Producer:  Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

8 Must-visit Destinations in India for Health Tourism

Travelling to other locations with the intention of enhancing one’s physical, mental or spiritual well-being is known as health tourism.

India is currently regarded as one of the top 6 medically worthwhile travel destinations worldwide.

 It has become a major hub for health tourism in recent years.

The goal of health tourism is to reduce stress and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Some locations have proven to be ideal for health tourism in India. Let’s take a look at the places, and what they have to offer.

Rishikesh (Yoga)

The serene city on the banks of Ganga River is known as the yoga capital of the world. Many of the world’s most reputable yogis and yoga instructors have studied the yoga sutras here.

Kerala (Ayurveda)

Kerala is an Ayurvedic wonderland. It is the perfect destination to experience a revitalising Ayurvedic therapy session because of its favourable temperature and abundance of natural herbs.

Mysuru (Ashtanga Yoga)

Ashtanga Yoga is quite popular in Mysore. It has several institutions which provide individualised instruction at a pace that fits the particular student’s ability level.

Kerala (Kalaripayattu)

The martial art form of Kalaripayattu is the perfect way to strike a balance between the body and mind. It is one of the oldest martial arts in the world and has been in practice for many years.

Bodhgaya, Igatpuri, Ladakh, Dharamsala (Vipassana)

The teachings of the Buddha mention the focused meditation technique known as Vipassana. Well-known centres are present in these locations.