Spas in Rishikesh

Like any tourist towns in Asia, there are many spas in Rishikesh. Being in India, the spas here focus mostly on ayurvedic treatments and massages. The standard offerings like Pancha Karma, Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Ayurvedic facials, etc. are available in all the spas, with some offering also international massages such as Thai and Swedish massage. Ayurvedic consultation where you can get a full body analysis and the recommended treatments for your body type often comes with package treatments which can be anything from a week to a few weeks long. This is when you can fully indulge in all the different treatments, learn more about how to benefit from Ayurveda and enjoy satvic meals when full board is provided. Of course, all the services don't come cheap. But where else in the world can you enjoy and experience all these full Ayurvedic services in one house?

Here's my recommendation, they are worth your money and you do not have to worry about cleanliness or standards of treatments:

For a more affordable and very professional spa conveniently located at Laxman Jhula Chowk:

Prakriti Vedic Spa

For a full board spa with middle class hotel rooms located on the quiet hills opposite Ram Jhula:

Ayurveda Bhavan

For the ultimate luxury spa with 5 star hotel rooms in the former Tehri Gharwal palace an hour up the mountains from Rishikesh:

The Ananda Spa

Ayurvedic Medicine

Rishikesh Ayurveda Spa

*Shirodhara photo from Adams Homestay