About Mitra Hermitage
A Hidden Sanctuary Where Time Slows Down & Healing Begins
Tucked away on the lush, whispering banks of the Karamana River in Kerala lies a place where ancient wisdom meets gentle stillness. Welcome to Mitra Hermitage Ayurveda Hospital—not just a hospital, but a sanctuary where authentic Ayurveda is lived, breathed, and passed on through generations.
Here, you won’t find the rush of modern clinics or the cold sterility of standard wellness centers. Instead, you’ll discover a soulful retreat wrapped in greenery, birdsong, and the soft pulse of flowing water—a place where healing is personal, not procedural.
Mitra Hermitage believes in the Japanese term Kaizen – continuous improvement which
reflects the quality of treatments offered , food served and the hospital infrastructures.
The world of Mitra ayurveda welcomes you towards Towards Holistic Health Care
Located in Thiruvallam, Trivandrum—just 6 km north of the world-renowned Kovalam Beach—Mitra Hermitage Ayurveda Hospital offers a tranquil and authentic Ayurvedic healing experience. We are proud to be:
- NABH Accredited
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified by TUV SUD
- Ayur Diamond Classified by the Government of Kerala
These distinctions reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence in traditional Ayurvedic
care and patient safety.
A Legacy Rooted in Tradition
Our story begins in 1915, when His Highness Sree Chithira Thirunal Maharaja granted permission to Sree P.K. Narayanan Vaidyan to establish an Ayurvedic pharmacy in Kollam. Named in honor of the Maharaja, Sree Chithra Pharmacy continues to manufacture high-quality, specialized formulations used at Mitra Hermitage—especially in treating complex and chronic conditions.
Visionaries Behind Mitra Ayurveda
The concept of Mitra Ayurveda was envisioned by Dr. N. Sreedharan, former Director of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy. In 1994, together with Dr. Mahesh Sreedharan, he founded the Mitra Ayurvedic Research Centre in Trivandrum to advance research and clinical trials in Ayurveda.
In 1996, Dr. Mahesh Sreedharan and Dr. Anitha Mahesh established the Mitra Centre for Panchakarma near Kovalam Beach. Mitra Hermitage was later founded in 2009 to offer a holistic, personalized approach to Ayurvedic healing in a hospital setting.
Our Philosophy
At Mitra Hermitage, we live by our motto:
“Towards Holistic Health Care”
Our experienced doctors, dedicated therapists, and supportive staff ensure every guest receives personalized care. We deliberately avoid a factory-like approach, focusing instead on individualized attention and time-tested treatment protocols.
The hospital is set within a lush garden filled with medicinal herbs, spices, and organic vegetables—inviting guests to reconnect with nature. The tranquil atmosphere and vibrant birdlife create a peaceful sanctuary for healing the body, mind, and soul.
