The exotic herbs, refreshing massages and blissful silence of a spa can take you on a relaxing journey... Here are some places to choose from.

The Spa
 It’s equipped with a gymnasium and luxuriously designed sauna, steam and relaxation rooms. Other facilities include luxury treatment suites, hydrotherapy rooms and an Ayurveda centre.The spa offers an array of body polishes and treatments to restore your body’s glow. They also have an exotic hydrotherapy bath, aptly named Rani Padmavati’s Luxury Milk Bath. Men could opt for Raja Prithviraj’s calming Juniper and Geranium Bath. Where: The Leela Palace Kempinski, 23, Airport Road, Bangalore. Tel: 080-25211234

Rejuve
 This new and tranquil island in the heart of Bangalore, is a melting pot of Indian, European and Oriental beauty influences. The ambience, provision for outdoor yoga, treatments such as the detoxifying Indian clay body wrap and Chakra healing energy massage, make the experience at Rejuve quite unforgettable. The spa is a place for holistic healing, self-discovery and relaxation and has an extensive selection of hydrotherapies, crystalgem therapies, along with the regular steam rooms. Where: Rejuve, Kumara Krupa Road, High Grounds, Bangalore. Tel: 080-30527777

Oryza
This spa provides a serene experience amid beautiful surroundings, using holistic therapies and massages. Rejuvenate yourself with the hot stone therapy and exfoliate the skin with soaks, scrubs and body packs. Get revitalised with the Rose and Almond Spa Facial that leaves your skin toned and moisturised. Where: Oryza, 46/1, Chamiers Road, Chennai. Tel: 044-42110930 Thai Spa and Fitness Thai Spa provides respite from pollution, traffic and stress. It comes with the fusion of yoga and meditation, combined with the healing potency of exotic spices and herbs. All these help restore balance and rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. Where: Asiana Hotel, 1/238, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Semmencherry, Chennai Tel: 044-67411000


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