DEHRADUN, INDIA
Six Senses Vana
Ayurveda, Yoga, Tibetan Medicine and Healing Retreat
About Six Senses Vana
Six Senses Vana is a wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills of northern India, set within 21 acres of protected Sal forest just outside Dehradun. Founded in 2014 by Veer Singh and now part of the Six Senses portfolio, it draws on four healing traditions — Ayurveda, Yoga, Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa) and Natural Healing Therapies — each delivered by specialists who have trained deeply in their discipline. Six Senses Vana is one of the few places in the world where Sowa Rigpa is formally offered in its complete form.
Every stay is all-inclusive and shaped around the individual — daily group sessions, private treatments, guided nutrition and a personal wellness guide from arrival to departure. The atmosphere is calm and purposeful, the Sal forest setting quietly immersive, and the daily rhythm consistent enough to allow genuine, lasting change.
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60 mins
FROM DEHRADHUN AIRPORT
81
ROOMS AND SUITES
21
ACRES OF SAL FOREST
15+
DAILY GROUP CLASSES
Wellness Programmes
Who It's For
Six Senses Vana suits guests looking for an all-inclusive wellness retreat in Dehradun where the daily programme is comprehensive — traditional healing, yoga, guided nutrition, private treatments and group activities all woven together from arrival. It's particularly suited to:
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Those drawn to traditional healing systems
Ayurvedic doctors, Tibetan Medicine specialists trained at the Men-Tsee-Khang, TCM acupuncturists and Natural Healing therapists all on site — Sowa Rigpa offered in its complete form.
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Guests wanting a fully immersive, all-inclusive retreat
Over 15 group sessions daily alongside private treatments, wellness consultations and guided nutrition with a personal wellness guide throughout.
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Solo travellers wanting a supportive community atmosphere
Shared sessions, optional communal dining and the Sal forest setting create natural opportunities to connect.
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Those wanting a nature-led Himalayan setting with cultural depth
21 acres of protected Sal forest outside Dehradun, with excursions to the Ganga Aarti at Rishikesh for guests staying seven nights or more.
Hotel Facilities
Six Senses Vana is set within a quiet Sal forest landscape, with reflection gardens, ponds and fruit orchards creating a sense of space and seclusion. A wide range of daily activities is available — yoga and meditation sessions, guided nature walks, wellness talks, cooking classes and apothecary workshops. Quieter spaces include a Meditation Cave, the Bodhi Tree, a library and Cinema Paradiso for evening screenings.
Recreational facilities include a multi-sports area with tennis, padel, badminton, basketball, football and cricket courts, alongside indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The Alchemy Bar — a dedicated space for biohacking and wellness experimentation — runs sessions through the week.
Wellness Facilities
The wellness facilities at Six Senses Vana span an Ayurveda Centre, Tibetan Healing Centre, Wellness Centre, spa and Aqua Fitness area. Six Senses Vana is one of the few retreats in the world to formally offer Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa) in its complete form — with Dr Tenzin Sopa, trained at the Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute, leading the centre.
A 20-metre temperature-controlled outdoor pool, an indoor heated pool and a dedicated Watsu pool for aquatic bodywork are available alongside a well-equipped gym with Kinesis machines and full heat and wet spa facilities. The Six Senses approach to personalised wellness — including biomarker screening, movement efficiency testing, sleep tracking and BOD POD body composition analysis — runs alongside the traditional healing disciplines throughout each stay.
Dining
Dining at Six Senses Vana follows the Eat With Six Senses philosophy — locally sourced, seasonal and organic, with a SLOW approach (Sustainable, Local, Organic, Wholesome) running through every menu. Ingredients are adapted to support each guest's programme and Ayurvedic constitution.
Salana is the main restaurant, serving seasonal à la carte menus alongside buffet elements at breakfast and lunch — lightly spiced and thoughtfully prepared, with vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options alongside responsibly sourced meat and fish. Anayu focuses on Ayurvedic cuisine, with menus created around the three doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha — for guests following Ayurvedic guidance. The Kila Tea Lounge serves herbal infusions and traditional blends using tulsi, chamomile, fennel, cinnamon and other homegrown botanicals. The on-site apothecary prepares herbal decoctions, infusions and topical applications prescribed by the medical team — grown in, not flown in, using indigenous ingredients throughout.
