Thonse Ayurvedic Health Centre
The center is simple, there are mainly Indian guests and in winter it is quiet. It is not commercial and therefore it is not expensive to stay there and undergo all kinds of treatments. The costs are around €150 per week including everything the centre has to offer: a private room with toilet (AC or non-AC), simple vegetarian meals, herbal teas, juices, packs, participation in the daily programme and medical supervision. All kinds of Ayurvedic treatments are possible, which are very affordable. See the price list.
Every day you can choose from different types of treatments, including various massages with oils and herbs. Medical guidance by an Ayurvedic doctor and a naturopath is included. You will receive advice on which treatments and diet suit you best. If you wish, you can also participate in meditation, yoga, and pranayama groups. You can find more information on the centre’s website.
The staff is very friendly and helpful and welcomes western guests especially in the winter months, as this is their low season. Don’t expect luxury accommodation in Thonse, but simple pleasant rooms and friendly people. The people who do the executive work, the Ayurvedic and other treatments, are locally trained people and speak little English, the doctors and the manager of course do. It is truly a place “to relax in being and to heal”. The months of December, January and February are the best months to be there.
Website: www.thonsehealth.in
Room Charges
01/03/2025 |
(1000 Indian Rupees is about €11,60)
Roman
| Occupancy | Rate |
Special Room | Single Occupancy Double Occupancy | 1500 Rs 1000/- per head |
Executive (A/C ) | Single Occupancy Double Occupancy | 2300 Rs 1700/- per head |
VIP Deluxe | Single Occupancy Double Occupancy Three sharing | 3000 Rs
2300/- per head 2100/- per head |
An Executive room is equipped with a TV and air-conditioner. Otherwise it’s the same as a Special room.
Above accommodation charges are inclusive of room charges, yoga charges, food charges and Consultation charges.
More information: www.thonsehealth.in/room
THONSE HEALTH CENTRE
Treatment charges ( prices 2024)
100 Indian Rupees is about €1,16
Treatment | Charges | ||
Hip Bath | 60 /- | ||
Spinal Bath | 75 /- | ||
Immersion Bath | 100 /- | ||
Aloe neem turmeric bath | 380 /- | ||
Ganji turmeric bath | 360 /- | ||
Ganji neem Application | 360 /- | ||
Herbal Hair Pack | 300 /- | ||
Shower | 240 /- | ||
Circular Jet | 150 /- | ||
Naturopathy Massage + Swedhana (30 min) | 950 /- | ||
Herbal Massage( 15 min) | 550 /- | ||
Naturopathy Massage +pindasweda(15) (30 min) | 1150/- | ||
Amla Massage(30min) | 950/- | ||
Banana Leafy bath | 850/- | ||
Salt glow massage +steam bath (7+30 min) | 1050/- | ||
De-tan therapy | 600/- | ||
Vibro Massage | 550/- | ||
Sukomala massage (30min) | 950/- | ||
Sauna Bath | 400/- | ||
Fruit Facial with Glow Mask | 850/- | ||
Colon Hydro therapy | 1200/- | ||
Full mud bath | 360/- | ||
G H Pack | 100/- | ||
Mustard Pack | 130/- | ||
Enema | 120/- | ||
Yogic Vamana | 150/- | ||
Wax to Knees | 150/- | ||
Yogic Virechana | 250/- | ||
De-tan- Massage(30min) | 950 /- | ||
Liver Cleansing | 3200 /- | ||
Naturopathy Msg+steam(45) | 1200/- | ||
Immersion bath with Epsom salt | 200 /- | ||
Thailabhyanga+swedhana (20min) | 600/- | ||
Janubasthi+Nadisweda | 340/- | ||
Katibasthi+Nadisweda | 340/- | ||
Grivabasthi | 340/- | ||
Ayurvedic massage+ Swedhana (20min) | 850/- | ||
Thailadhara(20min) | 360/- | ||
Thakramladhara (30min)Whole body | 650/- | ||
Nasya Karma | 290/- | ||
Vamana | 1300/- | ||
Virechana | 1100/- | ||
Gritapana | 410/- | ||
Snehabasthi | 460/- | ||
Kashayabasthi | 510/- | ||
Akshitharpana | 460/- | ||
Ayurvedic msg + pindasweda(15min) (30min) | 1050/- | ||
Dhugdha dhara (20min) | 450/- | ||
Karnapoorna | 360/- | ||
Lepa | 230/- | ||
Udwarthana | 1200/- | ||
Nadisweda ( Partial) | 75/- | ||
Thailabhyanga(45)+ pathrapindasweda | 1400/- | ||
Thailabhyanga(45)+ Jambeera peanut sweda(15) | 1400/- | ||
Sarvanga Lepa | 480/- | ||
Accupunture (Per Session) | 330/- | ||
Physiotherapy (Per Session) | 330/- | ||
Shirodhara | 360/- | ||
Mineral glow massage (7+30min) | 1050/- | ||
Flexy Application(15min) | 360 /- | ||
Deep Tissue massage (45min) | 1400/- | ||
Ayurvedic MSG(45)+Sauna bath(15) | 1400/- | ||
Sukomala massage (45min) | 1200/- | ||
Detan massage (45min) | 1100/- | ||
Thonse
Thonse is a small and quiet village in the north of the state of Karnataka. The village is located between the Indian Ocean and a large lagoon. There are a few typical Indian shops in the village and there is a bank with an ATM. There is a simple restaurant on the beach.
You can take long walks on the beach. To the north is a vast narrow headland, on which there are a few houses and a few temples. To the south, after an hour and a half walk, lies the village of Malpe with a fishing port and Indian beach entertainment. There are also several good restaurants here. From there you can take a boat to an uninhabited palm beach.
For more entertainment, the city of Udupi is also nearby, half an hour by bus. There is a square full of beautiful temples, shops and restaurants.
Practical
- Mangalore is the nearest airport (70 km) and there is a taxi from the city centre to pick you up or drop you off.
- International airports nearby are Mumbai (Mumbai) and Bangalore. From here you can take a flight to Mangalore. Bangalore is better because delays are less frequent there.
- If you’re looking for a flight to Mangalore, first look for the best connection to Mumbai or Bangalore. Then look for a domestic flight. The total travel time can then be much shorter.
- If you need help booking your ticket, we know a travel agency in Amsterdam that can help you at no extra cost.
- You need a visa for India. Here you will find a manual on how to apply online.
- Plant a tree! We encourage participants to use a CO2 reduction program to offset the environmental impact of the flight to India. See: Flygrn.com
- Some rooms in Thonse Health Centre are air conditioned. This makes a difference in price. AC is not really necessary in the winter season.
- You can reserve a room on the registration form. Rooms are available for up to 25 participants.
More questions? Check out the Q& A page.
Need help with travel or accommodation questions? We are happy to help you.
Otto Munters, Arnhem (NL) omunters@xs4all.nl
Diederik Samplonius, Amsterdam (NL) dsamplon@yahoo.com