Whether navigating the complexities of married life or embracing the freedom of singlehood, women often juggle many roles – managing families, careers, and the expectations of a bustling world. The toll on their health, both physical and mental, is undeniable.
It is not just in India, but women, in general, are more likely to suffer from back & joint pains, anxiety, depression, and other problems like breast cancer.
Recognizing the need for women to prioritize their well-being amid life’s demands, we present a carefully curated list of India’s finest wellness retreats. Because among taking care of all the things, women must take care of their health. Right ladies?
India, the birth country of Yoga, has centuries-old proven healing treatments through Ayurveda, naturopathy, and Yoga. It is one of the most notable global destinations for wellness and medical tourists looking for a holistic break.
From the goodness of the Himalayas to the coastal stretches of the Western Ghats, India is home to various wellness retreats, spa resorts, and treatment centers offering detox therapies, stress management programs, and more to heal and rediscover yourself. Join us in exploring the sanctuaries that beckon from the heart of India, inviting women to embark on a journey of self-care and renewal. After all, taking care of oneself is not just a luxury but a necessity, a right every woman deserves.
Here are 20 Best Wellness Retreats in India for Women that are worth putting on your health care list.
- Ananda in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand
- Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort, Kerala
- Vana Retreat, Dehradun
- Ashiyana: Yoga And Spa Village, Goa
- Soukya Holistic Health Centre, Bengaluru
- Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort, Maraikulam, Kerala
- SwaSwara, Gokarna, Karnataka
- Shreyas Retreat, Bangalore
- Neeleshwar Hermitage, Kerala
- Dune Eco Village And Resort, Puducherry
- Raas Devigarh, Delwara
- Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa, Gulmarg
- Niraamaya Retreats, Surya Samudra, Kovalam
- Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat And Spa
- Isha Yoga Centre, Tamil Nadu
- Soul & Surf, Kerala
- Vivanta by Taj, Madekeri
- Kaya Kalp Royal Spa at the ITC Grand Bharat
- Nimba Nature Cure Village, Gujarat
- The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, Chandigarh
1. Ananda in the Himalayas
Location: Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand
An award-winning luxury destination spa resort, Ananda is situated at the Himalayan foothills in Northern India. It is established on a Maharaja’s palace estate that overlooks the ancient city of Rishikesh.
Ananda was declared a top destination spa in the world in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Travel Awards 2019 and Best Destination Spa on a Global Level in Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Award 2018.
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What does it offer?
Ananda in the Himalayas provides 80 varieties of spa therapies, which includes a variety of Ayurvedic treatments like abhyanga, Shirodhara, shloka, takradhara, mukh lepa. The team of professional doctors, yoga instructors, nutritionists, and therapists help you according to your needs and preferences.
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2. Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort
Location: Kovalam, Kerala
Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala is an age-old practice, which makes it an ideal destination for wellness retreats in India to heal and rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul.
Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort is a 3-time champion of the National Award from the Government of India as India’s best Ayurveda wellness center. It offers women a wide range of treatments for infirmities and has an Ayurvedic hospital and training center to help you better in all possible ways.
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Women can take Ayurveda treatments, Ayurvedic body care, Ayurvedic beauty care, Panchakarma treatments, diet & medication, and yoga & meditation. Moreover, the natural medicines offered here are made using locally sourced herbs.
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3. Vana Retreat
Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Along with giving women the best services to improve their wellness, Vana Retreat also pays strict attention to remain in euphony with its surroundings.
The retreat is among the best Indian wellness centers that focus on eco-friendly ways of water harvesting and waste management. Moreover, Vana achieved LEED Platinum status in 2015, making it the first retreat in India to have won this standard of environmental study.
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The prime attraction of Vana Retreat is Sowa Rigpa, Tibet’s centuries-old traditional system of medicine. It is one of the few places in the world where Sowa Rigpa is offered in its true avatar.
4. Ashiyana
Location: Mandrem, Goa
Featured in CNN International and Travel+Leisure, Ashiyana is an excellent place for taking healing holidays for women.
Their Holistic Yoga Therapy (HYT), which is a balanced mix of traditional yoga therapy and modern lifestyle evaluation, will relieve all your daily life stress. Along with this, you can bask in the sun on Mandrem Beach and rejuvenate your mind and body.
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Women can customize yoga sessions, massages, and Ayurvedic therapies. Also, many activities and workshops AcroYoga, inversions, Yoga Nidra, essential oils, karma yoga, painting, and creative writing are offered at Ashiyana.
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5. SOUKYA Holistic Health Centre
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
One of the best detox retreats in India, SOUKYA in Bengaluru is the world’s best holistic health center. Set in a 20-acre property, it promises to revive the natural balance of mind, body, and soul in women.
