Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa – The Man-Made Paradise Of Mumbai

Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa – it’s where sylvan milieus conspire with one-of-a-kind spa experiences to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.

The world is getting smaller and travel options are aplenty. But if you’re looking for a holiday in pristine and relaxing settings, consider Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa.

A short drive from Mumbai and Pune, it is a sanctuary for the body, mind and spirit. Amid the magnificent landscape of the Western Ghats – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s eight biodiversity hotspots – this picture-perfect property will melt away the stress of your urban lifestyle from the minute of your arrive. While lush grasslands and waterfalls lend themselves to a tranquil state of mind, the property’s unique holistic wellness programmes refresh and invigorate.

The retreat is an inspiration for corporate and social groups.

Once you’ve checked in, step into the Shillim Spa. Spread over 70 acres of the retreat’s picturesque 320 acres, the spa features extensive facilities including 17 treatment rooms and combines the wisdom of ancient philosophy, spirituality and art with modern practices. Offering one of the most comprehensive spa facilities in Asia, it has been founded on the principle that well-being can only be achieved when your mind and spirit are in complete harmony with the body.

After a one-on-one session with a resident lifestyle consultant, a customised wellness programme will be designed for you. The programmes on offer include a combination of spa treatments, yoga, meditation, acupressure, acupuncture, naturopathy, ayurveda, reiki, hydrotherapy, Watsu sessions, aqua aerobics, Pilates and a host of other services. The Meditation Cave and Yoga Pavilion are deeply calming spaces.

On the other hand, if you are looking for an active getaway, you can always pedal bike or trek through the verdant valleys in the area. Or, at nightfall, stargaze under the canopy of a bejewelled sky and admire the universe. At this all-villa retreat, book your stay at one of the villas offering sweeping valley or forest views. Choose from a Valley View Villa, Spa Villa, Forest View Villa or Spa Pool Villa. Each one is steeped in understated luxury and features a private deck or balcony. Some even include a private pool.

Select from a valley, hill or forest view or a villa with a private pool, all of the villas feature spa treatment space.

The property also offers seven dining venues that serve an extensive culinary fare including the best spa cuisine in addition to French, Asian and local delicacies.

What also sets the retreat apart is the Shillim Institute – a learning centre dedicated to sharing knowledge on sustainable development and the relationship between humans and the ecology. Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa is an immersive exploration of wellness in a comfortable and unhurried environment that invigorates your body, mind and spirit.