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Dharana at Shillim

Shillim, India

Overview

Dharana at Shillim is a luxury well-being retreat set amidst a 2,500-acre pristine, ancient landscape in the Sahyadri Mountains of Maharashtra that provides the perfect backdrop for relaxation and rejuvenation. The retreat is designed to help you reconnect with yourself and nature where every element is thoughtfully curated to promote long-term well-being. Dharana at Shillim takes an innovative approach to wellness and longevity, blending holistic healing practices combined with cutting-edge medical advancements. This unique combination delivers measurable wellness precision that allows skilled healing practitioners to design personalised therapies, fitness programmes and nutrition plans to promote lasting health. 

When to go

Air is cool and crisp from November to February; temperature goes up from March to May; monsoon typically starts in late June until September with July and August being the wettest months.
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What we love

  • Express your creativity through art such as painting, pottery or even cooking
  • Separate dining spaces and personalised meals so you can fully focus on your health goal without temptations
  • Lush forests and breathtaking valleys were restored by the owners over 25 years which led to revival of over a million trees and a thriving ecosystem. 

Who should go

  • Wellness seekers looking for the next 'it' destination 
  • Those wanting peace, solitude and the opportunity to engage in mindful practices and embrace healing power of nature
  • Travellers looking for a transformative wellness experience that combines ancient knowledge such as yoga and Ayurveda and blends it with western medical advances. 

Offers

  • Exclusive benefits:
  • - Spa credit of £100 per stay

Have a question?

Rest & Revive 5 nights

Through a combination of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and contemporary practices, this programme delivers relaxation and rejuvenation hand-in-hand. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to learn about both anxiety and emotional management, feels ‘on-the-brink’, overwhelmed or at risk of contracting an illness. City dwellers under high stress or any individual who feels worn out by life can learn how to balance hormones, enhance endorphins and reduce insomnia. An integrative holistic programme designed to rejuvenate your inner energy and optimise gut health by targeting the gut-brain axis. Enjoy remedial treatments and varying therapies to help you de-stress and improve sleep quality.
£2,405
per person
What’s included

Mental Resilience 5 nights

This retreat is ideal for anyone who wants to achieve emotional harmony and greater tranquillity. Clear patterns of thinking, release emotional and physical blockages and discover inner balance. Adopting the transformative Dharana Wellbeing Approach encourages healthy eating habits, daily relaxation practices, mindful exercise and expansive thinking. Reset your thought processes, embrace the truth of ‘reality’ as taught by the ancient Indian scriptures and sages, let go of that which no longer serves you (especially memories or past resentments) and experience a correction of Circadian misalignment. During this retreat, our experts will teach you methods to develop self-championship, combat stress, increase deep sleep, build confidence, release emotional blockages and enhance your focus. Ultimately, through effortless concentration, you’ll improve your body–mind–soul connection.
£2,405
per person
What’s included

Art of Detox 5 nights

For a gentle yet effective deep cleanse. Ideal for those seeking increased energy, clarity of thought and overall enhanced wellbeing. Our signature detox programme provides a gentle yet highly effective cleanse combining yoga, meditation, exercise and various treatments and therapies. These treatments encompass both Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge wellbeing practices, ensuring a well-rounded experience for improved gut health and digestion, enhanced immunity and optimal results. Following an evaluation and analysis of the levels of Oxidative Stress and aggregated toxins in the body (using non-invasive testing methods), programmes are tailored for each individual. Together we assess your goals, and our in-house experts offer remedial measures to expel toxins and address any issues hindering the absorption of essential nutrients or causes of sluggishness.
£2,405
per person
What’s included

Fitness Focus 5 nights

For Improved Tone, Strength And Endurance. Reboot your fitness routine, enhance muscle tone, increase joint mobility and build strength and flexibility. This programme will appraise and evaluate your current level of fitness, performance, posture and mental state through various non-invasive techniques. It’s ideal for anyone seeking shoulder rehabilitation, post-surgery recovery, muscular-skeletal endurance, postural correction, stability and alignment of the joints, and improved neuromuscular health. Experience a challenging exercise regime but one that is supported and rewarding, with plenty of relaxing therapies included too. Learn how to achieve optimum endurance and fitness levels through natural and holistic methodologies. Exercise includes everything from hiking through the beautiful surroundings of Shillim to Aqua Aerobics, Neuroactive training and Yoga.
£2,405
per person
What’s included

