SILENCE & THE SOUL | Bangladesh | 29-31 MAR 2024

We are thrilled to announce our curated CalmCamp in Bangladesh. A holistic journey in a beautiful haven where you would find time and space to listen to the silence of the forest and let reflect in your soul.
In the foothills of the Himalayas, amidst the green hills in Sylhet, this nature retreat brings to you eco-friendly leisure and activity retreats. Whether you’re seeking adventure, a couple of days of relaxation within a carefree nature retreat, or just a weekend escape from the cacophony of Dhaka with an immersive Bangladeshi cultural experience and a spiritual journey, this is the place for you.
Join us for this immersive 3-Day retreat where you’ll explore yourself in the quietness and calm of nature, ground and centre yourself under the guidance of Anika Rabbani – Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga journey.
Just like our other Curated Retreats, this Yoga CalmCamp is designed to provide a holistic experience that nurtures, aligns and balances your body and mind. We can’t wait to have you join us in Sylhet!
Our retreat package is designed to bring you peace of mind, so we made it all-inclusive: we can arrange convenient transfers at cost from Dhaka, comfortable accommodation in Sylhet, and all meals – including special arrangements for those wishing to fast – and tranquil yoga, meditation and breathing sessions to help you unwind and recharge.
Come as you are, and make the most of pure magic in the serene setting of Sylhet.
What's included in the CalmCamp Retreat?
This 3-day / 2-night retreat includes the following:
- Daily yoga sessions by Anika, featuring 3 yoga styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga.
- 1 Yoga Nidra session on the first night
- Meditation and Pranayama breathing techniques
- 2-nights accommodation (Single, Twin, Double and Triple Occupancy options)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Sehri, Iftar and Dinner (Vegetarian options available)
- Campfire Circle
- Local tours, trips & activities (TBC)
OPTIONAL (at cost)
- Private Minibus Transport can be arranged from Dhaka to the resort & Return (6-7 hours)
*Flight/train from Dhaka to Sylhet and return
*Sylhet Airport & train station transfers.
Date & Price Options
You can join this retreat on:
1. Mar 29-31 (Fri-Sun): leaving Friday morning, returning Sunday morning
You can come earlier or leave later separately too, please contact us and we’ll arrange a discounted room rate at the resort.
3-DAY/2-NIGHT RETREAT PACKAGE COST per person (BDT)
Early Bird – full payment by Sunday 10th March / Regular price
NON-AC Double room (shared double bed) or Twin room (two single beds) – 10,200 / 12,700
Triple room (1 shared double, 2 singles) – 12,300 / 14,800
Double room (shared double bed) – 13,500 / 16,000
Twin room (2 single beds) – 15,500 / 18,000
Private Room (double bed for 1 person) – 21,000 / 23,500
Getting There
Location: Shuktara Nature Retreat is located 7.5 kms from the Sylhet city centre on the Sylhet – Tamabil N2 highway.
By Air: The Osmani International Airport, Sylhet is 20 kms from Shuktara and takes about 40 minutes. The flight is about 50 minutes.
By Rail: The Sylhet Railway Station is 7.5 kms from Shuktara and takes about 30 minutes. The train journey is approximately 5 hours.
By Intercity Bus: Intercity bus terminal at Humayun Chottor is some 8 kms from Shuktara and takes about 25 minutes. Between 8:00 pm to 8:00 am buses drop passengers at Subhani ghat which is about 6.5 km from Shuktara. The bus journey is about 6-7 hours.
By Private Minibus: We’re also offering our Private Minibus Transport from Dhaka to the resort & return (6-7 hours), which can be arranged at cost. This is far more comortable than the public bus service and it would be a fun journey (we guarantee singalongs!). There might be 3 pick-up points in Dhaka city, including Uttara, Bonani and Dhanmondi (TBC).
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Illuminate Retreats provide a complimentary travel concierge to advise and help you book your flights and train travel.
If you want to arrange your own transport via bus, train or flights we will arrange transfers from the station or airport (at cost). You can come a night earlier/later and leave a night earlier/later too (extendable by 2/3 days at Shuktara) at discounted rates.
