Delhi, arrived gently
A private welcome and two measured days introduce India's layers through gardens, architecture, art and a table chosen for nourishment rather than spectacle.
Stillness, ritual and the Himalayan light
India, The Inner Journey
The journey
A deeply considered private retreat combining the cultural texture of India with mindfulness, meditation and restorative wellbeing in the Himalayan foothills.
This is not a prescriptive programme. Practices, teachers, treatments and time are selected around your experience, intentions and appetite for stillness.
Duration9 nights
Best timeOctober to April
Travel stylePrivate wellness & cultural retreat
AccommodationLuxury heritage hotel & wellness retreat
The itinerary
Day by day,
beautifully considered.
This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
Towards the Himalayan foothills
Travel privately to Rishikesh and your retreat, where a wellness consultation shapes the days ahead around your needs and experience.
Breath, movement and stillness
Begin a personalised rhythm of private meditation, mindful movement, restorative treatments and time overlooking the river valley.
Rishikesh with meaning
Meet a trusted cultural guide or teacher for a private exploration of the town's spiritual traditions, approached with context and respect.
The practice deepens
Continue with individually chosen sessions, nature walks and unstructured hours; the programme remains spacious enough for insight to arrive on its own.
Integration
A final consultation translates the retreat into a realistic practice to carry home, followed by a private closing ritual or quiet dinner.
Return to Delhi
Private transfer and onward assistance, or extend into Rajasthan, Varanasi or the Himalayas.
The experience
Considered in every detail.
- A private mindfulness consultation and personalised daily practice
- Meditation, yoga and restorative treatments with expert practitioners
- A discreet Himalayan retreat overlooking the Ganges valley
- Private cultural context in Delhi and Rishikesh
Included with ELEGANS
- 9 nights in exceptional private accommodation
- Daily breakfast and full-board wellness dining at the retreat
- Personalised meditation, movement and wellbeing programme
- Private cultural guiding and all transfers
- Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa, travel insurance and personal expenses
- Clinical treatments or specialist medical services
- Meals and premium treatments not specifically described