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Rishikesh · 5 days · From USD 509
This retreat is a complete wellness immersion, carefully structured to introduce you to authentic Ayurvedic practices. The days blend gentle yoga, meditation, and restorative treatments designed to bring your body and mind back into balance. The setting—a quiet retreat center in the Himalayan foothills, surrounded by forest and greenery—supports the whole experience.
The retreat center is a purpose-built wellness destination. It has 22 rooms, 2 mud huts, dedicated Ayurveda treatment rooms, two yoga pavilions, a meditation cave, and an organic vegetarian restaurant called 'Annam.' The architecture is described as 'new hill style,' with a calm, natural feel that fits the landscape. It feels like a place built for wellness, not a hotel that happens to offer yoga.
The heart of the program is the Ayurvedic doctor's consultation. You'll get a personal check-up that examines your constitution (Prakriti) and identifies any imbalances in your doshas. From that, your treatments, diet, and yoga plan are customized, which makes the experience feel less like a generic retreat and more like a personal health reset.
Daily Ayurvedic treatments like Shirodhara or Abhyanga, along with classes in cooking, meditation, and yoga, fill your days. You'll leave with not just a week of relaxation but also practical knowledge about how to live a more balanced life. The program is flexible, so the center also shows you how to customize your schedule if you want to add excursions.
Evenings are quiet. After an early dinner, the air cools, the sky clears, and the stars come out. The atmosphere is a mix of Indian warmth and authentic spirituality, focused entirely on your well-being. It is a place to unplug, unwind, and let the ancient science of life do its work.
- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily Ayurvedic meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily 1-hour mantra chanting and yoga group session - Individual consultation with Ayurveda doctor - Daily 1-hour Ayurveda treatment - Daily yoga classes - Specialized workshops - Cooking class - Free Wi-Fi - Free parking
- Travel insurance - International flights - Additional treatments and therapies - Visa fees - Prescribed medicines at check-out - Optional excursions