Escape the Smog: The Clean-Air Sanctuaries Wellness Travellers Are Choosing This Season

As air quality dips across North India, travellers are seeking meaningful escapes where they can pause, breathe, and reconnect with nature. From forest-framed retreats to wellness sanctuaries and heritage hideaways, these clean-air destinations offer the perfect antidote to pollution-led fatigue.

1. Six Senses Fort Barwara – Rajasthan’s Clean-Air Sanctuary 

This season, escape the smog and retreat into the Aravalli hills at Six Senses Fort Barwara, a beautifully restored 14th-century fort offering a refreshing environment far from the city’s dense haze. With the region’s significantly lower AQI, guests can immerse in wellbeing rituals, outdoor yoga sessions overlooking the rugged landscape, and transformative therapies at the Six Senses Spa. Mindful dining, natural surroundings, and the fort’s meditative calm make it the perfect destination for rest, renewal, and deep breathing. 

2. Six Senses Vana – A Himalayan Retreat for Respiratory Rejuvenation 

Nestled in the sal forests of Dehradun, Six Senses Vana continues to be a preferred retreat for travellers prioritising clean air and holistic wellness. Surrounded by lush greenery and mountain breezes, the retreat offers personalised programs rooted in Ayurveda, Tibetan healing, yoga, nutrition, and natural therapies. With consistently lower AQI levels and a nature-rich environment, guests can restore balance, strengthen respiratory health, and experience a mindful reset amid Himalayan serenity. 

3. voco Jim Corbett – A Forest Escape for Fresh-Air Seekers 

For those craving a nature-forward getaway, voco Jim Corbett offers an uplifting sanctuary surrounded by dense woodlands and the gentle flow of the Kosi River. The property’s forest microclimate provides cleaner, oxygen-rich air—ideal for treks, riverside walks, birdwatching, and rejuvenating outdoor experiences. Blending stylish comfort with the charm of the wilderness, voco Jim Corbett creates a refreshing escape for families, couples, and wellness-led travellers seeking a breath of fresh air this season. 

4. Udaipur Marriott Hotel  

 Escape the smog this season and retreat to the Udaipur Marriott Hotel, a clean-air sanctuary embraced by the Aravalli hills and set away from the congestion of urban centres. Perched on Tiger Hills, the property offers fresher air, open-sky views and a calm, restorative ambience that wellness travellers are actively seeking. With its tranquil Quan Spa, holistic treatments, outdoor pool overlooking the mountains, and thoughtfully designed modern rooms that prioritise comfort and indoor air quality, the hotel blends luxury with mindful living. Early-morning hill walks, peaceful terraces, and slow, scenic moments replace the noise and pollution of the metros, making Udaipur Marriott an ideal escape for those looking to breathe easier, reset and recharge in a serene environment this season 

 As pollution levels rise, these thoughtfully curated destinations offer more than just a holiday—they provide space to unwind, breathe deeply, and embrace better wellbeing surrounded by nature’s purity.