The checks we run on every centre — and the questions you can ask any centre yourself.
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Our criteria for every centre
We publish these so that you can hold us to them.
- NABH (AYUSH) accreditation or, at minimum, a valid state licence
- Consulting practitioners registered with the right council for their system
- Experience hosting international guests
- Language support or access to interpreters
- Careful food and dietary handling
- Transparent, inclusive pricing, in writing
- A written complaints process
Accreditation and registration, explained
The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers has standards for AYUSH hospitals and wellness centres, covering safety, hygiene and patient rights.
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine registers practitioners of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Sowa-Rigpa (with state boards).
The National Commission for Homoeopathy registers homeopaths (with state boards).
BAMS (Ayurveda), BUMS (Unani), BSMS (Siddha), BSRMS (Sowa-Rigpa), BHMS (Homeopathy) and BNYS (Naturopathy & Yoga).
Kerala Tourism’s classification of Ayurveda centres attached to hotels and resorts.
The Ministry of AYUSH’s Yoga Certification Board certifies yoga professionals; many teachers also hold international certifications.
Questions to ask any centre
- Who will consult me, and what is their registration number?
- Will a physician see me before any therapy, and during the stay?
- What exactly is included in the price, and what costs extra?
- Are the herbal preparations made in-house or bought from licensed manufacturers?
- Can I have a therapist of the same gender?
- What happens if I fall ill — which hospital do you use?
- How do you handle my health information?
- What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Red flags
How we vet a centre
Before we recommend a centre, we carry out a site visit or a detailed video walk-through, check practitioner registrations, read sample programme documents and review feedback from past guests. We collect prices, durations, inclusions and photographs in writing, and we review each centre again over time.
Official sources
- National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
- National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)
- Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of Ayush
- Kerala Tourism (official)
Rules, registrations and visa terms change. Where this page and an official source differ, the official source applies.