Age Rejuvenation Therapy 5 nights

For Holistic Longevity Solutions. Look and feel younger by embarking on a programme designed to naturally slow down the ageing process and boost your inner vitality and radiance. Dharana’s doctors and specialists can assess your chronological age set against your metabolic age to create a personalised youth-preserving programme enhancing energy levels which aid in boosting collagen production, optimising cellular regeneration and tissue repair, and strengthening your immune system. By engaging with Dharana’s holistic Wellbeing Approach, you’ll experience a replenishment in vital fluids, improved gut health, cell regeneration, good tissue health and enhanced microcirculation.
£2,405
per person
What’s included

Immunity Rasayana 5 nights

For Strengthened Immunity. Invest in your vitality and longevity and enrich your quality of life. This anti-ageing programme strengthens your defences, supports your adrenal glands, treats recurrent allergies and infections, improves your metabolic age and helps to regenerate cells and enhance your vigour. Support and boost your immune system and microcirculation using the natural methods advocated by our Dharana Wellbeing Approach, which includes a balanced diet of and macro nutrients to improved gut health, reduced lethargy and fatigue, and enhanced tissue health.
£2,405
per person
What’s included

Rest & Revive 7 nights

Through a combination of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and contemporary practices, this programme delivers relaxation and rejuvenation hand-in-hand. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to learn about both anxiety and emotional management, feels ‘on-the-brink’, overwhelmed or at risk of contracting an illness. City dwellers under high stress or any individual who feels worn out by life can learn how to balance hormones, enhance endorphins and reduce insomnia. An integrative holistic programme designed to rejuvenate your inner energy and optimise gut health by targeting the gut-brain axis. Enjoy remedial treatments and varying therapies to help you de-stress and improve sleep quality.
£3,367
per person
What’s included

Mental Resilience 7 nights

This retreat is ideal for anyone who wants to achieve emotional harmony and greater tranquillity. Clear patterns of thinking, release emotional and physical blockages and discover inner balance. Adopting the transformative Dharana Wellbeing Approach encourages healthy eating habits, daily relaxation practices, mindful exercise and expansive thinking. Reset your thought processes, embrace the truth of ‘reality’ as taught by the ancient Indian scriptures and sages, let go of that which no longer serves you (especially memories or past resentments) and experience a correction of Circadian misalignment. During this retreat, our experts will teach you methods to develop self-championship, combat stress, increase deep sleep, build confidence, release emotional blockages and enhance your focus. Ultimately, through effortless concentration, you’ll improve your body–mind–soul connection.
£3,367
per person
What’s included

Yogic Path 7 nights

For spiritual seekers: Suitable for all levels, this programme offers a portal for self-discovery, inward reflection, contemplation and solitude. In line with authentic Indian traditions, the intent is centred on healing your spiritual wellbeing and improving mind-body coordination whilst coming into mindfulness. Our 8-fold Yogic approach includes Yama (your moral code), Niyama (personal discipline), Asana (yoga postures), Pranayama (control of breath), Prathyahara (the withdrawal of senses), Dharana (concentration/mindfulness), Dhyana (Meditation) and, finally – Samadhi – the ultimate state of self-realisation and salvation. Learn a host of ancient techniques which support your journey to conscious being. Return home with increased flexibility, balanced focus, a marked postural improvement, a clear mind and a greater sense of awareness. Transporting and transforming.
£3,367
per person
What’s included

Art of Detox 7 nights

For a gentle yet effective deep cleanse. Ideal for those seeking increased energy, clarity of thought and overall enhanced wellbeing. Our signature detox programme provides a gentle yet highly effective cleanse combining yoga, meditation, exercise and various treatments and therapies. These treatments encompass both Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge wellbeing practices, ensuring a well-rounded experience for improved gut health and digestion, enhanced immunity and optimal results. Following an evaluation and analysis of the levels of Oxidative Stress and aggregated toxins in the body (using non-invasive testing methods), programmes are tailored for each individual. Together we assess your goals, and our in-house experts offer remedial measures to expel toxins and address any issues hindering the absorption of essential nutrients or causes of sluggishness.
£3,367
per person
What’s included

