Lily's Retreats & Stays
the official slam book · Tapovan, Rishikesh
Before websites, there were slam books. You passed the notebook; your friends told the truth. So we passed ours around the retreat - everyone got a page. Even the river. These are our testimonials.
Rule #1: no boring answers
me, at your balcony
Page 01
Filled by: The Ganga(she insisted on going first)
Nickname:Ma Ganga. Also "omg it's SO cold"
Age:older than your species, younger than these hills
Favourite hangout spot:the bend below Lily's View rooms, obviously
Most likely to…make you forget your phone exists
Describe Lily's in one line:the only ones here who let ME do the talking
Secret:I keep the best light for 6 am. Come see.
thali of the day
Page 02
Filled by: Meena didi, restaurant by the stream
Nickname:"Didi" to 9 rooms of hungry people
Superpower:knowing you want second helpings before you do
Favourite ingredient:whatever came fresh that morning
Most likely to…slip you extra jaggery with your chai
Crush:the wood-fire oven. don't tell my husband
One rule:nobody leaves my table stressed. NOBODY.
breakfast 08:30 · lunch 12:30 · chai = always
6 am deck club
Page 03
Filled by: Arun bhai, yoga teacher
Nickname:"5 more breaths" (I heard you, room 6)
Wakes up at:4:45. voluntarily. yes, really.
Favourite pose:savasana - the one everyone's secretly best at
Most likely to…catch you skipping practice & say nothing (loudly)
Life motto:the river never hurries, and look how far it gets
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