Vandita Dubey

In 2015, Dr Vandita Dubey, a US-trained clinical psychologist with a growing urban therapy practice, left the city for a Himalayan village. The family of two adults, two young children and a dog had to adjust to new realities and sometimes create them.

One such reality Vandita co-created is the Himalayan Writing Retreat (HWR). A thriving lifestyle business, it is now a destination for many seeking inner peace, or to learn a craft. Often both.

With over 25 years in the mental health field, Vandita has conducted talks, workshops and retreats for individuals and organizations. She has also been leading the popular ‘Write to Heal and Grow’ workshop at HWR since 2018.

An avid reader, runner and hiker, she refuses to be on social media or WhatsApp. Instead, she loves spending her time watching the snow covered Himalayas over endless cups of tea. She continues to live in her village home with her husband, three dogs, and a dog-like cat.