Secret Life Of The Forests
Learn about living eco system
Apr 25–27 | (Sat - Mon) | 2026
What Is This Retreat About?
What you’ll experience
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12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Arrive + Slow Settle
Lunch, views, deep breaths — the forest starts talking the moment you arrive.2:30 PM
Orientation Walk
Meet the land, the silence, and the first hints of birds & forest stories.3:30 PM
Forest Teaser Walk
A gentle wander that makes you realise you’ve been missing an entire world.5:00 PM
Chai + Sunset
Sit back. Sip slow. Let the sky do the talking for a change.6:30 PM
Indoor Session: The Basics — Birds, Forests & How to Notice More
How to see, hear, and notice the forest & birds— even if you’ve never tried before.8:00 PM
Dinner
Fresh, home-cooked mountain food — simple, honest, unforgettable.9:00 PM onwards
Stargazing
Clear skies. Zero noise. Optional, but irresistible. -
5:30 AM
Wake-Up + Light Stretching
Wake the body so the senses can wake too.6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Morning Walk
Bird calls, forest patterns, movements, tiny wild stories — everything starts making sense now.9:00 AM
Mini Break9:30 AM
Breakfast
Fresh, home-style mountain breakfast — warm, simple, perfect after a morning in the forest.11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Big Nature Walk
Trees, insects, tracks, textures — the forest in full level of detail.
Learn the calming art of Nature JournalingIncludes a flexible outdoor pause / easy picnic depending on weather and the group’s mood.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Evening Mental Spa | Sound Meditation
A gentle, grounding sound session that settles your system after a full day in the forest —because once your senses open up, sound helps you go even deeper.
0530 PM onwards
Your Evening, Your Way
Find a corner, journal, wander slowly, or simply exist with the mountain as the light fades.8:00 PM
Dinner
The last-night dinner hits differently — warm plates, slow conversations, and that “don’t-let-this-end” feeling. -
6:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Final Morning Walk
Things you didn’t notice on Day 1 suddenly stand out.That’s the magic of slowing down.
9:30 AM
Breakfast
Fresh, warm, simple — a quiet start before you head back.10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Wrap up. Look around. Take in the last details.
Departure.
A Naturalist understands nature by watching it closely: birds, forests, insects, tracks, sounds, everything. Think David Attenborough on Planet Earth. It’s not a hobby: it’s a trained way of reading the natural world.
Who is a Naturalist?
“No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced.”
-DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
The world’s most respected voice
on nature and wildlife.
Who Is This Experience For?
Curious Beginners
understand forests
& slow walkers
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Meet Your Curator
Dinkar Samore
Rooms & Tarrifs
It’s traditional mountain architecture, simple, sustainable, and full of heart.
All Inclusive Per Person
02 Nights Retreat Pricing
What's Included
- Two-night stay in selected room
- All home-style vegetarian meals
- Guided forest walks and birding
- Expert-led naturalist sessions included
- All taxes and GST included
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Adults Only (18+): This experience is exclusively designed for adults. It is a quiet, immersive retreat suitable for solo travelers, couples, and friends looking to reconnect with nature.
No Children: To maintain the pacing and depth of the discussions, we cannot accommodate participants under 18 for this specific edition. -
Moderate fitness is recommended. You don’t need to be an athlete, but you should be comfortable walking on uneven mountain trails and forest paths. We typically cover 3–5 km at a slow, observational pace. If you enjoy a good morning walk, you will be fine!
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It is the perfect blend of both. Think of it as an interactive holiday where you leave with new eyes for the forest. There are structured field sessions, but also plenty of downtime to soak in the views, read a book, or enjoy the sunset at Vaatalya.
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Stay: 02 Nights / 03 Days at Vaatalya (accommodation as selected).
Meals: All 3 meals included — fresh, seasonal, homestyle vegetarian.
Experience: All guided walks, workshops, and sessions led by our Award-Winning Naturalist.
Taxes: GST included.
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To Secure Your Spot: A 50% advance payment is required to confirm your booking. Please note that this deposit is non-refundable.
Balance Payment: The remaining 50% is due 10 days prior to arrival.
Strict No-Refund: As this is an exclusive, small-group calendar event, we are unable to offer refunds or reschedule bookings. All sales are final.
Transfers: If you cannot make it, you are welcome to transfer your seat to a friend or family member.
Request an Invite | Limited Seats
An exclusive nature observation retreat