5-Day Himalayan Wellness Escape: Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda in Dharamshala

The retreat starts with an afternoon arrival, a herbal welcome drink, and enough time to settle in before the first gentle Hatha session. That first day sets the pattern for the whole week: classes happen twice a day, meals are fresh vegetarian Sattvic food, and the evenings are given over to meditation, chanting, and fire ceremonies rather than screens. By Day 2 you're up before sunrise for meditation over the mountains, followed by pranayama, Hatha yoga, and a workshop on prana and chakras.

Day 3 is the hiking day. You'll trek from the centre towards Triund, a route that takes you well into the Dhauladhar range, with mindful walking and journaling along the way and a picnic lunch somewhere with a view. On this retreat you have the option to stay one night in a tent on the trek for an immersive mountain experience, though the standard package keeps you in the centre. Days 4 and 5 bring the balance back in: Kundalini and Yin Yoga, a session on Ayurveda and conscious living, an optional one-on-one session with Rahuul, and a closing fire ceremony before departure.

What makes this stand out is the combination of a real Himalayan location with instructors who are actually trained in the traditions they're teaching. Rahuul's background is in the Nath Sampradaya, while Amit holds an RYT-500 and has taught everything from corporate groups to prenatal classes. The retreat is small, so there's space to ask questions and get feedback in ways you wouldn't in a larger class.

The village of Khaniyara itself sits above the Kangra Valley, known for cool weather, sunrises, and a far quieter feel than Dharamshala town. Most afternoons you're either walking through pine forests or resting with herbal tea, and the centre's garden and yoga deck make it easy to spend the in-between hours outside.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private room - 3 daily Sattvic vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga classes (Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Yin) - Daily meditation and pranayama sessions - One 30-minute massage - Welcome drink - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Trekking and Shakti Peeth visit - Mantra yoga session with sound healing - Course manual - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team - Luggage storage - Free parking - Transportation during the retreat - Specialized workshops - Wifi connection - Professional event photos

What's not included

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