RETREATS BY THE GANGA
Pause. Breathe. Return to yourself.
Step away from everyday noise and reconnect through yoga, meditation, nourishing food, nature and quiet time beside the Ganga.
Choose a short weekend pause or stay longer for a deeper retreat experience.
INTRODUCTION
Find space to breathe, move, and reconnect in a peaceful riverside setting. Our yoga experiences are created for anyone seeking balance, stillness, and time away from everyday routines.
Heal With Us
Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh — Where Practice Meets Peace
Sunrise yoga on the ghat, sound baths in the pottery courtyard, and quiet built into every hour. Our retreats are shaped around the river’s own rhythm.
"Seven days on the river changed how I see the world, and more importantly, how I see myself."
RETREAT PACKAGES
A slower rhythm begins here.
Mornings at Karwaan begin with movement and breath. Days offer nourishing meals, guided practices and space to rest. Evenings slow down with meditation, sound or a walk towards the Ganga Aarti.
Our retreats welcome beginners as well as regular practitioners. Each programme is designed to be structured, comfortable and unhurried.
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Retreat 1: The River Pause
A short weekend reset
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Suitable for:
Beginners, solo travellers, couples and working professionals
✅ Inclusions
- Morning yoga and pranayama
- Guided meditation
- Restorative or Yin Yoga
- Sound-relaxation session
- Ganga Aarti walk
- Vegetarian meals
- Two nights’ accommodation
Starting price:
₹13,500 per person on twin sharing
₹17,500 per person with a private room
NOTE: Indicative starting price. Final price depends on dates, room category, occupancy, facilitator availability and selected services.
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Retreat 2: Ganga Rhythm
Yoga, meditation and time by the river
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Suitable for:
Guests seeking a balanced retreat with guided practice and personal time
✅ Inclusions
- Daily yoga and pranayama
- Guided meditation
- Yoga Nidra
- Sound-relaxation session
- Mindful nature walk
- Ganga Aarti experience
- Vegetarian meals
- Four nights’ accommodation
Starting price:
₹24,500 per person on twin sharing
₹31,500 per person with a private room
NOTE: Indicative starting price. Final price depends on dates, room category, occupancy, facilitator availability and selected services.
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Retreat 3: Return to Self
A deeper week of mindful living
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Suitable for:
Guests seeking a complete break from routine
✅ Inclusions
- Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation
- Yin and restorative yoga
- Yoga Nidra
- Sound-relaxation sessions
- Mindful-living workshop
- Nature walk
- Creative or pottery session
- Ganga Aarti experience
- Vegetarian meals
- Six nights’ accommodation
Starting price:
₹35,500 per person on twin sharing
₹46,500 per person with a private room
NOTE: Indicative starting price. Final price depends on dates, room category, occupancy, facilitator availability and selected services.
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Retreat 4: Clay & Calm
A pottery and mindful-living retreat by the Ganga
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Format:
Residential small-group retreat
Level:
No previous pottery experience required
Suitable for:
Beginners, solo travellers, couples, friends and anyone interested in creativity, mindfulness and working with clay.
DESCRIPTION
Slow down, work with your hands and create something of your own.
Clay & Calm combines guided pottery sessions with gentle yoga, meditation, nourishing meals and quiet time beside the Ganga. The retreat is designed around creativity rather than perfection, making it suitable even if you have never worked with clay before.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
- Introduction to hand-building with clay
- Guided pottery-wheel experience
- Clay shaping and surface-decoration techniques
- Creation of two or three personal pieces
- Gentle morning yoga and pranayama
- Guided meditation
- Mindful clay session
- Ganga Aarti walk
- Vegetarian meals
- Free time by the river
SUGGESTED STARTING PRICE
Twin-sharing room:
From ₹15,500 per person
Private-room package:
From ₹19,500 per person
Couple package:
From ₹32,000 per couple
NOTE: Indicative starting price. Final price depends on dates, room category, occupancy, facilitator availability and selected services.
✅ Inclusions
- Two nights’ accommodation
- Three guided pottery sessions
- Clay and standard workshop materials
- Use of pottery tools and equipment
- Firing of up to two selected pieces
- Morning yoga and meditation
- Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Herbal tea
- Ganga Aarti walk
- Apron and basic protective equipment
✅ EXCLUSIONS
- Travel to and from Karwaan
- Airport or railway-station transfers
- Shipping of finished pottery
- Additional clay or pottery pieces
- Special glazing or additional firing
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
IMPORTANT POTTERY NOTE
Finished pieces may require drying, glazing and firing after the retreat. Guests may collect them later or request delivery at an additional cost. Completion time and safe delivery cannot be guaranteed for fragile handmade items.
