Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Sleep Tourism: A New Trend in Wellness Travel
Many people in India don't get enough sleep, so they're going on special holidays to relax and sleep better.
These holidays have special rooms, therapies, and no phones to help people rest.
This is called 'sleep tourism' and it's becoming popular because people are stressed and want to disconnect from their devices.
Nearly 61% of Indians sleep fewer than 6 hours a night, impacting long-term health
Sleep tourism involves traveling to improve sleep quality
Hospitality brands offer sleep-focused amenities and therapies
Travellers seek structured sleep experiences due to stress and insufficient rest
Digital detox and social media influence drive demand for sleep retreats
- Who
- Indians, travellers
- What
- Engage in sleep tourism
- When
- Currently
- Where
- India and abroad
- Why
- To improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and disconnect from digital devices
- Sleep Deprivation in India
- Nearly 61% of Indians sleep fewer than 6 hours a night
- Primary Aim of Sleep Tourism
- Improving sleep quality
- Amenities Offered
- Blackout curtains, soundproof rooms, premium bedding, guided sleep therapies, aromatherapy, meditation, spa treatments, doctor-supervised sleep assessments
- Drivers of Sleep Tourism
- Chronic stress, insufficient rest, digital detox, wellness trend
- Indian Resorts Offering Sleep-focused Stays
- Ananda in the Himalayas, Rishikesh; Atmanan Wellness Resort, Mulshi; Swaswara, Gokarna; The Forest, Dehradun