Nestled amidst the courtyards of Raffles, Udaipur—the European architectural marvel in India—is the luxurious Raffles Spa. Its name promised and echoed moments of pure serenity and rejuvenation, and so I walked into this sacred haven to experience its magic firsthand!
As I entered the Raffles Spa, a wave of tranquillity washed over me. The air was infused with a soothing fragrance, instantly transporting me to a realm of calm and relaxation, and the ambience was a symphony of soft lighting, gentle melodies, and warm smiles, creating an oasis of peace. The wall art, paintings, decor, and the jharokhas in the Spa swayed me and how!
Guided by their expertise, I embarked on a voyage of self-care, eager to immerse myself in the array of treatments offered and opted for an hour-long de-stressing oil body massage, followed by a nourishing hair massage, and then culminating in a blissful DIY body scrub to say bye to all the dead cells.
I was guided to a serene space where the aromatherapy and spa experts awaited. They introduced me to the art of crafting my own body scrub, sharing the therapeutic benefits of the natural ingredients and essential oils. Inspired, I carefully selected a blend that spoke to my senses, a symphony of rice flour, desiccated coconut, invigorating rose petals and generous amounts of sesame oil. The rice flour helps smoothen the rough skin and scrapes the dead cells, while coconut shreds moisturise the skin.
After this, the therapist led me to a private chamber, adorned with plush linens and the faint sound of trickling water. As I settled onto the massage table, the therapist began to work her magic. Warm, aromatic lavender and clove oil was gently poured onto my skin, and with skilled hands, she glided and massaged it all over my body, expertly kneading away the knots and tension that had accumulated within me.
The rhythmic movements of the massage lulled me into a state of deep relaxation, and I almost slept! I could feel the stress melting away, as if each stroke was a gentle caress, soothing my weary soul. The therapeutic benefits of the massage extended beyond the physical, as the aroma of the oils enveloped me, transporting me to a place of tranquillity and inner peace.
After the rejuvenating oil body massage, the therapist turned her attention to my hair. With nimble fingers, she delicately massaged my scalp using the same lavender oil, releasing all my stress and revitalising my senses. The gentle strokes and soothing pressure sent waves of relaxation cascading through me, as if every touch was a tender embrace from the spa itself!
As the hair massage concluded, the therapist applied the DIY fragrant scrub we made all over my body. The exfoliating granules of rice flour and the moisturising bits of coconut and rose petals renewed and brought a radiant glow to my body. The aroma of the essential oils danced around me, uplifting my spirits and leaving me with a profound sense of zen!
I felt at peace, calm, and full of composure as I left the magical doors of the Raffles Spa. The hour-long oil body massage, the luxurious hair massage, and the personalised body scrub had worked in harmony to rejuvenate my mind, body, and soul. It had woven its magic, reminding me of the importance of self-care and the transformative power of relaxation!
My luxury spa experience ended by sipping onto jasmine green tea with nuts and dried fruits in Raffles Spa’s Private Pink Room Lounge. This high-ceiling room with beige linens and pink and green couches made me feel like royalty!
The expertise of Raffles’ aromatherapy, combined with the skilled hands of the masseuses and the therapists, had created an experiential journey that would linger in my heart for long. This experience had truly lived up to my reputation, and I can’t wait to revisit this sanctuary where my stress melted away, skin got baby soft, hair became smooth, and serenity embraced me all over!