Sustainable Weight Management 7 nights

For Long-Term Weight Loss. Obtain your ideal body weight. Learn effective strategies for incorporating healthy habits into your daily life, ensuring long-term weight loss success. Our team of in-house doctors and experts specialists will first evaluate and analyse the root cause of weight accumulation by using various scientific yet non-invasive tests and discussing lifestyle choices. With their support, you will then work towards achieving sustainable weight reduction through Dharana’s integrated Wellbeing Approach. The correction of your metabolic function is achieved through a progressive programme that balances your constitution, nourishes your system (this is not about extreme deprivation), exercises your body and calms your mind with Yoga and meditation. Leave feeling lighter, more energetic, and confident as you achieve your weight loss goals. Experience the joy of a healthier, happier you.
£3,367
per person
What’s included

Fitness Focus 7 nights

For Improved Tone, Strength And Endurance. Reboot your fitness routine, enhance muscle tone, increase joint mobility and build strength and flexibility. This programme will appraise and evaluate your current level of fitness, performance, posture and mental state through various non-invasive techniques. It’s ideal for anyone seeking shoulder rehabilitation, post-surgery recovery, muscular-skeletal endurance, postural correction, stability and alignment of the joints, and improved neuromuscular health. Experience a challenging exercise regime but one that is supported and rewarding, with plenty of relaxing therapies included too. Learn how to achieve optimum endurance and fitness levels through natural and holistic methodologies. Exercise includes everything from hiking through the beautiful surroundings of Shillim to Aqua Aerobics, Neuroactive training and Yoga.
£3,367
per person
What’s included

Age Rejuvenation Therapy 7 nights

For Holistic Longevity Solutions. Look and feel younger by embarking on a programme designed to naturally slow down the ageing process and boost your inner vitality and radiance. Dharana’s doctors and specialists can assess your chronological age set against your metabolic age to create a personalised youth-preserving programme enhancing energy levels which aid in boosting collagen production, optimising cellular regeneration and tissue repair, and strengthening your immune system. By engaging with Dharana’s holistic Wellbeing Approach, you’ll experience a replenishment in vital fluids, improved gut health, cell regeneration, good tissue health and enhanced microcirculation.
£3,367
per person
What’s included

Immunity Rasayana 7 nights

For Strengthened Immunity. Invest in your vitality and longevity and enrich your quality of life. This anti-ageing programme strengthens your defences, supports your adrenal glands, treats recurrent allergies and infections, improves your metabolic age and helps to regenerate cells and enhance your vigour. Support and boost your immune system and microcirculation using the natural methods advocated by our Dharana Wellbeing Approach, which includes a balanced diet of and macro nutrients to improved gut health, reduced lethargy and fatigue, and enhanced tissue health.
£3,367
per person
What’s included

Yogic Path 14 nights

For spiritual seekers: Suitable for all levels, this programme offers a portal for self-discovery, inward reflection, contemplation and solitude. In line with authentic Indian traditions, the intent is centred on healing your spiritual wellbeing and improving mind-body coordination whilst coming into mindfulness. Our 8-fold Yogic approach includes Yama (your moral code), Niyama (personal discipline), Asana (yoga postures), Pranayama (control of breath), Prathyahara (the withdrawal of senses), Dharana (concentration/mindfulness), Dhyana (Meditation) and, finally – Samadhi – the ultimate state of self-realisation and salvation. Learn a host of ancient techniques which support your journey to conscious being. Return home with increased flexibility, balanced focus, a marked postural improvement, a clear mind and a greater sense of awareness. Transporting and transforming.
£6,734
per person
What’s included

Holistic Healing 14 nights

This programme is ideal for anyone dealing with specific health issues. While we provide a programme outline, every aspect can be individualised to your specific health concerns. From fatigue, migraines, asthma, sinusitis, stress headaches and liver and endocrine disorders to diabetes, obesity, thyroid issues, hypertension, heart disease and stress, we believe in a personalised approach to wellbeing. Different natural and herbal medicines and tailored Wellbeing Treatments are matched to your specific concerns, Ayurvedic dosha and vikruthi (our doctors can provide further explanation). For example, different herbal oils will be used in a Shirodhara treatment depending on your needs. Meanwhile, the five pathways encompassed by Dharana’s Wellbeing Approach (inclusive of Healing Nutrition, Physical Restoration, Emotional Balance and Spiritual Harmony) will contribute to your overall long-term health. Return home armed with holistic living tips, feeling inspired, and full of vigour.
£6,734
per person
What’s included