Good to Know
To maintain a sense of equality and simplicity, guests are provided with organically made kurta pyjamas to wear around the retreat. This allows for light packing and contributes to the calm, uniform atmosphere throughout the stay.
Accommodation
Six Senses Vana has 66 rooms, 16 suites and four casas, all in muted soothing tones that keep the focus on the forest outside. Every room has a private balcony or terrace and wall-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Sal forest, the gardens or the mango orchards — quiet, meditative views that complement the pace of the retreat.
Location
Six Senses Vana sits on Mussoorie Road outside Dehradun, in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. The retreat is set within a protected Sal forest, with the hills of Mussoorie rising to the north and the Ganges valley and Rishikesh — one of the most significant centres of yoga and Vedic study in the world — within reach for guests on longer stays.
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is approximately 60 minutes away by road, with regular flights from Delhi. For guests travelling by train, Dehradun railway station is 30 minutes from the retreat, with overnight services from New Delhi taking around six hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Six Senses Vana and what makes it special?
Six Senses Vana is an all-inclusive wellness retreat in Dehradun in the Himalayan foothills, set within 21 acres of protected Sal forest on Mussoorie Road outside the city. Founded in 2014 by Veer Singh and now part of the Six Senses portfolio, it draws on four healing traditions — Ayurveda, Yoga, Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa) and Natural Healing Therapies — with specialists in each on site year-round. It is one of the few places in the world where Sowa Rigpa is formally offered in its complete form.
What is included in an all-inclusive stay at Six Senses Vana?
Every stay includes accommodation, all meals at Salana and Anayu restaurants, daily group activities — yoga, meditation, fitness, Raag therapy and more — an initial wellness consultation, one private treatment per night of stay, full use of wellness facilities, retreat attire and return airport transfers from Dehradun. A personal wellness guide accompanies each guest throughout.
What is Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa) at Six Senses Vana?
Sowa Rigpa is a 2,500-year-old Tibetan healing system working on the principle that health depends on the balance of three humoral energies — Wind, Bile and Phlegm — alongside environmental, dietary and behavioural factors. At Six Senses Vana, the Tibetan Healing Centre is led by Dr Tenzin Sopa, trained at the Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute. The Tibetan Healing programme is available as a standalone from 5 nights and can also be woven into any longer stay.
What wellness programmes are available?
Eleven programmes run from 5 to 21 nights — Discover Vana, Tibetan Healing, Detox, Yoga, Sleep, Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Pre-Natal Care, Embrace Your Cycle, Mindful Menopause, Weight Management and Ayurveda Panchakarma. Every stay includes over 15 daily group sessions alongside private treatments, whatever the programme.
What is the food like at Six Senses Vana?
Dining follows the Eat With Six Senses philosophy — locally sourced, seasonal and organic, with a SLOW approach (Sustainable, Local, Organic, Wholesome) throughout. Salana serves seasonal à la carte menus alongside buffet elements, lightly spiced and thoughtfully prepared with vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options. Anayu focuses on Ayurvedic cuisine with menus built around the three doshas. The Kila Tea Lounge serves herbal infusions and traditional blends from homegrown botanicals, and the on-site apothecary prepares herbal decoctions prescribed by the medical team.
Is Six Senses Vana suitable for solo travellers?
Many guests arrive alone. The all-inclusive format, shared daily activities and personal wellness guide create a clear rhythm and a warm community without any expectation to socialise. The Sal forest, the Meditation Cave and the library give the stay a quality of quiet that suits those who need to properly rest between sessions.
When is the best time to visit Six Senses Vana?
Six Senses Vana is open year-round. October to March offers the most settled weather in Dehradun — cool and clear, with the Himalayan foothills visible and the forest well suited to walking and hiking. April to June is warm and increasingly humid. The monsoon runs from July to September — a quieter period when the forest deepens in character and the retreat draws a more contemplative crowd.