Napcation: The Holiday Where You Can Finally Hit The Snooze

Hey, hey, hey! It is time to start admitting the truth- no one's getting enough sleep. Between going to work and coming back from work, all of us are stealing time to make up for our sleep deprivation. Surely, some of us can audition for a Tim Burton movie soon. From pulling all-nighters prepping for a test to working overtime because workload has no end -sipping coffees, or whatever helps stay up, we have all lost significant amount of time that classifies as "good sleep".

And who is giving a badge of honour for pretending to not be exhausted! Sleep, especially uninterrupted sleep, is a luxury that we often neglect. (Typing this as I remember dragging myself out of a late-night bar crawl last week). Some of us, and let me sound a bit hyperbolic, have forgotten the snooze button. Why? Cause we are up before the alarm is supposed to go off! Wonder if this marathon will ever get us near the finishing line. Hmm.

Lee Sun-kyun in Sleep (2023)Imdb

So, it is unsurprising when the statistics say India is racing right behind Japan as the second most sleep-deprived nation in the world. C'mon, we glamourise the idea that some cities never sleep. Sorry not sorry, Mumbai meri Jaan! It's time we stop sleeping like babies and turn into logs. Afterall, hope is where the dreams begin. How about a guilt-free holiday just so Hypnos can do the heavy lifting.

Also, on a serious note, sleep tourism is really booming right now. According to Travel Trends 2025 Report produced by the online travel platform, Skyscanner, 70 per cent of Indian travellers prioritise wellness, while 57 per cent prioritise health during vacation, aligning perfectly with goals of sleep tourism. Moreover, as per the World of Finance, "the global sleep economy is estimated to be worth nearly $600bn in 2025, with high-tech wearables, sleep-monitoring mattresses, and other slumber-boosting products being touted far and wide."

Soukya, Banglore

So, here are some places and retreats around the country, where Hypnos is said to be spotted blessing his orphans. Take a look!

Soukya

Location: Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Recently visited by the British Royals, the luxury wellness resort offers homeopathy treatments, ayurvedic therapies, organic diet plans, and naturopathy treats to help you get rid of the toxins and bring the balance to the system so you can sleep peacefully.

Ananda In The Himalayas

Location: Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand

The luxury wellness retreat offers yoga. meditation, and ayurveda in the serene foothills of the snowy mountains. You can also go for nature walks, and sight-seeing to get rejuvenated.

Alila Diwa

Location: Majorda, Goa

Looking for good sleep, spa treatment, pool, and a peaceful atmosphere, go to Alila Diwa that is located near lush paddy fields.

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Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort

Location: Ranthambhore, Rajasthan

For true nature lovers, this lux tented accommodation is located near the Ranthambhore Wildlife Reserve. You can check it out and go for spa treatments and nature walks.

Carnoustie Ayurveda and Wellness Resort

Location: Maarikulam, Kerala

20 kilometers away from Alleppey, the luxury resort combines organic cuisine with ayurvedic therapies, and meditation for a sleep-focused experience.