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work wonders on your skin. After the mud dries, take an
outdoor shower, and end the heavenly experience with a
deep-tissue massage.

NAWAB-E-KHAAS, TAJ
FALAKNUMA, HYDERABAD
Feel like royalty at JIVA Spa at the 19th-century Falaknuma
Palace with the luxurious ‘Nawab-e-Khaas’ treatment. The
150-minute treatment begins with a soothing foot wash
followed by an exfoliating body scrub – a blend of almonds,
rose petals, vetiver, saffron and rich herbs. Then, a light
facial scrub with the choicest herbs nourishes the skin. This
is followed by a gentle restorative massage with selected
hand-blended oils to calm the body and mind. Finish your
tranquil retreat with a refreshing sherbet made with the
distilled flavours of flowers, fruits and herbs.

MANDA SNAN, TAJ TASHI
THIMPU, BHUTAN
Nestled in the heart of the Thimpu valley, this luxurious
Taj property is a blend of Bhutan’s Dzong architecture
and modern design. JIVA Spa here offers the invigorating

120-minute ‘Manda Snan’ or the intoxicating bath that

begins with a traditional hot stone bath. Luxuriate in the

magical bath as the infused minerals ease tension and

stiffness and revitalise your body. This is followed by a deep

exfoliation in which the therapist uses a scrub composed

of essential signature oils and local herbs that make your

skin glow. The massage that brings the treatment to a close

transports you to a state elation and overall wellbeing.

MANGAL SNAN, USHA

KIRAN PALACE, GWALIOR

Set in a 120-year-old palace rich in history and art, JIVA

Spa at this regal haven evokes your senses with live Indian

classical music as you indulge. Try the award-winning

signature treatment, ‘Mangal Snan’, usually indulged in

by royalty before coronations or wedding ceremonies. The

treatment begins with a pampering session using ancient

spices, herbs and oils that cleanse, exfoliate and relax your

body. What follows is a majestic bath using saffron and

Indian herbs and spices such as mogra and gul heena. You

can choose to end the treatment with an auspicious henna

design on your hands.