Engel Ayurpura
Dolomites, Italy
Overview
When to go
What we love
- Authentic Ayurveda provided by an experienced team led by Dr Vaidya Swami Nath Mishra
- Restaurant with the community table
- Bio sauna is positioned on stilts amongst the treetops!
Who should go
- All those who need their Ayurvedic fix but don't want to fly all the way to India or Sri Lanka
- Anyone who is interested in Ayurveda but never experienced before - hotel is great for newbies as all is explain in detail and you will be guided throughout your stay by the team of experts
- Travellers looking for a small and quiet place in nature away from daily stresses
Offers
- Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €170) OR Free Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95)
- Guest Pass - free and unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol (valid for 7 nights, will be expended for clients who booked on longer stays)
Wellness
The wellness focus of the hotel is strongly based on Ayurveda, adapting fundamental principles of this Indian form of healing. The healing power of South Tyrol's natural environment combined with this ancient concept delivers packages that focus on your physical as well as mental wellbeing via carefully selected bespoke treatments and Ayurvedic diet. Team is led by Dr Vaidya Swami Nath Mishra who will conduct your arrival consultation including pulse diagnostics. He will build treatment agenda for you including the meal plan and movement programme. Hence your whole stay is perfectly suited for you and your wellbeing needs.
All therapists are fully trained and experienced in Ayurvedic treatments.
You will be able to use spa facilities of the sister hotel - the panoramic indoor pool, infinity outdoor pool (heated to 34 degrees, 20 meters), water hot tub, panoramic event sauna, bio sauna, Kneipp pool, aromatic brine steam bath, infrared sauna and ice mist channel. You will also find 7 quiet areas for relaxation, tea lounge, sun terrace and garden and fully equipped gym. Sauna and steam room are nude areas.
- Vast selection of authentic Ayurvedic treatments
- Consultation with Ayurvedic doctor
- Range of facial treatments
- Peat treatment
- Natural brushing
- Orange peel treatment
- Salt bath
- Alkaline bath
- Foot treatment
- Pine bark bath - compress
Activities
- Weekly group activities
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Relaxation areas
- Studio - creative space and workshop area
- Walking in Eggen Valley
- Guided herb walk
- Walking tours
- Cycling
- Climbing
- Horse riding
- Skiing
- Snowshoe excursions
Rooms
These rooms are located in the original hotel Engel. You can stay in the original hotel but Ayurvedic programme, treatments, meals and classes would be done in Engel Ayurpura - the new building.
Suite classic (also known as Junior Suite) is 45 SqM with balcony offering forest views.Room is designed in classic Alpine style.
Room has parquet flooring and walk-in closet.
They have floor to ceiling windows and balconies with forest views.
The PURA room impresses with its natural furnishings and harmonious colors.
Ceiling high is 5 metres and floor to ceiling windows with balconies offer amazing views.
Ceiling high is 5 metres and suite offers generous size balcony with expansive views of nature, mountains and the panorama.
There is natural wood flooring, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and Hästens® bed.
Room also has a private sauna.
What’s on the menu
There is one restaurant serving Ayurvedic cuisine. All meals served during your stay will be based on Ayurvedic cooking. Tradition Ayurvedic cuisine is light and easy on your digestion. Only natural foods are used together with various herbs and spices. Dishes are mainly vegetarian, occasional fish or light poultry meat might be on the menu. Ingredients are locally sourced,using farms around South Tyrol. Those who are vegan, lactose or gluten free will be well catered for too.
Your stay will include full board Ayurvedic meals and these will be prescribed to you by the doctor depending on your body constitution (doshas).
Restaurant offers a community table for those who want company during meal times.
There is no alcohol available at Ayurpura.
Location
Nearest airport
Nearest airport in newly-open Bolzano airport which is about away 30 minutes away. Flights available from London with SkyAlps a couple of times a week.
You can also fly to Verona (transfer takes about 2 hours) and Milan Bergamo (transfer takes about 2h 40).
Another option is flying to Innsbruck (Austria) where transfer takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
There are plenty of low cost flights to Verona or Innsbruck from all major UK airports.
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