Tranquil Tributaries
At the far end of the riverside retreat Santi Mandala Villas is a spa that is rimmed by flowing streams and a natural waterfall.
The setting of this idyllic realm offers a special experience, accessed via small bridges and pathways over Balinese paddies and water garden landscapes that offer an entrance into a different world. The spa villas that overlook the flowing river resemble ancient Balinese sanctuaries that stand under the shadows of a ravine.
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The whole resort, set in 3.5 hectares of hillside gardens, is located on the periphery of Ubud and well positioned facing a breathtaking view of exotic Balinese rice paddies, dense tropical foliage, and the Tanaraga Giri Lake.
A warm welcome is the first encounter at the Dirga Saoca Health Spa, whose name is taken from Sanskrit meaning "complete purity". Dirga Saoca is best known for its riverside location and the lush and naturally energized atmosphere combined with an array of soothing massage choices, using Balinese and Javanese traditional herbal ingredients.
Six spa villas are furnished for couples and four air-conditioned treatment rooms are available; together with Balinese style "Bale" for those 'charged-particles' outdoor massages.
Dirga Saoca Health Spa offers choices of treatments to 'suit your kneads', and to help you relax and dissolve away the burdens and stresses of the day.
After a relaxing treatment, either enjoy one of the additional relaxation facilities or feel the caress of the cascading waterfall and the spa's natural water pool that somehow is reminscent of those legendary backdrops of bathing pools of angels as told in Balinese folklore.
For a more spiritual experience, a meditation hall is also available as well as various activities that involve a deeper look into Balinese spiritual aspects, such as through flower offering lessons or Balinese dance lessons. Yoga exercises are also listed among the choices, providing a fun and insightful way to move muscles and learn about the island's performing arts.
Worth trying is the Batuan Massage that lasts for 90 minutes, a relaxing deep tissue and muscle massage using pressure points and a firm touch following a soft rhythm with massage olive oil and island flower oil.
Other treatments include the ever-present traditional Balinese massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, a special 35 minute stress relief treatment, and the spa specialties such as Javanese Lulur Scrubs, Balinese Boreh Masque, Traditional Facial, Yoghurt Splash, Shower, Flower Bath, and a sip of the finest traditional jamu.
Try finding this hidden retreat just on the outskirts of Ubud, in the Batuan vicinity of Gianyar. The Panaraga Giri River runs through it, and the tranquil flowing and natural environment makes it a search worthwhile.
Dirga Sauca Spa
Santi Mandala Villa & Spa
Br. Bucuan, Batuan, Sukawati, Gianyar (0361) 297-800
www.dirgasaucaspa.com |
