SIX SENSES VANA
India

Six Senses Vana have created an idyllic space for guests to retreat and take in the natural surroundings amidst the forests, orchard, reflection gardens and pond.  For those looking to be more active, the retreat offers up to 15 wellness activities each day such as hikes, varying styles of yoga, Apothecary lessons, cooking lessons and educational talks to name a few and there’s a multi-sports area with courts and pitches for padel, badminton, tennis, basketball, football and cricket. There’s also an indoor and outdoor pool, cinema room and library.

​Six Senses Vana's spa is a haven of relaxation and rejuvenation while supporting guests’ individual uniqueness with blend of Ayurveda, Tibetan Medicine, Yoga and natural healing medicine systems. There are 55 individual private treatment and consultation rooms spread across the Ayurveda centre, Tibetan healing centre, wellness centre, spa and aqua fitness. There is also 20m temperature-controlled outdoor pool, an indoor heated pool, a Watsu pool, a state-of-the-art gymnasium with kinesis machines and changing rooms with heat and wet areas.

Food at Six Senses Vana is guided by the Eat With Six Senses philosophy, artistically displayed, medicinal, and delicious – based on your body type and the objectives of your retreat. All ingredients are locally sourced, seasonal, fresh, and organic.

Salana

The main restaurant and meeting space, with menus that change with the seasons. Menus are à la carte and accompanied by a carefully chosen buffet at breakfast and lunch. Expect beautifully presented, delicate, pure, uncomplicated flavours and fragrant yet not overly spiced curries, savoury and naturally sweet dishes with options including allergy-friendly, vegetarian, and vegan options as well as mindfully sourced meat, fish, and poultry.

Añayu

The cuisine is also a vital contributor to the preservation and revival of Six Senses Vana’s culture and traditions. Bringing together Indian- inspired recipes and Ayurvedic principles, Añayu’s menu is crafted to serve each of the three body types – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

Time for Tea

Situated within Kila, the nerve center of the Retreat, the tea bar brews traditional remedies like Bramhi and dosha-balancing blends that favour Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. You can explore exotic infusions with homegrown lavender, tulsi, chamomile, cinnamon, fennel, and carom seeds while relaxing in serene surroundings or while listening to occasional traditional Indian live music performances.

Apothecary

Prescribed by the doctors and based on the principles of Ayurveda, Tibetan Medicine, and naturopathy, the apothecary creates decoctions, infusions, herb mixtures, and tropical applications that are grown in, not flown in, indigenous, and intentional.

To maintain uniformity and stress the fact that Vana treats all guests as equal, organically made kurta pyjamas are provided for guests to wear around the retreat which means that you can pack lightly!