In Sanskrit, the word Amatrra defines the deepening silence between recurrent chants of Om. And you’ll certainly be lulled into a happy silence by the luxuries of this spa based at the Ashok (under private management). Everything about Amatrra is pleasing—it’s seriously swanky, very, very spacious (covering an area of 45,000 square feet); a wide range of therapies is on offer; and the staff is unobtrusive.
Amatrra’s approach is somewhat novel—the overriding tenet governing all aspects of the spa is astroscience. Based on your planetary diagnosis, treatments are tailormade. Amatrra sees this wedding of astrology and Ayurveda as its USP.
Besides therapy rooms, there is a gym, steam and sauna rooms, jacuzzi, juice bar, beauty salon, pool and a vegetarian restaurant Ambrosia (the menu needs a makeover, though). The gym is state-of-the-art, the equipment operated with smart key-enabled interactive software, and there’s a digital weight-stacking system. The spa even produces its own range of beauty and healthcare products (retailed only here). Contact: Amatrra Spa, The Ashok, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021 (011-24122921-25, www.amatrraspa.com).