Vedic Meditation & Panchakarma Retreat, Rishikesh India
17-28 November 2026
Magical India - Immerse Yourself in Ayurvedic Healing
Panchakarma Detox is Ayurveda’s most powerful healing reset — a multi-day purification designed to clear toxins, repair tissues, and restore vitality from the inside out. We begin our time together in New Delhi for one night, with a day trip to the majestic Taj Mahal, allowing space to arrive, settle, and mark the transition from everyday life into a more intentional rhythm.
From there, our trusted local guide leads us north into Rishikesh. A magical place at the base of the Himalayas long known as a sanctuary for Ayurvedic healing. Here, we settle into a 9-day Panchakarma Detox program supported by Ayurvedic doctors, therapies, and a deeply restorative daily routine.
From the moment you arrive in India, every practical detail is taken care of. Transfers, accommodation, daily structure, and support are thoughtfully arranged so you can step out of responsibility and into receiving. This is an invitation to be deeply held while reconnecting with yourself in a place that has supported seekers for thousands of years.
17 – 28 November 2026 Rishikesh, India (11 nights, 12 days)
We look forward to welcoming you on this journey.
Ayurvedic Care and Panchakarma
Before wellness became an industry, this was the medicine.
Our Panchakarma immersion takes place in the Himalayan foothills, within a traditional Ayurvedic setting designed to support detoxification, nourishment, and nervous system repair.
On arrival, you will meet with an experienced Ayurvedic doctor who will assess your symptoms (including traditional pulse diagnosis) and prescribe a personalised treatment plan. This plan guides your therapies, meals, and daily rhythm throughout the retreat.
Daily treatments are carefully selected to support digestion, circulation and the release of stored tension. Combined with freshly prepared vegetarian meals aligned with Ayurvedic principles, this creates the conditions for deep restoration of body and mind.
This is an ancient, physician-guided reset, where every detail is crafted for you.
If your body has been trying to get your attention with aches or pains - anything from dry skin, flare-ups, congestion, joint stiffness, fatigue, gut issues, recurring infections—or you’ve been struggling with your weight, headaches, sleep, autoimmune—or your nervous system feels frayed with anxiety, low mood or burnout… this is your invitation to reset properly. Ayurvedic healing is about getting to the root cause of the problem.
“Pancha” means five and “Karma” means action. Therefore Panchakarma Detox is traditionally described as the five main detox pathways. The detox process works to remove things like: excess heaviness/mucus (Kapha), excess heat/inflammation (Pitta), excess air/movement (Vata) from the body.
Here’s what you’ll get:
Ayurvedic physician (Vaidya) pulse diagnosis & symptom assessment
Personalised program of daily body therapies using Ayurvedic herbal oils and tinctures
Herbal supplements to support the detox process
Dosha-specific meals, prescribed for your specific treatment plan
Rest, circadian shifts and nervous system regulation
And the subtle magic of being cared for properly with love and intention
While every experience is unique, most people leave Panchakarma feeling:
lighter and clearer
less inflamed, less heavy, less foggy
less aches and pains
more regulated in their nervous system
improved digestion and sleep
a clearer vessel for meditation and spiritual work
a felt sense of “I’m back in my body again.”
This retreat is about receiving. You’ll be encouraged to slow down, simplify, and let the healing happen. India has a way of stripping life back to what really matters, and Ayurveda meets you there.
Vastu refers to Vastu Shastra, a traditional Indian system of spatial design (similar to Feng Shui) that focuses on how the orientation and layout of a space affects wellbeing. In simple terms, it’s about arranging the room’s light, airflow and direction in a way that supports balance, rest, and harmony in the body and nervous system.
Vastu Rooms
Single Vastu Room - $4960 USD pp
Single rooms offer a private, quiet space to rest and integrate. Each Vastu room is modern, clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed to support deep rest between treatments, meals and free time.
Price includes 11 nights accomodation, the full Panchakarma detox program with meals, and more. See FAQs below for full list of inclusions and exclusions.
A USD$1800 deposit is required to secure your place. The final balance is split into 2 part payments.
Shared Vastu Room - $4060 USD pp
Shared rooms provide a comfortable and supportive environment for those who enjoy budget-relief while still having space to rest. These Vastu rooms are modern, clean, and well laid out, offering a peaceful place to unwind between treatments, meals, and free time.
Price includes 11 nights accomodation, the full Panchakarma detox program with meals, and more. See FAQs below for full list of inclusions and exclusions.
A USD$1800pp deposit is required to secure your place. The final balance is split into 2 part payments.
Delhi, Taj Mahal & Rishikesh
17–28 November 2026
India Itinerary 17-28 November
OPTIONAL EARLY ARRIVAL - Nov 16th, 2026We can assist with an earlier arrival in New Delhi if required. Our guide can meet you at the airport and bring you to the hotel, with an option to visit Old Delhi and temples. Additional cost applies for the extra night(s) of accommodation and sightseeing if desired.
