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To unwind after a hectic week of year-end partying, spend a few days revitalising at a spa..

A beautifully planned wilderness amidst the chaos of daily urban life is hard to come by. Unless of course, you live in a palace of your own. Maybe not your own, but how about soaking in fresh, calm energy in the serene surroundings of a spa?

Newly opened in Sohna, the Westin Spa is ideal for a day spend or even a weekend getaway if the city seems too torturous. 45 suites with "heavenly beds", a comfort basket and terrazzo bathtubs for two are just some of the indulgences you'll find here. Place your troubles into the imaginary "burden basket" just outside the massage room, or unwind with soothing music and freshly cooked, healthy foods.

Or maybe you'd like to step into the Spa Soul at Galaxy Hotel in Gurgaon for a range of ayurvedic treatments to rejuvenate your body and mind. With sauna, steam, open-air whirlpool and infinity edge pool, this may just be the place you need to live healthy for a few days and restore your aura to perfection.

Two hundred and sixty km from the noise and rush of Delhi lies the famous spa resort "" Ananda. Ideally located amidst the Himalayas, here you will find what few other spas can offer: warmth enveloped in cold.

In case you're looking for an adventure of sorts, you might want to explore the Himalayas, Ganges and the surrounding national parks through wind, water or on foot... take your pick. At Ananda, besides simply getting the massage your body craves, you can indulge in a choice of hydrotherapies that will pummel out tension and revitalise you.

And that's still not all. Unlike a hotel, a spa is not guided by your whims and fancies alone. So, don't expect over-the-top lavish or frightfully-fattening-but-delicious-nonetheless delicacies. Expect a minimalist ambience accentuated by nature, and cuisines that will detoxificate your body and purify your system.

It's not just about relaxing, it's about relaxing in a healthy way. So, visit that yoga class, go for a long walk in the mountains, swim your worries away and re-energise your body, mind and soul to bring them to optimum condition.