Rajah Island, Chettuva Backwaters near Guruvayur, Kerala,

Rajah Island in Chettuva, Thrissur is a serene backwater sanctuary offering a complete Ayurvedic healing experience. Over 20 acres of lush mangroves, water bodies and gardens set the backdrop for authentic Panchakarma, yoga, meditation, and dietary healing under experienced Ayurvedic doctors. Accommodations include thatched huts, cottages by the river, deluxe suites with water views, and unique huts like Coconut Hut and Mangrove Cottage. Guests wake up to herbal tea, spend mornings in therapy and yoga, enjoy nutritious Ayurvedic meals, and unwind with evening boat rides or forest walks. Eco‑friendly infrastructure, herbal gardens, and sustainability programmes ensure that the wellness you experience is deeply grounded in nature.

Property Overview 

Rajah Island is a tranquil Ayurvedic wellness retreat set on its own private 20‑acre island in the Chettuva backwaters of Thrissur district, Kerala. Part of Rajah Ayurveda Hospitals and Green Leaf certified, this centre provides immersive healing through traditional Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, and a lifestyle of mindful sustainability. The island’s lush landscapes, mangrove fringes, serene waters, and gentle breezes combine to produce a rhythm of calm designed to facilitate deep rest and healing.

Guests are cared for by an experienced medical team of Ayurvedic doctors and trained therapists, delivering programmes like Panchakarma, rejuvenation, psoriasis care, ortho‑neurorehab, weight‑loss and stress relief.

Accommodation options are varied: from simple single rooms (Thushara) to more spacious garden or waterfront cottages such as River View, Lotus, Mangrove cottages, and specialty huts like Coconut Hut. Some rooms are built “boat‑like” or located right next to water with panoramic views. Facilities include fresh water swimming pool, yoga & meditation shala, walking & jogging paths through the gardens and along water, a library, reading/rest‑relax zones, play area for children. Recreational options: boat rides, nature walks, cultural evenings, cookery demonstrations.

Eco‑friendly practices are deeply integrated: solar panels, electric vehicles, rainwater harvesting, composting, in‑house herbal gardens, medicines manufactured onsite (Rajah Healthy Acres unit) ensure sustainability and authenticity. Meals are prepared according to Ayurvedic principles; dietary plans are customized per guest under doctor’s supervision. Staying at Rajah Island is more than a wellness vacation—it’s a holistic reset in harmony with nature and tradition.

Accommodation & Facilities

Accommodation / Room Categories

  • Thushara (Single Rooms): Small, simple rooms (≈9 m²) good for solo travelers wanting essential comforts—AC, WiFi, TV
  • Economy Rooms: Garden‑facing in a separate building; twin beds, terrace or small balcony, basic comforts
  • Standard Rooms: More spacious, comfortable, with working table, chairs; often in the main building; some with balcony
  • Deluxe Rooms / Deluxe Type II: Larger rooms with lake or backwater views, big balconies; “boat‑like” structures for Deluxe Type II
  • Superior Deluxe / Suites: Very spacious; panoramic windows, sitting zones, strong views of backwaters.
  • Waterfront / River View Cottages, Lotus and Mangrove Cottages: Cottage‑style rooms near or over water, scenic, rustic luxury; sometimes thatched or with natural finishing.
  • Coconut Hut, Devdar Cottages: Unique structures, huts or cabins using natural materials, designed for immersive nature experience.

In‑House & Resort Facilities

  • Full Ayurvedic hospital / treatment centre with multiple doctors and therapists.
  • 10 treatment rooms under the Panchabhutas concept.
  • Yoga and meditation shala / practice spaces with scheduled sessions twice daily.
  • Swimming pool (fresh water) with sun‑loungers, umbrellas.
  • Walking / jogging paths through gardens and along backwaters; mangrove walks.
  • Library, reading / relaxation areas.
  • Outdoor & indoor recreation: board games, caroms, chess, hammocks, fishing, bicycles.
  • Boat / canoe rides, backwater tours, nature watching (birds, mangroves) etc.

Ayurvedic cuisine / dietary planning, herbal garden, in‑house herbal medicine production (via Rajah Healthy Acres unit) ensuring quality.

Locational Advantages

  • Rajah Island is situated in Orumanayoor (PO), Chettuva, Chavakkad, in Thrissur District, Kerala.
  • It is part of the backwater network: Chettuva backwaters (Enamakkal Lake to estuary) with mangrove forests, estuaries, waterways, fish/shrimp/crab breeding grounds.
  • Nearest major airport: Cochin International Airport (COK), approx 70‑72 km away.
  • Nearest railway station: Thrissur Railway Station.
  • Easy road access; though the final segment might involve boat/river access or special paths (since island). The seclusion enhances privacy and immersion.
  • Proximity to Guruvayur (temple town) for cultural visits. Backwater setting gives natural beauty without being overly remote.

Wellness & Holistic Features

  • Ayurvedic Treatments & Hospital‑grade Care: Rajah Island supports programmes including Panchakarma, psoriasis treatment, ortho/neuro rehab, weight loss, stress / rejuvenation therapies, under supervision of Ayurvedic doctors.
  • Daily Yoga & Meditation: Sessions twice daily (morning and evening) as part of the program. Meditation spaces available.
  • Dietary & Herbal Support: All meals are vegetarian/Ayurvedic, tailored by doctors; herbal gardens onsite; medicine/oil manufacture via Rajah Healthy Acres ensures authenticity.
  • Nature Immersion: Mangrove forest walks, backwater views, boat rides; experience the flora & fauna, bird‑watching; sounds of water, freshness.
  • Holistic Healing Schedule: Regular therapies, rhythm of daily schedule (treatments, meals, yoga, rest), awareness counselling, cultural elements (dance/music).
  • Sustainability Practices: Green Leaf certification; herbal gardens; eco‑practices like rainwater harvesting, solar, electric transport; minimal plastic; careful waste & energy usage

Rajah Island is a rare sanctuary where Ayurveda, yoga, and nature coexist in perfect harmony. Surrounded by tranquil backwaters and lush mangroves, it offers authentic Panchakarma treatments, rejuvenating therapies, and mindful living under expert Ayurvedic guidance. From eco-friendly cottages to organic dining and daily yoga sessions, every aspect of Rajah Island embodies balance, serenity, and sustainability.

Book your rejuvenating stay at Rajah Island with India Holistic Retreats — a subsidiary of Globes Travel — and rediscover holistic wellness amid Kerala’s timeless backwaters.

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