For the Uber Overworked: Five Spacation Destinations That'll Hit Every Spot

Easily accessible from Delhi (under three hours if you fly down to Dehradun), Ananda is one of those places you’ll never want to go home from. They offer different packages depending on what you need, and all packages are inclusive of meals, treatments and consultations. Think of them as a spa, where the hotel is incidental. As for philosophy and diet, they follow Ayurveda, but also offer a host of international treatments. The ultimate luxury wellness destination, they do serve alcohol, red meat, and allow you to smoke; they’re more about the fact that if you’re investing in the experience, you should know better than to deviate.

Price: Rooms start at INR 36,500 per night which is inclusive of two spa treatments. 

An 8-hour drive from Delhi lies another l’Occitaine spa; this one’s at the JW Mariott Mussoorie Walnut Grove. The treatments here are inspired by Mussoorie’s cedar trees, in combination with l’Occitaine. Go for the signature cedarwood body massage (cedarwood oil + aromachologie neutral oil). If you’re looking for something specific, check their technical body treatments. They also do a great body wrap with shea butter from Burkina Faso.

Price: Their spa services start at INR 4,900 and they have a bunch of packages for couples as well. 

Established in January 2010, Ganga Thai Spa offers a variety of treatments including the Ganga Elixir (a hydrating, exfoliating, contouring massage including scrubs and a hot mild soak), Classical Abhyanga, Gold Signature Spa (using gold serum and fresh juice, Spring of Indonesia etc). Their basic ideology is to combine the ancient wisdom of wellness with contemporary techniques to create spa therapies that will send you into a deep state of relaxation. Just five hours away from Delhi, this is a spacation you can plan for over the weekend.

Price: Their spa services start at INR 1,300

On the fringes of Noida sits the sixty-acre pristine property that is Jaypee Greens, with their world-class spa Tamaya. They’ve got a host of wellness and Ayurvedic specialists who will provide you with exclusive programs aiming at holistic rejuvenation. Look into their Sea Soul Candle Signature Massage, which promises an invigorating massage with a therapeutic environment that’s created by their Sea Soul Candle. They promise its aroma will do you wonders.

Price: Their spa services start at INR 4,500

Note: Jaypee Greens is open for bookings. However, their spa services will resume from October.  

The spa at the Westin Sohna Resort believes in attending to each sense individually to restore harmony in mind, body and soul. Their meditation pyramid, which they call Peace, sits in the middle of the spa, surrounded by water on all sides. They encourage this for cutting yourself off completely and truly connecting with your inner self. A lot of their services interact with nature, even if it’s just a way of getting fresh air. Case in point: their outdoor yoga room enjoys the presence of a water body and lush greenery.

Price: Their spa services start at INR 5,200.