Ayurveda In Kovalam

Ayurvedic massage is advertised everywhere in Kovalam, and you'll constantly be approached by men professing to be well-qualified Ayurvedic practitioners - they even show you impressive certificates. They offer cheap massages, usually costing Rs150-500. However, most of the so-called "Ayurvedic centres" along Lighthouse Beach are seasonal, as are the "doctors"

and "masseurs"; there have been an increasing number of complaints about sexual harassment during sessions and serious skin reactions to dodgy Ayurvedic oils.

If you're interested in benefiting from an Ayurvedic massage, the only centres in Kovalam that currently hold official state approval are at the Ashok Hotel and the KTDC Samudra , which both charge from Rs600 a session. Alternatively, contact the Ayurveda College in Thiruvanathapuram (tel 0471/460823).

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