Vana, Malsi Estate

Surrounded by sal forests and mango and lychee orchards, Vana, Malsi Estate is set on a 21-acre estate on the side of the Uttarakhand Mountains in Dehradun India.

Property Details

Esteva i Esteva Arquitectura, a boutique design studio from the Balearic Islands in Spain, created Vana Malsi Estate to not merely be surrounded by nature, but to be one with it. This Modernist palace for wellbeing features personalized wellness itineraries that make use of the haven’s pools, treatment rooms, yoga pavilions, and wellness consultants to ensure each stay rejuvenates the mind, body, soul, and spirit. Living spaces are defined by contemporary aesthetics, natural materials, and thoughtful simplicity.

All 66 rooms and 16 suites feature neutral color palettes punctuated by colorful Siraj Saxena original artwork, as well as sustainable furnishings such as bamboo flooring, FSC certified wood, and organic linens. Guests will enjoy contemporary bathtubs, Vanaveda wellness products, and private balconies or terraces with full views of the ancient sal forest, gardens, or fruit orchards.

Vana is most unique in its personalized wellness itineraries, which allow onsite Ayurvedic doctors to create daily, customized programs that work toward achieving each guest’s objectives. Whether it be a strict Panchakarma detox or a centralizing yoga program, guests are encouraged to take advantage of the vast offerings of treatments, consultations, and activities at Vana, including group yoga, guided meditation, spa treatments, music performances, raag therapy, and more. Guests will revel in Vana’s many wellness spaces spread across the property including a temperature-controlled outdoor pool, indoor heated pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, outdoor yoga temple, and more than 50 private treatment and consult rooms overlooking the surrounding forest.

A true five-star ashram, Vana is also dedicated to providing nutritious and memorable culinary experiences. Two restaurants – salana, inspired by wellness principles, and ańayu, featuring sumptuous Indian cuisine with Ayurvedic principles and gastronimical technique – use local, seasonal, fresh, and organic produce to great effect. Adopting both Ayurvedic and Oriental medicine health practices, Vana provides unforgettable bespoke wellness treatments that will leave any guest relaxed, strengthened, and centered.