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Spa Profile: The Spa at The Leela Palace Udaipur

The Leela Palace Udaipur is a modern lakeside hotel in northern India that offers stunning views of the Aravalli Mountains.

Located on Lake Pichola in northern India’s city of Udaipur (in the desert region of Rajasthan), The Leela Palace Udaipur is a modern-day luxury palace hotel that offers stunning views of the Aravalli Mountain range. Inspired by the area’s magic and grandeur with a royal heritage, the upscale property features elegantly designed rooms and is adorned with hand-carved ornate details and colorful artwork and fabric throughout.

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The Spa at The Leela Palace Udaipur is the only tented spa in India that spans over 10,000 square feet across eight luxury air-conditioned tents with a yoga and meditation tent, in addition to therapy suites with private pools. Each bespoke treatment tent has opulent tekri work inside the canopy and is adorned with linens and silk.

The spa also offers an array of exclusive packages that include thoughtfully crafted wellness programs, yoga and meditation sessions, traditional temple rituals, healthy spa cuisine, and visits to spiritual abodes to add a soulful flavor to each guests’ journey. After their treatments, spa-goers can enjoy a soul-nourishing meal from the Aujasya by The Leela menu, served outside the spa tent overlooking the lake.

We interviewed Abhishek Manoj Singh, Front Office Manager at The Leela Palace Udaipur, who shared insider tips, treatments to try, and more.

The Spa at The Leela Palace Udaipur is a tented luxury wellness center where each bespoke treatment tent features opulent tekri work inside the canopy and is adorned with linens and silk.

Why You’ll Love It: The Spa at The Leela Palace Udaipur is a serene getaway to wellness and relaxation. Situated in a tranquil setting with picturesque views of Lake Pichola, the tented spa has eight luxury tents with a yoga and meditation tent, as well as therapy suites with private pools. Each bespoke treatment tent boasts of opulent Tekri work inside the canopy and is luxuriously adorned with linens and silk.

The Spa offers exclusive packages which include thoughtfully crafted wellness programs, yoga and meditation sessions, traditional temple rituals, healthy spa cuisine for a soulful experience. Rejuvenate your senses as you dive into a holistic experience that recharges the body, mind and soul.

From the property guests enjoy beautiful views of the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola and the city’s architectural marvels.

Key Features: At The Spa, we use “Tishya by The Leela” amenities. Inspired by the ancient Sanskrit word that describes “a sense of joy and happiness,” Tishya by The Leela is brand’s signature fragrance which comes with a range of exclusively crafted bath amenities. The fragrance is inspired by the national flower of our country, Kumud or lotus and the wonder flower, Neelakurinji that blossoms once in 12 years.

Tishya by The Leela celebrates the essence of India and the richness within with a blend of authentic and inspiring aromas that transport you into an immersive sensory experience. These amenities are 100% vegan, 100% paraben and SLS-free, developed with natural formulations using pure essential oils and exquisite natural, floral fragrances and come in planet-conscious packaging that is completely recyclable.

The spa consists of eight luxury tents with a yoga and meditation tent, as well as therapy suites with private pools.

Bonus: As a Leela DISCOVERY loyalty member, you can enjoy 15% savings on a 90-minute signature spa treatment. Non-members can enroll complimentary at the time of checking-in to enjoy this benefit during their stay.

One of the spa’s private treatment tents and individual pools.

Snacks Served:  We serve a special tea before the treatment with ingredients such as lemon, ginger, cumin seeds. You can also relish a soul-nourishing meal from our Aujasya by The Leela (our signature wellness program) menu, served outside the spa tent overlooking the majestic Lake Pichola.

The spa’s reception area.

Insider’s Tip: Book in advance and request for a lake-facing tent. 

Guests can enjoy a relaxing soak in a luxurious bathtub while gazing out at the expansive lake.

Splurge Treatment: The luxurious splurge treatment would be Abhyanga. It’s a traditional massage with warm infusion of essential oils using medium to high pressure. 

The view from one of the spa’s private treatment suites.

Unique Treatment: Swedish Massage. This traditional body massage with nourishing oil uses slow and firm rhythmic strokes to promote relaxation and ease muscle tension. This treatment includes Swedish massage to back, legs, arms and abdomen with stimulating movement that helps soothe tired aching muscles to leave you relaxed and revived.

A couples treatment suite includes a private tub and lake views.

Insider’s Favorite: Aromatherapy massage is essential, professional and specific, using a blend of individually chosen oils. A personal consultation will ensure that you receive a unique treatment to suit your specific needs. Includes aromatherapy massage to back, legs, arms, and abdomen.

The spa offers well-designed wellness programs that aim to balance, nurture and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.

Featured Products: Breathe Aroma Therapy.

For more information on The Leela Palace Udaipur, visit their website and follow on Instagram: @theleelapalaceudaipur

[Photos courtesy of The Leela Palace Udaipur]

The Leela Palace Udaipur

PO Box No. 125

Udaipur 313 001

Rajasthan

India

1-800-223-4444