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India's First Women's Wellness Retreat

A Sanctuary For Her.
A New Beginning For Life.

Vaishalya Wellness is a premier women-only rehab wellness center in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, offering affordable luxury, privacy, and holistic healing.

Serene Location

Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

100% Women-Only

Safe. Supportive. Sacred.

Holistic Wellness

Mind. Body. Soul.

Affordable Luxury

Because you deserve it all.

Recovery is about more than breaking a habit. It is about rediscovering your strength and rebuilding your life in a space where you are truly understood

A unit of Asha Bhupender Charitable Trust

A Trusted Women's Rehabilitation Center in Himachal

Vaishalya Wellness is a specialized initiative operated by the Asha Bhupender Charitable Trust, a registered organization dedicated to mental health and community welfare. As the first and only women-exclusive Nasha Mukti Kendra and rehabilitation facility in Himachal Pradesh, we have built a trusted reputation for providing a safe and private space for healing. We understand that recovery involves more than just breaking free from substance dependence. It also entails addressing mental and emotional health concerns. We take a comprehensive approach to ensure that each individual receives the tailored care they need to rebuild their life.

Leena Mehta, Founder & Counselling Psychologist

Vaishalya Wellness

Dedicated Care and Support

At Vaishalya Wellness, we provide a comfortable and supportive environment for your recovery. Our approach combines medical care with personalized therapy to help you heal at your own pace.

We provide personalized therapy sessions to ensure you receive focused support. Your privacy is always respected as you work closely with our certified professionals to address your specific needs.
Our center has a dedicated team of doctors and psychiatrists available to guide your recovery. We ensure you have the necessary medical care without any long waiting periods.
We offer a safe, women-only space where your confidentiality is our priority. With a limited number of residents, you can focus fully on your well-being in a discreet and comfortable setting.
Located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, our center is surrounded by natural beauty. The peaceful environment and clean air provide a calm and healthy setting for your recovery journey.
Outdoor view of Vaishalya Wellness center in nature

Health Conditions

Comprehensive Health Support

We provide focused treatment for alcohol and drug dependence, prescription medicine reliance, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our comfortable residential facility offers a safe space where our clinical team creates a treatment plan specific to your health requirements.

Comfortable interior at Vaishalya Wellness

Residential Care

Comfortable Residential Care

Our residential program offers a structured and supportive environment. From medical care and group therapy to relaxing activities, every part of your stay is designed to help you build a strong foundation for lasting wellness and recovery.

Yoga and wellness session

Our Team

Professional Guidance

Recovery is a personal journey, and having the right support makes a significant difference. Our experienced counselors and medical staff are here to provide individual therapy, family support, and aftercare planning to help you navigate life after treatment with confidence.

Professional office space for counseling
Your journey

Recovery is not a single leap. It is a series of small, steady steps, and you never take a single one of them alone.

Vaishalya Wellness, Himachal Pradesh
1

Reaching out

It begins with one honest conversation, on your terms, at any hour. We listen first, explain how things work, and help you take the next step without any pressure.

A doctor and a counsellor sit with you to understand your history, your health, and what you have been carrying. From that, we shape a plan that fits your life, not a template.

When the body needs to clear a substance, we do it under medical supervision, so withdrawal stays safe and as gentle as it can be.

Staying with us in an all-women space, you work through the roots of it with counselling, therapy, yoga, and the calm of a steady daily rhythm.

As you find your feet, care eases into regular sessions while you return to home, work, and family, so the change holds in ordinary life.

Recovery does not end at the gate. We stay close with follow-ups, support groups, and relapse-prevention care through the months that matter most.

The Team

Dr. Devasheesh, Psychiatrist

Dr. Devasheesh

Psychiatrist

Leena Mehta, Counselling Psychologist

Leena Mehta

Counselling Psychologist

Dr. Nikhil Sharma, Physician

Dr. Nikhil Sharma

Physician, MBBS

Dr. Nitin Sharma, Physician

Dr. Nitin Sharma

Physician, MBBS

Harish Palek, Social Worker

Harish Palek

Social Worker, MSW

Kalpana Mehta, Coordinator

Kalpana Mehta

Coordinator

Jyoti, Yoga Teacher

Jyoti

Yoga Teacher

Nidhi Sharma, Nurse

Nidhi Sharma

Nurse

Madhu Bala, Nurse

Madhu Bala

Nurse

Jyoti, Nurse

Jyoti

Nurse


Medical Excellence. Dedicated
In-house team.

