The term ‘health tourism’ basically refers to the concept where tourists travel to a different country for the purpose of relaxing after receiving their medical treatments. India is regarded as one of the leading medical tourism industry in the world. Majority of international patients are attracted to this concept due to excellent quality of the surgical treatment options and its low cost treatment packages in comparison to what they would pay in their own countries.
Ayurveda in India is a popular therapy which is over 5000 years old. The popularity of Ayurveda through health tourism is increasing day by day. India has now become the most popular destination for many Ayurveda resorts where tourists from all over the world come for rejuvenation and relaxation. Serious health problems are treated in these Ayurvedic centers and hospitals. The Ayurveda therapy depends on the belief that both body and mind have to be treated to live a healthy and happy life. Emphasis on the mind is unique to Ayurveda and is appreciated by many people across the globe. Ayurveda believes that vegetal, animal and mineral materials present on Earth are endowed with medicinal quality.
Health tourism also involves yoga meditation and spa visits. Wellness Holidays in India also provides traditional medical spa therapies. The many Luxury Spas in India offer world class spa treatment as well as other alternative medication like yoga and meditation. Special ayurveda packages are also offered in India for those who are seeking health maintenance along with surgical medical procedures.