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  • 3 Day, 2 Night Holistic Healing Stay At SOUKYA, Bangalore, India

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    £120.00 GBP By a***n
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    Details

    Enjoy a 3-Day, 2-Night stay for up to 2 guests staying in a spacious single or double Deluxe Room at SOUKYA International Holistic Health Centre, Bangalore, India – popular with HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall and Hollywood Actress Emma Thompson. Stay includes drinks (fresh fruit juices and tea), all meals, and accommodation. Stay is valued at approximately $1,980 USD / £1,445 GBP* (inclusive of charges). Please note the winner will be required to separately pay for all additional purchases including additional treatments, product purchases, excursions, gratuities, etc.

    Auction stay dates: to be booked in advance and stay taken between 01 March – 31 July 2022 or between 01 March – 31 July 2023, subject to availability.

    SOUKYA International Holistic Health Centre lies in beautiful in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka in South India (about 50 minutes from the airport). It’s known for its warm climate throughout the year as it is located 900m above sea level. The area enjoys stunning lush greenery with flowering trees in bloom right throughout the year, which has earned the city the title of ‘The Garden City of India’. It is also known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’, making this cosmopolitan young city a very popular destination indeed.

    SOUKYA is the first holistic healing sanctuary in the world to combine the best ancient medical practises with modern curative sciences to help restore the natural balance of your mind, body and spirit. Popular with HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall and Hollywood Actress Emma Thompson, this unique facility treats medical and wellness conditions by integrating traditional and time-tested systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Yoga and Naturopathy and over 30 complementary therapies like Reflexology, Acupressure, Acupuncture and Dietetics. The emphasis is on the promotion of health using preventive medicine and treatments to ensure guests emerge with true glowing health.

    SOUKYA is owned and managed by world renowned holistic health practitioner Dr. Mathai who has treated guests from over 100 countries, and it is also host to some of the best medical doctors and therapies from around the world. SOUKYA is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Soukhyam’ which means wellbeing and a harmonious state of mind, body and spirit.

    This exclusive residential facility lies on a 30-acre certified organic eco-friendly farm and has been built in a traditional Indian architectural style with South Indian inner courtyards. Each structure, including the spacious rooms with private gardens, has been built to promote wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

    Yoga, breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques are taught by Naturopathic doctors at the circular, open-air, traditional Yoga and Meditation Hall. The aesthetically designed facility with its serene environment has brought in over 100 species of birds, including rare ones, and the organic gardens with over 800 fruit trees, vegetables, and aromatic and herbal plants provide a great place for study and introspection. In total SOUKYA has 3,000 trees with avenues of over 500 flowering trees that ensure something is in bloom throughout the year. The medicinal garden within the property has close to 300 ayurvedic medicinal plants and herbs which provide 80% of the ingredients for in-house production of ayurvedic oils and medicine under the supervision of Ayurvedic doctors.

    An individualised ovo-vegetarian diet is created based on the principles of low fat, low salt and low spice intake, using handpicked ingredients from the organic farm. In addition, cooking demonstrations are conducted as an activity to increase awareness on healthy eating.

    The amenities at the facility include a 2km walking track, swimming pool, library, shuttle courts and other indoor games. Moon Meditations; talks by doctors on Health & Wellness; medicinal garden tours; bird watching; and classical cultural programmes all enhance the wellness experience. You can truly experience a holistic way of living at this smoking and alcohol-free property through their eco-friendly practices like solar power, solar water heating, rainwater harvesting, organic farming, biogas and vermicomposting and pest control.

    The winner will be staying in a spacious Deluxe Double or Single Room with a private garden attached and outdoor deck where you can practice yoga or sunbathe. All rooms are tastefully decorated in a style that combines the best of tradition with contemporary flourishes. The rooms feature separate dressing areas and spacious bathrooms with separate bathtub and shower areas.

    Terms and Conditions

    Luxury Travel Diary terms and conditions apply. *This auction item is valued at approximately $1,980 USD (inclusive of charges, however the winner and their guest will have to pay for any additional treatments) by SOUKYA International Holistic Health Centre, Bangalore, India – please note this valuation is the list price provided to Luxury Travel Diary by the Auction Prize Provider and should be used as a guide only as cheaper discounted rates may be available. No cash alternative is available. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount. This auction item excludes flights and transport – you will need to arrange and pay for your own flights / transportation to and from your home to SOUKYA International Holistic Health Centre, Bangalore, India to coincide with your booking. Your stay is subject to availability, must be booked in advance and stay taken between 01 March – 31 July 2022 or between 01 March – 31 July 2023. Please note the winner will be required to separately pay for all additional purchases including additional treatments, product purchases, excursions, gratuities etc. Please note any associated taxes/resort fees/entrance fees etc. and all additional purchases will be collected from the winner by the relevant property at the time of booking your stay or on departure and will not be deducted from the amount bid for the item. Winners must pay for their auction item in full via PayPal within 48 hours of the auction’s end. The full Terms of our auctions can be found here. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Luxury Travel Diary will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the winners’ use or enjoyment of the prize; and the winner acknowledges that Luxury Travel Diary accepts no responsibility whether directly or indirectly for any claims whatsoever arising in respect of the prizes provided by third-party providers or sponsors.