Your treatment journey at Vaishalya Wellness is managed by our unified, in-house team of specialists. By integrating evidence-based care with the latest advancements in psychotherapy, medical treatments, and longevity science, this collaborative approach ensures you receive the highest possible chance for recovery, healing and prevention. Our team works closely with your existing doctors to achieve best-in-class care. As a premier destination for women's rehabilitation in India, we provide a private, highly personalized sanctuary for lasting recovery.

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  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists & Psychotherapists
  • Internal Medicine Doctors
  • Longevity Doctors
  • Precision Medicine Experts
  • Complementary Therapists
  • Personal Trainers
  • Nutritionists
  • Nurses

Explore Our Programmes

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Options for Women

We offer complete levels of care at Vaishalya Wellness, a dedicated de-addiction and rehabilitation centre for women in Himachal Pradesh. Our personalised programmes treat a wide range of substance use disorders, from alcohol dependence and drug addiction to prescription medication misuse, along with co-occurring mental health conditions. As one of the leading nasha mukti kendras for women in Himachal Pradesh, we specialise in effective, evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual.

Our centre is a safe haven for women struggling with anxiety and depression alongside addiction, as well as complex conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Every woman receives compassionate, confidential care in a peaceful environment that supports true and lasting healing.

Alcohol
Detox

Alcohol detox and de-addiction treatment for women at Vaishalya Wellness, Himachal Pradesh

Our medically supervised alcohol detox helps women withdraw safely, with round-the-clock monitoring and symptom management in a calm, private setting that lays the foundation for lasting recovery.

Drug
De-Addiction

Drug de-addiction programme for ganja, bhang, charas and prescription medication addiction in women

Our programme supports women recovering from ganja, bhang, charas, and prescription misuse. Under 24/7 care, we combine medical detox with counselling and therapy for a structured path to freedom.

Opioid &
Chitta Detox

Opioid, chitta, smack and heroin detox treatment for women in Himachal Pradesh

Chitta, smack, heroin, and opium addiction has deeply affected women across Himachal Pradesh. Our opioid detox provides medically managed withdrawal, relapse-focused therapy, and emotional support in complete privacy.

Synthetic
Drugs

Synthetic and party drug addiction treatment for women including MDMA, ice and meth

MDMA, ecstasy, ice, and methamphetamine are increasingly common among young women in India. Our treatment addresses both the physical dependence and the psychological pull, through medical care and therapy.

Relapse
Prevention

Relapse prevention counselling and aftercare support for women at Vaishalya Wellness

Recovery does not end when treatment does. Through one-on-one therapy, family counselling, and structured follow-up, our aftercare programme gives women the tools to stay sober long after leaving.

Anxiety &
Mental Health

Anxiety, depression and dual diagnosis mental health treatment for women at Vaishalya Wellness

Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia often sit beneath addiction. Our dual diagnosis care treats both together, so healing reaches the cause and not only the symptoms.

Daily Practice

The 12-Step Program

We incorporate the proven principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) into our daily routine. Taking recovery one day at a time helps you build personal accountability and connect with a supportive community of women.

How The Program Works
12-step recovery group session for women at Vaishalya Wellness

Reviews

Straight from the families who made the call.

Wives, sisters, daughters and mothers, and the people who brought them to Palampur.

We found this women-only rehabilitation centre after weeks of searching. The peaceful environment gave our family hope again.

Renu Sharma Delhi

Google
★★★★★

The female staff made my sister feel comfortable from day one. It never felt like a hospital.

Amit Verma Chandigarh

Google
★★★★★

We needed a women rehabilitation centre in Himachal Pradesh, and this was exactly what we were looking for.

Neha Kapoor Amritsar

Google
★★★★★

The doctors explained every stage of recovery clearly. We always knew she was in good hands.

Rahul Malhotra Noida

Google
★★★★★

Privacy mattered the most to us. The women-only campus made all the difference.

Shikha Gupta Jaipur

Google
★★★★★

The admission process was simple, and the team answered every question without rushing us.

Vikram Singh Ludhiana

Google
★★★★★

Unlike other rehabilitation centres we visited, this place felt warm and genuinely caring.

Sonal Arora Dehradun

Google
★★★★★

The medical detox was professionally handled, and the staff treated my daughter with kindness throughout.

Anil Khanna Gurgaon

Google
★★★★★

We travelled to Palampur because we wanted a dedicated women's de-addiction centre. It was worth every kilometre.

