7 Day Holistic Detox and Ayurveda Therapy in Rishikesh, India

This retreat runs for seven days and six nights in Tapovan, the quieter end of Rishikesh, right in the foothills of the Himalayas. The daily program is the same every day, which is exactly the point: you fall into a rhythm quickly and don't have to think about what's next. Each morning begins with pranayama and a yoga class, followed by breakfast, an Ayurvedic treatment, and lunch. Afternoons are mostly free to rest, walk, or sit by the river. In the evening there's a second yoga session and then a choice of meditation, Yoga Nidra, or sound healing before dinner.

What sets this retreat apart is the combination of that daily structure with three specific detox elements. You drink a green juice, a red juice, and a fruit juice every day, each aimed at a different part of the body — the green one targets the liver and digestion, the red one the blood and heart, and the fruit one is mostly about hydration and natural sugars. Alongside the juices, you get an Ayurvedic treatment each day, usually an Abhyanga oil massage, which guests say is a highlight. The yoga is taught by a small team, including Jitendra, who has an M.A. in Yogic Science and a 200-hour TTC from a Rishikesh school, and Rishi, a clinical hypnotherapist who works with subconscious patterns.

The location does a lot of the work. Rishikesh is loud in parts, but the retreat center sits in a spot where you can hear the river and the breeze rather than traffic. The hotel is newly maintained, with air conditioning, hot water around the clock, and free Wi-Fi. One guest called it 'spotless,' another said it felt like home. The program includes a visit to Kunjapuri Temple at sunrise for a view over the Himalayas, and on the first evening you'll go to the Ganga Aarti at Ram Jhula, which is a genuinely moving sight — hundreds of people, fire, and chanting on the riverbank.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a shared or private AC room - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 1 hour Ayurvedic treatment per day - Sound healing or Yoga Nidra session daily - Group excursions and activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Free parking - Free Wi-Fi

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available as optional extra)