Ayurvedic Wellness and Detox Retreat by the Ganges in Rishikesh

Yan Cure is about six kilometres from the centre of Rishikesh, which means it's quiet. The town is known as the yoga capital of the world, and the retreat sits in the foothills of the Himalayas close enough to the Ganges that the river is part of the atmosphere. There's no traffic noise, no shops—just the practice hall, the gardens, and the mountains.

The schedule has a strong routine to it, which is exactly what you want from a detox. Each day begins with Shat Kriya, the cleansing practices like Jal Neti, before a yoga posture class that runs until breakfast. After that comes your first therapy session—massages, Panchakarma treatments, acupressure, that kind of thing. After lunch there's time to rest, then a lighter session in the late afternoon, and the day ends with meditation. It's a simple rhythm, and by day two you'll feel the benefit of being on a schedule that doesn't involve screens or deadlines.

Dr. Praveen Rana is the founder and the man in charge of treatments. He trained in the traditional Gurukul system and holds a Ph.D. in Ayurveda and yoga. He's treated Bollywood celebrities and MNC leaders, but the atmosphere at the centre is unhurried and small. There's also a small team of yoga teachers including Mr. Vineet Panday, Neelam Singh, and Abhivash, each with their own background—Hatha, Ashtanga, pranic healing. The treatments you get are tailored, not off-the-shelf. A doctor will assess you on arrival and decide what combination of therapies fits what you came for, whether that's a specific issue or just a general detox.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Welcome drink - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - 30-minute massage - 1-hour treatment - Wi-Fi connection - Luggage storage - Parking

What's not included

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