SIX SENSES VANA

A stay at Six Senses Vana generally begins with a wellness consultation, after which your doctor will make recommendations on how to get the best out of your stay. A suggested itinerary might incorporate Ayurvedic treatments and cuisine, yoga and Tibetan healing. Elements of Chinese medicine, physiotherapy and movement-based activities may also be incorporated. In addition to the lodge’s set weekly activity programme, a wealth of add-ons can be organised including massage, acupuncture, biohacking and spa treatments, as well as private yoga and meditation sessions and personal training. Those staying longer can also further tailor their programme to meet a specific need, such as improving sleep, weight loss, managing addiction or stress.

Just as integral to a stay at Six Senses Vana is having time to appreciate your uplifting surroundings. From quiet contemplation of the flora and fauna in the gardens, nature walks through the Sal forest or more adventurous hikes into the rolling Mussoorie hills, you are sure to find a renewed connection to the natural world – as well as to the splendour of the Himalayan foothills.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Spa and wellness enthusiasts
• Lovers of health, fitness and nutrition

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Embark upon a personalised programme of holistic therapies to suit your individual health needs
• Take advantage of daily yoga classes lead by Vana’s on-site masters
• Absorb soothing mountain views as you cool down in the rooftop swimming pool
• Enjoy a calming meditation session under the shade of Six Senses Vana’s sacred Bodhi tree
• Change the pace with a spot of tennis, badminton or Padel
• Deepen your understanding and acquire recipes to take home during an Ayurvedic cookery class
• Complement your health-focused endeavours with a pampering massage or body wrap in the spa
• Experience the unique embrace of Six Senses Vana’s highly-acclaimed Watsu aquatic therapy
• Blend your own natural masks and body scrubs in the Alchemy Bar
• Dine on fresh, locally sourced and seasonal cuisine designed to nourish and energise
• Settle in with a movie at the outdoor cinema

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Travel into the Mussoorie hills and embark upon a nature walk in the Jabarkhet reserve, taking in the sweeping views of the Shivalik range
• Take a scenic hike to the serene Santala Devi Temple
• Venture to the ashram town of Rishikesh and observe a traditional ‘Ganga Aarti’ fire ritual on the Ganges