Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa  

Tucked into the serene Sahayadri mountain range of Maharashtra, a sanctuary for body and mind. Reachable by a 2.5-hour drive from Mumbai or a 30-minute seaplane hop to Pavana Dam plus a drive, and about 1.5 hours from Pune. Close to Tung Fort, Aamby Valley Golf Club, Aamby Valley Town Plaza and Lonavala Lake.

An all-villa eco-wellness retreat that also offers 99 individually furnished guestrooms. Rooms and villas feature Select Comfort beds with down comforters, refrigerators, iPod docks, 42-inch TVs, private furnished balconies or patios, and bathrooms with separate deep-soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Décor fuses wellness-minded minimalism with Art Deco touches and local, nature-inspired accents.

Home to Dharana LifeScience wellness programmes and a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials. Two outdoor pools, a sauna, poolside bar and three bars/lounges. Naturalist-led short excursions, guided hikes, birdwatching and bicycles to rent. Babysitting/childcare is available (surcharge) for family-friendly stays. The retreat’s mission — To Conserve. To Sustain. To Heal. — shapes every experience.

24-hour business center, limo/town car service and express check-in. 1,620 sq ft of conference and meeting space for small events. Wireless internet access available (surcharge).

Seven restaurants plus a coffee shop/café, with 24-hour room service and poolside dining options. Dining leans into wellness and regional flavours to complement Ayurveda-based programmes.