Ayurvedic Panchakarma 14 nights

For life-changing physical and emotional purification. This legendary system of detoxification is taken to the next level at Dharana. Using our unique Ayurvedic analysis methods, which combine both manual pulse diagnosis with scientific Naadi Tarangini technology, we first determine the imbalances of your dosha – the three bio-energetic principles which make up every human body. This enables us to then determine the Prakruthi and Vikruthi of each individual, which is the gateway to establishing your innate constitution and where you have been drawn out of balance by everything from emotional stress to how you eat and exercise.
£6,734
per person
What’s included

Sustainable Weight Management 14 nights

For Long-Term Weight Loss. Obtain your ideal body weight. Learn effective strategies for incorporating healthy habits into your daily life, ensuring long-term weight loss success. Our team of in-house doctors and experts specialists will first evaluate and analyse the root cause of weight accumulation by using various scientific yet non-invasive tests and discussing lifestyle choices. With their support, you will then work towards achieving sustainable weight reduction through Dharana’s integrated Wellbeing Approach. The correction of your metabolic function is achieved through a progressive programme that balances your constitution, nourishes your system (this is not about extreme deprivation), exercises your body and calms your mind with Yoga and meditation. Leave feeling lighter, more energetic, and confident as you achieve your weight loss goals. Experience the joy of a healthier, happier you.
£6,734
per person
What’s included

Wellness

At Dharana at Shillim, wellness is a transformative journey rooted in holistic health and functional medicine. By addressing the root causes of imbalances and offering personalised therapies, the retreat empowers guests to make sustainable lifestyle changes—restoring vitality, reducing disease risk, and enhancing overall well-being.


More than just physical health, Dharana fosters conscious living, self-transformation, mental clarity, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. The retreat offers a diverse range of health programs, including detox to purify and revitalise the body, fitness and sustainable weight loss management, immunity boosting, yoga, stress relief, and mental resilience.


On-site, guests have access to expert physicians and fitness specialists and will receive an in-depth wellness assessment using microbiome analysis and metabolic profiling that will give an overview of the client’s physical health, energy levels and cognitive function. Guests will also benefit from the healing prowess of spiritual practitioners, meditation and yoga gurus, as well as massage and bodywork healers.


World-class facilities include consultation rooms, private treatment villas, and Jalayu—a state-of-the-art hydrothermal pavilion featuring a hydrotherapy pool, infrared room, hot tub, and steam room. The tranquil Dhyana meditation cave or the open-air yoga shala provides a space for deep introspection and inner peace. Guests also have access to an outdoor swimming pool for relaxation and gentle exercises.


 The high-tech Neuroreactive Training Lab (which integrates groundbreaking "Sudden Dynamic Impulse" technology) technology designed to enhance mental function and performance and there’s a physical restoration studio focused on restoring physical strength and mobility.


A thoughtfully curated group activity schedule allows guests to engage in sessions on Vedanta — the ancient Indian philosophy that explores the nature of reality and the path to self-realisation — offering practical ways to integrate these teachings into daily life. Each morning and evening, guests can take part in the Dharana Aarti ritual, designed to balance the five elements within, creating harmony between the inner and outer self.

Example treatments at Dharana at Shillim
  • Range of Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages and body treatments
  • Acupressure 
  • Acupuncture
  • Reflexology
  • Chakra Balancing Rituals
  • Colon hydrotherapy
  • IV drips
  • Infrared
  • Oxygen therapy

Activities

Activities available at resort
  • Activity schedule
  • Pool
  • Hiking trails
  • Meditation cave
  • Pottery & dance studio
  • Yoga pavilion
Activities available at the surrounding area
  • Guided walks to the Shillim plateau
  • Conservation tours
  • Treks through Shillim forest
  • Exploring local flora and fauna
  • Pawna lake

Typical Group Classes

  • Yoga (Iyengar)
  • Meditation
  • Pranayama
  • Pilates
  • TRX workout
  • Aqua aerobics
  • Stretching
  • Group walks
  • Pottery

Sample Weekly Class Schedule

Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments

Rooms

Set across 2,500 acres of pristine landscape, the retreat offers self-contained hideaways designed for complete tranquility. Each sleek, modern villa is thoughtfully designed to provide the ultimate in luxury and comfort, featuring spacious sitting areas, sunken bathtubs, dedicated workspaces, and private outdoor terraces. Some villas also include private pools for an added touch of exclusivity. Most king-size beds can be converted into twin beds for added flexibility.


