4 Day Stillness Himalayan Riverside Retreat in Almora

Settle into clarity, peace, and a deeper relationship with yourself at Himkosi Farm Stay, 15 km from Kasar Devi. Located on the banks of the calm Kosi River in Almora, this retreat offers a quiet setting where you can slow down and reconnect with nature’s spaciousness.

Summary

This retreat is an invitation to cultivate stillness in both mind and body. Surrounded by the green landscapes of Farka Village and the organic farming life of Himkosi, you will explore meditation and self-inquiry practices designed to support inner calm. In yogic and meditation traditions, stillness helps you remain present, reduce mental clutter, and open the door to deeper insight.

The farm’s expansive, self-sufficient environment naturally supports this process, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

Description

At The Stillness Retreat, the focus is on unlearning unnecessary ideas and gently clearing away misconceptions about spirituality. The teaching style is practical and approachable, using simple language that can be carried into everyday life.

You will be introduced to different meditation techniques and yogic practices, including Kriya Yoga and self-inquiry, so you can discover what feels most meaningful for your own path. The intention is to help you understand how these practices can fit naturally into your daily routine.

The program balances guided meditation sessions with thoughtful discussions that address doubts and encourage direct experience. Advanced asanas are not the emphasis here; instead, you can expect gentle stretching to prepare the body for long periods of meditation and greater physical ease.

To receive the most from this transformative time, arrive with an open mind and no fixed expectations. Let the peaceful atmosphere of Himkosi Farm and its natural surroundings draw you fully into the present moment.

Benefits

• ✨ Enjoy a peaceful escape to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with nature.
• ✨ Feel relaxed, refreshed, and renewed.
• ✨ Recover from the pressures of daily life and family responsibilities.
• ✨ Give your mind space for quiet while restoring your body.
• ✨ Recharge and explore practices that differ from your usual routine.
• ✨ Reconnect with yourself after feeling out of touch for too long.

What Makes This Retreat Special

Created by experienced yogis, this program emphasizes practical tools that support spiritual growth. It is designed for seekers who want to move beyond theory and experience the depth of meditation directly.

You will:

• Discover greater clarity and focus in your life.
• Learn to work skillfully with the mind so outer circumstances do not disturb inner peace.
• Experience blissful states arising through meditation.

History:

Just 15 km from Kasar Devi Temple in Uttarakhand, this location offers a meaningful setting for spiritual exploration.

Kasar Devi is widely regarded as one of only three places on Earth influenced by highly charged geomagnetic fields within the Van Allen Belts discovered by NASA. It is also believed that Swami Vivekananda meditated here in 1890, finding solitude and depth in one of the mountain caves of Kasar.

Over the years, Kasar has attracted spiritual seekers and creative thinkers alike, including Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, DH Lawrence, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Danish mystic Alfred Sorensen, Harvard psychologist Timothy Leary, and Lama Anagarika Govinda, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher.

Program

A typical day may follow this structure, though the schedule can change slightly.

• ❃ Stretching exercises
• ❃ Break
• ❃ Morning session: Discourse / practices
• ❃ Brunch: Served at 11:30 AM
• ❃ Break
• ❃ Afternoon session: Discourse / practices
• ❃ Break
• ❃ Subconscious mind training while awake
• ❃ Break
• ❃ Evening Kriya Yoga & 5 elements balancing
• ❃ Dinner : Served at 7:30 PM
• ❃ Q&A
• ❃ Subconscious mind training during sleep

Food

Farm to Fork

A central part of the experience is the farm-to-fork approach, with meals prepared from produce grown on the property or sourced locally. Guests are invited to walk through the farm, pick their own vegetables, and learn how the ingredients can be used in different ways.

Nourishing brunch and dinner are provided, along with herbal tea in the morning and evening.

Participants are encouraged to try 16-hour intermittent fasting, valued for its healing benefits and its ability to calm the mind and support meditative states.

Dates

• Jan: 23/01/26 - 26/01/26
• Mar: 05/03/26 - 08/03/26
• Sep: 17/09/26 - 20/09/26

Accommodation Types and Prices

The pricing includes stay, food, and sessions, excluding travel to the retreat centre.

• Private Room:
• 1. Single Occupancy: USD $426/INR 38,750 for one person
• 2. Double Occupancy: USD $646/INR 48,768 for a couple/duo sharing a double bed
• 3. Triple Occupancy: USD $816/INR 74,285 for a group of three sharing a double bed + floor bed.
• 4. Quad Occupancy: USD $914/INR 83,152 for a group of four sharing a double bed + floor bed
• Dormitory:
• 1. Per Person: $ 240 for one person
• 2. Full Dorm Space: $ 1,220 for the whole space. Suitable for a group of 6-8. The dorm has 6 beds + 2 optional floor bedding.

Please note that the cost includes arrival on the retreat start date and departure on the 4th day at 10 AM. For additional days, please contact us.

Additional Info

How To Get There (Flights, Airport Transfers, Buses, Trains)

Nearest International Airport: New Delhi Airport (DEL)

Nearest Domestic Airport: Pantnagar Airport (PGH)

Venue

Visa Stuff

You will need to get 6 month e-visa before arriving in India. A tourist visa will work for the duration of this retreat

Travel Insurance Suggestions

Travel insurance is always a good idea!
Depending on the policy you go for, it could help with delayed, cancelled or missed flights; theft or damage of belongings, and emergency healthcare.
It's not the most glamorous part of planning a trip, but it means you can relax knowing that you'll be covered if anything happens.

Arrival by Train

Nearest Railway Station : Haldwani / Kathgodam

Arrival By Taxi

What to Bring

• ❃ Please carry your own yoga mats, water bottles, any medicines, mosquito repellents, sanitizers, masks, and other utilities.
• ❃ Please carry loose and comfortable clothes throughout the program.
• Most people prefer to board private shared taxis from Haldwani / Kathgodam to Karbala Bypass.

Steps to Reach the Retreat Centre:

• • From Haldwani: Take a cab or bus to Karbala Bypass, then a taxi to Himkosi Farm.
• • From Almora: You can take a direct taxi to Himkosi Farm if you are already in Almora.
• • Basic Directions: From Karbala Bypass, take the first left towards Holy Angel School and continue for 6 km until you reach the off-road track leading to the farm. You can either choose to come down to the farm in your vehicle/taxi or you can park your car here and we will arrange pick up by the farms vehicle.
• Note: Call us once you cross Holy Angel School, Almora. If uncomfortable driving on the off-road track, let us know, and we will arrange for farm vehicle pickup.
• If you need taxi service, please let us know during booking and we will share our trusted taxi service contacts with you.

Arrival By Bus

Nearest Bus Stop : Karbala Bypass

There are buses (Uttarakhand Roadways & Private) available from Delhi (Anand Vihar) / Dehradun / Haldwani / Kathgodam to Nainital.

Additional Information

COVID POLICIES

We are only hosting fewer guests per retreat which makes it very safe. Everyone will be having their own space. The rooms have attached washroom which is cleaned daily.

• ❃ There is plenty of space on the property to be physically distant from other participants