Pooja Mehta Jalandhar

Google
★★★★★

The surroundings are peaceful, but it's the people here who make the biggest difference.

Harish Kumar Shimla

Google
★★★★★

This rehabilitation centre helped my wife regain confidence, not just sobriety.

Karan Bhatia New Delhi

Google
★★★★★

The counsellors involved our family throughout the recovery process. We never felt left out.

Anita Sethi Lucknow

Google
★★★★★

Finding a safe women-only rehab was difficult. We're grateful we found this place.

Rajeev Sharma Jammu

Google
★★★★★

From the first call, we felt they genuinely cared instead of trying to sell us treatment.

Megha Arora Mohali

Google
★★★★★

If you're looking for a women's rehabilitation centre in North India, I would confidently recommend this one.

Sandeep Joshi Karnal

Google
★★★★★

The routine, counselling, and medical support worked together beautifully. Recovery finally felt possible.

Komal Jain Indore

Google
★★★★★

We chose this centre because it focuses only on women. That decision gave our family peace of mind.

Ashish Chopra Panchkula

Google
★★★★★

The entire experience felt respectful and professional from admission to discharge.

Nidhi Verma Faridabad

Google
★★★★★

Recovery at Vaishalya, in the words of the women who lived it.

We looked for a proper rehabilitation centre for women for months. What made us pick Vaishalya was that it takes only females. That much greenery around me, and women counsellors to talk to every single day, changed something. I am in a far better place now.

Sarika Das

Delhi
Sarika Das Google 5 Star Rating

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Questions & Answers

The questions
we hear most

Choosing a place to heal is a big decision, and it comes with a lot of questions. Here are honest answers to the ones women and families ask us most, long before they ever pick up the phone.


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It is both, in the way that matters. "Nasha Mukti Kendra" is simply the everyday Hindi term for a de-addiction centre, and yes, we help women stop using alcohol, drugs, and other substances. But we run as a wellness-based rehabilitation centre, not a lock-up. That means medically supervised detox where it is needed, followed by counselling, therapy, yoga, and a structured daily routine that treats the reasons behind the addiction, not just the substance. If you have searched for a "Nasha Mukti Kendra for women" and a "women's rehabilitation centre" and wondered whether they are two different things, they usually are not. The difference is mostly in what the sign board says.

Yes, this is a women-only (ladies) rehabilitation centre with a largely female staff, so every resident is cared for in an all-women environment. Safety is the first thing most families ask about, and for good reason. Many women who come into rehab have lived through domestic violence, abuse, or trauma, and a mixed-gender centre can feel unsafe or exposing. Here the living areas, counselling rooms, and night supervision are set up so a woman can speak openly, rest, and recover without having to worry about who is around her.

Admission usually begins with a phone call or a visit, followed by an assessment. During the assessment, our team (a doctor or psychiatrist, plus a counsellor) understands the person's history, the substance involved, her physical health, and any mental health concerns. Based on that, we suggest whether residential treatment or outpatient support fits better, and we explain the programme, the likely duration, and the cost before anything is finalised. A woman can come on her own, or a family can bring a loved one. You can reach us any time on 8219474936; we are open 24/7, so there is no wrong hour to call.

We treat alcohol addiction, drug addiction (including charas, ganja, heroin or smack, chitta, cocaine, and prescription medicine misuse), tobacco dependence, and certain behavioural addictions. Our drug rehabilitation and alcohol de-addiction programmes are built around each woman rather than run off a single template. As a de-addiction centre for women, we often see cases that are tangled up with mental health struggles, and we treat both together rather than separately. Every case starts with an individual assessment, because a woman drinking to cope with grief needs a very different plan from someone who became dependent on painkillers after an illness.

Yes, we provide dedicated treatment for chitta addiction. Recovery begins with a medically supervised detox to safely manage withdrawal, followed by intensive psychological counselling, individual and group therapy, and relapse prevention planning. Our holistic, women-only environment ensures that each resident gets the complete physical and emotional support needed to overcome chitta dependence.

Both. Addiction and mental health rarely travel alone, especially for women. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and the after-effects of trauma often sit underneath the substance use, and treating one while ignoring the other usually ends in relapse. Our team provides what is called dual diagnosis care, meaning psychiatric support and psychological counselling run alongside the de-addiction treatment. And if a woman comes to us mainly for a mental health concern rather than addiction, we can help with that too, so we work as much as a mental health centre for women as a de-addiction one.

