Shreyas beckons with its alluring array of rejuvenating Yoga lessons, peaceful cottages, ultrachic showers, gourmet food and incredibly relaxing massages. A Yoga and wellness retreat, Shreyas is like a stress-loss escape. A bout here will leave you refreshed for a long, long time and itching to return. Aesthetic and discreetly luxurious, Shreyas glimmers all white, with its infinity pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, steam rooms and private cinema, all surrounded by swaying palms. Orchards, greenhouses and landscaped gardens give the retreat an Eden-like panorama.

At night, Shreyas softly glows in candle light with soothing music in the background, the gentle lapping of water in the infinity pool and the sound of nature all around. Attention to detail is everywhere – whether it is bowls full of water with chrysanthemums floating in them or dinner tables strewn with rose petals. Birdsong and the breezes accompany you here at all times, making this retreat one of the best you’ve ever had.

USP: Spa for the soul

Shreya lies 50 km from Bangalore, one and a half hours away. The resort will organise your pick up on request.

Air: Regular flights operate between Bangalore and all metros as well as other major cities in India. Bangalore is also serviced by international flights.

Rail: An important railhead, Bangalore is well connected to destinations across India.

Road: A 50 km long drive takes you to the village of Nelamangala where Shreyas is situated.

Shreyas is rated one of the finest Yoga retreats in the world. Meals are all vegetarian and smoking and drinking not allowed, cajoling you into complete detoxification. Shreyas encourages ‘working with nature’ so guests have an option of partaking in the sowing, caring for and picking the farm produce. In tandem with the tenets of Karma Yoga, the guests also cook for children studying in a nearby school. Of course this is all voluntary – you can also choose to attend Yoga classes, lounge by the pool with herbal tea, read books on philosophy and rejuvenate with Balinese massages.