Charakas is a super speciality ayurveda hospital and rejuvenation center situated 2 km away from downtown
Thodupuzha, the gateway of
Idukki District. It is set in a specially developed area of 20,000 sq m on the banks of the
Thodupuzha River.
The hospital offers special Keralite traditional rejuvenation treatments under the supervision of qualified traditional in-house physicians. It has all kinds of traditional and modern ayurvedic treatment facilities such as panchakarma and pizhichil. Specially trained instructors are here to impart yoga and meditation classes.
Accommodation options include AC and non-AC cottages with attached treatment rooms. Vegetarian food is served to the visitors. Swimming pool and backwater cruises are the added comforts. Various cultural programs are conducted on request.
Cochin International Airport is 60 km from here. Kottayam Railway Station is the closest rail head, about 40 km.