5 Days Basic Ayurveda Retreat in Rishikesh

Yes. Rishikesh is one of the most authentic places in the world to experience Ayurveda. The city sits within the North Indian Himalayan tradition from which Ayurveda was originally passed down, and the environment — the Ganga, the mountain air, the sattvic culture — actively supports the healing process in a way no urban wellness centre can replicate.

Not at all. The retreat is designed to welcome guests at every point on the spectrum, from those who have never encountered Ayurveda to those who have practised it for years. What matters more than prior knowledge is a genuine openness to the process.

Your initial consultation begins with Nadi Pariksha (pulse reading), followed by a physical assessment of the tongue, eyes and skin, and a detailed conversation covering your health history, digestion, sleep, energy levels, emotional tendencies and current symptoms. From this, your Prakriti and Vikriti are identified, and your entire programme is designed accordingly.

Many guests come specifically because of a health concern. Ayurveda is a medical system with genuine clinical depth, and the retreat is equipped to work with a wide range of conditions. Share your full health history in the pre-arrival questionnaire and in your initial consultation. The more your practitioner understands about your history, the more precisely your programme can be designed.

Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s primary purification system. Whether you receive it — and to what degree — is decided during your consultation: if our Ayurvedic doctor recommends Panchakarma for your constitution and you choose to proceed, it is incorporated into your programme as a guided, individually tailored clinical process. It is not an automatic part of every retreat.

Yes, both are fully included. Your package covers a private room with an attached bathroom and three freshly prepared dosha-specific meals daily. Everything you need for the duration of your stay is taken care of from the moment you arrive.

Alcohol, caffeine, processed foods and recreational substances are not permitted during the retreat and are best avoided in the days leading up to your arrival. This prepares your body for treatment and allows the detoxification process to work more effectively from day one.

The retreat runs year-round. Traditionally, Panchakarma is most auspicious during seasonal transitions — March–April and September–October are particularly well-regarded. However, the optimal timing for you specifically depends on your constitution and goals, and your practitioner can advise accordingly.

Yes. If the standard durations don’t fit your schedule or needs, please contact us before booking. We will design a programme around your dates and assessment. Get in touch at (+91) 8126230256.

The 20% deposit paid at the time of booking is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation. However, it is fully transferable — if your plans change, you can reschedule to any available retreat date within 12 months at no extra charge. For more queries, reach us on WhatsApp at (+91) 8126230256.

The majority of guests arrive alone. It is one of the things people most commonly mention in their reviews — that they were nervous to come solo and ended up feeling it was exactly the right way to do it. The retreat naturally creates a close-knit community among its guests. You will not feel isolated.