Build Sauna in India for personal use

Nattusbs · Dec 9th, 2007, 01:07

Hi all

I am relocating to IIT-KGP and would love to build an outdoor Sauna (2-4 person) for personal use in my backyard. Has anyone done this in India from the IndiaMike gang or seen one there? I think a charcoal fired one would work well. In the west we can buy pre-fab kits and install. I think it should be possible to build it there if we can find the right wood (say cedar or pine?).

Cheers

Nattusbs

Nick-H · Dec 17th, 2007, 09:56

Doesn't look like we have any sauna builders here...

The ayurvedic people use steam cabinets: like a cupboard that you sit in with your head sticking out. It is a great experience.

In Chennai we just go for a walk in June: much the same experience, but without anywhere cooler for the head.

machadinha · Dec 17th, 2007, 09:59

You could look into a Native American sweat lodge, can be applied pretty much anywhere.

For any serious DIY building inspiration, try this book: Shelter. Not available online, as far as I know.

MellowD · Jan 13th, 2008, 18:11

Haven't really seen them in India, but these instructions might help you:
www.saunasite.com
http://www.harvia.fi/content/en/11501/11/11.html

safari vala · Jan 27th, 2008, 13:58

mumbai in april is a sauna

Arvi · Mar 6th, 2008, 01:29

Hi Nattusbs

Did you find any supplier or any further info on Sauna. I guess Charcoal is not a good idea. It is normally a heating coil underneath few stones.

PeakXV · Mar 6th, 2008, 01:36

Some of the 5 star hotels have saunas built in - you might want to contact the GM to see how they organized the construction. Hyatt Regency in Delhi has a very good one that I've personally used .....

crvlvr · Mar 6th, 2008, 01:51

1. steam baths are usually more effective and health promoting.

2. Most of India turns into Sauna during summer, why build one?

Arvi · Mar 6th, 2008, 02:39

Actually it is quite easy to install. I have seen few in toronto Gyms and at ome time I was about to install in the basement of mu house. But I am not sure how popular they are in India where it is quite hot in summer as CRVLVR said. In fact it is quite relaxing even in summer when you do it after a cold shower and you can repeat the cycle several times.

Looks to me that steam rooms are more popular in India.

edwardseco · Mar 6th, 2008, 23:42

Quote:

mumbai in april is a sauna

You beat me to it Safari..

pentakon · Mar 7th, 2008, 22:46

In Nepal one finnish guy have built and is building saunas.

Dec 9th, 2007, 01:07	#1
Nattusbs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 334	Build Sauna in India for personal use Hi all I am relocating to IIT-KGP and would love to build an outdoor Sauna (2-4 person) for personal use in my backyard. Has anyone done this in India from the IndiaMike gang or seen one there? I think a charcoal fired one would work well. In the west we can buy pre-fab kits and install. I think it should be possible to build it there if we can find the right wood (say cedar or pine?). Cheers Nattusbs

Dec 17th, 2007, 09:56	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,871	Doesn't look like we have any sauna builders here... The ayurvedic people use steam cabinets: like a cupboard that you sit in with your head sticking out. It is a great experience. In Chennai we just go for a walk in June: much the same experience, but without anywhere cooler for the head. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 17th, 2007, 09:59	#3
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,155	You could look into a Native American sweat lodge, can be applied pretty much anywhere. For any serious DIY building inspiration, try this book: Shelter. Not available online, as far as I know. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,045	Some of the 5 star hotels have saunas built in - you might want to contact the GM to see how they organized the construction. Hyatt Regency in Delhi has a very good one that I've personally used ..... __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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Jan 13th, 2008, 18:11	#4
MellowD Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 12	Haven't really seen them in India, but these instructions might help you: www.saunasite.com http://www.harvia.fi/content/en/11501/11/11.html

Jan 27th, 2008, 13:58	#5
safari vala Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 236	mumbai in april is a sauna

Mar 6th, 2008, 01:29	#6
Arvi Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 9	Hi Nattusbs Did you find any supplier or any further info on Sauna. I guess Charcoal is not a good idea. It is normally a heating coil underneath few stones.

Mar 6th, 2008, 01:51	#8
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,413	1. steam baths are usually more effective and health promoting. 2. Most of India turns into Sauna during summer, why build one?

Mar 6th, 2008, 02:39	#9
Arvi Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 9	Actually it is quite easy to install. I have seen few in toronto Gyms and at ome time I was about to install in the basement of mu house. But I am not sure how popular they are in India where it is quite hot in summer as CRVLVR said. In fact it is quite relaxing even in summer when you do it after a cold shower and you can repeat the cycle several times. Looks to me that steam rooms are more popular in India.

Mar 7th, 2008, 22:46	#11
pentakon Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 14	In Nepal one finnish guy have built and is building saunas.

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