India's TOP 6 leading Ayurveda destinations
ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS
Swirled in the sacred mists of time, nestled in the Himalayas is Ananda, a world class Destination Spa. Once the residence of Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, it is dedicated to today’s traveller, who is looking for innovative ways to restore and rejuvenate his energies. The preferred destination for the discerning traveller, Ananda offers 70 deluxe rooms and 5 suites and 3 villas, each with unparalleled views of the river Ganges, the town of Rishikesh or the palace. Adhering to the concept of holistic health and well-being, is the tempting cuisine at the restaurant, carefully prepared to rejuvenate, revitalise and renew you.
DEVI GARH
Nestled in the Aravalli hills, the 18th century Devi Garh palace in the village of Delwara, forms one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur. One of India’s few Boutique Hotels; Devigarh will come as a very pleasant surprise to anyone exploring Rajasthan. Devi Garh, away from the stress of the city, is a perfect place to optimize your well-being. Combined with the gymnasium, steam, sauna, jacuzzi, and beauty parlour, they offer something more profound: complete Spa wellness therapies. Therapists use medicated oils and herbal pastes for different therapies - ranging from relaxing massages to complex treatments.
KALARI KOVILAKOM
Kalari is a historic palace, restored and recreated into an Ayurveda - based place of healing. Kalari Kovilakom is the palace for Ayurveda, perhaps the first and only one of its kind. Its face is the face of the warrior-king, elegant and expansive. But its heart is that of a sage, offering a deep healing, a doorway to the union of the mind, body and spirit. It was in the 19th century that they built Kalari Kovilakom. Today, Kalari Kovilakom has been restored and recreated into a unique experience in wellness. Combining the healing experience of India’s ancient medicinal system, Ayurveda, with the sumptuousness of palace living.
THE LEELA KEMPINSKI KOVALAM BEACH
The Leela Kovalam Beach, built on a rock-face is cradled between two wide sweeping beaches and has a panoramic view of the famed Kovalam coastline. Spread over 44 acres Kerala’s largest cliff-top beach resort overlooks the Arabian Sea that curves around its feet. A luxury spa offers traditional Ayurveda and wellness reatments. Experience new levels of relaxation and rejuvenation at Divya the Luxurious Spa. Stroll onto a private beach after an Ayurveda massage, listen to the sound of waves and meditate at the Meditation and Yoga centre overlooking the Arabian Sea.
SWASWARA
SwaSwara is the inner voice of the Self, sounded on a fabled beach shaped like an Om. In spaces marked by timeless aesthetics and contemporary harmony, here is a new vision, designed to give the practices of yoga and meditation their fullest expression. There is little at SwaSwara, apart from the rhythm of rolling waves and the meditative hum of birdsong, to disturb your inner explorations. At SwaSwara, you can expect personalized attention from Yoga experts belonging to several major school. For more serious Yoga lovers, and people with specific ailments, SwaSwara offers a whole range of options.
MARARI BEACH RESORT
Marari Beach Resort is an authentic experience of the world of Kerala’s traditional fishing villages and recreation of an ancient harmonious way of life. Marari Beach Resort has a fully equipped Ayurvedic centre, so you can get all the benefits of this ancient system of medicine. There are also regular yoga classes on the beach. To an Ayurvedic masseur, giving a massage is a form of worship, and the centre at Marari reflects the spiritual nature of the treatments. Expert doctors guide the process, and the result is a powerful healing system, the results of which you can measure for yourself, even after two or three sessions.
