Dharana Retreat at Shillim
2,500+
Acres of Land60,000+
Native Trees Planted2013
Retreat Opened1M+
Trees ConservedWelcome to Dharana at Shillim
A Luxury Wellbeing Retreat in the Sahyadri Mountains
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A Glimpse of Dharana
Dharana's Wellbeing Programmes
Explore Our Long and Short-Term Programmes
Curated by our in-house doctors and specialists to meet your specific health goals.
Detox & Cleanse
- • Dharana Ayurvedic Panchakarma
- • Dharana Art of Detox
Fitness & Weight Management
- • Dharana Sustainable Weight Management
- • Dharana Fitness Focus
De-Stress
- • Dharana Rest & Revive
- • Dharana Mental Resilience Retreat
- • Dharana Yogic Path
Specialised Focus
- • Dharana Age Rejuvenation Retreat
- • Dharana Immunity Rasayana Retreat
Individualise Your Programme
14-night minimum. Personalised treatments based on your Ayurvedic dosha and vikruthi.
Foundation Programme
2/3 nights. Children above 12 allowed. A condensed transformational experience.
Nourishment
Earth-to-table approach using fresh, seasonal ingredients and generational wisdom.
Wellbeing Approach
Five holistic pathways to optimum health and self-realisation.
Dincharya
Your unique daily routine prescribed by specialists to restore balance.
Healing Spaces
Meditation cave, yoga center, treatment villas in nature.
The Magic of Shillim
The beauty and immensity of the landscapes of Shillim provided the catalyst for the birth of Dharana. An ideal retreat location, occupying a calm, hidden section of the valley, Dharana at Shillim today is a space for healing, community, and regeneration where guests can come together to connect with this ancient land.
Our Story
The History of Dharana at Shillim
The Discovery of Shillim
In 1985, two brothers, William and Denzil, bought a family home in Khandala. A few years later, they came across Shillim Valley—a bowl-shaped ecological marvel nestled in the Sahyadri mountain range. It was love at first sight, and they invested in 500 acres of land.
A Journey to Conservation
The brothers realised the only way to preserve Shillim was to buy and conserve the forest. After nearly 15 years, they successfully held over 2,500 acres, moving forward with their mission of preserving Shillim.
Reforestation Efforts
Radha Veach set up a nursery and instigated a planting programme focused on native trees. The decimated landscape was replanted with over 60,000 native trees, watered manually until they could survive independently.
Planning the Eco-Retreat
Margie Ruddick and Steven Harris visited Shillim. An area of 330 acres was identified for the location of an eco-retreat. The vision was for an eco-retreat built in nature without disturbing the breathtaking location's natural beauty.
Renewed Vision
During this time, William passed away. The project needed a renewed purpose: to heal a family suffering from the sudden loss of a mentor and much-loved family member.
Vision for Wellbeing
After months of soul-searching, there was a shift in vision. The project would be one of the world’s foremost wellbeing destinations. Dharana at Shillim finally opened in 2013.
Dharana at Shillim Today
Dharana remains the guardian and owner of the Shillim Valley, continuing to conserve the stunning estate, including over a million trees and many species of flora and fauna. It stands as a global blueprint for how a wellbeing retreat can represent the principles of sustainability, conservation and healing.
Begin Your Dedicated Wellbeing Journey
Feel better than ever before at Dharana at Shillim.
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