As per name of Panchkarma means 5 procedures i.e vaman (induced emesis) virechana (induced purgation) anuvasan vasti, Asthapan Vasti(a type of enema) raktmokshana (blood letting, ) or Nasya. but these all procedures not required to all peoples, it required depending upon the diseases. some pre-procedures are like snehan (oleation) and swedan (steam bath) other keraleeya panchkarma procedures is Shirodhara, sirovasti, netratarpan, udvartan pizhichil sarvangdhara and so many. generally in panchkarma procedures total days 21-30days, it is not required to hospitalised. you can stay outside but not to allow work, exposure to sunlight and winds aircondition etc. timing in the panchkarma depending upon procedures like body massage 30-45 minutes, steam bath 15-30 min, total timing per day is 3-5hrs required in the hospital. treatment cost different as centre to centre... I hope you well understand about panchkarma, if any query you can write us ... With Regards Dr Pramod Chaudhary Ashtang Ayurveda & Panchkarma centre Lucknow

Hello Paanchakarma treatment are done on both inpatient and opd basis. First of all consult the authentic Ayurvedic doctor which paanchakarma treatment is needed for you. It is not necessary that all 5 procedures are needed. Now the right season is for basti. Virechan is done in September/October, and vaman is indicated in March and April, nasya and raktamoksha are done as per indication. Many times it is said that all paanchakarma treatment can be done in 15 day's. It is never possible. Each karma has specific time and duration and which is stated in books. Be aware from such things. First of all visit an authentic Ayurvedic doctor first. He will guide you accordingly regarding food and schedule. Don't decide your self what is needed to you. Let doctor diagnose and decide what karma is needed for you.