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)
NicknameMa Ganga. Also "omg it's SO cold"
Ageolder than your species, younger than these hills
Favourite hangout spotthe bend below Lily's View rooms, obviously
Most likely to…make you forget your phone exists
Describe Lily's in one linethe only ones here who let ME do the talking
SecretI 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
Superpowerknowing you want second helpings before you do
Favourite ingredientwhatever came fresh that morning
Most likely to…slip you extra jaggery with your chai
Crushthe wood-fire oven. don't tell my husband
One rulenobody 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 at4:45. voluntarily. yes, really.
Favourite posesavasana - the one everyone's secretly best at
Most likely to…catch you skipping practice & say nothing (loudly)
Life mottothe river never hurries, and look how far it gets
aarti night
Page 04
Filled by - Amara, Vienna · Lily's View 2 · stayed 3 nights (lol no - 9)
Came here for"just a quick reset"
Best memoryfloating a diya at the aarti & ugly-crying a little
Worst memorythe waterfall pool. COLD. (did it again next day)
Describe Lily's in 3 wordstime. moves. differently.
Will you come back?already booked Oct 1–5. fight me for Lily's View 2.
Momo. head of security
Page 05
Filled by - Momo(paw print notarized by front desk)
Job titleDirector of First Impressions
Favourite guestwhoever is currently eating a paratha
Most likely to…join savasana uninvited. remain unbothered.
Enemiesthe monkey from the neem tree. it's personal.
Rating of Lily's12/10. would nap here forever. I do.
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