A riverside Ayurvedic wellness retreat in Haridwar, created around the rare pause that allows the mind to quieten, the body to restore and inner awareness to deepen.
“Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.”
In its simplest form, Ekaanta is a place of calm. In its most profound form, it is the mind’s quiet place: a conscious retreat from noise that allows us to see life with greater clarity while remaining emotionally connected to it.
This is different from loneliness. Ekaanta is chosen solitude, a pause that makes space for self-observation, healing and inner steadiness.
Drawing from this philosophy, Ekaanta on the Ganges brings together Ayurveda, mindfulness, nature and intentional hospitality in one intimate destination.
Luxury here is not excess. It is time, attention, privacy and care. Every space and programme is designed to help guests reconnect with themselves, with nature and with a more sustainable way of living well.
To create a safe, welcoming and deeply considered wellness experience where guests can explore their inner lives, restore physical and mental balance and form meaningful connections that continue beyond their stay.
We aim to combine attentive hospitality with personalised care, giving each guest the time and space required for genuine renewal.
To become a leading destination for mental wellness, personal growth and spiritual rejuvenation, rooted in the living traditions of Haridwar and the restorative presence of the Ganges.
Our vision is a community of guests who leave Ekaanta feeling clearer, steadier and better equipped to create positive change in their own lives.
Ekaanta grew from a shared conviction that mindfulness is not a luxury. It is a necessity, particularly in a world defined by constant movement, distraction and pressure.
Shradha Lohia grew up in Calcutta during an eclectic cultural and spiritual era. Her own practices and encounters with spiritual masters revealed how mindfulness could create meaningful change in people’s lives.
The idea of Ekaanta developed over a decade of reflection. The name was deeply personal to her: solitude without loneliness, and the belief that transformation begins with a deliberate pause.
Haridwar was central to that vision. Its history as a seat of learning, its position at the base of the Shivaliks and the presence of the Ganges created the setting in which Ekaanta could take form.
Saumya Lohia Agarwal was introduced to spiritual practices early in life. Her years studying in Dehradun also made visits to Haridwar a recurring part of her childhood and strengthened her connection with the region.
Experiences across India and the United States deepened her interest in mindfulness-centred practices. Unable to find a standalone destination that brought this knowledge together in an accessible, experiential form, she helped create Ekaanta on the banks of the Ganges.
Her vision is to make Ekaanta a focused destination where every participant can experience deeper awareness, inner peace and sustained personal growth.
Saumya graduated cum laude from Claremont McKenna College with honours in Economics and Mathematics and a sequence in Financial Economics. Her professional experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs in New York and Springboard in Mumbai.
Ekaanta’s spaces have been curated to restore the mind, body and spirit. Open areas, natural light and the river are given priority, allowing the property itself to support the work of the programmes.
The heritage character of the building has been retained wherever possible, with contemporary interventions introduced carefully rather than imposed.
Original architectural character retained and adapted with restraint.
Open, uncluttered environments designed around calm and attention.
Traditional wellness knowledge supported by contemporary hospitality and personalisation.
Explore Ekaanta’s personalised Ayurvedic programmes or speak with the wellness team about the right stay for your needs.
