India's wellness economy grew to $30 billion in 2025 (GWI). Rishikesh alone accounts for 14% of premium wellness-retreat spend in the country — the highest per-square-kilometre concentration of yoga schools, ayurveda clinics, and destination-spa properties in Asia.
What that means for property
High-end wellness travellers pay 3–4× the average tourist and stay 4–6 nights. Furnished villas on the Neelkanth route routinely fetch ₹22–35k / night when marketed to this segment. Occupancy holds above 60% even in shoulder months.
