Wellness Escape with Waterfall Hikes and Daily Yoga in Rishikesh

The retreat is built around a simple daily schedule: a 90-minute Hatha yoga and pranayama class each morning, followed by breakfast and then a different excursion every day. After lunch, you'll come back for a second yoga session that rotates between Ashtanga Vinyasa, Aerial Yoga, and Yin Yoga, and finish with a meditation and chanting session before your evening massage and dinner. The excursions are the heart of the experience. One day you'll hike to the Neer Waterfall, a classic Rishikesh outing where you wade in the plunge pool at the base of the falls. Another morning starts before dawn to drive up to Kunjapuri Temple for sunrise over the Himalayas. You'll also visit Vashistha Cave, do beach yoga by the Ganga, and take a float on the river if the season allows. The final evening is the Ganga Aarti, the fire ceremony at the water's edge with dozens of other visitors. What sets this retreat apart is the teaching. Hare Rama Institute is a proper yoga school, and the instructors—Shubham, Monika, and Kanchan—all have formal training and years of practice. Monika holds an E-RYT 500-hour certificate from Yoga Alliance USA, and Shubham has a B.A. in yogic science. They teach in a traditional Hatha style, which means long holds, attention to alignment, and a lot of breathwork, rather than the fast-flowing power yoga you might be used to. The accommodation is in the school's own building, which the reviews describe as clean and comfortable, though one recent guest mentioned construction noise on a neighbouring site. You're a 20-minute walk from the Ganga and a short walk to the centre of Rishikesh, so nothing is far, and there are filtered water stations throughout the building. The retreat is a good fit for people who want a proper yoga immersion with outdoor activities, at a price that feels like a bargain.

What's included

- Airport pick-up from Dehradun (DED) airport - 5 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily Hatha and Ashtanga yoga classes - Daily pranayama and meditation classes - Sound healing session - Aerial yoga session - Daily 60-minute Ayurvedic massage - Daily group excursions (waterfall hike, temple visit, river rafting, Ganga Aarti) - Transportation during the retreat - Professional event photos - Course manual - 24/7 filtered water, tea, and coffee - Free Wi-Fi - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Additional treatments or private classes - Airport drop-off (available for extra charge) - Personal expenses