Fabulous Indian Spas: the Top Five by Leo Bear
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The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Rajasthan
The Oberoi Vanyavilas is one of India’s leading luxury jungle resorts situated on the edge of the world-famous Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. As one of the Oberoi group, you can expect nothing less than the highest level of service. The spa is picturesquely set over the lake in a beautiful fountained courtyard. Ayurvedic treatments include synchronised Abhyangam, a rejuvenating experience for the body and mind whereby nutrient-rich herbal oil is anointed by two therapists to relieve muscle and joint aches, nervousness, sleeping disorders and to regulate circulation.
Ananda Spa Resort, Himalayas
You won’t find anywhere more luxurious or fashionable than Ananda Spa Resort located in the picturesque and spiritual foothills of the Himalayas. Set among 100 acres of virgin forest with breathtaking views of the Ganges River, holistic therapists are dedicated to restoring your balance through Ayurveda and Aromatherapy.
Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, Goa
One of Goa’s more upscale resorts, the 251-room Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa houses the wonderful Sereno Spa, offering Ayurvedic treatments in its therapy pavilions spread around an inner courtyard. Treatments include Njavara rice massages, marma facials, Udwarthanam; a special form of dry herbal powder massage and Netra Raksha; an eye treatment that promotes better vision and helps to prevent early damage.
Kalari Kovilakom, Kerala
Kalari Kovilakom is a magnificent restored 19th-century palace located in the foothills of the Annamalai range in Kerala; it has a strict policy of leaving your worldly possessions (and worries) at the door. It’s a sanctuary in the true sense of the word and offers you the chance to make real changes in your life; from tackling long-term medical issues to overcoming serious emotional problems and re-awakening creative energy flows. Here, you will experience Ayurveda in its purest and most authentic form right down to the clothes on your back. Meals are taken communally at set times and menus are designed individually based on your Dosha.
The Hotel Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala
The Hotel Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach cliff-top hotel offers guests stunning views over the Arabian Sea. It is Kerala’s largest resort with more than 180 rooms and suites. The Divya Spa blends traditional Keralan Ayurvedic wisdom with state-of-the-art modern amenities. The spa has eight treatment rooms and Ayurvedic doctors are on hand to recommend treatments and prepare a personalised dietary menu. Apparently the chairman of the Leela Group visits every year for Ayurvedic treatments and believes that this is the reason he is still fit enough to run the hotel group at the ripe old age of 85.
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