Counselling here is a mix of one-on-one sessions and group therapy, led by trained counsellors and psychologists. In individual sessions, a woman works through the triggers, emotions, and life events tied to her addiction, often using approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Group sessions let residents open up with others going through the same thing, which cuts the isolation and shame that keep so many women silent. There is no forcing and no judgement; the pace follows the person.

Most residential programmes run between 30 and 90 days, though the exact length depends on the individual. A short detox and stabilisation may take one to two weeks, while the fuller residential programme that includes counselling and therapy commonly runs 30 to 90 days. Long-term alcohol or drug dependence sometimes needs more, and some women stay three to six months. Recovery does not end on discharge day either, so we plan for months of follow-up and aftercare on top of the residential stay.

Costs depend on the type of room, the level of medical care, and the length of stay. Our treatment cost is ₹25,000 per month. We keep our fees transparent and explain exactly what is included (detox, counselling, accommodation, food, and therapy) before admission, so there are no surprises later.

Yes. What happens during treatment stays private, and confidentiality is taken seriously. For many women the fear of people finding out is the single biggest reason they put off getting help, so identities and records are protected carefully and nothing is shared without consent. Being tucked away in Himachal Pradesh, rather than in your own neighbourhood, also means far less chance of running into someone you know.

Yes, family involvement is encouraged, and we schedule visits along with family counselling sessions. Addiction affects the whole household, and recovery holds up far better when relatives understand what their loved one is going through and how to support her afterwards. Visiting rules do vary (some centres allow weekly visits, others keep the first few weeks quieter so a settled routine can take hold).

This is one of the most common worries women have, and it stops many from seeking help at all. Support for mothers differs from centre to centre, and some women's rehabs make arrangements so children can be looked after during treatment. We work with each mother to plan for her children's care, because being a parent should never be the reason a woman keeps suffering.

Our team includes qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, nurses, and trained support staff, many with years of experience in addiction and women's mental health. Some also serve as peer counsellors, women who have recovered themselves and understand the journey from the inside. Whichever centre you are considering, ask about staff credentials and the patient-to-counsellor ratio; a good women's rehab will answer that openly.

Residents stay in clean, comfortable, homely accommodation with proper meals, and the day follows a steady routine. A typical day includes morning yoga and meditation, counselling and therapy sessions, structured activity and rest, nutritious food, and quiet time in the evening. The hill setting makes it feel as much a wellness centre as a rehab, with fresh air, greenery, and calm that many women find soothing after the chaos that addiction leaves behind.

Recovery continues after discharge, so we provide aftercare and relapse-prevention support rather than waving goodbye at the gate. This usually includes follow-up counselling, connection to support groups such as AA or NA meetings, periodic check-ins, and continued guidance for the family. The first few months back in ordinary life are when the risk of relapse is highest, so this ongoing support is a core part of treatment, not an add-on.

A rehabilitation centre in Himachal Pradesh offers something a "rehab centre near me" search often cannot: distance, calm, and privacy. The clean mountain air, the greenery, and the slower pace give a woman room to heal away from the triggers, the gossip, and the daily stress of her usual surroundings. What sets a good women's centre apart from a generic one, though, is not the location alone. It is the all-women environment, the trauma-informed care, and treatment built around how addiction and mental health actually show up in women. When you compare centres, look past the "best rehab" claims and ask directly about staff qualifications, safety, confidentiality, and aftercare.

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Insights for your healing journey: Receive thoughtful updates, guidance on the recovery process, and empowering resources designed to support women every step of the way.

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Healing begins right

at the very foundation.

We will walk with you through every step.

There is no single method that works for every woman. We work in four ways: individual therapy, group therapy, online counselling, and residential care for women who need to step away from everything for a while.

Each one is explained in full. How CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based relapse prevention are used, and when we reach for each. What a private session looks like from the inside, and how a group is held so that it stays safe. And honestly, what the first day, the first week, and the months that follow look like in women's drug rehab.

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There is more of this work than there are hands doing it.

Internship

Supervised training in counselling psychology inside a working rehabilitation centre. Real casework, real supervision, not a classroom.

Volunteering

Help us carry awareness into villages that will never come looking for it. Camps, outreach and group sessions. No clinical background needed.

I completed a one-month internship at Vaishalya Healing, gaining hands-on experience in holistic mental health practices, mindfulness, and psychology while strengthening my communication, empathy, teamwork, and professional skills.
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Perspectives from our rehabilitation and counselling work in Himachal Pradesh on addiction, recovery and women's mental health, written to make these conversations easier to have.

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