The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy, the term is derived from the name of the town of Spa, Belgium, whose name is known back to Roman times. The practice of traveling to hot or cold springs in hopes of effecting a cure of some ailment dates back to pre-historic times. In modern times the Spa therapy has flourished not only for the treatment of various illnesses but to get over the stress of daily routines and hectic lives.

Types of Spa

Day Spa. It offers spa treatments exclusively on a day-use basis. Many also offer salon services. Size and character can vary widely. The important thing here is to find out if the day spa is separated from the noisier salon environment.

Destination Spa. Its sole purpose is to help you lead a healthier lifestyle through spa treatments, exercise, and educational programming. You stay at least two nights. Some have minimum stays of three or seven nights. Spa cuisine is served exclusively. Cuisine plays a very important part in the total therapy with it being specially designed for the purpose.

Resort/Hotel Spa. It is located within a resort or hotel. It offers spa services, fitness classes and spa cuisine alongside less health choices like steaks and burgers. It's a good choice when one person wants spa and the other golf. It also works for business travelers and families.

Medical Spa. It offers treatments that require a doctor's supervision, such as laser resurfacing and Botox injections. It also offers spa treatments.

Mineral Springs Spa. It has natural mineral, thermal or seawater that is used in hydrotherapy treatments.
 

Here we present a list of various Destination Spas and Hotel/Resort Spas near Delhi, the capital of India which can be visited for various lengths of stay varying from one day to weeks. Also given is the distance from Delhi along with the city and state in which the spa is situated.

Moksha Spa Resort, Parwanoo, Himachal (260k)

Surya Vilas, Solan, Himachal, (300k)

Aamod Shoghi near Shimla

Wildflower Hall, Mashobra, Himachal( 370k)

Ananda Spa, Narender nagar, Rishikesh (290k)

Heritage Village, Manesar, Haryana (55k)

Cambay Resort, Kukas, Jaipur (280k)

Kaya Kalp, ITC Mughal, Agra (220k)

Amar Villas, Agra (220k)

Terraces Resorts & Spa, Kanatal, Uttaranchal (300k)

Kanatal Resorts & Spa, Kanatal, Uttaranchal (300k)

Corbett Hideaway, Corbett, Uttaranchal (250k)

Tarangi Resort, Corbett, Uttaranchal (250k)

Devi Ratan, Jaipur