Retreat Location
Silence & The Soul CalmCamp retreat is located in Sylhet
Sylhet
An Eco – friendly Retreat in the Hills
Nestled amidst lush greenery, it offers a tranquil retreat where guests can unwind, surrounded by the beauty of the countryside. The resort’s cozy cottages and eco-friendly practices provide an eco-conscious and rejuvenating experience for nature enthusiasts. Its Yoga Sala offers a nurtuting and beautiful view on the forest while practicing yoga or meditating. It is located about 40 km from the Bangladesh-Indian border of Tamabil – Dawki into Meghalaya, the foothills of the Himalayas.
Faclities include a games room and a superb library. Pick a book, take a seat on the verandah, and drift away into worlds beyond to a soundtrack of wild birds singing. Else, take a walk in the forest, and take in nature at its finest and most tranquil.
Accommodation Details
Accommodation :
Forest Side
05 Deluxe rooms with 02 beds on the 1st & 2nd floor with a beautiful forest view
1. Deluxe Twin sharing Room : 2- Single Beds
Forest View
Hillside
05 Semi Suite rooms with 02 single beds on the ground floor with a beautiful view at the hillside
2. Deluxe Twin sharing Room : 2- Single Beds
Hill View / Pool View
We have also included non-AC rooms for those that truly value nature and who choose to conserve electricity, and single occupancy rooms for those who want privacy.
About the Luminary
Anika Rabbani, Yoganika, is a reputed yoga teacher and health coach based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Anika trains in Ashtanga yoga at KPJAYI, Mysore with her guru Sharath Jois, the grandson of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois. Anika teaches beginner, yin, and vinyasa flow, corporate classes, and also runs a yoga class for children. Yoganika is a space dedicated to healing, health, beauty, inner peace, and wellness.
Yoganika empowers women and men by allowing them to become the best, most healthy, and balanced version of themselves.
Schedule: Activities, Wellness, Yoga and Meals
Schedule: Activities, Wellness, Yoga and Meals
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Friday: Arrival and Welcome
- Afternoon: Welcome to Shuktara! Join us for the Opening Circle and Welcome drinks.
- Evening: Relax and explore the resort’s surroundings.
- Dinner: Delight in a specially prepared dinner at the villa
- Yoga Nidra: Start your retreat with mindfulness, inward connection and pranayama
Saturday: Yoga and Self-Discovery Day
- Morning Gentle Yoga: Start the day with a meditation, rejuvenating morning Yoga and Pranayama.
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
- Luminary free time: Enjoy the day – morning walk through the back of the resort – tea gardens and hills, streams. Meditative walk in the forest: take time and space to listen to your inner self in the wideness of Mother Nature.
- Lunch at the resort.
- Meditative walk in the forest: Take time and space to listen to your inner self in the wideness of Mother Nature
- Optional Tours: Lalakhal lake boat trip or Ratargul swamp forest.
- Yin yoga: Deep stretch and relax
- Dinner: Gather for a nourishing dinner at the communal hall.
- Campfire Circle: Take in the still night air and get to know some of your fellow Luminees better, to the backdrop of crackling flames and crickets. There might even be another singalong…
Sunday: The Rejuvenated Soul
- Morning Ashtanga class: Begin the day with pranayama and yoga.
- Mindful eating with a wholesome breakfast.
- Closing Circle: Participate in a reflective Closing Circle.
- Departure: Bid farewell to Sylhet as you depart with cherished memories.
Seasons and best time to go
This Illuminate CalmCamp Retreat is hosted second half of March but possible events in Dhaka (somewhere tranquil within an hour’s drive) will be announced soon.
The best times to visit Shuktara are from November to March and between August and November, but you’re welcome to stay anytime of the year, and some people especially like going in Monsoon.
Cancellations
CANCELLATION
Free cancellation up to 2 weeks of retreat start date. 50% is refundable within 2 weeks of retreat start date. 75% refundable if we will fill your space.



















