Veda5 Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Hotel - Rishikesh

Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2024 wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills

Accommodations

Veda5 Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Rishikesh offers Deluxe Rooms with private balconies and panoramic mountain views. Each room includes a heated blanket, soundproof insulation, and a private bathroom. Family rooms are also available, and the property provides accessible parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Wellness & Spa

The resort's Swastika Spa & Wellness Centre provides Panchakarma detox programs supervised by Dr. Ravi Joshi and a team of Ayurvedic doctors. Daily treatments include Ayurvedic massages, steam baths, and personalized consultations, with therapists like Vivek and Neeraj. Guests can also use the steam room, open-air bath, and foot bath, or book private yoga sessions with instructors Ira and Yogi Gajendra Negi.

Dining

Annam restaurant serves Satvik vegetarian meals prepared by Head Chef Devendra Negi using organic produce from the on-site farm. The buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner offer Ayurvedic dishes, and guests can attend cooking classes led by Chef Devendra. Special diet menus are available, and the restaurant provides fresh fruits, tea/coffee, and themed dinner nights.

Activities & Entertainment

Daily yoga and meditation classes are held in scenic outdoor spaces, alongside sound healing sessions and guided walking tours. Evening entertainment includes live music performances, movie nights, and themed dinner nights, as well as the nightly Shiv puja conducted by Govind. The property also has badminton equipment, a games room, and a kids' club for children, plus an outdoor pool with a view.

Location & Property

Veda5 Wellness Retreat sits in the Himalayan foothills 9 km from Parmarth Niketan Ashram and 30 km from Jolly Grant Airport. The property includes a garden, sun terrace, and picnic area, with direct access to hiking trails and the sacred river Ganga. Nearby attractions include Rajaji National Park and an ancient Shiva temple, and the resort offers complimentary shuttle service to local sites.

• Wellness: Panchakarma detox with daily Ayurvedic treatments and expert doctors
• Dining: Organic farm-to-table Satvik meals by Head Chef Devendra Negi
• Rooms: Deluxe mountain-view rooms with heated blankets and soundproofing
• Activities: Daily yoga, meditation, sound healing, and evening Shiv puja
• Family: Kids' club, playground, indoor play area, and board games
• Location: Himalayan foothills near Ganges, Rajaji National Park, and ancient temples