THE LIST
Wellness
&Spas
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Balanceis of utmost importance to seekers of wellness,
andwhat better place to find it than in the lap of the
mountains. Hidden away near the Wang Chu River
intheThimphu valley, Taj Tashi is a magical space
brimming with indigenous Bhutanese mythology. To
soakinmost of the Bhutanese flavour, try the half-
hour-long Hot Steam Bath at Jiva Spa. Soak yourself in
abathtub infused with traditional local Khempa herbs,
asfire-hot river stones are released into the water.
Impactwith the water results in the stones splitting
and the essential minerals in them being released into
the water. These minerals help loosen your joints,
while the herbs relieve pain. tajhotels.comSpread over 28 acres, Grand
Hyatt Goa redefines tropical
luxury. Inspired by a
17th-century Indo-Portuguese
palace, the resort has lush
lawns that roll into the stunning
waters of Bambolim Bay. The
sound of the waves echoes all
the way into the resort’s temple
of wellness, Shamana Spa. The
spa offers a combination of
ancient Indian techniques and
Southeast Asian traditional
wisdom for well-rounded
wellness. Whether it’s time-
tested Ayurvedic treatments,
Moroccan oil-based hair and
scalp massages, or even
detoxification rituals, each
experience is crafted to help
you relax. The Dry Powder Body
Sculpting Massage makes use
of Ayurvedic herbs for
exfoliation, while the Indian
Spices Scrub uses rice powder,
clove, cinnamon, and
cardamom to help relax tired
muscles. hyatt.com▼▼▼
HILLSIDE HEALINGJIVA SPA
BHUTAN►►►
TRADITIONAL EXPERIENCESPANCHA KOSHA
HIMALAYAN SPA, NEPAL
Ancient traditions permeate every
experience at Dwarika’s Hotel, a 20-acre
forested hillside wellness resort.
Combining panoramic Himalayan views
and age-old Vedic wisdom, Dwarika’s
Pancha Kosha Himalayan Spa is the
answer to your physical and spiritual
woes. Here, you can experience the Kwon
Jyajwo. Traditionally experienced by
Newari girls during their gufa (coming of
age) ritual, the three-hour therapy begins
with a full body massage using indigenous
herb-infused oils. Next, a Himalayan herb-
based powder is sprinkled over the body,
which is followed by a massage. The
cleansing ritual ends with a refreshing
herbal face pack that leaves your skin
glowing. dwarikas-dhulikhel.com▼▼▼
TROPICAL BEAUTYSHAMANA SPA
GOA