A river town of ashrams, forest trails and serious practice. We separate the genuine from the crowded, and pair the town with quiet Himalayan foothill stays.
- Best time
- September to April
- Ideal length
- 4 – 6 days
- Pace
- Restorative
What makes it rare
Highlights we build around.
Real practice
One-to-one yoga and meditation with respected teachers, not drop-in classes.
River evenings
Aarti from a quieter ghat, away from the main crowd.
Forest trails
Walks into the Rajaji foothills with a naturalist.
Mountain retreat
Two nights higher up, where the valley goes completely silent.
A possible shape
A sketch, not a package.
Every day below is a starting point. Your final itinerary is written after we talk.
Days 1 – 2
Riverside
Arrive, settle, first practice and an evening by the water.
Days 3 – 4
Practice and forest
Morning sessions, afternoon trails, ayurvedic treatments.
Days 5 – 6
Higher up
A foothill retreat with long views and nothing to do.
Plan Rishikesh