Diwali Music, Culture & Wellness Retreat 

Pune, India

Oct 19th - 29th, 2025

Diwali - The Cultural Celebration of Light

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and many other parts of the world. It’s often referred to as the Festival of Lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Residents decorate their homes, exchange gifts, and enjoy traditional sweets and festive foods. Pune also hosts various markets and exhibitions for Diwali shopping in additional to many Indian Classical concerts featuring renown artists from all over India presenting during different times of the day depending on the raga performed. 

We will be exploring Pune during this festive occasion, engaging in cultural exploration, sampling native cuisine, shopping, music instruments, many concerts, temples, a Singhad fort trip and a day at Osho International engaging in spiritual practice and meditation. After an energetic and activating week in Pune, we will travel one hour south to Toyam Wellness Resort for 4 days and 3 nights for rest, spa treatments, yoga, meditation, integrative music, chanting and meditation sessions with Lynda and Mihika.

Highlights

 

Arrive in Mumbai for the Transport to Pune Oct. 19th

 **8 days/7 nights in Pune, the culture, music, and education capital of India

**Stay at Ramee Grand centrally located hotel and spa, most “happening” area bustling with food joints, variety of shops, art, etc.

**Guided Tours with locals Arun and Mihika Paranjpe of Bliss Tours

**Witness Diwali – the festival of lights, absorb the culture, experience the traditions by being with local families

**Excursion to Singhad Fort

**Witness vocal and instrumental concerts by world renowned at some of the best theaters in Pune

**Participate and learn Indian music with special workshops, artists talks and hands on musical instrument discovery

**Spend a day at Osho International Center engaging in different meditations with people from around the world (extra cost)

On October 25th - Transfer to resort

4 Days/3 nights at Orchid Toyam– a serene all-inclusive resort, less than an hour from Pune

**Ayurvedic consultation and massage included and healthy food tailored to your “dosha” (body type)

**Daily Yoga

**Relax and enjoy the resort grounds with evening music and chanting sessions with Lynda Arnold and Mihika Paranjpe

October 29th - Transfer the Mumbai airport for Flight Home

Trip Cost: 

10 night/11 days Package: $2295 single occupancy; $3090 double occupancy ($1545 per person)

 

A Sneak Peak at Orchid Toyam Wellness Resort

 

Costs Not Included:

  • Round Trip Airfare to Mumbai, India  (We will assist you in best flight options)

  • Expenses incurred by guests (shopping, some meals in Pune, additional spa services at hotel & retreat center, phone calls, laundry, etc.)

  • Osho International Day Pass (this can be an optional excursion)

  • Trip Health Insurance (highly recommended)

  • Additional sightseeing outside of itinerary

  • India Travel Visa

This retreat is co-hosted by Bliss Tours, a trusted expert in Worldwide travel itineraries and accommodations

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