With temperatures soaring to new heights daily, everyone’s on the lookout for a summer escape. For spa-goers, the summer season calls for the need to slow down, cool off and just reset. As the days grow warmer, people are looking for more than just a cool escape to rejuvenate – they are now on the lookout for a sensorial experience that replenishes both the body and the mind.
Here, StyleSpeak has put together a list of standout destinations that are redefining summer wellness in India. From coastal sanctuaries to chic city spas, here are the most sought-after spa getaways that are promising luxury, relaxation and undeniable results!
Coorg Wilderness Resort & Spa
If your goal for this summer is to be at-one with nature, there is no better place to be than at the Coorg Wilderness Resort & Spa! Nestled in the heart of deep valleys and majestic hills of Coorg, this spa offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be a part of the wild. The resort’s rich ambience includes plush European-styled rooms with spacious interiors, large bay windows, opulent wooden decor and private balconies. The spa, with its 18 luxurious therapy rooms, offers tranquility at its finest and is designed to rejuvenate the body and soul. With the spa’s thoughtfully curated signature treatments, Coorg Wilderness Resort & Spa ensures to bring nature right to you with its divine views of lush untouched wilderness.
Niraamaya Beach Retreat, Kovalam
This summer, cease the search for paradise by arriving at Niraamaya Beach Retreat, Kovalam, Kerala! This spa, designed to awaken the senses, is located amidst the lush green of the trees and the vast blue of the sea, ensuring that the clients get to experience the best of what this coastal destination has to offer. This award-winning Niraamaya spa offers the luxury of India’s 5000 year old Ayurvedic heritage for rejuvenating the body, mind and soul. The spa includes a holistic blend of age-old traditions, modern therapies along with personalised wellness regimes – all in the favour of curating a mindful restoration of balance and vitality amongst the clients.
The Dune Eco Village and Spa, Pondicherry
Sprawling across 35 acres of lush gardens and untouched nature, the Dune Eco Village and Spa located on the outskirts of Pondicherry offers a profound experience of wellbeing and healing. The property, designed using a blend of modern and traditional architecture, includes sixty-two uniquely designed bungalows, rooms and suites. Surrounded on all sides with a lush ecosystem this seaside property is an oasis of peace, abundant with a pristine and diverse nature.
Ananda in the Himalayas, Rishikesh
Ranked as the Number 1 Destination Spa in the World in 2024, Ananda is the world’s most renowned spa retreat– and rightfully so! Situated in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, Ananda sprawls across 100-acre grounds, nestled amidst the gardens and surrounding forests. The spa inculcates traditional ayurvedic practices, ensuring a holistic healing of mind and body through spiritual awareness.
Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg
Located at a staggering altitude of 8,825 feet, the Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa is a sanctuary devoted to nature. The L’OCCITANE spa, with its rich, mediterranean-themed interiors, envelopes the clients’ senses, creating a luxurious and welcoming environment for all. With over six treatment rooms, this spa provides holistic treatments from all around the globe. With its long standing reputation of providing the clients with an intimately luxurious experience, this spa has a quintessential charm of its own.
Six Senses Fort Barwara
If you are on the lookout for a luxurious summer getaway, the Six Senses Fort Barwara is the perfect place to be at! Perched on top of Aravalli hills, this spa resides inside of a magnificent 14th century restored palace. Oozing with luxury, the Zanana Mahal-turned-spa includes brass-accented interiors, stone corridors, the sleekest of the pools and various cocooning treatment rooms equipped with impeccable saunas and steam rooms. Surrounded with relics, frescoes, and artifacts at every turn, this state-of-the-art spa provides a blissful escape from the scorching summer.
Rooted in centuries-old wisdom, these Indian spas are dedicated to rejuvenating the mind, body and spirit through their extensive treatments. Drawing upon the rich heritage of the country’s Ayurvedic tradition, these spas are placing great emphasis on holistic healing, making them an unmissable haven for all those seeking a transformative experience.
