REVITALISE IN STYLE

WELLNESS RETREATS HAVE BECOME HOT SPOTS OF OUR HIGH-FLIERS, WITH CELEBS AND SOCIALITES JETTING OFF TO FIND THE LATEST FAD IN WEIGHT-LOSS, DIET OR REVERSE AGEING. HELLO! TAKES A LOOK AT THE CROWN JEWELS OF THE INDUSTRY ALL THE WAY FROM AUSTRIA TO MAHARASHTRA

- VISHWAVEER SINGH

ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS — UTTARAKHAND

For those looking to go for something less intense, closer to home and easier on the pocket, there is Ananda Spa in Uttarakhand. A holistic wellness centre built in a former palace of a royal family (Tehri Garhwal), Ananda has hosted such top-notch celebrities as Ratan Tata, Uma Thurman and Oprah Winfrey. Run by Aashica Khanna, Ananda offers clients a wellness programme as well as an option for a stay that is designed for just rest and relaxation. One can indulge in a glass of wine, partake in an afternoon espresso and dine like a Maharaja, if they so desire, or opt for a regimen of Ayurvedic cuisine that is tailor-made for clients wanting to detoxify or recover. The scenic beauty of the neighbouring hills make this place particularly popular with wellness tourists who want to get a feel of a retreat before jumping into the deep end.

ATMANTAN — MAHARASHTRA 

For those looking to go in for a proper Ayurvedic detox, while still managing to live in relatively luxe surroundings, Atmantan in Mulshi is the place to check out. Close to Pune and Mumbai, Atmantan offers guests a typical Ayurvedic regimen, where satvik food is de rigueur and is accompanied by massage treatments and