EXPLORE CLAY & CALMENQUIRE ABOUT THE POTTERY RETREAT
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Retreat 5: Ayurveda Restore
Ayurveda-supported rest and rejuvenation
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Suitable for:
Guests interested in traditional Ayurveda-inspired wellness and gentle yoga
✅ May include:
- Consultation with a qualified Ayurveda professional
- Personalised wellness guidance
- Selected Ayurveda treatments
- Gentle yoga and meditation
- Vegetarian or sattvic meals
- Ganga Aarti experience
- Six nights’ accommodation
price:
Available on request after consultation
NOTE: Indicative starting price. Final price depends on dates, room category, occupancy, facilitator availability and selected services.
Important note:
Ayurveda-supported services are offered only when qualified professionals and suitable treatments are available. Final inclusions will be confirmed before booking.
Only have one day?
Package: A day by the Ganga
Ayurveda-supported rest and rejuvenation
Duration
Approximately 8 hours
✅ Includes:
- Gentle yoga and breathwork
- Guided meditation
- Vegetarian lunch
- Personal time by the river
- Sound relaxation or Yoga Nidra
- Evening tea
- Ganga Aarti walk, subject to schedule
Starting price:
₹3,500 per person
NOTE: Indicative starting price. Final price depends on dates, room category, occupancy, facilitator availability and selected services.
SAMPLE DAILY RHYTHM
A day at your Karwaan retreat
6:00 AM
Sunrise meditation
6:30 AM
Pranayama
7:00 AM
Morning yoga
8:30 AM
Breakfast
10:30 AM
Workshop, nature walk or wellness session
1:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
Rest and personal time
4:30 PM
Evening yoga, sound relaxation or Yoga Nidra
6:00 PM
Ganga Aarti or mindful walk
7:30 PM
Dinner
8:30 PM
Meditation, journaling or reflection
Note:
Note: This is a sample schedule. Timings and activities may vary according to the retreat, season and facilitator.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Everything you need to slow down.
FACILITATOR
Meet your retreat guides.
Our retreats are led by experienced yoga teachers, meditation facilitators and approved wellness professionals.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Come as you are.
The retreats are suitable for:
- Beginners
- Regular yoga practitioners
- Solo travellers
- Couples
- Friends
- Small private groups
Guests must disclose any injury, pregnancy, recent surgery, health condition or mobility limitation before booking.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the retreats suitable for beginners?
Yes. Retreats can accommodate beginners as well as guests with prior yoga or meditation experience. Please inform the team about your experience level and any physical limitations before arrival.
What is included in a residential retreat?
Inclusions vary by programme and may include accommodation, vegetarian or sattvic meals, yoga, meditation, pranayama, sound-healing sessions, nature walks and selected wellness activities. Please refer to the specific retreat package for final inclusions.
How long are the retreats?
Karwaan may offer retreats of different durations. The exact number of days and nights, available dates and daily schedule will be mentioned in each confirmed programme.
Will I receive a private river-view room?
Room allocation depends on the selected package and availability. Not every room has the same view or a private balcony. Please confirm the room category included in your retreat quotation.
Are meals included?
Residential retreats generally include vegetarian or sattvic meals as stated in the package. Please inform us in advance about allergies or dietary requirements so the team can confirm what can be accommodated.
Do I need to bring my own yoga mat?
Please confirm with the retreat team whether mats and practice equipment are provided for your programme. You may bring your personal mat if preferred.
What should I carry for the retreat?
Please bring comfortable clothing suitable for yoga, walking footwear, personal medicines, reusable water bottle, sunscreen and any other personal essentials. Programme-specific requirements will be shared before arrival.
Can I join only the yoga or meditation sessions without staying?
Participation by non-resident guests depends on the retreat format, available capacity and the session schedule. Please contact the team to check whether individual sessions are open to outside guests.
Are the wellness programmes a substitute for medical treatment?
No. Karwaan’s retreats are intended for general wellbeing, rest and mindful practice. They are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Guests with a health condition should consult their doctor and inform the retreat team before participating.
How do I reserve a retreat?
Submit an enquiry with your preferred programme, dates and number of participants. The team will share availability, room arrangements, inclusions, payment terms and cancellation conditions. Your place is confirmed only after the stated booking requirements are completed.
Find Us
Retreat Enquiry Form
Karwaan by the Ganges is situated in Rishīkesh in the Uttarakhand region, 37 km from Mansa Devi Temple and 200 m from Laxman Jhula.
Wellness Disclaimer
“Karwaan’s retreats support general wellbeing, rest and mindful living. They do not provide medical diagnosis, treatment or guaranteed health outcomes.”
YOUR TIME TO PAUSE
Find the retreat that feels right for you.
Tell us how much time you have and what you are looking for. Our team will help you choose the most suitable retreat and room arrangement.