Due to its wellness retreats, yoga therapies, and more, HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall traveled to the Soukya health center in 2019.
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This holistic health center in Bengaluru offers a range of wellness treatments like Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, and yoga for women.
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6. Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
Location: Mararikulam, Kerala
Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort is among the luxury wellness retreats in India. Their Ayurveda programmers, yoga, detox, weight loss, and more featured them in Forbes, “5 Top Wellness Retreats for Ultimate Renewal 2017”. This resort is one of the top ayurvedic centers in Kerala for women that offer services par excellence.
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This award-winning luxury Ayurveda resort offers facilities like yoga, naturopathy, Kalari training, and diabetic management. Kalari is a special type of gymnasium where the martial art Kalari Payattu is practiced. It helps to free emotions and psychological blocks.
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7. SwaSwara
Location: Gokarna, Karnataka
Offering a bunch of wellness programs lasting between 5 to 21 days, SwaSwara is one of the top retreat centers in India. Not just this but it is also a winner of the Outlook Traveller Boutique Hotel Award for Best Wellness Experience, 2018 – 2019. It is set in Gokarna and pampers you with sea views and an Ayurvedic spa, a mix of yoga and painting & sculpting activities.
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This retreat in Karnataka facilitates women with Zentangle. It is a doodle-based art form, yoga, and meditative and therapeutic practice, all in one.
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8. Shreyas Retreat
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Set amidst beautiful surroundings, Shreyas Retreat is one of the first luxury yoga retreats in India. It is the best choice for women who are looking to maintain their health and well-being. This retreat has 12 cottages laid out over 25 acres of lush greenery, that instantly cheers you up and fastens your healing process.
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The Shreyas Rejuvenation Spa in Bangalore offers a variety of rejuvenating therapies from Western massages to Ayurveda and Panchakarma treatments to naturopathy. Women can also get refreshing facials and soothing scrubs for a relaxing time.
9. Neeleshwar Hermitage
Location: Kasargod District, Kerala
If you are looking to nourish yourself physically and mentally, visit Neeleshwar Hermitage’s Wellness Retreat. This retreat in Northern Kerala is one of the best Ayurvedic resorts in Kerala that offer Ayurvedic practices and is known for massage, meditation, and yoga. Their team of experts makes sure to burst your stress bubble with a bunch of activities.
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Nirvana, Priya Detox, Tranquility by the Sea, Fitness & Activity are some of the facilities that Neeleshwar Hermitage offers.
10. Dune Eco Village And Resort
Location: Puducherry
Located in the Union Territory of India, Puducherry, Dune Eco Village and Resort focuses on the betterment of your health.
This Indian Spa and Retreat is a part of Tanjore’s heritage, part rural village, part beach, It is great for solo detoxing with a touch of community living. You can also go milking cows in the local village in your free time.
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This resort has a three-day Magic Water package that includes color therapy or chroma in water, Woga – water-based yoga, wastu shiatsu, dolphin dancing, and hydrotherapy.
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11. RAAS Devigarh
Location: Delwara, Udaipur, Rajasthan
An 18th-century palace, RAAS Devigarh is a stunning heritage property in Rajasthan offering the best wellness retreats and spas.
Their expertise draws from a range of contemporary and traditional health systems that women can benefit from. The 6-night retreats include one Ayurveda Health consultation, a wrap-up consultation, and two treatments/private sessions per day.
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They offer facilities such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Sowa Rigpa, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and various other practices like Bach flower remedies, Rolfing, Anma, Shiatsu, Music healing, KORE, and NMS.
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12. Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa
Location: Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
Embark on a wellness journey of sensorial delights and pamper yourself at the Khyber Spa by L’Occitane. It is one of the most luxurious spas in India that offers holistic well-being.
If you are a working woman or a student, visit here to bring positive changes to your life with signature treatments made according to Gulmarg’s changing seasons.
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Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa provides Aromachologie massage, signature lemon balm body massage, re-energizing sunstones, bath with essential oils, and more.
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13. Niraamaya Retreats, Surya Samudra
Location: Kovalam, Kerala
An award-winning Niraamaya spa, Niraamaya Retreats, is recognized as one of the best Ayurveda retreats in India.
Their Kerala Ayurveda retreat is dotted with traditional Keralite heritage cottages amidst coconut palms to soothe your senses. Along with rejuvenating their mind, body, and soul, women can enjoy the spectacular views of the Arabian Sea at South India’s pristine location.
