📖

Where Mountains Listen & Stories Rise

Aarohanam's annual literary retreat nurturing new voices in the serenity of the Himalayas.

Join the Next Suno Pahad Cohort Mentor & Support Writers

Suno Pahad is Aarohanam's annual literary retreat designed to nurture new voices in literature. Set in the serenity of the Himalayas, the retreat brings together budding writers and renowned authors for an immersive writing experience that culminates in publication.

Curated Annual Literary Retreat
3–4 Days of Deep Writing Immersion
Nature-Embedded Residential Experience
Published Compiled Anthology

Suno Pahad

Great stories are born when silence, nature, and honest mentorship come together.

Call for Voices

  • Open applications
  • Writing sample submissions
  • Curated selection

Himalayan Writing Immersion

  • Crafted workshops
  • Mentor circles
  • Fireside readings

Publication & Launch

  • Author recognition
  • Curated anthology
  • Story publication

Why Write in the Mountains

Silence Sharpens the Thought
Nature Works as a Co-Author
Time Slows Down for Reflection

Outcomes & Impact

For Writers

  • Published authorship
  • Creative clarity

For Culture

  • Preserved stories
  • Regional voices amplified

For Society

  • New literary talent
  • Living cultural archives

The Published Anthology

Every edition of Suno Pahad culminates in a professionally curated compilation book featuring selected works from retreat participants.

Who Should Participate?

Suno Pahad is for anyone with a story worth writing down, and for those willing to help others write theirs.

Writers

  • Emerging and unpublished writers
  • Poets, essayists & short-fiction authors
  • Regional-language writers
  • Anyone with a writing sample to submit
Apply to Write

Mentors & Authors

  • Published authors & editors
  • Creative writing instructors
  • Literary translators
  • Publishing professionals
Mentor a Cohort

Supporters & Institutions

  • Publishing houses & literary journals
  • Cultural & literary trusts
  • Homestay & retreat hosts in Kumaon
  • CSR teams supporting the arts
Support the Retreat

Frequently Asked Questions

How are writers selected?

Through an open call for writing samples, curated and shortlisted by the Suno Pahad editorial and mentor team.

What languages are accepted?

Submissions are welcome in multiple Indian languages alongside English — the retreat is built to amplify regional voices.

Is publication guaranteed?

Selected works from the retreat are compiled into the annual anthology; inclusion is based on final editorial curation, not automatic for every participant.

What costs are involved?

Details on retreat fees, travel, and residential costs are shared with shortlisted applicants during the selection process.

Can first-time writers apply?

Yes — Suno Pahad is built for emerging voices as much as experienced ones; what matters is the strength of the writing sample.

Let the Mountains Hear Your Story

Suno Pahad turns a few days of silence into a story that outlasts the retreat.

Join the Next Cohort