ShinShiva Ayurvedic Resort is an Ayurvedic wellness retreat that embodies the very best of what the Indian system of medicine has to offer.

Perched atop a promontory, surrounded by swaying palms, and commanding a breathtakingly panoramic view of the Arabian Sea, ShinShiva is located near the Chowara beach, close to the famed Kovalam beach and about 30 kms from Trivandrum airport.

The center offers Ayurvedic therapies and treatments for ailments including arthritis, paralysis, rheumatism, spondylosis, sports injuries, degeneration of bones, bronchial asthma, eosinophylia, nervous disorders, stress related ailments, mental tension, loss of appetite, insomnia, head aches, migraine, mental disorders, obesity, gastric complaints, uro-genital diseases, infertility, brain diseases, spleen problems, toxicity, and skin diseases.

Apart from disease-specific treatments, Shin Siva also provides therapeutic packages for general rejuvenation, longevity, beauty care and slimming, and conducts yoga and meditation sessions as well.

The center recently included a very successful De-addiction Treatment program which offers special consultations, Ayurvedic treatments and medicines for those addicted to Alcohol, Smoking and Drugs. 

About Dr.V.Franklin:

Dr.V.Franklin, founder of ShinShiva hails from a family with 400-year old tradition in Ayurvedic Treatment. Aside from this hereditary background, Dr.Franklin is an academically qualified physician, holding a bachelors degree from the University of Kerala and Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from the Bombay University.

He started an Ayurvedic treatment centre for tourists at the Neptune Hotel, Kovalam in 1988 and was the first to initiate the concept of Ayurvedic Tourism. In 2003 he founded Dr.Franklin's Shinshiva Ayurvedashram, which is the Mecca for discerning health seekers world wide. Dr.Franklin travels abroad every year with a team of Professional Masseurs providing treatments in countries like Chile , Georgia and Germany, and in places like Lugarno (Switzerland ), Milan, Florence and Turin (Italy) and Warsaw (Poland ) to popularize Ayurveda as a highly effective alternative method of treatment. 

In recognition of his services he was awarded the Tourism Man of the Year Award in 1999, and the Kerala Sahridayavedi Award in 2005 for the Best Ayurveda Doctor in Tourism.

Dr. Franklins Shinshiva Ayurvedashram was awarded the GREEN LEAF Classification by Tourism Department, Govt. of Kerala.

- Air Conditioned rooms are available upon request and charged extra. - Free Airport transfers to Thiruvananthpuram International Airport.

We require one month cancellation notice prior to your scheduled arrival date, 
* 25% of your total amount will be charged if you cancel or make any changes from one month prior to your scheduled arrival date 
* 40% of your total amount will be charged if you cancel or make any changes from 15 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. 
* 100% of your total amount will be charged if you cancel or make any changes from 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. 
* Above mentioned policy are for season (Sept to March 31 st ) For confirmation 80% of advance payment is required. 
* Shinshiva Ayurvedic resort can change policy according to reality of subject.
Our season time 
From April 1 st to September 30 th (off season) 
From October 1 st to March 31 st (Season ) 
NB* BOOKING CONFIRMATION GIVEN ONLY ACCORDING TO ADVANCE PAYMENT. MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR BOOKING IS FOR SEVEN DAYS. 
ROOMS WILL CONFIRM ONLY FOR AYURVEDIC TREATMENT CLIENTS