Creative Writing Workshops & Retreats
Himalayan Writing Retreat
Pricing Guide
Online Writing Workshop
Format & Schedule
- Live interactive sessions via Zoom (not pre-recorded)
- Spread over 2 weekends or 2 intensive days
- Small batch size (under 20) for personal attention
Curriculum
- Specific focus topics: Short Story, Blogging, or Poetry
- Real-time critique of assignments and pitches
- Includes digital handouts and recording access
Essentials
- Digital Certificate of Completion
- Access to alumni community groups
- 18% GST is included in this price
Flagship Residential Workshop
Program Details
- 4 nights / 5 days residential program
- Daily classes on Plot, Character, Editing, and Publishing
- Led by resident experts (e.g., Chetan Mahajan)
- 1-on-1 mentorship session for your manuscript
Stay & Meals
- Twin-sharing accommodation in themed rooms
- All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea, Dinner)
- 24/7 access to library and forest walks
Financials
- Price includes 18% GST
- Does not include travel to Kathgodam or Satkhol (taxi/train extra)
Celebrity Masterclass Retreat
Star Mentorship
- Direct access to A-list creators (Varun Grover, Dibakar Banerjee, etc.)
- Intensive script breakdowns and industry insider knowledge
- Strictly limited seats (max 15) for intimate networking
Hospitality
- Twin-sharing accommodation at the retreat
- Full board dining (All meals and tea/coffee included)
- Casual interactions with mentors during meals and walks
Important Notes
- Includes premium for celebrity time and 18% GST
- Application process often required due to demand
- Transport to the venue is not included
DIY Writing Residency (Stay Only)
Accommodation
- Rustic Himalayan suite with pine wood flooring
- Options: Twin-sharing (lower price) or Private Single (higher price)
- En-suite bathroom, geyser, and room heater provided
Dining & Facilities
- All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Home-style buffet with local Kumaoni dishes
- Access to glass-walled Book Lounge and high-speed Wi-Fi
Essentials
- Strictly non-instructional (no mentors or classes)
- Pet-friendly (subject to approval)
- Minimum stay duration may apply
About Creative Writing Workshops & Retreats
Get That Story Out of Your Head
At The Himalayan Writing Retreat, I’ve seen writers struggle with getting started. My approach is simple - forget perfection, just write quick and messy. Editing comes later, because honestly, you can’t fix a blank page. If you’re always saying time nahi milta yaar (I never get time), I’ll help you cut through the excuses. I bring the deadlines and a clear structure, you bring your story.
Choose Your Path: Retreat or Online
- If you want total focus, our mountain writing retreat in Satkhol, Uttarakhand is for you. You’ll spend days with a small group, surrounded by Himalayan views, eating local Kumaoni food and reading aloud by the bonfire. Everything’s sorted - stay, food, and learning.
- If you can’t travel, join our genre-specific writing workshop online. Weekend sessions mean you can fit writing around your job. It’s interactive, not a snooze fest - feedback, exercises, and even a certificate.
The Whole Journey: Writing & Beyond
I guide you from a blank page to a published author. Expect hands-on help with:
- Finding your writing voice
- Practical manuscript editing course
- Author branding session and pitching to publishers
Learn From Industry Pros
Workshops feature real pros - Varun Grover, Arundhathi Subramaniam, Shekhar Kapur, Kritika Pandey, and more. You get direct access, not just names on a brochure.
More Than a Workshop
Joining us means joining a tribe. My writer accountability group sticks together long after the sessions, cheering each other on. Alumni have published 70+ books - proof that it isn’t just talk.
Meet your Expert
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My Story
Ever felt like your own thoughts got lost in all the noise? Us too. That’s why we set up the Himalayan Writing Retreat in Satkhol - not just a place, it’s a vibe. You wake up, see the mountains, and finally hear yourself again. We believe writing’s got magic (from you and the wild), and craft (that’s our job). We show up every day for words, not just waiting for inspiration. You bring your story, we help you get it out.
My Work
What we offer - Residential writing retreats in the Himalayas, online poetry masterclasses, First Draft Club, and healing through writing workshops.
Mountain experience - Come to Satkhol, eat Kumaoni food, trek, write, and hang out with other writers. It’s more than a workshop.
Learn from the best - Our mentors are Sahitya Akademi winners, JCB laureates, and top editors. Real experts. No fluff.
Fast drafting focus - We push you to write quick and messy. Edit later. Because a messy first draft beats no draft.
Community and support - Join our tribe, share ideas, get accountability, and Lit News for calls and jobs. We’ve got your back.
Not just for writers - Some workshops help process emotions and find clarity. Curiosity is all you need, not a writing background.