19 Great Spas & Wellness DESTINATIONS ACROSS INDIA

From ancient Ayurvedic treatments to cutting-edge technologies, here's a roundup of some of the best spas in India - some well known, some deserving of your attention in your hunt for rejuvenation and healing.

- By KAREN ALFONSO

India has had a longstanding tradition of massages and self-care thanks to Ayurveda. There are plenty of wellness retreats and spa resorts pan-India, offering not just traditional therapies but also international wellness treatments – all sanctuaries of relaxation and rejuvenation amid our stressful and sedentary lives. We're sharing some of our favourites:

Fairmont Spa & Longevity

At Fairmont Mumbai, Vile Parle, Mumbai

The spa at the newly-opened Fairmont hotel near Mumbai's international airport boasts the Blu Xone, India's first luxury-integrated longevity hub. It offers everything from cryotherapy and red-light therapy to Ayurvedic rituals and immersive recovery suites, each experience tailored to not just soothe stress, but to nurture vitality as well. The spa itself is set out as a nod to the city's monsoon season with ripple designs on the ceilings, and raindrop-inspired art that glistens across corridors and treatment rooms.

MUST-TRY TREATMENT: HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

This treatment helps deliver pure oxygen under pressure to accelerate tissue healing, promote recovery, and rejuvenate the skin, making it ideal for muscle recovery and revitalisation.

Dhun Wellness Bandra West, Mumbai