FINEST WELLNESS RETREAT
Stay at one of northern India’s finest wellness retreats, set in a dense sal forest just outside Dehradun. Your journey will begin with a consultation and wellness screening with Vana’s doctors who will design a tailored program of treatments, activities and nutrition for your stay. Depending on your wellness goals, these could include everything from meditation and yoga sessions to guided nature treks, music therapy, acupuncture and reflexology. There’s tennis courts on site, alongside an indoor water-therapy pool, outdoor leisure pool and fully-equipped gym.
This line-up is complemented by personalised support and nourishing cuisine – including a specialty Ayurvedic restaurant. Menus are mindfully prepared and change with the seasons, with ingredients plucked straight from the organic gardens. The guestrooms and suites abound in soothing neutral tones, and enjoy serene views of the ancient forest and gardens from their balconies and terraces.
SIX SENSES VANA, DEHRADUN
Six Senses Vana, at a glance,
- Spacious and contemporary wellness retreat tucked away amid a sal tree reserve in the Doon Valley
- 66 rooms and 16 suites with serene views over the ancient forest or gardens
- Every stay includes wellness screening and consultations, plus personalised nutrition and a daily program of treatments
- Organic kitchen and herb garden supplying ingredients for plentiful buffet lunches and à la carte dinners
- Two restaurants and a bar serving healthy drinks, shrubs and tonics
- A fresh set of loose-fitting, organic cotton kurta pyjamas provided daily alongside a choice of brightly coloured silk scarves
For leisure and pleasure?
- Guided nature walks and hikes
- Yoga studios, meditation cave and a fully equipped gym
- Indoor and outdoor heated pools, a hot tub and steam room
- Music therapy and flute lessons
- Tennis, padel and badminton courts
- Cuisine and beverage demonstrations
- Ayurveda and Tibetan healing
- Add-ons including reflexology, acupuncture and natural alignment
- Exhibitions, visiting artists and performances
Planning my first solo trip felt like a big step, but The Ultimate Travel Company made it easy from the outset. I reached out over a year in advance, and Rob Kent quickly put together a thoughtful itinerary based on exactly what I was looking for, securing great flights and always being available to talk things through. Everything ran smoothly and I felt looked after every step of the way. The accommodation in Japan, Fiji and Tahiti was excellent and the experiences unforgettable.
