4-Day Himalayan Wellness Journey: Yoga, Sightseeing & Waterfall Trails in Rishikesh

This retreat is run by SaptaShuddhi Yoga and Wellness, a center in Rishikesh that also offers longer Panchakarma detox programs and natural healing therapies. This four-day option distills the essentials: daily yoga and meditation, pranayama, and a few carefully chosen excursions that show you the spiritual and natural side of the area.

A typical day starts early, around 6am, with pranayama and a yoga class before breakfast. Afternoons mix a second yoga session, meditation, and free time—time you can use to rest, study, or explore the town. The middle day is the most active, with an early yoga class by the Ganges, then a trip to the Vashisht Cave, a site associated with the sage Vashisht, before returning for lunch and the regular afternoon practice.

The teachers bring different strengths. Pranjal Ji, who leads much of the teaching, holds an E-RYT 500 certification and has trained in Ashtanga in Mysore and Kundalini in Rishikesh. He has a practical way of explaining yoga philosophy, using stories and modern examples. Other teachers include Shree Acharya Eknath Ji, who comes from a background in Sanskrit and Vedanta, and Shubham Uniyal Ji, who has a post-graduate degree in Yogic Science.

The retreat includes a sound healing or Yoga Nidra session, and the final morning wraps up with a closing session before check-out. The schedule leaves room for spontaneity—some guests use the free time for extra walks, others head into town. The overall pace is steady but not grueling, with most evenings ending early, around 9pm, which helps you settle into the rhythm of early mornings.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - A Sound Healing or Yog Nidra session - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Group excursions/activities - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments