Vana

Character and identity

Set on 21 acres of sal woodland in the Himalayan foothills near Dehradun, this is a fully curated wellness estate rather than a conventional hotel. Low-slung pavilions by Esteva i Esteva Arquitectura sit in geometric symmetry across the forest, finished in rattan, mulberry bark, silkworm cocoon and sea kelp, with more than 500 contemplative works by Siraj Saxena dotted through the spaces. There are 66 rooms, 16 suites and four casas. Salana serves seasonal à la carte cooking; Anayu does Ayurvedic cuisine matched to your dosha. Guests wear a cotton kurta and pajama from arrival. The register is hushed, diagnostic, and deeply considered.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What you are paying for here is the structure: a private wellness consultation that drives every meal, treatment and class for your stay, delivered inside one of India's most considered pieces of contemporary hospitality architecture. Book it if you want measurable reset rather than relaxation, commit to at least five nights to access the intention-led programs, and fly into Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport rather than driving from Delhi.