DAY 1 - Nov 17th, 2026Our retreat officially begins. Our guide will continue to collect participants from the airport who arrive on this day, and bring you to the hotel where we gather and enjoy a welcome dinner together. Get an early night in preparation for our visit to the Taj Mahal tomorrow.
DAY 2 - Nov 18th, 2026In the morning, we board the superfast train to Agra and visit one of the world’s most breathtaking monuments—the Taj Mahal. We will also visit the UNESCO Red Fort of Agra, and return to Delhi in time for dinner.
DAYS 3 to 11 - Nov 19-27th, 2026In the morning we board the superfast train to Rishikesh, the yoga and meditation capital of the world. Rishikesh is the first major town at the base of the Himalayas where the holy Ganges commences it’s flow through India. In November, the Ganges is a pretty blue colour in which we can swim.
Upon arrival in Rishikesh, we check in and meet with the Ayurvedic doctor for a personal consultation, including pulse diagnosis, followed by your first signature Ayurvedic oil massage (Abhyanga).
The following days are devoted to your personalised Panchakarma healing treatments, rest and deep rejuvenation. We will also enjoy some morning excursions around Rishikesh, getting to know the local village with its cafe’s and shops.
DAY 12 - Nov 28th, 2026We depart from Rishikesh back to Delhi by car. If your return flight leaves on this day (see note on flights), you will be transferred to Delhi International Airport for your onward journey home, carrying the benefits of this life-changing retreat with you.
If required, we can assist with an extra night (or more) in Delhi to await your return flight home. Our guide can bring you back to the hotel in Delhi and also offer sightseeing. Additional cost applies.
INDIA FLIGHTS
Before booking your flights to New Delhi, please ensure the following:
Arrive in Delhi - ensure your flight lands in Delhi on (or before) 17 November 2026 in Delhi timezone.
Depart from Delhi - ensure your flight departs Delhi no earlier than 6pm on 28 November 2026.
Please check with us if you have questions before booking your flights.
"I left the retreat feeling replenished, grounded, and deeply supported."
— Peppi
Vedic Meditation and Rounding
In India we will also offer a lighter version of our signature daily vedic meditation and rounding program.
We will dive into deeper states of rest and awareness, through yoga, breathing and meditation, which when practiced in combination with Panchakarma treatments, accelerates the deep release of accumulated stress and allows your nervous system to de-excite and replenish fully.
Retreat FAQs
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This retreat is for anyone seeking deep healing and detoxification of the body’s detox pathways. It is also about rest, renewal, and a reconnection to self through meditation and traditional healing practices. Whether you are feeling called to slow down, reset your nervous system, or explore consciousness more deeply, this experience is designed to meet you where you are. If you have been curious about India but hesitant to travel there, this is also a great opportunity to be supported by people who know how to do it well.
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No. The retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and anyone new to Ayurveda and detox. If you already have a meditation practice, this retreat can deepen and refine it. If you are new, you will be gently supported every step of the way.
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Panchakarma is a traditional Ayurvedic purification and rejuvenation process designed to support the body’s natural ability to restore balance. It includes personalised massage treatments, therapeutic oils, dietary support, and rest. The process is gentle, grounding, and tailored to your constitution and current state of health.
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We don’t recommend attending this retreat if someone has:
extreme depletion or frailty
acute illness or infection
pregnancy
very high psychological instability
certain medical conditions where strong detox isn’t appropriate
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Your retreat price of USD $4060 (shared) or USD $4960 (single) includes:
Accommodation for 11 nights (2 nights Delhi, 9 nights Rishikesh)
Most meals (with the exception of 2-3 hotel meals in Delhi at start/finish of retreat)
The full Panchakarma Detox Program with personalised Ayurvedic Doctor consultations and massage treatments
Daily meditation and rounding sessions
Guided cultural and spiritual excursions (excluding entry fees to monuments)
Group support and facilitation throughout
Post-retreat integration call
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Your retreat price does not include:
- International flights and airport taxes
- Indian visa and travel insurance
- Additional nights of accommodation outside the retreat dates of 17-28 Nov 2026.
- Specialty beverages (this is an alcohol-free experience)
- 2-3 meals in Delhi at start & finish of retreat - these will be applied to your hotel room and settled by yourself on check-out.
- Mini bar, room service or any additional expenses such as laundry and telephone calls
- Optional cafés in Rishikesh (breakfast/lunch/dinner already provided as part of the Ayurvedic program).
- Tips for driver, guide, restaurant, hotel porter, panchakarma spa technicians, kitchen staff (estimate allowing total USD 150pp for the trip)
- Entrances or donation for monuments such as Taj Mahal and Rishikesh (estimate allowing total USD 98pp for the trip)
- Personal shopping or souvenir purchases
- Additional bottles of water - beyond what is already provided by our guide and the hotels
- Optional Ayurvedic herbal supplements prescribed by the doctor at the completion of your detox program. These are optional for purchase. Note: generally less expensive than herbal supplements in western countries.
