6-Day Ayurvedic Detox & Yoga Retreat in the Himalayan Foothills

The retreat is run by Veda5, a luxury Ayurveda and yoga retreat center set among the greenery of the Himalayan foothills, about an hour from Dehradun airport. The program is built around traditional Ayurvedic principles: you'll have an individual consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor on arrival to work out your body constitution (prakriti) and any dosha imbalances, and your treatments, diet, and yoga are planned around that. Each day includes a 60-minute Ayurvedic treatment, morning yoga and mantra chanting, evening pranayama and mindfulness meditation, plus guided nature walks and a visit to a village temple.

What makes this different from a generic yoga retreat is the medical grounding. The doctors are experienced in Ayurveda and use it to treat lifestyle disorders, not just offer a bit of relaxation. If you're dealing with unexplained headaches, fatigue, poor digestion, or just feel foggy and dependent on sugar or caffeine, the detox is designed to address those specific things. The food is all freshly cooked, seasonal, and organic from local farms, which supports the whole cleanse.

The setting is genuinely peaceful — you're surrounded by nature, with clear starry skies at night and a quiet that's hard to find in most places. The accommodation is comfortable, in a hill-architecture style with private balconies overlooking the valley. It's the kind of place where you can really unplug. The retreat runs most weeks, with longer options (7 to 28 days) available if you want to go deeper.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a deluxe valley-view room - All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening tea - Daily morning yoga and mantra chanting group session - Individual consultation with Ayurvedic doctor and periodic follow-ups - 1 Ayurvedic treatment per day (60 minutes) - Daily guided evening pranayama and mindfulness meditation - Nature walks and village temple trek - Cooking class - Check-in and check-out assistance - Free wifi - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team - Complimentary one-way transfer from Dehradun Airport

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Additional yoga, spa, Ayurveda, and healing sessions - Prescribed medicines at check-out - Visas