Hilton opens its first leisure property in India

Hilton has opened its first leisure property in India.

Operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Writer Lifestyle, the Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa is nestled in the serene and unspoiled landscape of the Sahyadri mountain range in the Western Ghats.

Located approximately a 2.5-hour drive (100km) and 30-minute helicopter ride from Mumbai and 1.5-hour drive (80km) from Pune, the property is spread across 320 acres within the 3,500-acre private Shillim Estate.

The retreat features ecologically designed all-villa accommodation with butler service, extensive dining options, one of the largest wine cellars in India and among the largest and most comprehensive spa facilities in Asia that encompasses 70 acres and offers more than 150 treatments.

The 99 villas at the retreat, set amidst rice fields, bamboo plantations and virgin forests, feature private decks or balconies, dedicated treatment areas and valley or forest views.

The interior of the villas combines simple, contemporary elegance with up-to-date technology to offer private relaxation havens.

The Spa Pool Villas and Presidential Pool Villas additionally include private gardens and swimming pools.

The spa integrates the ancient philosophic, spiritual and artistic wisdom of South Asia with contemporary international practices and therapies to offer complete rest and rejuvenation.

The extensive facilities include dedicated spa villas, treatment suites, consultation rooms, relaxation terraces, a Yoga Pavilion, Meditation Cave, a spa restaurant, an outdoor heated spa pool, conventional and infrared saunas, steam, outdoor hot tubs and hydrotherapy tubs.

The services range from Acupressure, Naturopathy and Acupuncture to Ayurveda, Reiki, Shamanism Therapy, Fire Healing, Tai Chi, Watsu, Meditation and Yoga.