About Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a short drive of 5 hours away from New Delhi and is an ideal short vacation getaway from the humdrum of city life. A vacation mixed with relaxing ayurvedic treats and some energizing yoga lessons makes for an enticing combination to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul and get reinvigorated for the rigor of modern day life.

The Ayur Ganga Spa

The Ayur Ganga Spa is the in-house Ayurvedic Spa of Ganga Kinare - A Riverside Boutique Hotel. It offers a mix of Ayurvedic treatments and Western therapies. The refurbished spa is equipped with 2 steam rooms, 4 massage rooms, authentic neem beds from Kerala and our own oils prepared at the spa itself.

Benefits of The Package

Relief from pain & numbness, improvement in peripheral blood supply, beneficial for the treatment of spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and sporting injuries, stimulation of nerve endings for an all-around sense of general well being. The skin becomes healthier, softer and stronger.

Itinerary Details

Day 1

Check into the hotel. Meet the Senior Therapist / Doctor for 20 minutes to understand the timetable and meal plan prepared for the entire duration of your stay. The therapist will also explain some dos and don'ts during the period of the stay to be able to get the maximum benefit from the package.

The first day of the package will start with the Abhyangam therapy. It is a 60-minute full body massage with medicated oils. This treatment decreases muscle tension, improves circulation of blood and lymph, detoxifies and increases flexibility.

This will be followed by a 30 min Thai Foot Massage. In this therapy, the pressure is applied on specific points of the feet to stimulate internal organs, encouraging the body and mind to balance. The therapist uses a specially designed stick as well hands. It activates the natural healing mechanism of the body. It improves the flexibility of ankle and feet, reduces stiffness in the joint and muscles. It is a wonderful stress reliever and induces sleep. 

Day 2

Day 2 will begin with a 30 minutes session of Kati Basti and Manya Basti. This specialized therapy helps relieve chronic pain in the neck, shoulders and lower back. It nourishes the affected area with herbal oils. It will be followed by 20 minutes of Steam bath which is meant to absorb the oils used during the previous session deeper into the skin.

Day 3

Day 3 of the package will start with the Udvartha therapy. It is a 60 minute deep and stimulating massage using special herbal powders. It improves circulation and enhances skin texture and appearance. It is meant to tone your Skin and muscles and melt cellulite from the body.

The last session of the day is 20-minute Detox Herbal Water Rinse using decoction made of Herbal Ayurvedic Powders in Holy water from the Ganges. It naturally removes all the toxins from the body and increases blood flow and oxygen to the body giving you feeling of internal and external cleansing as you pour the holy & herbal waters over your body. We recommend avoiding the use of soap after detox rinse. 

Day 4

Day 4 will begin with a 30 minutes session of Shirodhara which is one of the most relaxing Ayurveda therapies. This therapy involves specially prepared warm sesame based oil to drip in a steady stream onto the forehead between the eyes. It relaxes the whole nervous system, reduces stress and tension and induces sound sleep. Shirodhara will be followed by 20 minutes Steam Bath which is meant to absorb the oils used during the previous session deeper into the skin.

Day 5

Day 5 begins with a 30-minute Shirodhara. It involves specially prepared warm sesame based oil to drip in a steady stream onto the forehead between the eyes. It relaxes the whole nervous system, reduces stress and tension and induces sound sleep.

The last session of the day is a 30 minute special Back Neck and Shoulder Massage with Herbal Poultice. A poultice made of herbs are wrapped in muslin or cotton cloth and are steam heated and in some cases are soaked in warm oil. It is then applied on the Neck, Back, and Shoulder. During the massage, the poultice provides moist and nutrient-rich relaxation to skin and muscles. It reduces muscle tension, soothes aches and pains.

Day 6

The day begins with 60 minutes Rejuvenating Whitening Face Treatment. A treatment that provides great benefits for combination to oily skin. This treatment works deep into the skin with its high anti-oxidant rich ingredients to de-clog the pores and helps skin tone to be evened out. It provides great freshness and protects against UV damage. Skin is left feeling evened out and supple with an instant glow.

This session will be followed by a 30 minutes Foot Reflexology. In this technique pressure is applied on specific points of the feet to stimulate internal organs, encouraging the body and mind to balance. The therapist uses a specially designed stick as well hands. It activates the natural healing mechanism of the body. It improves the flexibility of ankle and feet, reduces stiffness in the joint and muscles. It is a wonderful stress reliever and induces sleep.

Day 7

The day begins with 45 minutes of Rejuvenating Aromatherapy. It uses natural essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits to add benefits to your massage therapy session. Before each session begins, you are required to choose one of 3 unique blends to be used in the massage lotion. The three unique blends are the relaxing oil, energizing oil and the rejuvenating oil. The one chosen is then mixed with the natural aromatic based oil. This therapy completely relaxes you.

Once the essential oils are inhaled through the nostrils, they influence the brain and the limbic system. Effects of this therapy include protection and softening of skin, relief of irritation and pain, relief of headaches and backaches. The person’s link with nature and spirit is improved after the therapy.

This is followed by a 45 minutes Turquoise Tea Scrub and Wrap. turquoise Tea Scrub when applied to the skin, it repairs the scar tissue and prevents wrinkles, blemishes other impurities. This wrap has extremely high-oxidant contain with antiaging effect. It promotes beautiful, healthy, vibrant skin and also cleanses the body of toxins tone and improves the texture of skin.

Day 8

Breakfast and check out from the Hotel.

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Inclusions

• Breakfast
• Stay for 07 Night
• Sunrise Yoga session every morning
• Use of FIREFOX BIKES with a biking trail map
• Wi-Fi access
• In-house morning and evening Ganga Aarti
• Documentary screening from in-house DVD collection
• Guided Culture walk alongside the Ganges till Triveni Ghat to witness the grand evening aarti attended by locals of Rishikesh
• Evening Meditation and Yog Nidra session
• Ganga Snan (Holy Dip) can be arranged at the private ghat with life jackets and robes
• Complimentary use of Open-Air Jacuzzi
• Spending time playing n-house games like Table Tennis, Snooker Badminton, Chess, Carrom, Snakes and ladder, Ludo, Basketball, and Trampoline

Exclusions

• Taxes as applicable