7-Day Himalayan Ayurveda Detox and Yoga Retreat in Uttarakhand, India

The retreat is grounded in traditional Ayurveda, not just yoga poses. On arrival you get a personal Ayurvedic consultation to identify your dosha, and the doctor on site shapes your diet and treatments around that. Mornings start early with pranayama and a grounding yoga practice. Days include Panchakarma-style detox therapies, therapeutic massage, herbal steam baths, and a hands-on cooking class where you learn to prepare the kind of meals you eat all week — simple, vegetarian, and tailored to support natural detoxification.

What makes this different from a beach yoga retreat is the setting. You're surrounded by Himalayan forest, not just a manicured garden. The schedule deliberately includes a full day of nature immersion — a guided hike where you practice mindfulness and gratitude rather than just covering distance. Evenings wind down with restorative yoga or a guided meditation, and there are workshops on Ayurvedic nutrition and self-care.

Master Hemu Masant leads much of the program. He's been practicing for over 12 years and teaches classical yoga philosophy, meditation, mantra, and sound healing alongside the physical practice. Arvind, who spent 25 years in the corporate world before dedicating himself to yoga and Ayurveda, brings a practical understanding of stress and modern life. And Swami Vishwa Jyoti Saraswati, a direct disciple of Swami Satyananda Saraswati, teaches Yoga Nidra — his 22 years at the Bihar School of Yoga give him an authority you won't find many places.

You stay in a simple, comfortable room in the school itself. The food is all vegetarian, cooked fresh three times a day, and geared to support the detox — no meat, alcohol, or smoking during your stay. The group is small, between 1 and 10 people, so the program can be adapted to your level, whether you're a complete beginner or have practiced for years.

The retreat runs for 7 days and 6 nights from a starting price of €648 in the early-bird window. Airport pickup and drop-off from Pantnagar are included, and the team will help you arrange the journey from Ramnagar if you come by train.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off (Pantnagar Airport) - 6 nights private accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 1 hour Ayurvedic treatment - Cooking class - Group excursions and activities - Specialized workshops - 30 minute massage - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Professional event photos - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support - Transportation during the retreat - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee