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billion within the next three years. To support this growth, practices with herbal remedies. Both systems continue
the Government of India has introduced an e-visa to be practiced in India and have gained recognition for
specifically for medical tourists, allowing them to stay in their holistic approaches to health.
the country for up to six months.
Agents play a crucial role in this industry. They partner with Traditional Healing Practices
hospitals in India and earn commissions by bringing in India is home to various traditional healing practices that
patients from various countries. Agents often collaborate are localized and deeply rooted in the country’s diverse
with local doctors and hospitals in countries like those in cultural landscape. Panchakarma, a detoxification
Africa to identify patients in need of treatment. They also process in Ayurveda, involves a series of treatments
handle visas, accommodation, and translation services, aimed at cleansing the body of toxins and restoring
earning commissions from both the service providers balance. Naturopathy focuses on natural remedies
and the patients. and self-healing, using methods like fasting, diet, and
In cities like Gurgaon, individual agents can earn over Rs hydrotherapy. Additionally, there are many indigenous
1 crore annually by leveraging their connections, despite healing methods unique to different regions, often
having small teams. This booming industry showcases passed down through generations, that contribute to
India’s growing importance as a hub for affordable and the rich tapestry of traditional medicine in India. These
high-quality medical care. practices are increasingly being integrated into wellness
tourism, attracting those seeking natural and holistic
India’s Rich Medical Heritage health solutions.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing Popular Wellness and Medical Tourism Destinations
systems, originating in India over 3,000 years ago. It is Kerala: Kerala is the hub of Ayurvedic tourism, with
based on the belief that health and wellness depend on its numerous wellness resorts and centers offering
a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. authentic treatments. Key spots include Kovalam for
The primary focus of Ayurveda is on promoting good Ayurvedic retreats, Kumarakom for backwater wellness
health rather than fighting disease. Its principles revolve experiences, and Varkala for cliffside yoga centers.
around the concept of balance, with treatments often Thrissur is known for its Ayurvedic hospitals, while
involving herbal remedies, dietary changes, meditation, Wayanad and Thekkady offer eco-friendly wellness
and yoga. Ayurveda’s global influence is significant, with resorts. These places attract visitors seeking holistic
its practices and products being embraced worldwide, health in serene and culturally rich environments.
from wellness retreats to everyday health routines. Rishikesh and Haridwar: Known for yoga and spiritual
retreats, these cities attract global visitors seeking mental
Yoga and physical rejuvenation. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
India is the birthplace of Yog, an ancient practice that Known as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, Rishikesh lures
combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and health tourists with its myriad yoga centers and ashrams
meditation to promote spiritual, mental, and physical that offer holistic healing and spiritual enlightenment.
well-being. Yoga has been practiced in India for The peaceful environment accompanied by the sacred
thousands of years, rooted in spiritual traditions. It offers vibrations of the Ganges makes it a prime destination
numerous benefits, including stress reduction, improved for health tourism in India.
flexibility, and enhanced mental clarity. Internationally, Goa and Karnataka: wellness resorts and retreats
yoga has gained immense popularity, attracting focusing on Ayurveda and alternative medicine in these
millions of practitioners who seek its holistic benefits. regions. Soukya in Bengaluru, Karnataka is renowned
Yoga retreats and teacher training programs in India, globally for its integrative medical treatment that
particularly in places like Rishikesh and Kerala, draw blends modern medicine with traditional practices like
visitors from around the world. Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Yoga. Expanded over
a green estate, the health center provides treatments
Siddha and Unani for various ailments including diabetes, hypertension,
Siddha and Unani are other traditional healing systems and stress-related issues. Popular destinations in Goa
that form an integral part of India’s rich medical heritage. include Anjuna and Ashwem, offering yoga retreats and
Siddha, originating from South India, is one of the oldest Ayurvedic treatments in tranquil settings.
medical systems known to humanity, emphasizing the Himalayas: the appeal of the Himalayan region for
balance of the elements, and using natural substances its serene environment, yoga retreats, and meditation
for treatment. Unani, influenced by ancient Greek centers. Ananda In the Himalayas, Uttarakhand Deemed
medicine and brought to India by the Persians, focuses as one of the best luxury wellness retreats worldwide,
on the balance of bodily fluids, and combines dietary Ananda in the Himalayas offers a rejuvenating

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