Six Senses Vana, Dehradun
Hidden GemAbout Six Senses Vana, Dehradun
Six Senses Vana is made for a slower, more intentional kind of stay, set in Dehradun near the Himalayan foothills and surrounded by forest. The retreat focuses on Ayurveda, yoga, Tibetan medicine, natural healing, mindful movement, and quiet time away from daily noise. It’s a strong choice if you want a wellness-led trip that feels structured and restorative, while still being comfortable, calm, and deeply connected to nature.
Rooms
Forest King
- 1 King Bed
- Forest View
- Private Balcony
- Bathtub
Serene forest-facing room with balcony and soft wellness retreat details
Garden King
- 1 King Bed
- Garden View
- Private Balcony
- Bathtub
Garden-facing room with a balcony and calm contemporary interiors
Two Bedroom Casa
- 1 King and 2 Twin
- 2 Bedrooms
- Private Terrace
- Orchard View
Duplex-style casa with living space and a terrace overlooking the orchard
What this place offers
- Air Conditioning
- 24/7 Front Desk
- Bar
- Laundry Services
- Parking
- Pool
Dining
Six Senses Vana has two main restaurants, one tea lounge, and The Library listed under its official Eat section. The food is shaped around Eat With Six Senses principles, guided nutrition, local and sustainable ingredients, Ayurvedic ideas, allergy-friendly choices, vegetarian and vegan dishes, and mindfully sourced meat, fish, and poultry. Salana – The main restaurant at Six Senses Vana, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with à la carte menus, plus carefully chosen buffets at breakfast and lunch. The food takes inspiration from different cultures while keeping the focus on wellness, creativity, and balanced flavour. Anayu – Anayu is the retreat’s Ayurvedic restaurant, with Indian-inspired cuisine guided by Vata, Pitta, and Kapha body types. It is the more wellness-specific dining space, designed for guests following a personalised nutrition path during their stay. Kila Tea Lounge – Kila Tea Lounge is the place for infusions, herbal blends, traditional remedies, and dosha-balancing teas. The menu includes ingredients such as lavender, tulsi, chamomile, cinnamon, fennel, and carom seeds for a calm, ritual-style pause. The Library – The Library is more of a social and educational lounge than a standard restaurant. It gives guests a quiet place to relax, listen to music, gather, and spend time between treatments, meals, and retreat activities.
Spa & Wellness
Six Senses Vana is built around wellness rather than a standard hotel spa, with Ayurveda, yoga, Tibetan Medicine, and natural healing therapies shaping the retreat experience in Dehradun. Each stay begins with a consultation and wellness screening, so treatments can be planned around the guest’s body, goals, and retreat duration. The retreat’s wellness programs include Sleep, Detox, Yoga, Weight Management, Ayurveda, and Ayurveda Panchakarma, with minimum stay lengths depending on the program. Treatments may be guided by doctors and practitioners across Ayurveda, Tibetan Medicine, yoga, and natural healing therapies, making Six Senses Vana a strong choice for a serious wellness retreat in India. Wellness facilities include indoor and outdoor heated pools, a hot tub, watsu pool, fitness center, yoga studios, meditation spaces, and quiet areas for rest between therapies. For travellers looking for a luxury spa retreat in Dehradun, Six Senses Vana is more immersive than a typical spa hotel, with healing, movement, nutrition, and forest surroundings all part of the stay.
Location
Getting There
From Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, Six Senses Vana is around 29 km away, with the drive usually taking about 45-60 minutes depending on traffic. The retreat is north of Dehradun, on the approach toward the Himalayan foothills and within reach of Rishikesh.