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They offer different programs for rejuvenation for women like Ryasana, Ayurveda Stress, and Strain Buster, Panchakarma – detoxification program, yoga & meditation.
14. Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat And Spa
Location: Shilimb, Maharashtra
Another award-winning spa, Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa, focuses on providing the best healthcare for women. They have a meditation cave, relaxation center, a salon, and a yoga pavilion.
To experience their 17 treatments suites for South Asian traditions with contemporary techniques, private gardens, and alfresco showers, visit this spa resort in India.
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Get special baths to relax the body and the mind. Their detoxifying bath inspired by ancient rituals is a great way to burst your stress bubble. Other facilities offered are acupressure, reiki, pranic healing, and hydrotherapy, and multi-day wellness programs.
15. Isha Yoga Centre
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Jaggi Vasudev, known publicly as Sadhguru, is an Indian yogi, a visionary, and an author. He has built the Isha Yoga Center in the South Indian state, Tamil Nadu with the aim of promoting yogic culture in India. They provide several yoga and meditation programs like the Inner-Engineering program, Hatha Yoga Program, and other advanced health programs.
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Surya Kriya, Buddhi Shuddhi, Yogasanas, Angamardana are some of the popular program names of Isha Yoga Centre by Sadhguru.
16. Soul & Surf
Location: Varkala, Kerala
Plan a wellness vacation in India with a beach view at Soul & Surf in Kerala. This resort is the perfect place for women as it is a lively mix of inner peace and thrilling water waves.
Apart from this, you will get to involve in yoga classes and also get the chance to learn surfing. It is a highly recommended place to visit in Kerala for yoga, friendly staff, and scenic views.
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Alongside the yoga and surfing classes, Soul & Surf offers a number of workshops, fitness, and music sessions, which gives you an opportunity to interact with the local community.
17. Vivanta by Taj
Location: Madikeri, Karnataka
Situated in the 1980-acre rainforest, Vivanta by Taj is one of the luxurious wellness retreats in India. Their treatments are inspired by India’s ancient healing tradition, which women can benefit from.
Ayurveda, yoga and meditation, therapies, and beauty treatments are just what you need on a vacation for well-being. Jiva Spa Taj is India’s most famous spas for healing purposes.
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Taj’s Signature experiences include Gudda Bath – massage, Udhanna to cleanse your skin, Samattva, and a signature yoga treatment. Indian therapies include Pehlwan Malish, Ventoz, Pada mardana, and Indian aromatherapy.
Last but not least, their Ayurveda therapies include Abhyanga Including snana, Udvartana, Udvartana, and Yoga & meditation.
18. Kaya Kalp Royal Spa at the ITC Hotels
Location: Gurugram, Goa, Agra, Shimla
Kaya Kalp Royal Spa, present in various locations of ITC Hotels across North India, is a haven for rejuvenation and holistic well-being. Women can visit one of these locations to get care for their skin, hair, and beauty.
Their well-curated menu of remedial programs, massages, Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy, and more makes it one of the best royal spas in India.
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ITC Grand Bharat provides women with a salon, fitness center, yoga facility. Their Radiation Harmonisation is a specialized technology proven to have the power to abolish the harmful effects of both geopathic radiations and manmade radiations.
19. Nimba Nature Cure Village
Location: Baliyasan, Gujarat
Nimba Nature Cure Village in Gujarat empowers women to harness the power of healing hidden within the body. Their motto says that our bodies are temples that we need to take care of and worship for all it faces inside out. So, if you want to experience just that, visit here and indulge yourself in the process of healing and elevating your health by modern science, traditional practices, and ancient wisdom.
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Nimba Nature Cure Village has facilities like Naturotherapy, Yoga & Meditation, Physiotherapy, Ayurveda, and other Holistic therapies.
20. The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa
Location: Chandigarh, Punjab & Haryana
One of the best Ayurvedic Spa resorts in India, The Oberoi Spa Sukhvilas will cure your stress with the use of our hydrotherapy pools, aromatic steam, infrared sauna, and heated tepidarium.
It is set amidst a tranquil space adjoining a natural forest. You can take a power nap, participate in mindfulness activities, or just fantasize at their relaxation lounge or library.
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Rise and shine ladies! You can visit these wellness retreats in India to replenish yourself with the various treatments they offer and head home with nothing but the body, mind, and spiritual nourishment. Put down the reins of frenzied daily life and concentrate on yourself; seek complete relaxation and set your own pace.
Manmeet Kaur
A writer by profession and a storyteller by heart, Manmeet has a passion for traveling and treating her taste buds to different cuisines. Besides, she loves to binge-watch movies and series every now and then. She is also an avid reader, which keeps her engaged.
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