Gujarat is India's westernmost state, a broad sweep of Arabian Sea coastline, salt desert, and temple towns on the border with Pakistan and Rajasthan. It holds four UNESCO World Heritage Sites plus the walled city of Ahmedabad, the only Asiatic lion population on earth at Gir, the white salt flats of the Rann of Kutch, and the 182-metre Statue of Unity. It is also an alcohol-prohibition state with a famously vegetarian kitchen, from the multi-course Gujarati thali to Surat's locho and Kutch's dabeli.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
The Leela Spa, The Leela Gandhinagar
A hotel spa in Gujarat's capital offering massages and Indian-inspired treatments; open to non-residents by appointment.
Signature treatment: Ayurvedic and Swedish massage rituals
Kaya Kalp The Royal Spa, ITC Narmada
ITC's signature Kaya Kalp spa, offering Indian therapies and Ayurveda in an Ahmedabad hotel.
Signature treatment: Royal-heritage Indian therapies
Gujarat Ayurved University Hospital, Jamnagar
A government Ayurvedic university and hospital in Jamnagar, one of India's leading centres for Ayurveda training and Panchakarma therapy.
Signature treatment: Panchakarma and clinical Ayurveda
Sabarmati Ashram
Mahatma Gandhi's riverside ashram, a quiet place for reflective walking and stillness.
Signature treatment: Gandhi's Hriday Kunj and riverside grounds
Gujarat State Yoga Board Free Public Yoga Classes
A state government programme offering free morning yoga classes at parks and community sites across Gujarat.
Signature treatment: Free daily community yoga
Ramakrishna Ashram, Rajkot
A Ramakrishna Math and Mission centre in Rajkot with a meditation hall and library.
Signature treatment: Evening prayer and meditation hall
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.