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Engel Ayurpura

Dolomites, Italy

Overview

Newly built boutique Engel Ayurpura is the first and only Ayurvedic hotel in the Dolomites and throughout Italy. Their philosophy is deeply rooted in Ayurvedic healing system and is represented in each aspect of the hotel, from treatments and movement to cuisine. Centre is led by a long-standing Ayurvedic expert, Dr Vaidya Swami Nath Mishra, who is renowned for his skills in pulse diagnostics. He will prepare your entire agenda based on his diagnostics resulting in highly personalised retreat experience. Healthy meals, fresh mountain air and serenity of this retreat (max 40 guests at one time) will ensure you will return home feeling happier and healthier than ever before! 


When to go

Expect typical mountain weather. The summer months (mid-July to September) have warmer temperatures ideal for hiking and climbing. The winter months (December to April) are ideal for skiing and winter sports.
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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 Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95) OR Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €100)
  • 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) 
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Approaching Ayurveda 3 nights retreat

Intro package to the healing world of Ayurveda. Designed for short stays of 3 nights.


Price from

£1,300 per person in Suite Classic



The Programme
  • 1 Abhyanga - Ayurvedic full-body oil massage
  • 1 Shirodhara - Oil flow on the forehead in combination with Abhyanga
  • 1 Pinda Sweda - Massage with herbal pouches
  • 1 Udvartana - Massage with herbal powder
  • Yoga and Meditation according to the weekly programme schedule
  • Access to the SPA and swimming pool
  • Ayurvedic full board for 3 days 
Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95) OR Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €100)
  • Guest Pass - free and unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol 

Rasayana - Fountain of youth - 5 day retreat

The aim of the cure is to delay ageing processes and strengthen the immune system. The medicinal oils ensure a clear complexion, suppleness of the skin and strengthening of the body.


Price from

£2,300 per person in Suite Classic



The Programme
  • Consultation with Ayurvedic doctor & pulse diagnosis
  • Treatments according to doctor's prescription, such as:
  • - Abhyanga - ayurvedic full body oil massage
  • - Vishesh - energy massage
  • - Udvartana - special abdominal massage
  • - Mukabhyanga - Ayurvedic head & face massage
  • - Padabhyanga - ayurvedic foot massage (25 min)
  • - Shirodhara - forehead oil pouring
  • - Pristabhyangam - back massage Udvartana - herbal powder massage
  • - Marmabhyangam (energy points massage)
  • Yoga and Meditation according to the weekly programme schedule
  • Access to the SPA and swimming pool
  • Ayurvedic full board for 5 days 

This retreat is based on 5 nights with 4 days of treatments, 8 treatments in total 

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95) OR Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €100)
  • Guest Pass - free and unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol 

Rasayana - Fountain of youth -7 day retreat

The aim of the cure is to delay ageing processes and strengthen the immune system. The medicinal oils ensure a clear complexion, suppleness of the skin and strengthening of the body.


Price from

£3,200 per person in Suite Classic



The Programme
  • Consultation with Ayurvedic doctor & pulse diagnosis
  • Treatments according to doctor's prescription, such as:
  • - 2 Abhyanga - ayurvedic full body oil massage
  • - 1 Vishesh - energy massage
  • - 1 Udvartana - special abdominal massage
  • - 1 Mukabhyanga - Ayurvedic head & face massage
  • - 2 Padabhyanga - ayurvedic foot massage (25 min)
  • - 1 Shirodhara - forehead oil pouring
  • - 1 Pristabhyangam - back massage Udvartana - herbal powder massage
  • - 1 Marmabhyangam (energy points massage)
  • - 2 Herbal stamp massages
  • Yoga and Meditation according to the weekly programme schedule
  • Access to the SPA and swimming pool
  • Ayurvedic full board for 7 days

This retreat is based on 7 nights with 6 days of treatments, 12 treatments in total 

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95) OR Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €100)
  • Guest Pass - free and unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol 

Panchakarma Classic - 7 day retreat

The Panchakarma treatment is a purifying Ayurvedic cure that restores the natural balance of the three doshas, which is often disturbed by dietary and lifestyle habits, environmental or weather conditions and can lead to illness.


