Bachelorette parties go from wild to wellness

On the menu of wellness bachelorette parties are yoga, halo therapy and massages

- Deepa Natarajan Lobo

As the countdown for her big day began and plans for her bachelorette party started to take shape, Mumbai-based beauty and fashion professional Aishwaryaa Darade was sure of the one thing she didn't want: a typical party scene with loud music and back-to-back shots. Instead, the founder of Uniq Management wanted to head outdoors for a soul-soothing getaway. Needless to say, she packed her bags and hit the road with her close friends and dog Faith to idyllic getaways in Karjat and Lonavala. "Honestly, it was one of the best decisions I've made," she gushes. "We stayed off screens and spent our days journaling and just soaking in the calm. It gave me the space to reflect, reset, and emotionally prepare for the new chapter ahead. Having my pet, Faith, with me made it even more special—it was grounding, soulful, and just what I needed."