Dharana at Shillim, Maharashtra

Dharana at Shillim, Maharashtra

Dharana Retreat is easily accessible from Mumbai and Pune, set in the stunning scenery of the Western Ghats. Surrounded by rolling hills, bamboo plantations and verdant grasslands, this wellness destination provides a truly scenic place for visitors to rest and rejuvenate. No matter what your objective Dharana Retreat is a sanctuary for the mind, body and spirit.

Spanning over 2,500 acres, the retreat offers 99 all villa accommodation, each with their own private balcony, dedicated treatment area and al fresco shower. Several of the larger wellness villas are replete with private pool. The award-winning on-site spa offers 17 treatment rooms and a menu exceeding 150 treatments. Guests can choose to simply relax and soak up the scenic surroundings, or immerse themselves in one of the varied, wellness programmes on offer, spanning from 3 – 21 days.

On arrival having met with one of the resident wellness consultants & Doctors, the treatments and schedules will further be tailored to the individual’s need. The therapies range from western to eastern practices, and whilst based on the bedrock of Ayurveda, there is a huge amount of modern technology at hand to help analysis and ensure the very best programme is created and tailored to the individual.

Alongside the daily treatments, the activities are seamlessly interwoven into your day to include meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, Naturopathy, Pranic Healing and of course a chance to explore the verdant surrounding countryside. The mineral rich meditation cave, house of knowledge, relaxation centre, as well as beauty salon and open-air yoga pavilion all play their part in enriching your journey here.

Away from the spa, one can spend your days, learning new skills at the pottery studio, music centre and extensive culinary classes, or trek through the breathtaking scenery to little known fort ruins and cliff top panoramas.  There are also a series of lectures on the ancient philosophy of Vedanta, should you wish to enrich the mind, along with the body.

The Estate provides several large infinity pools, along with an array of restaurants, bars and the picturesque Tea House. Nutrition is key to the philosophy here and whilst one can indulge and enjoy delicacies from around the globe, there is also an extensive wellness aspect to the cuisine that can help to achieve specific wellness goals and if you choose then all your meals can be taken at the serene Green Table where the menus are carefully tailored to the individual.

Dharana Retreat offers a true sanctuary and is perfect to include at the end of a tour, before returning home from Mumbai international airport just three hours away.  A few days here will have you fully rejuvenated and ready to return home anew.