"Surreal! Amazing property that blends with the Himalayan surroundings seamlessly. Wonderful treatments and great staff. Overall quite happy with the experience."

"Vana is one of my favorite places in the world. I've been in so many wellness retreats and nothing compares to Vana. Absolutely every single experiencial, visual detail is aligned to its vision to cultivate wellness in every level, body, mind and spirit. The facilities are incredibly gorgeous, comfortable and designed to make your journey a temporary home with amazing walking paths to enjoy nature and to find spaces for contemplation. The individual healing program designed for you is truly intentional and the level of the therapist is outstanding. The food is amazing and you can take home their delicious Ayurvedic recipes cookbook! Vana team embodies kindness and everyone is aligned to the pulse and DNA of the place. My whole experience every time I come to Vana is totally restorative, healing and I depart inspired and with tools to create a daily ecosystem to cultivate wellness back home and lead a more conscious, balanced life as an artist living the intensity of New York reality. Thank you Vana team!"

"The Ultimate Investment in Self: A True Homecoming My annual return to Six Senses Vana is more than a holiday; it is a profound gift to oneself. In a world defined by the relentless 'rat race,' Vana represents the most vital investment one can make. What sets this sanctuary apart is its seamless, lifestyle-driven approach. The integration of wellness, nourishing cuisine, and thoughtful programming—all set against a backdrop of stunning art and nature—creates a complete 'reset.' While a seven-night stay is restorative, I have found that two weeks or more are truly transformational. The most exceptional element, however, is the deeply caring team. They facilitate an experience where wellness doesn't end at checkout; you carry the practices home, enhancing your longevity long after you leave. It is inspiring to meet fellow guests here who visit multiple times a year—a testament to the magnetism of this place. Vana is truly a space nurtured with extreme care."

"Vana is an outstanding wellness facility. Six senses have collaborated with them, but everything remains the same as before! I hv been visiting it twice a year fr a number of years. The ambience, food and treatments are incomparable to any such facility in India! Luxury at its best..comparable to any wellness place on earth! . As is the service. Team Vana are brilliant. Special thanks to Alfina, Vibhuti, and Narayan. And in the wellness team Prashanti and Maya are brilliant as is Priya! Vana has a divine energy.. fr people who can harness it. The only complaint I hv is that mobiles should NOT be allowed at any cost! It was a strict rule earlier and shld be implemented again! I had a disturbing experience during one yognidra session when someone’s mobile started ringing. The session got disrupted! Apart from this, Vana is heaven on earth!!"

"The very moment I entered my room, surrounded by the forest, I was mesmerized by the sea of trees. Throughout my stay, it felt like I was living with them, their quietness, their movement, their softness and their strength. The room is designed in such a way that anywhere you are, from the living area to the bedroom and bathroom, the only one piece of art and extensive window to the world you are looking at are those trees and entire ecosystem of birds and light living along with them. You are in Vana, which in Sanskrit means “Forest” and which, day after day, feels like all but an empty word. Vana is a place where all the dots connect, the land, the people, the offering, the healing. The ethos of truth and sustainability, refinement and excellence live throughout every single touchpoint of the retreat. The treatments, the level of care and expertise encountered in every single practitioner (whether they are doctors (all excellent pulse readers!), therapists, instructors) are unparalleled. The food (and drinks!) are one major highlight of your stay at Kare. Rarely you meet such level of understanding of what “food as medicine” is all about. Locally sourced, organic, vibrant, generous, fresh (all is made à la minute, throughout the day), perfectly executed and essentially based on the principles of Ayurveda, the art and science behind the food offerings at Vana, meeting anyone exactly where they are, from their medical conditions to their country of origin are definitively rewriting the present and future of hospitality. The way the Chefs and even the staff at the dining areas refer to their food and whole philosophy of it, with such simplicity, passion and expertise explain why the food at Vana carries such healing energy. Whatever live in the room activates your senses in a very subtle and thoughtful way. Immediately you feel at home. Scents are all natural and delicate, any decorative touches support the art of nature offered through your windows, bathroom amenities are all made in house, entirely organic and tailored to your body constitution, snacks and drinks are homemade, fresh, delicious and entirely healthy (stored in glass jars!), not to mention the uniform every one is invited to wear here, freshly laundered every day. I had no idea how much this could free up the mind! I explored various healing modalities from Ayurveda, acupuncture, reflexology, Tibetan medicine and all felt aligned to what by body needed most at that time. I felt especially touched by the beauty and power of Tibetan medicine. Vana has been blessed by the Dalai Lama in person in 2016 and there still holds his presence and wisdom. My retreat was overseen by Doctor Sopa who is a Tibetan doctor. All my interactions with him felt extremely deep and revelatory. In very few and simple words, he shared aspects of health and self liberation I will probably carry and treasure all my life. I also got to explore Rishikesh and the healing power of the Ganga, pick fresh Rudrash seeds from the holy trees all around, go for a hike up the foothills of the Himalayas, immerse in the soothing effects of Raag therapy and sacred music, leave my phone away (no phone is allowed in most public places of the retreat, which is a medicine in itself). Mainly I am deeply grateful and in awe of all the staff members of Vana. Each in their own way are participating in the healing power of this place. Their professionalism and care, their understanding and resilience, their authenticity and awareness profoundly touched me. From the person welcoming you to the one handling the laundry and in room cleaning (somehow finding out exactly what you need without you even telling them!), to the therapists (the liveliness and wisdom of my two young female therapists made me feel anew each time), every single encounters at Vana feels part of your healing journey. Even the shop, discreet and serene, curates the most thoughtful and locally sourced gifts and treasures for you to take home. It takes a lot to come that that level of care and hospitality. I am grateful to the founder of Vana as well as the current management of Vana for carrying through this mission with such vision and humanity. Vana is a living soul and a profoundly healing one."