§1What this business is
A van or tempo traveller is fitted with a therapy bed, steam box (Swedana), oil heater, water tank and storage. A trained Panchakarma therapist gives Abhyanga, Swedana, Nasya, Shirodhara and full 3–7 day packages, with a part-time BAMS doctor for consultation. Income comes from therapy sessions, packages, sale of Ayurvedic oils and churnas, and health-camp contracts with panchayats, NGOs, schools and CSR agencies.
Capacity: Break-even needs 320–350 clients a month (about 12–15 a working day) at an average ₹500 a session.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
A trained Panchakarma therapist or BAMS doctor who can plan village routes and partner with panchayats and SHGs.
Who it is not for
Anyone without Ayurvedic training — therapies like Basti and Virechana need medical supervision.
Advantages
- Hill villages have few wellness centres but trust Ayurveda
- Low investment compared with a fixed Panchakarma centre
- Health-camp contracts with panchayats, NGOs and CSR give block payments
- Oil and churna sales add a 20–30% margin on top of therapy fees
Drawbacks
- Slow first year while villages learn the route and schedule
- Fuel, wear and breakdowns on hill roads
- Limited space and water inside a van
- Depends on finding a certified therapist and a BAMS doctor
Skills you need
- Panchakarma therapy protocols
- Route planning and scheduling
- Hygiene and bio-waste handling
- Community outreach through SHGs
Why difficulty 3/5: Modest investment, but you need trained therapists and a steady village route.
§3Market
Who buys
- Rural and semi-urban residents, especially older people
- Pilgrims and tourists in yatra and mela towns
- Panchayats, NGOs, schools and CSR agencies (health camps)
- Old age homes and SHGs
How it sells
- Fixed weekly village route with announced schedule
- Group bookings through SHGs
- Institutional health-camp contracts
Good to know
- Profile prices: single sessions ₹400–600, 3–7 day packages ₹3,000–7,000, health camps ₹10,000–20,000 an event.
- Suggested districts: Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Pauri, Almora, Bageshwar.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Panchakarma therapy bed (foldable, teak or SS frame) | 1 | ₹20,000–30,000 |
| Swedana steam box (portable, 1-person) | 1 | ₹15,000–25,000 |
| Oil heater and warmer (2–5 litres, electric) | 1 | ₹7,000–10,000 |
| Herbal decoction boiler (5–10 litres, SS-304) | 1 | ₹8,000–12,000 |
| Water storage tank (200–300 litres, HDPE) | 1 | ₹5,000–7,000 |
| Waste disposal unit (dual bins) | 1 | ₹2,000–3,500 |
| Foldable tent/canopy (6×6 ft) | 1 | ₹4,000–6,000 |
| Mini refrigerator (50–100 litres) | 1 | ₹10,000–15,000 |
| Solar panel or inverter (1–2 kVA) | 1 | ₹25,000–35,000 |
| Vehicle purchase and customisation (van or tempo traveller) | 1 | ₹4.50–5.50 lakh |
From: Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana (Uttarakhand DUY) project profile — Mobile Panchakarma Clinics
- Herbal oils and ghee (e.g. Dhanwantharam, Ksheerabala, Bala tailam)15–20 litres a month, from certified Ayurvedic pharmacies
- Churnas and decoctions (Triphala, Trikatu, Dashamool)10–15 kg a month
- Cotton, sterilised cloth, gloves, towels and massage sheetsdaily consumables
From: Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana (Uttarakhand DUY) project profile — Mobile Panchakarma Clinics
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam
- GST
- Registration of the BAMS doctor with the state Indian Medicine board
- Commercial registration, permit and insurance for the vehicle
- Bio-medical waste authorisation from the state pollution control board
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- MudraCentralActiveLoan up to ₹20 lakh, no collateral
- Stand-Up IndiaCentralClosed₹10 lakh – ₹1 crore loan
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
The profile suggests MUDRA or Stand-Up India loans and AYUSH grants; PMEGP fits a service unit of this size and CGTMSE can guarantee the loan.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Vehicle purchase and customisation ₹4.50–5.50 L + therapy equipment and fittings ₹2.50–3.00 L + branding ₹0.50–0.70 L + working capital for 3–4 months ₹3.00–4.00 L = ₹10.50–13.20 L.
Working capital: ₹3–4 L kept for the first 3–4 months of salaries, herbs, fuel and disposables.
Year not printed on the DUY profile — check current prices.
§8Export potential
A local health service; it has no goods to export.
§9Risks — where people fail
- A client reaction to a therapy without proper supervision
- Vehicle breakdown or landslides closing routes
- Low turnout in winter and the monsoon
- Herbal stock spoiling without refrigeration
§1030 / 60 / 90-day plan
A general plan that applies to any business. A plan for this business will be added after research.
- Days 1–30: Visit a working mobile panchakarma clinic unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Udyam, GST), a project report (DPR), and the scheme or loan file.
- Days 61–90: Space and machines, trial production, and first deliveries to 10 customers.
§11Who to connect with
Associations, clusters and training institutes — the directory is being built. Connect
§12Watch
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.