Private & Custom vs Rest & Reset

Both are structured Himalayan retreat programs. The difference lies in purpose, pacing, and who each format is best suited for. This comparison outlines the key distinctions to help you choose.

At a Glance

	Private & Custom	Rest & Reset
Format	A retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions.	Permission to stop, for people who have been running too long.
Duration	Flexible (custom)	5-day program
Primary Location	chakrata	chakrata
Why that location	Our primary location. Logistically optimal for most custom configurations.	The forest creates a natural cocoon for the nervous system. No tourist noise. No signal. Just the profound quiet of trees and altitude.

Who Each Retreat Is For

	Private & Custom	Rest & Reset
Best suited for	Anyone with specific retreat intentions that don't fit standard programs Couples seeking retreat for deepening or healing connection Small groups or teams seeking shared retreat experience People with specific dietary, accessibility, or practice needs Those wanting to explore something entirely new or non-traditional	People running on momentum who need to remember what rest actually is Anyone whose nervous system is stuck in alert mode despite external safety Those whose sleep is poor, digestion is struggling, or energy is depleted People seeking genuine silence without group activities, teaching, or optimization Anyone who recognizes they need permission to stop before crisis forces them to
Not for	People seeking the most affordable option (custom comes at a premium) Those uncomfortable with the design process or clear intention-setting	People seeking adventure, challenge, or active physical transformation Those in acute crisis or requiring psychiatric care Anyone uncomfortable with silence, stillness, or introspection People wanting structure, achievement, or measurable progress Those treating this as a productivity hack or wellness optimization

Daily Rhythm

Private & Custom

We begin with conversation. What do you need? What are you seeking? What does your body know? What does your heart want? From that conversation, we design your retreat. Duration, location, practices, pacing, depth, community level—all customized. We source teachers, facilitators, and support specific to your needs. We handle accommodations, meals, logistics. You arrive into a container that was built specifically for your unfolding. The rhythm is yours, held within our expertise and care.

Rest & Reset

Mornings arrive without demand. You wake when your body is ready. The forest is quiet. Some practitioners offer gentle breathing or soft yoga on the lawn—a whisper of practice, not a requirement. Most people sit with tea and notice the light shifting through trees. Late morning brings a natural transition. The heat of the day arrives. This is your time for rest—napping, reading, sitting by water, moving slowly if you feel like it. No itinerary. No check-ins. Afternoons are spacious. Lunch is simple and the eating is slow. Some people walk forest trails. Some lie in hammocks. Some do nothing at all, and that is completely okay. This is where the nervous system does its actual work—in the absence of demand. Evenings gather lightly. There is dinner. There is conversation if you want it. There might be gentle music or complete quiet. It is offered, not prescribed. By evening of the third or fourth day, something shifts. Your body stops waiting for the next demand. Your mind stops planning tomorrow. You inhabit just this moment, and that moment feels like home.

Program Profile Comparison

Dimension	Private & Custom	Rest & Reset
Intensity	Intensity5/10	Intensity2/10
Reflection Depth	Reflection Depth6/10	Reflection Depth6/10
Social Interaction	Social Interaction3/10	Social Interaction3/10
Physical Demand	Physical Demand4/10	Physical Demand2/10

How to Choose

If your primary need is a retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions, the Private & Custom retreat may be more aligned.

If your primary need is permission to stop, for people who have been running too long, explore the Rest & Reset retreat instead.

For a broader overview of all retreat programs and formats, visit our complete guide to Himalayan Retreats in India.