6 Day Surrender Retreat in Rishikesh

Rishikesh is known worldwide as a center of spirituality, a place where faith deepens and self-inquiry naturally begins. This retreat is an invitation to soften, release what feels heavy, and reconnect with the beauty that lives both around you and within you. Held in a serene sanctuary, the teachers will guide and support you throughout your transformation.

Summary

Step into a peaceful setting where the pace of life gently slows and everyday burdens begin to lift.

Set in the tranquil foothills of Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga, this retreat offers a deeply restorative experience surrounded by mountains and fresh Himalayan air. Each day is designed as a journey of release, helping you move closer to inner calm through breath, stillness, and presence.

With the healing energy of the earth and access to a freshwater pool, you can enjoy moments of quiet reflection between yoga and meditation practices created to help you let go of what no longer serves you. More than a simple getaway, this is a chance to reset, surrender to life’s natural flow, and reconnect with your true essence.

Experienced teachers will lead yoga sessions, breathwork, and mindfulness practices that gently support self-awareness and inner clarity. It is a space to step away from stress, anxiety, and the constant demands of daily life.

Limited spaces allow for personal attention and a more immersive experience. If you are ready to release, relax, and return to the present moment, this retreat welcomes you.

Features

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Styles: Advait Vedanta, Non-religious, Self enquiry, Meditation, Kriya Yoga, Nidra Yoga, General Yoga

Food: Vegetarian, Organic

Description

Mighty Himalayas Retreat is a dedicated place offering yoga and meditation retreats for spiritual seekers. At The Surrender Retreat, guests are invited to explore ancient yogic practices in a supportive environment designed for meaningful transformation. Many participants leave feeling renewed and wishing for a longer stay. Yoga supports both physical and mental well-being while also fostering a deeper connection with oneself.

Benefits

• Reduces anxiety, stress, and symptoms of depression
• Cultivates inner peace and promotes emotional healing
• Enhances emotional stability and improves mood
• Increases physical strength, flexibility, and resilience
• Strengthens cardiovascular health and improves endurance
• Improves sleep quality for deeper rest and recovery
• Sharpens focus, memory, and mental clarity
• Restores balance to the body's natural systems
• Boosts immune system function and overall vitality
• Helps manage trauma and PTSD
• Supports digestive health and weight management
• Enhances lung capacity and improves breathing efficiency
• Promotes better posture and spinal alignment
• Encourages a mindful, reflective approach to life
• Fosters deeper self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• Encourages creativity, problem-solving, and mental agility
• Promotes healthier eating habits and detoxification of the body
• Builds patience, gratitude, and a balanced life perspective
• Strengthens connection and compassion toward others

What Makes This Retreat Special

The Centre:

Mighty Himalayas Retreat Centres are carefully chosen locations near high-energy places, away from the city, for those seeking deep self-transformation and a stronger connection to their purpose. Blending ancient Vedic practices with modern mindfulness, this retreat supports inner growth and self-awareness in a peaceful Himalayan environment.

Think of it as more than a break from city life. It is a journey of spiritual and physical rejuvenation, with each moment created to help you realign with yourself.

What makes the retreat special:

• Comfortable, scenic accommodation surrounded by nature
• Morning yoga practices tailored by the teacher
• Access to a freshwater pool for a calming experience with water
• Peaceful nature walks to ground yourself and find inner stillness
• Deep meditative practices such as Dhyana and forest meditation
• Two wholesome sattvic meals a day, plus herbal tea
• Nada Yoga sessions to center the mind and awaken the spirit
• One-on-one counselling sessions for personal growth and support
• Restorative practices to reconnect mind, body, and soul
• Yoga Philosophy to support a balanced yogic lifestyle
• Yogic Detoxification Therapy for cleansing and renewal
• Visits to nearby places such as Kunjapuri temple

The intention is to help you rediscover balance, clarity, and inner peace that continues long after the retreat ends.

Program

Tentative daily program:

• 7:30 AM : Cleansing Kriyas
• 8:00 AM : Stretching exercises/walk
• 10:00 AM : Discourse / practices
• 11:30 AM : Brunch
• 1:00 PM : Discourse / practices
• 2:00 PM : Pool Activities
• 4:00 PM : Team Time
• 5:00 PM : Evening Kriya Yoga & 5 elements balancing
• 7:30 PM : Dinner
• 8:30 PM : Q&A
• 9: 30 PM : Subconscious mind training during sleep

Food

Meals are prepared with fresh, local ingredients and designed to nourish body and mind. The centre serves vegan-friendly, organic food inspired by Ayurvedic and Indian recovery cuisine, offering the benefits of a yogic diet through healing, nourishing vegan and sattvic meals.

Please note that intermittent fasting is followed at the centre. Meals are served at the following times:

• Wake up – Herbal Tea
• 11:30 am – Brunch which is a full Indian meal
• Late afternoon – Tea/Coffee
• 7:30 pm – Dinner which is a full Indian meal

IMPORTANT: If you would like to order anything beyond the standard meals, you may speak directly with the kitchen staff and pay them separately, as it is not included in the retreat cost.

Dates

• Dec: 05/12/25 - 10/12/25
• Feb: 14/02/26 - 19/02/26
• March: 12/03/26 - 17/03/26
• April: 21/04/26 - 26/04/26
• May: 11/05/26 - 16/05/26
• June: 15/06/26 - 20/06/26

Accommodation Types and Prices

There are 5 small cottages with basic facilities, each with a double bedroom, private bath, hot water, and toilet.

Every guest is offered a comfortable place to rest with the essentials needed for a convenient stay.

Pricing:

• USD$682/INR 61,974 per person all inclusive (minus travel) Per cottage Single occupancy.
• USD$850/INR 77,159 for a couple/duo all inclusive (minus travel) per cottage with a double bed.
• USD$295/ INR 26,603 per person all inclusive (minus travel) per bed in a dorm with multiple beds and shared bathroom.

Additional Info

How To Get There (Flights, Airport Transfers, Buses, Trains)

Nearest International Airport: New Delhi Airport (DEL)

Nearest Domestic Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED / VIDN). This airport is in Dehradun, India and is 31 kms from the center of Rishikesh, India.

Venue

The venue is located in a small village, 15 km from the main Rishikesh area. Its distance from the city creates a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, with nature as the main soundscape.

Address : Mighty Himalayas Spiritual Retreats, Village Chattendi, Near Narendra Nagar, PTC Link Road, Sakalana, Uttarakhand 249175

Visa Stuff

You will need to get 6 month e-visa before arriving in India. A tourist visa will work for the duration of this retreat

Travel Insurance Suggestions

Travel insurance is always a wise choice. Depending on the policy, it may help with delayed, cancelled, or missed flights, theft or damage to belongings, and emergency healthcare, so you can travel with greater peace of mind.

Arrival by Train

Nearest Railway station : Rishikesh (RKSH)

Arrival By Taxi

What to Bring

• Please carry your own yoga mats, water bottles, any medicines, mosquito repellents, sanitizers, masks, and other utilities.
• Please carry loose and comfortable clothes throughout the program.
• Most people prefer to board private/shared taxis from Rishikesh Bus stand to Camp Location.

Arrival By Bus

Nearest Bus stop : Rishikesh Bus stand

There are buses (Uttarakhand Roadways & Private) available from Delhi (Anand Vihar) / Dehradun to Rishikesh.

Additional Information

COVID POLICIES

Fewer guests are hosted per retreat, creating a safer environment for everyone. Each guest stays in a private cottage, and the attached washrooms are cleaned daily.

• There is plenty of space on the property to be physically distant from other participants