Last Updated:June 14, 2025, 14:48 IST
On Global Wellness Day, check these transformative wellness retreats that offer more than a beautiful stay.
These destinations offer immersive wellness experiences.
As the world marks Global Wellness Day on June 14 – a movement that champions the idea that ‘one day can change your whole life’ – it’s a reminder to go beyond the occasional self-care moment. Wellness today is about immersive experiences, intentional living, and places that help you reconnect with yourself in lasting ways.
Across India, a growing wave of wellness-first hotels and retreats are creating these sanctuaries of stillness, where the check-in feels like a reset and the checkout feels like renewal. Whether you’re seeking silence, ritual, nourishment, or healing, these destinations offer journeys, not just stays.
VILEEN Rishikesh: Stillness as a Superpower
Perched high above the Ganges in the peaceful village of Singtali, VILEEN Rishikesh is a modern-day wellness sanctuary carved into the Himalayan hillside. With architecture that invites the outdoors in, this resort creates a space for inner quiet and outer simplicity.
The Samagra Spa: Wholeness in Practice
At the heart of the wellness experience lies Samagra Spa – a destination in itself. Samagra, meaning ‘holistic’ in Sanskrit, guides every aspect of the spa’s approach. Traditional Himalayan healing merges with advanced bodywork science to craft personalised therapies that address the mind, body, and spirit.
Guests can experience:
- Signature Spa Journeys that combine Ayurveda, Swedish and deep-tissue massage techniques.
- Himalayan Aromatherapy that uses curated essential oils rooted in local flora.
- Multi-day wellness programs tailored to one’s dosha and life goals – beginning with Ayurvedic diagnostics and flowing into aqua fitness, kriyas, therapeutic meals, and meditation.
Ananda in the Himalayas: The Gold Standard of Spiritual Wellness
Often regarded as the original luxury wellness retreat in India, Ananda in the Himalayas is located on the 100-acre estate of a former Maharaja’s palace in Narendranagar, overlooking the Ganga Valley. The setting itself feels mythical – wrapped in sal forests and Himalayan mist.
Ananda’s approach blends Ayurveda, yoga, Vedanta philosophy, and international wellness therapies, offering guests personalised journeys curated by wellness experts.
Guests can sign up for:
- Panchakarma detox
- Weight loss and stress management programs
- Emotional healing sessions
- Himalayan salt scrubs, lymphatic drainage, and meditative yoga rituals
Six Senses Vana, Dehradun: A Sanctuary for Conscious Living
Tucked into a forested estate near Dehradun, Six Senses Vana is a contemporary retreat where simplicity, mindfulness, and spiritual luxury coexist. The wellness programming here is based on a trinity of systems: Ayurveda, Tibetan healing (Sowa-Rigpa), and yoga.
What makes Vana exceptional is its commitment to minimalism and conscious living:
- Phones are gently discouraged.
- Guests wear organic cotton robes throughout the retreat.
- Silence is observed in certain areas and times.
- Nature-based therapies (forest walks, music healing, mindful movement) are part of the daily rhythm
Atmantan Wellness Centre, Pune: Precision Wellness Meets Nature
Located near Mulshi Lake, Atmantan merges the serenity of nature with the precision of medical science. It offers some of the most advanced integrative wellness services in India, including:
- Diagnostic-based gut health and metabolic reset programs
- Physiotherapy-led musculoskeletal care
- Traditional Panchakarma, detox, and weight management tracks
- Customised diet plans, movement therapy, aqua yoga, and body composition analytics
Every guest receives a wellness consultation and a tailored program. Atmantan appeals to those who want measurable transformation, with expert guidance, spa comforts, and natural beauty to match.
Swaswara, Gokarna: The Coastal Retreat for Reconnection
Set amidst lush greenery and overlooking the iconic Om Beach in Karnataka, Swaswara is a rustic, refined retreat that emphasises the healing power of nature and quiet.
Here, wellness is rooted in:
- Sattvic coastal cuisine with locally grown ingredients
- Art therapy, journaling, and creative self-expression
- Guided silence – sometimes for days at a time
- Yoga and meditation are woven into your morning and evening rhythm
Seclude Nahan: Where Nature Becomes the Healer
In the Shivalik hills of Himachal Pradesh lies Seclude Nahan, a charming escape that redefines wellness through peace, privacy, and personalisation.
What makes Seclude special is its flexibility – perfect for solo introspection or small group wellness retreats. Features include:
- Scenic, quiet settings in nature – ideal for meditation, writing, or yoga
- Balconies and gardens for individual reflection or breathwork
- Add-on wellness experiences like yoga, massages, herbal therapy, forest walks, and breathwork (arranged on request)
- Dedicated hospitality support for wellness coaches or retreat leaders
Each of these six retreats offers more than a beautiful stay – they offer a return to presence, peace, and purpose.
- Location :
Delhi, India, India
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