The Quiet Luxury of Sandalwood – Chi The Spa at Shangri-La Bengaluru introduces an exclusive collaboration with Shankara

(Bengaluru, 21 July 2025)  In the gentle fragrance of sandalwood lives centuries of history healing and quiet grace. At Chi The Spa in Shangri-La Bengaluru this timeless essence is now at the heart of a new signature ritual The Sandalwood Spa Experience created in exclusive collaboration with Shankara, a brand deeply rooted in Ayurveda natural wellness and conscious living.

A tribute to Karnataka’s living heritage

Sandalwood is more than an aroma in Karnataka. It is part of the state’s soul. Revered in temple rituals, healing therapies and perfumery its warm earthy scent has offered comfort and calm for generations. Sourced sustainably it carries not just fragrance but a philosophy of mindfulness and respect for nature.

Chi The Spa draws on this rich heritage to design treatments that soothe both body and spirit, weaving the calming clarifying qualities of sandalwood into every step.

Crafted rituals for modern life

The Sandalwood Spa Experience offers two thoughtfully designed packages

Package 1 150 minutes INR 21000 plus plus

A complete sensory journey beginning with a customised sandalwood and milk body scrub that gently cleanses and softens the skin. This is followed by a 60 minute full body massage using Shankara’s sandalwood oil known to promote emotional balance and deep relaxation. The ritual continues with a facial massage featuring the brand’s celebrated Kumkumadi Tailam, an ancient blend prized for brightening and nourishing the complexion. A sandalwood face pack soothes and cools and finally a hot oil head massage melts away lingering tension

Package 2 INR 6200 plus plus for 60 minutes or INR 9200 plus plus for 90 minutes

Guests can choose a personalised aroma massage with their preferred Shankara oil complemented by a nourishing hot oil hair treatment. A hair wash and blow dry is available at a special rate

To celebrate the hotel’s anniversary Chi The Spa invites guests to extend their wellness journey by purchasing any six treatments and enjoying three additional treatments with compliments.

More than skin deep the benefits of sandalwood

Sandalwood oil has long been cherished in Ayurveda for its calming influence on the mind, anti-inflammatory properties and ability to soothe sensitive skin. Its warm grounding scent helps reduce stress and encourages restful sleep offering a rare pause in today’s fast moving world

By reimagining these ancient benefits into modern treatments Chi The Spa offers guests a moment to reconnect with themselves guided by nature’s quiet wisdom.

About Shankara where tradition meets thoughtful science

Born from a vision to blend the timeless principles of Ayurveda with advanced skincare science, Shankara's products are handcrafted in small batches using natural and ethically sourced ingredients. Their philosophy embraces mindful living sustainability and giving back values that align closely with Shangri-La’s own commitment to nurturing people and the planet.

A partnership rooted in shared values

At Chi The Spa each treatment is designed to be more than a ritual. It is an experience that honours heritage, invites stillness and celebrates the senses. This exclusive collaboration with Shankara brings together Karnataka’s sandalwood legacy Ayurvedic wisdom and contemporary luxury creating a deeply restorative sanctuary in the heart of Bengaluru.

For bookings and enquiries please contact Chi The Spa at Shangri-La Bengaluru on +91 80 4512 6480