Price from

£3,250 per person in Suite Classic


The Programme

  • Consultation with Ayurvedic Doctor & pulse diagnosis
  • Snehana - Ghee intake to dissolve toxins (1 day)
  • Virechana - cleansing day
  • Treatments according to doctor's prescription, such as:
  • - 4 Abhyanga - Ayurvedic full body oil massages
  • - 1 Udvartana - herbal powder massage
  • - 2 Pinda Sveda - stamp massage
  • - 1 Shirodhara - forehead oil massage
  • - 1 Basti - Gentle inner cleansing and strengthening
  • - 2 Padabhyangam (foot massage)
  • - 1 Marmabhyangam (energy point massage)
  • Yoga and Meditation according to the weekly programme schedule
  • Access to the SPA and swimming pool
  • Ayurvedic full board for 7 days

This retreat is based on 7 nights with 6 days of treatments, 12 treatments in total 


Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95) OR Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €100)
  • Guest Pass - free and unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol 

Panchakarma Advanced - 10 day retreat

The Panchakarma treatment is a purifying Ayurvedic cure that restores the natural balance of the three doshas, which is often disturbed by dietary and lifestyle habits, environmental or weather conditions and can lead to illness.


Price from

£4,590 per person in Suite Classic



The Programme
  • Consultation with Ayurvedic Doctor & pulse diagnosis
  • Snehana - Ghee intake to dissolve toxins (1 day)
  • Virechana - cleansing day
  • Treatments according to doctor's prescription, such as:
  • - 3 Synchronised Abhyangam - Ayurvedic full-body oil massages
  • - 1 Udvartana - herbal powder massage
  • - 2 Synchron Pinda Sveda - stamp massage
  • - 1 Nasya - Nasal treatment
  • - 2 Pristabhynagam - Back treatment
  • - 2 Shirodhara - forehead oil massage
  • - 2 Basti - Gentle inner cleansing and strengthening
  • - 2 Padabhyangam (foot massage)
  • - 2 Marmabhyangam (energy chakra treatment)
  • - 1 Phenakam (Lymphatic Drainage)
  • Yoga and Meditation according to the weekly programme schedule
  • Access to the SPA and swimming pool
  • Ayurvedic full board for 10 days

This retreat is based on 10 nights with 9 days of treatments, 18 treatments in total


Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95) OR Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €100)
  • Guest Pass - free and unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol 

Panchakarma Complete - 14 day retreat

The Panchakarma treatment is a purifying Ayurvedic cure that restores the natural balance of the three doshas, which is often disturbed by dietary and lifestyle habits, environmental or weather conditions and can lead to illness.


Price from

£6,400 per person in Suite Classic

The Programme
  • Consultation with Ayurvedic Doctor & pulse diagnosis
  • Snehana - Ghee intake to dissolve toxins (2 days)
  • Virechana - cleansing day
  • Treatments according to doctor's prescription, such as:
  • - 5 Synchron Abhyangam - Ayurvedic full body oil massage
  • - 1 Udvartana - herbal powder massage
  • - 2 Synchron Pinda Sveda - stamp massage
  • - 2 Nasya - Nasal treatment
  • - 2 Pristabhynagam - Back treatment
  • - 2 Shirodhara - forehead oil massage
  • - 3 Basti - Gentle inner cleansing and strengthening
  • - 2 Padabhyangam (foot massage)
  • - 2 Marmabhyangam (energy chakra treatment)
  • - 1 Phenakam (Lymph Drainage)
  • - 2 Shiroabhyangam (Head massage)
  • - 3 Nabhi Basti (oil on navel)
  • Yoga and Meditation according to the weekly programme schedule
  • Access to the SPA and swimming pool
  • Ayurvedic full board for 14 days

This retreat is based on 14 nights with 13 days of treatments, 27 treatments in total

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95) OR Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €100)
  • Guest Pass - free and unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol 

Panchakarma Deluxe - 21 day retreat

The Panchakarma treatment is a purifying Ayurvedic cure that restores the natural balance of the three doshas, which is often disturbed by dietary and lifestyle habits, environmental or weather conditions and can lead to illness.


