Four days, taken care of
A room with the mountains in view
Set the tone for the perfect 4 days with a stay of 4 nights in a clean, well-run 3-star hotel. Mountain facing and yet located strategically in the middle of the action. Perfect base for resting, waking up early or late in and coming back to after each day.
Hearty meals at some of the best cafes in India
Rishikesh has hundreds of great cafes. I've curated the best few. Start your day with a healthy and delicious breakfast at a place of choice. Be it smoothies or a south Indian dosa, cafes in Rishikesh offer it all. Lunch is at another great cafe, hidden from the casual tourist trail. Views optional, but vibes guranteed. Four days, eight to ten amazing cafes. Evenings wind down with a home-style thali dinner (psst...some of which can be at the humble abode of yours truly).
An evening yoga class
Are you even in Rishikesh if you didn't experience Yoga in the OG Yoga capital of the world? Attend an open-level session by a skilled yoga teacher, as the day winds down, no experience required..
Aarti at the river bank
Truly, one of the most surreal sights in Rishikesh. Come evening, the ghats of the Ganga buzz with an Aarti that's as visually stunning as it's soothing. .
A classic Indian music concert
Heritage is at the heart of Rishikesh and yet very tourists and tourist itineraries follow it. Attend an evening of a classical Indian musical concert in an intimate setting and pamper all your senses.
Satsang and kirtan, with a satvik dinner after
Immerse deeply into an evening of spiritual discourse and mantra chanting in a group full of locals, tourists as well as international seekers, followed by a simple satvik dinner together.
An ecstatic dance
You must've been to many clubs. But you haven't experienced freedom of expression until you've been to an ecstatic dance. Free-form movement, no steps to learn set to an organic live music in a epic settin.
A pottery workshop
A soothing session at the wheel learning to craft something beautiful with clay with a skilled potter. Take home your creation and best souvenir from your trip
A hike to a secret waterfall
A waterfall where the hike itself is even more beautiful than the destination! Walk an hour through winding roads through a lush forest with a raging stream running alongside. Get a chai and maggi at a hidden spot known to only a few.
A sunrise ride to Kunjapuri temple
Up before the sun for the ride to the temple, where the Himalayan range unfolds below as it gets light.
A sound healing session
Truly one of the unique experiences Rishikesh does best. You lie down on a mat while a practitioner plays Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes — the vibrations lower your stress, slow your brain waves, and calm your mind.
An Ayurvedic massage
The biggest pamper-yourself moment of the four days. A full-body, deeply relaxing massage with herbal oils, by a therapist that's definitely better than the one back home.
Your host
About the retreat master
I'm Monica — a yoga teacher, aspiring chef, and avid traveler. I lived in Bangalore almost my whole life, until Rishikesh came calling. After quitting my corporate career, I came here three years ago for a yoga course and never quite left.
Now a local, I know the place like the back of my hand. I've done the usual tourist checklist, but the true soul of Rishikesh, for me, has been in the smaller joints and hardly-known experiences that random walks around town keep rewarding me with. My own travels around the world shaped how I built this retreat — with a seeker's expectations, and real respect for their limited time and budget, in mind.
About the retreat master
I'm Monica — a yoga teacher, aspiring chef, and avid traveler. I lived in Bangalore almost my whole life, until Rishikesh came calling. After quitting my corporate career, I came here three years ago for a yoga course and never quite left.
Now a local, I know the place like the back of my hand. I've done the usual tourist checklist, but the true soul of Rishikesh, for me, has been in the smaller joints and hardly-known experiences that random walks around town keep rewarding me with. My own travels around the world shaped how I built this retreat — with a seeker's expectations, and real respect for their limited time and budget, in mind.
Ready to come?
Spots are kept small on purpose. Reach out for current dates, or with any questions before you commit.
Inclusions
- Stay for 4 nights at the stated hotel or similar
- Breakfast × 4 — at the hotel or a cafe, up to ₹300 per person
- One 60-minute session each of pottery, sound healing, music concert, and kirtan
- Guided sunrise trip to Kunjapuri, in a shared van
- 4 × 60-minute Hatha yoga classes
- All the aartis
- Personal time and guidance from the retreat master — at least 3 hours a day
Not included
- Lunch or any other meal at a cafe not part of the itinerary
- Donations at aarti or any other donation-based events
- Personal expenses — snacks, water, etc.
- Transport to and from the bus stop / airport
- Any other transport not part of the itinerary
- Shopping and souvenirs
- Any activities outside the ones stated
Please note: some activities, especially outdoor ones, may be cancelled due to weather or other contingencies. In that case, no refund will be provided — instead, we'll do our best to swap in another activity.
