The Siddhayu Wellness Retreat is a health program by the House of Baidyanath, a trusted name in Ayurveda for many years. This retreat gives people a chance to follow the Ayurvedic lifestyle while staying close to nature in central India. It is more than just treatments, as it is about spending a few days in a calm and balanced way. The retreat takes place at two locations: Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge near Tadoba National Park and Bamboo Forest Nature Conservancy in Gothangaon.
Guests follow a simple daily routine that includes yoga, Ayurvedic meals, wellness therapies, and nature walks. The retreat focuses on better mental and physical health support. Tadoba National Park is also known for tiger sightings, adding to the overall experience.
Location And Stay
The journey begins at the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. It is located around 2 to 3 hours away from Nagpur’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. The road journey is very pleasant as it passes through farms, villages, and forests. Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge appears when you reach near the reserve area by road. This lodge is one of the most comfortable hotels in Tadoba. It is designed with natural materials like stone and wood so that guests feel close to nature.
The villas in this lodge are very spacious. Each villa has polished concrete floors, soft lighting, and an open-to-sky bathroom with a bathtub. This design gives comfort but also keeps the feeling of being part of the forest. Many guests who search for hotels in Tadoba find this lodge to be one of the best options because it combines luxury and closeness to nature.
Gothangaon is a little far inside the Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary with the Bamboo Forest Nature Conservancy. It is known for its “luxury nests,” which are built above the ground. These nests are safe, big, and offer wide views of the jungle. There are no big walls or fences, so animals can move around naturally. Guests are always guided safely by trained guards. Each nest has a large bedroom, a good bathroom, and a balcony that faces the forest. It is a different type of stay that makes people feel close to the wild while still being safe and comfortable.
Welcome And Daily Routine
When guests arrive at the retreat, they are welcomed in a traditional Indian way. They are greeted with an aarti, a tilak (mark on the forehead), a tulsi mala (holy basil garland), and a special detox drink. This small ceremony creates a feeling of calm from the very beginning. After this, most guests are given the Mrdukarna Signature Therapy. It involves light massage on marma points, reflexology, and warm herbal ghee use. It helps the body relax after travel.
Each person then meets an Ayurvedic doctor for Nadi Pariksha. This is a method of checking the pulse to understand the dosha, or body type, of each person. According to Ayurveda, everyone has a unique body constitution, and this decides what kind of food and therapy is good for them. The daily routine of each guest is planned on the basis of this check.
Mornings usually begin with cleansing practices like jal neti (cleaning the nose with water), oil pulling (swishing oil in the mouth), and then yoga and pranayama (breathing exercises). These practices give energy and freshness for the day. In the evenings, guests take part in simple calming activities like drinking herbal tea, applying oil on the navel, and doing Shatapauli (a slow walk of 100 steps after meals). Group prayers and meditation are also part of the evenings, which create a sense of peace and togetherness.
Ayurvedic Therapies
The retreat is focused on therapies that bring balance to the body and mind. Since each person has a different dosha, the therapies are chosen individually. Some of the common therapies include potli massage, in which warm herbal pouches are pressed on the body; marma massage, which focuses on important energy points; and reflexology, which is gentle pressure on the feet and hands to relax the whole body.
One special feature of this retreat is that when guests move from Tadoba to Gothangaon, the same therapists continue to give treatments. This makes the experience smooth because the therapist already understands the guest’s body and needs. It also creates trust between the guest and the therapist.
Food And Meals
Food is a very important part of Ayurveda. At this retreat, food is prepared carefully with local and seasonal ingredients. The meals are planned according to each guest’s dosha, so they support health and digestion. Guests do not get packaged or processed snacks. Instead, they are offered simple and healthy foods like millet bhel, ragi cookies, and different herbal teas.
Every meal is served in a mindful way, so that eating becomes part of the healing process. At Gothangaon, one of the highlights is the traditional Maharashtrian thali. This thali has many dishes that show the rich taste of the region, but are also made in a light and healthy way so that they are suitable for Ayurveda. Guests often say that the food is not only healthy but also very tasty, and they feel light and energetic after eating.
Wildlife Experience
The retreat is not only for treatments and meals but also for spending time with nature. Guests go on jungle safaris inside Tadoba National Park, which is known for its tiger population. Morning safaris are special because animals like deer, wild boar, and many birds are easier to see. Sometimes, people get to see a tiger. Also, safari guests often see the tiger named Xylo.
At Gothangaon, nature feels closer because there are no walls. Guests sometimes hear about tigress F2, who moves near the area. This makes the stay more natural. Many hotels in Tadoba focus only on comfort, but this retreat gives guests a chance to be close to the forest and see wildlife in a true and simple way.
Healing And Emotional Experience
This retreat gives both physical and emotional healing. In Gothangaon, guests join group prayers and meditation in an old temple. Sitting in silence helps clear the mind and feel calm. There is also sound bath meditation using singing bowls and gongs. These sounds move through the body, and many people feel emotional release, like crying or laughing without any reason.
On the last day, everyone sits under the sky for a quiet prayer. This helps create peace and nice memories of the Tadoba National Park visit and Ayurveda. Many feel more balanced afterward.
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