Price from

£9,050 per person in Suite Classic

The Programme
  • Consultation with Ayurvedic Doctor & pulse diagnosis
  • Snehana - Ghee intake to dissolve toxins (2 days)
  • Virechana - cleansing day
  • Treatments according to doctor's prescription, such as:
  • - 6 Synchron Abhyangam - Ayurvedic full body oil massage
  • - 2 Udvartana - herbal powder massage
  • - 4 Synchron Pinda Sveda - stamp massage
  • - 3 Nasya - Nasal treatment
  • - 4 Pristabhynagam - Back treatment
  • - 3 Shirodhara - forehead oil massage
  • - 8 Basti - Gentle inner cleansing and strengthening
  • - 2 Padabhyangam (foot massage)
  • - 2 Marmabhyangam (energy chakra treatment)
  • - 2 Nabhi Basti (oil on navel)
  • Yoga and Meditation according to the weekly programme schedule
  • Access to the SPA and swimming pool
  • Ayurvedic full board for 21 days

This retreat is based on 21 nights with 20 days of treatments, 36 treatments in total

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95) OR Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €100)
  • Guest Pass - free and unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol 

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.


Spa facilities include 15 metre salt water swimming pool, bio sauna, large relaxation area with the tea bar and relaxation area with meditation area, infrared loungers and a large terrace. You will also find 12 treatment rooms and a yoga studio. There is also a 'Studio' - creative space and workshop area which can be also used as co-working space. 


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.


Example treatments at Engel Ayurpura
  • 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

Activities available at resort

  • Weekly group activities
  • Spa 
  • Swimming pool
  • Library
  • Relaxation areas
  • Studio - creative space and workshop area


Activities available at the surrounding area
  • Walking in Eggen Valley
  • Guided herb walk
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Climbing
  • Horse riding
  • Skiing
  • Snowshoe excursions

Rooms

There is 15 rooms in total and you can select between 4 different room types. All rooms are bright and airy offering amazing views of Dolomiti. Rooms are very modern, fresh and sleek. Design incorporates elements and shapes of the old barn which previously stood there the hotel is today. Roof's shape mirrors peaks of Dolomites, creating connection with nature. The interior reflects on Engelpura's brand - atmosphere of lightness, tranquility and balance. 



Suite Classic
Suite classic (also known as Junior Suite) is 45 SqM with balcony offering forest views. 

Room is designed in classic Alpine style and is located in the neighboring original building. 

Room has parquet flooring and walk-in closet.

Mountain Paradise room
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. 

There rooms are 25 SqM and have small south facing balcony.

There is a large bed and comfy seating corner.

Bathrooms has a shower and separate toilet.

Facilities include telephone, satellite TV with Sky programmes, radio, minibar, safe, hairdryer and bathroom toiletries with hotel's own fragrance. 

Pura
Pura rooms are 30 SqM.

They have floor to ceiling windows and balconies with forest views. 

The PURA room impresses with its natural furnishings and harmonious colors.  


Loft
Loft rooms are 30 SqM and located on the top floor. 

Ceiling high is 5 metres and floor to ceiling windows with balconies offer amazing views. 


Design Suite
Design suite is 50 SqM.

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. 

Restaurant
Restaurant
Meals will based on your body constitution (or dosha) individually. Dishes are using fresh vegetables, fruit and ingredients from South Tyrol region. Meals are easily digestible and mainly vegetarian. Occasional fish or meat might be served. Vegans or those who are gluten or lactore free will be also catered for.

Location

Engel Ayurpura is located in Eggen Valley overlooking the peaks of famous Dolomites, it is the perfect place for nature lovers with its forests, valleys, pastures, giant Rosengarten. This is a perfect location for walks in the summer (530 km of trails in Eggen Valley) and there are award-winning skiing areas for winter. The hotel offers free maps and hiking equipment for you to use.


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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