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The Spa at the Khyber Hotel

The Khyber Spa by L’occitane

Posted on October 8, 2014April 18, 2021

Last month (was it really just last month!) I revisited The Khyber in Gulmarg. The agenda of this trip was getting pampered at The Kyber Spa by L’occitane. I was mailed the spa menu beforehand and I picked up Angelica as the facial and Revitalizing Aromachologie Massage. My facial was scheduled on day 1 and the massage on day 2. I was invited for this trip.

To be honest I have had facials only twice in my life, once in Levi, Finland and then at The Khyber about which I am writing! So when the young lady attending to my facial told me that I had some dark circles under my eyes and my skin was slightly dehydrated, I didn’t know what to make out of it. In the next moment she added- other than that you have a good skin!

I had picked up Angelica as my facial originally, but I was suggested to go for Immortelle instead, as it better suited my needs. The facial was an intense affair of 75 minutes. The process used 9 different ingredients from eye balm, toner, cream mask and many more. No wonder I came out glowing from the room. The cost of this treatment is Rs 4000 plus taxes.

Waiting Area at the Khybe Spa L'occitane
Waiting Area at the Khyber Spa L’occitane

The next day I was sitting in the waiting area before the massage session. The heated swimming pool is right next to the spa. I managed to get a quick swim before coming for the Revitalizing Aromachologie Massage. I was asked to fill a few details about myself on day 1 itself, so they didn’t ask for it again. After the session they take your feedback on a tab!

The Treatment Rooms at The Khyber Spa
The Treatment Rooms at The Khyber Spa

I will let you into a secret. I pick up the massages which sound the most fragrant. I picked up Revitalizing Aromachologie Massage for the same reason. They use mint, pine and rosemary essential oils and I was so happy with my choice. They work on the left side of the body in this massage and then attend to the corresponding right side. The lady attending to me would ask me at frequent intervals about my comfort. I had a blissful one hour where the various aches and pains became a thing of the past! Overall, I got an excellent dose of pampering at The Khyber Spa by L’occitane.

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20 thoughts on “The Khyber Spa by L’occitane”

  1. Indrani says:
    October 8, 2014 at 11:34 am

    I know, spas can be heavenly! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Mridula says:
      October 9, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Yes Indrani :D, this one specially.

      Reply
  2. sindhoooo says:
    October 8, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Wow! Nice to know that you had refreshing time ๐Ÿ™‚ TC! Keep smiling ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Mridula says:
      October 9, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you Sindhu.

      Reply
  3. Lady Fi says:
    October 9, 2014 at 5:47 am

    Sounds so relaxing and wonderful!

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    1. Mridula says:
      October 9, 2014 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you lady Fi, the experience was awesome.

      Reply
  4. Tushar says:
    October 9, 2014 at 1:43 am

    I have no idea of spa but yes, body massage I find is the best to have after long trekking hours in the mountains.

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    1. Mridula says:
      October 9, 2014 at 2:18 pm

      True Tushar.

      Reply
  5. Maniparna Sengupta Majumder says:
    October 9, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Spas are great way to pamper ourselves… ๐Ÿ˜€ Nice to know that you’ve a great time… ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Mridula says:
      October 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Thank you Maniparna ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  6. Prasad Np says:
    October 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Good for you… traveling all the way to Kashmir to get spa treatment…. : )

    For a different take on spa/ massage treatments check this : My First Kerala Ayurveda Massage ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Mridula says:
      October 9, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Hey the link takes me to a post on Lamakaan. Just thought I would let you know.

      Reply
    2. Prasad Np says:
      October 9, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      sorry here is the correct one: http://desitraveler.com/first-kerala-massage/

      Reply
      1. Mridula says:
        October 9, 2014 at 3:52 pm

        Next time you would know what is the acceptable attire and not get shocked. ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜›

        Reply
  7. Vandy says:
    October 9, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    Lovely, refreshing post, Mridula.

    Reply
    1. Mridula says:
      October 10, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you Vandy.

      Reply
  8. Anirudh says:
    October 10, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    Spa……
    relaxation is the word…and ya that can be derived from the pics is see

    nice post

    Reply
    1. Mridula says:
      October 11, 2014 at 1:33 am

      Thank you.

      Reply
  9. The Tales of a Traveler says:
    October 14, 2014 at 1:12 am

    sounds heavenly #LoveSpa

    Reply
  10. Rathina Sankari says:
    October 21, 2014 at 6:58 am

    Mridula it is great to travel all the way to Gulmarg for a spa experience that is sheer luxury ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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