10 days
10-day Tibetan medicine programme
Sowa Rigpa consultations and therapies such as Ku Nye massage and herbal compresses.
per guest$6,800
Six Senses Vana
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
A modern retreat combining Ayurveda with Tibetan medicine (Sowa Rigpa) and yoga.
- From the airport
- ~50 min
- DED
- Feel
- Integrative centre
- Per night, from
- $650
- 14 days, from
- $9,100
About the centre
A modern retreat in a sal forest at the foot of the hills.
Vana is a modern, quiet retreat set among sal trees near Dehradun. Programmes combine Ayurveda with Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan traditional medicine), yoga and other therapies. Guests are given simple cotton clothing and meals are planned around the programme.
- Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine side by side
- Forest walking paths
- Quiet, phone-free shared spaces
- Cotton clothing provided
Good to know
- Phones aren't used in shared spaces
- Minimum stays apply
- About 50 minutes from Dehradun airport
- Best season: March to June and September to November
Programmes
Typical packages and prices.
Indicative prices per guest, including stay, consultations, therapies and meals. The centre's physician adjusts your programme after your first consultation.
per guest$9,100
per guest$13,400
Rooms
Where you'll stay.
Forest room
A modern room among the trees
$650 per night
Larger suite
A bigger suite with a meditation space and terrace
$820 per night
Private villa
A separate villa with its own pool
$1250 per night
How it compares
Fourteen days, centre by centre.
- SomatheeramKerala · Calm resort$3,450
- CarnoustieKerala · Luxury retreat$5,320
- SoukyaKarnataka · Integrative centre$5,880
- Kalari KovilakomKerala · Traditional and strict$6,720
- Six Senses VanaHimalayas · Integrative centre$9,100
- Ananda in the HimalayasHimalayas · Luxury retreat$11,200
Questions
How do I get to Six?
Fly into Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED). The drive is about 50 minutes, and transfers are usually included.
When is the best time to go?
March to June and September to November.
How long should I stay?
Packages here run 10, 14, 21 days. A week suits a rest; Panchakarma needs at least 14 days, and 21 is better.
What does it cost?
Rooms start from about $650 a night, and a 14-day package from about $9,100 per guest, including the doctor, treatments, herbal medicines and meals. Flights and visa are extra. We confirm the price in writing.
Which visa do I need?
India's official e-Visa site lists an e-Medical visa for Ayush purposes, which uses a letter from the centre. Whether you can apply online depends on your passport. We check and get the letter for you.
Enquire
Arrange a stay at Six Senses Vana.
Tell us your dates, how long you'd like to stay and what you're hoping for. We'll check availability with the centre and send you a written quote, with help on the visa and travel.
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