Telangana is a landlocked state in south-central India on the Deccan Plateau, home to Hyderabad, the Qutb Shahi and Nizam heritage of Golconda and Charminar, and the Kakatiya temples of Warangal and Ramappa.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Kaya Kalp - The Royal Spa, ITC Kakatiya
The spa at ITC Kakatiya offers Indian wellness therapies, massages and body treatments.
Signature treatment: Indian wellness therapies
Kaya Kalp - The Royal Spa, ITC Kohenur
The Hitech City branch of ITC's Kaya Kalp spa serves business and leisure guests.
Signature treatment: Kaya Kalp Indian therapies
J Wellness Circle, Taj Falaknuma Palace
A luxury spa within the former Nizam's palace, offering traditional and contemporary treatments.
Signature treatment: Ayurveda-inspired treatments in a Nizam's palace
J Wellness Circle, Taj Krishna
The full-service spa at Taj Krishna in Banjara Hills, with massage and holistic treatments.
Signature treatment: Wellness treatments and fitness
Travancore Ayurveda, Jubilee Hills
A Kerala-style Ayurvedic clinic in Jubilee Hills offering Panchakarma and therapeutic massage.
Signature treatment: Kerala-style Panchakarma
Jiva Ayurveda Clinic and Panchakarma Centre, Himayatnagar
A branch of the Jiva Ayurveda clinic network offering doctor consultations and Panchakarma therapies.
Signature treatment: Ayurvedic consultation and Panchakarma
Sharmila's Yoga Studio
A Banjara Hills yoga studio offering weight-loss, flexibility, prenatal and therapeutic classes.
Signature treatment: Hatha yoga, prenatal and therapeutic yoga
Cult.fit Mind Studio, Jubilee Hills
A yoga and meditation centre in Jubilee Hills with Hatha, power yoga, pranayama and meditation classes.
Signature treatment: Hatha, power yoga and meditation
Bodhi Wellness Centre
An Ayurvedic and yoga-therapy centre that conducts private yoga classes in Hyderabad.
Signature treatment: Private yoga and yoga therapy
Nature Cure Hospital (Bapu Nagar, Balkampet)
A 128-bed naturopathy hospital founded in the 1950s offering hydrotherapy, mud therapy, diet therapy and yoga.
Signature treatment: Naturopathy and yoga therapy
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Kanha Shanti Vanam (Heartfulness) Wellness Centre
One of the world's largest meditation centres, with a wellness centre offering Ayurveda consultations, physiotherapy, acupuncture and therapeutic massage.
Where: Chegur Village, Nandigama Mandal, Ranga Reddy district (about 45 km from Hyderabad)
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage)
Full-body warm herbal oil massage by one or two therapists.
Typical duration: 45-60 minutes
Shirodhara
A steady stream of warm oil poured on the forehead to calm the nervous system.
Typical duration: 45 minutes
Panchakarma
Multi-day Ayurvedic detoxification programme with therapies chosen after consultation.
Typical duration: 7-21 days
Hydrotherapy and mud therapy
Naturopathy treatments including mud packs and water baths.
Typical duration: 30-60 minutes
Yoga and pranayama
Group or private yoga classes.
Typical duration: 60 minutes
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Sharmila's Yoga Studio
A Banjara Hills yoga studio offering weight-loss, flexibility, prenatal and therapeutic classes.
Cult.fit Mind Studio, Jubilee Hills
A yoga and meditation centre in Jubilee Hills with Hatha, power yoga, pranayama and meditation classes.
Bodhi Wellness Centre
An Ayurvedic and yoga-therapy centre that conducts private yoga classes in Hyderabad.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Hotel spas at ITC and Taj usually accept non-resident guests; book at least a day ahead
Ask Ayurveda clinics for a doctor consultation (prakriti assessment) before any Panchakarma course
Most Panchakarma courses last 7-21 days; shorter massage-only sessions are widely available
Kanha Shanti Vanam is about 45 km from Hyderabad; day visitors should register in advance
Cool months (October-February) are best for outdoor yoga and retreats
Prices quoted are approximate (1 USD = 96 INR) and change by season; confirm by phone before visiting
Check whether a centre offers separate male and female therapists before booking massage