Guests participating in health programs are also provided with elegant white cotton kurta sets for a truly immersive wellness experience.


Hillside Villa (available from 1 April 2025)
Size of Hillside is 95 SqM and offers views of the forest. 

Contemporary one bedroom villa has a king size bed.

Bathroom has a bathtub and an outdoor shower.

Room facilities include wi-fi, TV, safe, spacious wardrobe, retreat wear and bathroom amenities. Bicycles are available on request. 

Dharana Villa
Villa size is 95 SqM and offers views of the surrounding landscapes of Shillim. 

Contemporary one bedroom villa has a king size bed. 

Bathroom has a bathtub and there is also an outdoor shower.

Room facilities include wi-fi, TV, safe, spacious wardrobe, retreat wear and bathroom amenities. Bicycles are available on request. 

Dharana Pool Villa
Villa size is 205 SqM and comes with a private pool. Perfect for privacy. 

Villa has a separate living room, king size bed, dedicated desk area and offers views of the forest. 

Bathroom has a bathtub. 

Room facilities include wi-fi, TV, safe, spacious wardrobe, retreat wear and bathroom amenities. Bicycles are available on request. 

What’s on the menu

Dining at the retreat is a vibrant celebration of wholesome, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. Inspired by ancient Vedic philosophy and supported by modern nutritional science, each meal is designed to nourish, energise, and promote overall well-being. Rich in antioxidants and primarily plant-based, the menu also includes high-quality animal protein options. Embracing an earth-to-table concept, the chefs source ingredients from local farms and the retreat’s own organic vegetable gardens.


To create the perfect dining atmosphere, spaces are thoughtfully divided between long and short-stay guests. Those on dedicated well-being programs (long-stay guests) enjoy personalised menus at Green Table, while guests on shorter packages dine at Ojas and Vyoma. Ojas offers all-day family dining with plant-based soups, Mediterranean dishes, lean meats, and curries, while Vyoma specializes in freshly baked bread, wholesome sandwiches, sourdough pizzas, and homemade ice cream.


For a more relaxed experience, guests can unwind at the Library Lounge, savoring guilt-free, nutrient-packed drinks.


Green Table
Green Table
Green Table is a restaurant for those on a health programme (long stay guests). Menus are customised according to your doctor’s suggestions and you can expect plant-fed lean meat proteins, vegetarian options, lots of fresh fruits, wholesome grains and nourishing superfoods.
Tea house & Apothecary
Dedicated to long stay guests on a health programme, Tea House & Apothecary provides relaxing space to sip on herbal teas, elixirs, wellbeing tonics and immune-boosting infusions which are carefully curated to support your health and wellbeing.
Dharana Culinary Studio
Dharana Culinary Studio
Learn from retreat's chefs how to create nourishing dishes at home. Studio offers a variety of interactive cooking classes, featuring recipes suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Location

Dharana at Shillim, nestled in Maharashtra’s Sahyadri Mountain range, spans 2,500 acres of pristine wilderness—an ideal retreat for tranquility and stillness. Located within a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is one of the world’s top biodiversity hotspots. Dedicated conservation efforts over the past 25 years have restored the land, reviving over a million trees and transforming former agricultural terrain into a thriving ecosystem.

For exploring the scenic surroundings, bicycles are available for hire.

Nearest airport

You can fly to Mumbai where transfer takes about 2.5-3 hours, or to Pune which is 2 hours away. 

Direct flight between the UK and Mumbai is 9 hours. Flights to Pune will usually have a stop over at Mumbai, New Delhi or Abu Dhabi. 

Families, Children & Infants

Adults only retreat. Minimum age for a health programme is 17, minimum age for a short stay is 12. 




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