Serenity by the Ganges

Luxury Wellness Retreat in Rishikesh, India

28th March – 4th April 2026

Step away from the noise of everyday life and into a space designed for deep rest, inner clarity, and soulful reconnection.
Set on the peaceful banks of the sacred River Ganges, this luxury retreat is a chance to pause, to return to yourself in an extraordinary setting where time slows down, breath deepens, and the body begins to restore.

Hosted by Claire Wilkinson at Anand Kashi by the Ganges — a former royal residence now part of the exclusive Taj Hotels group — this is more than a getaway. It’s a wellness journey grounded in ancient practice and held with grace, experience, and intention.

This Retreat Is For You If...

- You lead a full, often demanding life and are ready to press pause
- You value privacy, luxury, and quiet elegance, but crave something deeper
- You’ve been feeling disconnected or depleted, and know it's time to reset
- You want to experience yoga and meditation not as a workout, but as a way inward
- You’re seeking expert guidance in a sacred location, held by someone who knows the land intimately
Whether you're seeking silence or connection, movement or stillness, you’ll find space here to experience it all.

A typical day

7.30 - 9.15am Yoga and Meditation

9.30am Breakfast

During the day you are free to relax and lounge by the pool, have a treatment in the spa, or go into the nearby town Laxman Jhula where you can sit by the sacred Mother Ganga and watch all the locals, or go shopping in all the lovely shops.

5.15 - 7.00pm Slow Flow Yoga and Sound Bath

7.30pm Dinner

Your Time to Truly Slow Down

This retreat is about more than just yoga – it’s about giving yourself permission to pause, reset, and surrender to the experience. In our daily lives, we are always running, always doing. This is your time to just be. The more you allow yourself to slow down and embrace the deep inner work we’ll be doing, the more profound the benefits will be.

Between classes, you’ll have plenty of time to pamper yourself in the spa.

Claire will be offering private Reiki & Sound Healing sessions. These go beyond relaxation, they work on a deeper level, helping to release energetic blockages and shift stuck patterns that may be holding you back. This is the perfect complement to the deep work we’ll be doing in our yoga sessions, allowing you to fully integrate and embody the transformation. Sessions will be payable

What’s Included

• 7 nights of 5-star luxury accommodation at Anand Kashi by the Ganges

• Twice-daily yoga, meditation, and sound healing sessions with Claire Wilkinson

• All meals: gourmet, Ayurvedic-inspired vegetarian cuisine (buffet breakfast, set-menu lunch & dinner)

• 15% discount on all treatments at the world-class Spa

• On-site concierge to support you with optional excursions and transfers

Your Teacher

Claire Wilkinson is based in London and teaches at The Life Centre as well as corporate and private clients around Notting Hill. She is an experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master, and sound healer who has been guiding retreats in India for over 8 years.
Her approach is soulful, grounded, and intuitive — inviting you to experience yoga not just as movement, but as an inner journey.
She has a deep personal connection to Rishikesh and brings a blend of warmth, wisdom, and professionalism to every retreat, ensuring that each guest feels held, seen, and renewed.

What previous students say

"Don’t be deceived by her girl-next-door exterior — Claire Wilkinson is a spiritual leader.
During our week in Rishikesh, Claire drew a stressed-out crew of high-achieving professionals into a circle of bliss. Through yoga, meditation, chanting, pranayama, sound baths and mind-blowing Reiki, Claire stilled the crowd. We celebrated each other's transformation with laughter and joy. She showed all of us that 'inside is the best place to hang out!' No wonder she is so respected in this oldest of yoga communities.”
— Melinda. London

“My recent retreat to the Himalayas with Claire was, without exaggeration, the best trip of my life—and truly life-changing in ways I’m still processing. Claire is a gifted yoga instructor, a deeply intuitive Reiki healer, and a sound bath practitioner whose talent creates an atmosphere of pure magic. But what makes her retreat so extraordinary goes far beyond her skills. Claire has cultivated meaningful connections in the region, and those relationships added a rich, authentic layer to the experience that no typical vacation could offer.” Maria. Pennsylvania

Price

Single Occupancy (Private Room) £4,950

Double Occupancy (Shared Room) £3,250 per person

A non-refundable deposit of £500 is required to secure your place

Please note: Airport transfers, spa treatments, and excursions are not included in the retreat fee.
Should you wish to order additional food outside the included menu, this will be charged separately.

This retreat is suitable for all levels
Spaces are intentionally limited to ensure a high-touch, deeply personal experience.

Getting There

Fly to Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport). From there, take an internal flight (approx. 40 minutes) to Dehradun Airport
A private car transfer from Dehradun to Anand Kashi (approx. 90 minutes) can be arranged through the hotel at ₹5,500 + 5% tax per car, per way. You are also welcome to arrange your own transfer independently, which may be a more economical option.
Full travel guidance will be sent after booking.

BOOKING TERMS + CANCELLATION POLICY

Deposit & Payment:

A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of £500 is required at the time of booking to secure your place on the retreat.

The remaining balance is due no later than 28th January 2026. If the balance is not received by this date, your place may be forfeited and offered to someone on the waitlist.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made before 28th January 2026 will receive a refund of any amount paid, minus the £500 deposit and a £100 admin fee.

After 28th January 2026, no refunds can be offered, regardless of the reason for cancellation.

If you are unable to attend, you may request to transfer your place to another person. This must be approved in writing by Claire Wilkinson and will incur an administrative fee of £100

Travel Insurance:

It is a condition of booking that all participants take out comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking, which includes cover for retreat cancellation, trip delays, medical care, and lost luggage.

Travel insurance protects both you and the retreat organiser against unexpected disruptions such as illness, injury, family emergencies, or flight cancellations. No exceptions will be made to the cancellation policy, so insurance is essential.

Teacher Substitution: In the very unlikely event that Claire Wilkinson is unable to lead the retreat due to illness, emergency, or other unforeseeable circumstances (e.g. Illness, bereavement), she reserves the right to appoint a trusted and experienced replacement teacher. In this situation, no refunds will be issued.

Retreat Cancellation by the Organiser: In the unlikely event that the retreat is cancelled by the organiser for reasons within her control, you will receive a full refund of all monies paid. However, no responsibility is taken for other costs you may have incurred, such as flights or insurance.