The Narmada belt lies a few hours from Vadodara, in Gujarat’s Narmada district—dense Satpura-Vindhya forest, a river held sacred for centuries, and wilderness quiet enough to make you slow down.
This is exactly the kind of ground ANMUTE is built for.
Not a monument to photograph.
Not another rushed weekend trip.
A river old enough to remind you what stillness sounds like.
Zarwani Waterfall sits deep within Shoolpaneshwar’s forest, reached through a real trek across teak, rock, and uneven terrain.
The Narmada carries both halves of this journey.
Rapids for the body.
A quiet evening Aarti for everything after.
Havan, stillness, and fire all happen on the same riverbank—the water doing part of the work no ritual can do alone.
You are not here to see the Narmada belt.
You are here to let the river change your pace.
THE FOUR PILLARS
01 — RITUAL
Begin on the riverbank.
A Havan with fire, chanting, and intention marks the start of the journey.
Later, the Narmada Aarti brings the group back to the water at dusk.
Ritual is not about escaping your reality.
It is about reconnecting with what grounds you.
02 — WILDERNESS
Move into the Shoolpaneshwar forest.
Trek toward Zarwani Waterfall through teak and rock.
Enter the Narmada’s rapids.
Let real terrain bring you back into your body.
03 — STILLNESS
A busy mind rarely switches off.
Stillness gives it permission to.
Through Surya Yog, riverside meditation, sound healing, breathwork, ice-bath therapy, and quiet moments beside the Narmada, the rhythm slows naturally.
04 — FIRE
When the day slows down, the circle begins.
Gather around the fire with live music, stories, laughter, and honest conversation beneath the open sky.
No pitches.
No performance.
Just presence.
THE 3-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 01 — ARRIVE & FOLLOW THE RIVER
Friday, 15 January 2027
- Arrival in the Narmada belt
- Check-in, settling in, and introduction with the ANMUTE team
- Opening Havan on the riverbank
- Satvik lunch
- Rest and personal time
- Zarwani Waterfall Trek through Shoolpaneshwar’s teak forest
- Riverside sound-healing session
- Satvik dinner
- Narmada Aarti at dusk
- Fire circle with music, stories, and conversation
DAY 02 — MOVE & GROUND
Saturday, 16 January 2027
- Surya Yog, meditation, and light yoga facing the river
- Narmada River rafting experience through the Satpura-Vindhya forest belt
- Satvik lunch and rest
- Ice-bath therapy with guided breathing
- Shoolpaneshwar Temple visit
- Laughing therapy
- Bonfire with live music beneath the open sky
DAY 03 — STILLNESS & RETURN
Sunday, 17 January 2027
- Final Surya Yog, meditation, and light yoga session
- Riverside meditation in silence
- Closing circle
- Checkout and farewell
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 3 Days / 2 Nights curated ANMUTE experience
✓ Curated stay in the Narmada belt
✓ Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the curated experience
✓ Satvik meals throughout the retreat
✓ Opening Havan on the riverbank
✓ Zarwani Waterfall Trek
✓ Riverside sound-healing session
✓ Narmada Aarti
✓ Fire circle
✓ Daily Surya Yog, meditation, and light yoga
✓ Narmada River rafting experience
✓ Ice-bath therapy with guided breathing
✓ Shoolpaneshwar Temple visit
✓ Laughing therapy
✓ Bonfire with live music
✓ Riverside meditation
✓ Closing circle
✓ Local transportation for all itinerary activities
NOT INCLUDED
✗ Travel from your home city to the retreat’s designated meeting point is not included.
✗ Travel after checkout is not included.
✗ Personal expenses, shopping, laundry, alcoholic beverages, room-service charges, and any costs outside the curated ANMUTE itinerary are not included.
✗ Any activity not specifically mentioned under “What’s Included” is not included.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Exact meeting point, check-in timing, packing list, and travel guidance will be shared with confirmed participants.
The itinerary is subject to weather conditions, river conditions, forest permissions, and the discretion of the ANMUTE team. Activities may change according to circumstances on the day.
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