Indias Top 10 Luxury Wellness Zones

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WELLNESS SHOWCASE

India’s Top10Luxury Wellness Zones

India offers mystic wellness zones, all perched across the length and breadth of the country. The versatility India offers makes it ever mesmerizing .The mysticism with an aura of intrinsic wellness techniques propagated by the

living masters, spiritual masters, and demigods takes any wellness seeker on an ethereal journey. So today, I take this exciting opportunity to list the top 10 Wellness zones. The list is so surreal that I am constantly

reminded to do justice to a country so diverse. India has so much to offer, and with living masters and deep-rooted healers. So come embark on your wellness journey with us.

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Wellness Showcase

Ananda in the Himalayas “An ecstatic and sensuous escape”

“Great things are done when men and mountains meet; This is not done by jostling in the street.”

-William Blake

Ananda is a place where you breathe in the stillness, and where you wake up to the scent

of the mist whilst nestled in the lap of the mighty Himalayas, surrounded by graceful Sal forests that overlooks the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the gorgeous Ganges river valley.

This experience in itself is mystical and soul stirring—in every mist that kisses your cheek, and the sun that rechristens your existence, there is healing for the mind, body, and soul. This holistic retreat is a choice of the wise, as you experience the ancient

wisdom of Ayurveda, Vedanta and Traditional Yoga, It surely is the Queen of the wellness retreats in India. LuxuryWellness truly celebrates the commitment of this retreat. Ananda in the Himalayas trains Spa professionals across the country and hence, is a thought leader. True to its name Ananda, which, in Hindi and all Indian languages mean Joy, this place surely has a huge impact on the state of being of its visitors. This explains why every treatment here is holistic and their integrated approach is beneficial.

GETTING THERE:

Delhi International Airport to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. Flight time is 45 minutes followed by a 40-minute picturesque drive to Ananda in the Himalayas.

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Shreyas Resort “Yogic mesmerism”

The Shreyas Yoga Resort, set in 25 acres of pristine countryside, is a one-hour drive from Bangalore city. This resort is a luxurious home away from home, and is undoubtedly one of the finest yoga retreats in the world.

A stay at Shreyas promises to be a glorious journey to etch your inner self. The resort offers an authentic yoga holiday, where the yoga practitioners believe that yoga can belearnt and practiced by all— irrespective of age, health, and faith. At Shreyas Yoga, you will embark on a journey of selfdiscovery, as the retreat offers a

seamless blend of the modern and the timeless, luxury and simplicity, indulgence and enlightenment. This retreat attempts to exemplify that it is the abundance in life and not indulgence, which, when redirected meaningfully can serve to transform our inner self and create a beautiful place for the body, mind and soul.

The owner of Shreyas, Mr. Pawan Malik, an investment banker, wanted to create a place that was not just a resort, but had ample opportunities for a contemporary and comfortable life style. As a result, the yoga retreat came into existence. The place helps to bring in teachings from Indian philosophy and

ancient texts into today’s living patterns and needs. The theme is minimalistic luxury and calmness, neutral colors throughout the property, with the trees and flowers providing vibrancy, simplicity, minimal intervention, and Zen like contemplative spirit. The entire gamut of Ayurveda Panchakarma treatments, naturopathy, hydrotherapy are available and the resort, and not to forget the spa which is absolutely lovely.

GETTING THERE:

It’s a 60 minute drive from Bangalore International Airport

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Khyber Resort “Magically Memorably yours”

A world away from the ordinary, this 85 key resort is framed in such a way that every vantage point by nature is at its most spectacular. Meadows and forests that have enchanted travelers for centuries are waiting to be

explored by trekking enthusiasts and undying romantics. Clad in locally sourced pine and slate, the resort nestled in the Himalayas at 8,825 feet above sea level and is ensconced amidst unspoiled acres of meadows and pristine nature.

THE KHYBER SPA by L’OCCITANE is one of India’s most luxurious and holistic wellbeing experiences; their spa

experience is sure an icing on the cake. This resort in Summer is as beautiful as Provence, a unique restful place; the spa at the resort too is your “Piece of Paradise. It is a haven of tranquility where rejuvenating the body and soul is the prime focus of the welltrained staff. The Lemon Balm signature massage is my favorite. It is a blend of Balinese, Swedish and acupressure massage techniques that rebalances the skin and revives the inner energy through the senses. For skiers, the Deep Tissue Intense Relief massage is an ideal recuperation after an exhilarating run on the slopes of Gulmarg.

This resort is just a 10 min walk from the world’s highest Golf Course and a stone’s throw from Gulmarg’s famed Gondola, the highest ski lift in the world, making it a ski in - ski out resort. Set out on a snow-kissed holiday while having an amazing stay at the resort.

GETTING THERE:

The nearest airport is Srinagar, from where the resort is a 65-minute drive.

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Taj Bekal “Salubrious Paradise”

Taj Bekal is one of Taj’s best-kept secrets. The beach resort is spread across 26 acres—a heaven that offers the much needed solitude, wellness and even adventure.

The Taj Bekal is a heavenly place tucked in the confluence of the

backwaters and the sea, which makes it truly remarkable. This beach resort has 66 laterite villas with rooms inspired by the design of Ketuvallam houseboats beckoning you in. The place is adorned by Kerala’s famous palm leaf drawings called Chitra Pothi, which are recreated on Tussar silk; these drawings have mythological and spiritual themes. One of the most flaunted spas in the country, it is true

to its reputation. Galore of treatments, glorious private pools with pristine waters kissed by rainshowers, and an indulgence in the Taj Jiva spa at Bekal is Paradise calling.

GETTING THERE:

Mangalore Airport is the nearest airport, and the resort is a two-hour drive from there.

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CG Earth Swaswara “An ethereal Sanctuary”

The CG Earth Swaswara is a getaway in Gokarna. Hugged by the ocean, it is an ethereal revelation in every sense. While the melodious sunsets help you embrace the inner self, the resort is grounded in the programs it offers. The transformative

experience takes place the lap of the waves that celebrate and strike a chord with the ethos of traditional Indian healing. This resort offers authentic Ayurvedic massages, Art yoga, yoga and meditation. Art yoga, as an offering, is unique and helps us transcend. Art is a chronicled healer at Swaswara, where you

can take voyages of imagination and inner self through various art practices that enable you to embark upon the journey of self-discovery. The art studio at the sanctuary allows you to experiment with a wide range of creative activities that include tribal Warli painting, water colors on handmade paper, origami, and clay work on a traditional potter’s wheel. CG Earth is one of the finest group of eco-conscious resorts, which is unique and quenches the soul searchers’ thirst.

GETTING THERE:

Goa airport is the nearest airport and the resort is a three-hour drive from there.

Oberoi Udaivilas “Regal Lure”

The Oberoi Udaivilas is a unique one amongst the luxury hotels in Udaipur. A fifty-acre property that once belonged to the Maharana of Mewar, all the accommodation and dining spaces offer spectacular views of