat —from the eco-architecture to the art and the one-of-a-kind rooms— located in a gorgeous part of Kerala between the coast and the mountain hill stations about 1.5 hours east of Cochin airport. Birding, paddle boarding, wildlife watching, swimming, and temple visits are all in the vicinity. The weather is ideal and there are almost no mosquitos (at least when I was there in February)! The property defies easy categorization. Though it is not an Ayurvedic clinic per se, two highly capable and articulate Ayurvedic physicians visit regularly to consult with guests seeking treatments (massage therapists are available). A kind yoga instructor comes by daily for a gentle asana, pranayama, and meditation session, held in a hall just above the treatment rooms. But the caretaker family and house itself make the place much more personal and endearing than a typical Ayurvedic retreat. Lalu, Mini, and their son Unni are intimately involved in ensuring that guests are comfortable, well-fed (food is outstanding), and attended to for any excursion.They are big-hearted and dedicated, supported by several equally wonderful staff who are warm and caring. Manju, the reservation coordinator. was also gracious and thoughtful from start to finish. After my one week stay, I miss them all already! For those who seek a more intimate, unique, and artful Kerala retreat with wonderful food and caretakers in an inspiring and quiet riverside setting, I can think of no better place. I hope to bring my family back next year.…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip: Each room is unique and featured on their web site-- all I saw were charming
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Responded 21 Mar 2023
Hi Jason, Greetings from Munkudil Ayurveda Yoga Retreat!!! We would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" for posting a detailed review on TripAdvisor with your experience at Munkudil. It is our sincere endeavour to ensure that all our guests have a memorable experience at Munkudil and we are delighted to know that you had a wonderful stay with us. I have shared your feedback with my team thus inspires the team and me to constantly strive for excellence and to make sure that our guests leave Munkudil with enticing memories. We greatly value your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back on next season for another experiential holiday with us With much love and care ! Team Munkudil.
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This is a place with pretensions. A line-up of uniformed staff greeting us with pink garlands had me recoiling with the awkward formality, A small foot-tub with scrawny goldfish depressed my friend. The showers dribbled cold water, and the electricity in the none too clean rooms was erratic. My friend found a passport in the dresser drawer - apparently staff hadn’t opened it after the last guest left… At lunch the staff lined up to watch us eat, adding to the overall sense of claustrophobia. The balcony is nice, but the property has almost no grounds - is really just a large house. The ‘yoga Shala’ has a bare and neglected feel, and yoga lessons are by appointment only, at 1500 rupees per person. We decided to leave several hours after arriving, paying for one night even though we weren’t staying, not intending to make a fuss or to write a review. But that’s when the trouble started. The manager insisted that the credit card machine ‘wasn’t working’, but then when we didn’t have sufficient cash on hand, after several lengthy calls to his supervisor and much much handwringing - suddenly it worked enough that they could charge the missing amount - but wouldn’t return our cash and charge the full amount. ( international credit cards only work at some ATMs, and the nearest of these is 12 kilometres away). Overall a very poorly managed place.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Don’t go
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Response from Jomy Thomas, Owner at Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat
Responded 18 Feb 2023
Good morning to you and thanks for your time to post a review on Tripadvisor. I'm Jomy Thomas the founder of the facility typing this from the UK. I am very sorry to hear that you were not happy during your time spent at Munkudil. After you posted this review on February the 3rd, I made an investigation to see what led to your disappointment. I talked to each and every staff member, checked the CCTV footage while you were there and also had a chat with the cab driver who was with you while you left the place. I am sorry to say that what I found on my investigation is that you became unhappy because you were asked to pay money when you said you wanted to leave the property early because of personal reasons. After you booked the rooms we had other bookings from French guests for a seven day retreat, but we were unable to offer them rooms because your booking was made first. You spent a few hours there, had a shower, food and all, then decided on a later time that you wanted to leave. At this point, our policy is that guests will have to pay for the day and that's what the staff there have asked you to do. While you checked in, if you had mentioned that you were not happy there and wanted to leave, then we would have never charged you any money as this booking came directly through our website. I request you to please understand that due to COVID, we were kind of closed for two and half years and we started our operation in full swing just few months ago. So if we are too generous to each and every guest, and don't charge in these kinds of situations, the facility just won't exist anymore. So I would like to express my sincere apologies for what happened there, and I will be looking more closely into these kind of situations from now on. I assure you that I will have systems in place very soon to prevent similar incidents happening in the near future. Thanks and have a great day ahead. Jomy Thomas Founder of Munkudil
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Breathtaking, natural retreat with innovative decor, doting staff and the most awesome balcony view in Kerala. Situated on a large tributary to the Periyar River, the river was glass, silent and a complete absence of sounds…so rare in India. Complete peacefulness. Caring staff made homemade meals. Ayurvedic treatments available as well as yoga. Very special place!!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 18 Jan 2023
Greetings from Munkudil Ayurveda Yoga Retreat!!! We would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" for posting a review on Tripadvisor with your experience at Munkudil. It is our sincere endeavor to ensure that all our guests have a memorable experience at Munkudil and we are delighted to know that you had a wonderful stay with us. I have shared your feedback with my team thus inspires the team and me to constantly strive for excellence and to make sure that our guests leave Munkudil with enticing memories. We greatly value your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back on next season for another experiential holiday with us With much love and care ! Team Munkudil.
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$44 - $68 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaKeralaErnakulam DistrictThattekad
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat
Which popular attractions are close to Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat?
Nearby attractions include BhoothathanKettu Dam & Reserve Forest (6.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a spa.
Is parking available at Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a yoga room during their stay.
Does Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat have airport transportation?
Yes, Munkudil Ayurveda And Yoga Retreat offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.