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Dotting the north and west of the
country with excellent facilities are a string of Oberoi Hotels
(with spas by Banyan Tree), much favoured by corporate jetsetters.
The Oberoi,
New Delhi
In busy New Delhi, The Oberoi will work off your stress with a
range of 60-minute breaks employing aromatic, Balinese, Hawaiian,
and Thai massages, priced around US$40. Or take a shorter break
with a half hour marma point facial, which is adapted from a
traditional Indian natural healing system. This facial stimulates
vital energy points on the head, face and ears with aromatic oils
and herbal products.
The Oberoi Group, 7 Sham Nath Marg, Delhi 110054.
Amarvilas, Agra
 If you're heading on to the home of the Taj Mahal, pamper yourself
at Amarvilas, where every suite has a view of this magnificent
Mughal monument to love. The spa menu includes an extravagant
essence of rice massage where rice, warm buttermilk, herbal and
aromatic lotions are used to compelling effect. The "Noor-e-Taj"
is right royal three-hour experience that includes an almond
cleansing scrub, honey citrus wrap, Balinese massage and an
old-fashioned lavender milk bath.
Amarvilas, Agra.
Delhi head office reservations
Rajvilas, Jaipur,
Rajasthan
In the pink city Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, is Rajvilas
where you can delight in a turmeric skin purifier or rose
sandalwood wrap - luxurious recipes used widely by the royals of
this desert state. After a day of storming through Jaipur's
fabulous sightseeing, don't miss out on the "Spirit of Ayurveda"
treatment, which includes a sand bundle massage, shirodhara - an
ancient Ayurvedic practice, where a stream of sesame oil is poured
over your third eye, and a flower bath.
Rajvilas, Jaipur.
Delhi head office reservations
Vanyavilas,
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
 In Rajasthan, the Oberoi Group has two other resorts - in the Ranthambore tiger reserve and in the haunting lake city of
Udaipur. In Ranthambore, the Vanyavilas signature
treatment is the guava scrub followed by a luscious orange wrap,
aromatic massage and a delicious mint bath.
Vanyavilas, Ranthambore.
Delhi head office reservations
Udaivilas, Udaipur,
Rajasthan
And in the spa suites at Udaivilas in Udaipur,
rejuvenation and relaxation is on a royal scale. There are
spectacular views of Picchola Lake and the City Palace outside,
while inside, the awesomely-named "Royal Treasures" will assail
you with sandalwood and turmeric scrubs, tomato body wraps, and a
massage capped by a milk and rose bath. Udaivilas, Udaipur.
Delhi head office reservations
Wildflower Hall,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Back in the rarefied environs of the Himalayas, near the one-time
summer capital of British India, Shimla, is Oberoi's
Wildflower Hall. Here, pine-scented mountain air and nature
take charge of your senses. While wild lavender scrubs and
geranium cream wraps are a must, or try out the chakra head and
shoulder massage to "centre yourself". Then dive into "Himalayan
Mysteries" - lavender-scented scrub, Hawaiian massage, cleansing
facial and a fragrant jasmine bath.
Wild Flower Hall, Shimla.
Delhi head office reservations
And
The Oberoi, Mumbai
is a good choice for spa treatments in India's commercial capital.
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