Wellness Destinations

Given the rising ills of frazzled nerves and stress levels in today’s incredibly fraught world, it’s little wonder that holidaymakers are increasingly opting for a ‘wellness holiday’. Even savvy marketers in the hospitality sector have upped the game by offering customized packages for individual needs. Travel anywhere in India now, be it in the Himalayan foothills or the coastal belts, the desert enclaves of Rajasthan or the bustling metropolises, and you are sure to find a state-of-the-art wellness program on offer in hotels for different budgets.

India’s primary alternative wellness systems Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Naturopathy are aimed at many aspects of human distress, stress and bodily ailments are now embedded into holiday packages at spa destinations, hotels and dedicated wellness centres. You will discover that the vibrant living traditions of India’s healthcare landscape are often seamlessly merged with contemporary healing traditions from around the world.

So whether you are leaning towards Ayurveda treatments or a Swedish massage, it’s not hard to find a wellness centre or hotel spa where these are readily available for your needs. Intrinsic to the wellness treatments available in these places is the tranquil ambience, which allows for you to calm down and become receptive to the healing vibes you encounter. Food too plays an important role in the programmes which focus on a more holistic experience.

Vipassana retreats for example are popular for providing an excellent opportunity to switch off from the world and abandon yourself to a wholly immersive experience of self-healing in a quiet place. Each day is dedicated to hours of meditation and self-reflection. The benefits of these 10 days of succour that your inner self has received will automatically reflect on your physical being. What makes these experiences even more rewarding for body and soul is that the practitioners are well versed in their areas of expertise.

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