INDIA
FOUR TO TRY Wellness retreats
FOR PEACE AND PAMPERING Amanbagh, Rajasthan Amanbagh’s detox programme is a full-board, four-night experience in a rose-tinted, Mughal-inspired resort. Using the ancient principles of ayurvedic purification, panchakarma, the aim is to eliminate toxins, improve immunity and stimulate the body’s natural regenerative processes. Guests start each day with a guided sunrise walk, where temples appear like jewels studding the Aravalli Hills, before a detoxifying tea and yoga session. De-stress with a ‘Champi’ Indian head massage before exploring nearby 17th- century Bhangarh fort. Regional cuisine features Rajasthani thali and the resort’s plush pavilions ensure a peaceful night’s sleep. HOW TO DO IT: From £900 per night (minimum stay of three nights) all-inclusive, on a single or double occupancy basis.
aman.com
FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING Ananda, Himalayas Being at the foot of the Himalayas is a healing experience in itself, and staying at the former palace estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal just adds to the splendour of this destination spa. The Stress Management course focuses on emotional off-loading, leaving guests feeling lighter, with a brighter outlook on life. Between breathtakingly beautiful walks and sipping cups of turmeric tea, you’ll be kept busy with treatments. Emotional wellbeing sessions incorporate aspects of light hypnosis and regression to connect to the subconscious, helping you find answers within, while singing therapy aims to break up energy blockages within the body, helping to allow the healing process to begin. HOW TO DO IT: From £780 plus taxes per night, all-inclusive, on a single occupancy basis.
anandaspa.com
FOR INTEGRATIVE WELLBEING Soukya, Bangalore Known for its well-heeled clientele, from Queen Camilla to Emma Thompson, it’s all about holistic wellbeing here. The Prakrithi Shakthi Essence — Rejuvenation is a unique seven-day programme that includes 35 treatments, relying on ayurvedic, oriental, naturopathic, homeopathic and yogic techniques, and cleansing your body at a cellular level. Expect treatments as diverse as aroma oil massages and colon hydrotherapy. Set on a 30-acre organic farm, tempting vegetarian meals are largely made from produce grown on site, and activities such as birdwatching, nature walks, cycling and garden tours give guests a relaxing, rounded experience. HOW TO DO IT: From £3,775 for six nights’ accommodation and seven days’ treatment, all-inclusive, on a single occupancy basis.
soukya.com
FOR STRUCTURED TREATMENTS Kalari Kovilakom, Kerala This ayurveda treatment centre is set within a 200-year-old palace. Framed by the imposing Western Ghats mountain range, Kalari Kovilakom fuses luxury with nature, providing the ideal place to receive ayurvedic healing from a team of renowned physicians, known as vaidyas. Choose the Ayurveda Immunity Boosting, a 14-day treatment that gives guests a complete health overhaul. Beginning with an in-depth consultation that determines your body’s constitution, doctors draw up a plan specific to you, focusing on diet, meditation, medicinal herbs and the study of ancient ayurvedic texts, with the aim of integrating their teachings into daily life. HOW TO DO IT: From £5,925 for 14 days, all-inclusive, with treatments on a single occupancy basis.
cghearthayurveda.com
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER – LUXURY COLLECTION 19
IMAGES: ROBERT RIEGER; AMANBAGH RESORT; KALARI KOVILAKOM
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