Karnataka is a large state in southwest India, stretching from the Arabian Sea coast across the forested Western Ghats to the Deccan plateau. It combines the UNESCO-listed ruins of Hampi, the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebidu, the royal city of Mysuru, coffee-covered Coorg hills, and the beaches of Gokarna and Udupi, with Bengaluru as India's technology capital.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Soukya International Holistic Health Centre
A 30-acre integrative health centre combining Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, and yoga, founded by Dr Isaac Mathai.
Signature treatment: Personalised stay programmes
SwaSwara (CGH Earth)
Wellness retreat above Om Beach with yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy stays.
Signature treatment: Ayurveda and yoga stays
Shreyas Retreat
Eco-luxury yoga and Ayurveda retreat on 25 acres, about an hour from Bengaluru.
Signature treatment: Yoga immersion
Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI)
The home of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga in Mysuru; foreign students register in advance for a monthly course.
Signature treatment: Ashtanga yoga
Jindal Naturecure Institute
A large naturopathy hospital and health centre with hydrotherapy, diet, and yoga.
Signature treatment: Naturopathy
SVYASA Prashanti Kutiram
Yoga research and residential centre of S-VYASA university, offering yoga therapy stays.
Signature treatment: Yoga therapy
Art of Living International Center
Ashram and retreat centre of the Art of Living Foundation on Kanakapura Road, offering Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, and Ayurveda.
Signature treatment: Sudarshan Kriya retreats
Ayurvedagram Heritage Wellness Centre
Wellness resort in traditional village style offering Ayurveda programmes near Bengaluru.
Signature treatment: Ayurveda stays
Kaya Kalp - The Royal Spa (ITC Gardenia)
Hotel spa with Ayurvedic and international treatments.
Signature treatment: Signature massage
Jiva Spa (Taj West End)
Spa at the Taj West End hotel with Indian and international rituals.
Signature treatment: Jiva rituals
SDM Centre for Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
Naturopathy and yoga hospital run by the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara educational society.
Signature treatment: Naturopathy
Ayurveda clinics in Mysuru
Multiple licensed Ayurveda clinics in Mysuru offer massage and Panchakarma; check AYUSH registration on arrival.
Signature treatment: Abhyanga massage
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.