ITC Grand Bharat: The Wellness Wonderland Of India

Lull the mind, body and spirit with a host of holistic health services at this wellness wonderland a member of Healing Hotels of the World. Designed in the form of a mandala to reflect the relation between life and the infinite, the country’s first all-suite destination retreat epitomises high living and fine dining with sumptuous traditional Indian therapies at Kaya Kelp-The Royal Spa and personalised gourmet menus centred on the philosophy of wellbeing at its several restaurants. Guests can better understand their dietary requirements during consultations with the in-house Ayurvedic doctor and rediscover the magic of getting lost in time via leisure activities in nature, some of which are hiking, bird watching, mountain biking and rock climbing around the tranquil Aravalli Range.

The 100 suites featuring bold Indian colours and exceptional local craftsmanship come with either a semi-private pool and deck or a private terrace ideal for intimate gatherings, but for first-rate indulgence four regal villas are available, each of which is replete with a well-stocked pantry, temperature-controlled lap pool and Jacuzzi, dining room that can seat up to 10 guests and even an elevator for easier access across the two stories. A picture of majesty, ITC Grand Bharat allows the emperors of today to experience the luxury of eras gone by.

TOP DRAW: A cynosure of the golfing community and regular haunt of golfing virtuosos and enthusiasts, the property’s 27-hole championship signature golf course designed by the legendary ‘Golden Bear’Jack Nicklaus contains three specialised courses – a favourite the nine-hole Canyon Course as it is enclosed by spectacularly craggy canyon vastness and an awe-inspiring view of the mountains. After a day of teeing off under the sun, players can check into the finely-furnished Classic Golf & Country Club for a well-deserved feast of premium meats and spirits. Those keen on enhancing their sirath (internal beauty) and surat (external beauty) can also sign up for Swasthya cuisine classes to pick up tips about consuming the right combination of foods and fluids.

NEARBY: Anchored along the northern end of The Aravallis, the retreat a destination in itself is located in the fast-growing industrial township of Manesar and is not too far from the heart of Gurgaon – a cyberhub with a ballooning reputation for all things cool and that has been likened as the new New Delhi.