New Delhi : Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village, the flagship wellness destination of Kairali Ayurvedic Group and a pioneer in Ayurvedic healthcare and wellness hospitality in India, located in Palakkad, Kerala, has won six honours at the 2026 World Luxury Awards.
These winning titles for 2026 include:
Best Luxury Ayurveda Retreat – Global Winner
Best Luxury Wellness Centre – Global Winner
Best Luxury Yoga Retreat – Global Winner
Best Luxury Wellness Healing Retreat in Asia
Best Luxury Yoga Experience in Asia
Best Luxury Wellness Hotel in South West Asia
Since its inception in 1999, Kairali -The Ayurvedic Healing Village has been dedicated to bringing authentic Ayurveda-based healing practices and personalised wellness programmes to many repeat customers from across the globe.
An elated Abhilash K Ramesh, Executive Director, Kairali Ayurvedic Group said, “Winning six awards at the World Luxury Awards has made this a memorable year for everyone at Kairali. These, as well as the other bouquet of awards that we have won this year, help in realising how committed the team has been in ensuring that true Ayurveda treatments in its most authentic form are provided to wellness seekers”
At the heart of this legacy is Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village in Palakkad, Kerala, a 65-acre Ayurvedic wellness destination that integrates authentic Ayurvedic treatments, personalised healing programmes, balanced nutrition sourced mostly from locally produced products, yoga, and meditation in a beautiful natural environment. It is designed to encourage guests to reconnect with themselves; the retreat offers a holistic approach to well-being, placing equal emphasis on physical health, mental balance and lifestyle transformation.
Other recognitions in 2026 include:
APSWC Awards 2026: Wellness Centre or Clinic of the Year
PATWA Gold Award 2026: Excellence in Wellness, Hospitality (India), Abhilash K. Ramesh
PATWA International Travel Awards 2026: Best Retreat, Wellness (India)
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026
Global Tourism Excellence Awards 2026: Best Wellness Resort
Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards 2026:
Best Wellness Retreat, India
Best Ayurveda Retreat, India
Best Marketing Director, India (Abhilash K. Ramesh)
Metro Expedition Tourism Awards 2026: Excellence in Ayurveda
The six honours at the 2026 World Luxury Awards further strengthen Kairali- The Ayurvedic Healing Village’s international positioning at a time when travellers increasingly seek wellness experiences that go beyond conventional holidays. The growing interest in preventive health, stress management, weight loss and traditional healing systems has created new opportunities for authentic Ayurveda to reach audiences across the world.
The recognition marks another milestone in Kairali’s journey of combining traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with contemporary expectations of luxury wellness. With a legacy spanning four generations and over a century of Ayurvedic knowledge, the group has established itself as a recognised name in holistic health and wellness tourism.
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