Join us for a 14-day spiritual immersion and teaching program in the heart of the Indian Himalayas.
This Sanskriti Yoga & Temples pilgrimage is an initiatory journey that blends yoga, meditation, mantras, and yogic philosophy with visits to sacred temples.
Above all, it is a guided inner यात्रा designed to deepen your sadhana and expand your spiritual understanding.
✨ Daily yoga, meditation & spiritual practice: Deepen your sadhana through guided sessions of traditional yoga, meditation, pranayama, and mantra chanting. Each practice is interwoven with the sacred energy of the Himalayas and supports a profound inner journey.
✨ Guided pilgrimage to sacred temples & ritual spaces: Receive teachings and spiritual guidance in the sacred temples of Kumaon — Jageshwar, Patal Bhuwaneshwar, Bagnath, Kainchi Dham, and more. Every step becomes a practice in itself: conscious walking, silence, simple rituals, and inner integration, approached as a spiritual path rather than a touristic experience.
✨ Ashram living & spiritual immersion: Stay in ashrams and sacred spaces that support meditation, silence, reflection, and the integration of yogic teachings. Accommodation and meals are provided solely to sustain the continuity and depth of the program.
✨ The Himalayas as a living teaching space: More than a landscape, the Himalayan environment becomes a true support for practice. Silence, altitude, rivers, mountains, and forests nourish introspection, awareness, and presence.
✨ Community, reflection & inner work: Share satsangs, reflective circles, and guided introspection within a small group committed to spiritual growth. Community is an essential part of the learning process.
• Immersion in Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga: Stay in an ashram on the banks of the sacred Ganges, with daily yoga, meditation, pranayama, and spiritual teachings. Rishikesh becomes a space for integrating your sadhana — not a touristic destination, but a living spiritual environment.
• Pilgrimage to the sacred temples of Kumaon (Jageshwar, Patal Bhuwaneshwar, Bagnath): Approach these sites as living spaces of practice through simple rituals, silence, meditation, and guided contemplation of the subtle energy of the Himalayas.
• Meditative walk to Tungnath, the temple of Shiva: The ascent becomes active sadhana, with conscious breathing, mantra, introspection, and spiritual guidance on the way to one of the highest Shiva temples in the world.
• Jageshwar: meditative immersion in the cedar forest: Practice and transmission unfold in one of the oldest Shaivite temple complexes in the Himalayas, where nature, walking, silence, and contemplation invite subtle depth rather than physical effort.
• Himalayan spiritual culture & conscious living: Encounter local culture as an immersion into a way of life rooted in devotion, simplicity, and wisdom. Nourishing vegetarian meals, periods of silence, reflection, journaling, and daily integration support the inner process throughout the journey.
📅 Dates: October 4–17, 2026
📍 Arrival & Departure Point: Dehradun, India
📍 Sacred Sites Visited: Rishikesh, Someshwar Mahadev, Bagnath (Bageshwar), Patal Bhuwaneshwar, Jageshwar, Chitai Golu Devta, Kasar Devi, Kainchi Dham, Naina Devi (Nainital)
👥 Group Size: Limited to 12 participants
Arrival at Dehradun airport and transfer to Rishikesh, the “Capital of Yoga.” Check-in at Parmarth Niketan ashram, followed by time to settle in, rest, and enjoy a nourishing dinner.
Daily yoga and meditation sessions in an authentic ashram setting.
Visit iconic spiritual landmarks:
Experience Ganga Aarti.
Optional activities:
✨ A time for exploration, learning, and personal transformation before ascending into the Himalayas.
A long yet breathtaking drive through the Himalayan hills. Early departure from Parmarth Niketan, scenic travel past sacred river confluences, and arrival in Ranikhet by late afternoon or early evening. A simple dinner is followed by a gentle moment of rest and integration.
Base 1: Ranikhet — 3 nights (October 8, 9, 10)
Morning yoga with views over the pine forests and valley, a visit to Chaubatia Gardens, optional walk to Bhalu Dam, silent walk and meditation in nature, and an evening circle for sharing and intention-setting for the Kumaon segment.
Drive to Someshwar Mahadev Temple, darshan and short teachings on Shiva and the deities of the valley, then continue to the Kosi River for a seated moment by the water and meditation. Return to Ranikhet in the evening for restorative practice or Yoga Nidra.
Departure from Ranikhet and scenic drive toward Bageshwar. Visit Bagnath Temple, an important Shaivite kshetra, with tea by the sacred river confluence. Continue to Chaukori for check-in and sunset over the Panchachuli peaks.
Base 2: Chaukori — 2 nights (October 11 & 12)
Morning drive to the cave temple of Patal Bhuwaneshwar, with a guided visit inside the cave exploring the Pandavas, Shiva, cosmic forms, and symbolism. Return to Chaukori for a late lunch, then enjoy evening satsang, storytelling, and a peaceful night.
Departure from Chaukori and scenic travel through forested landscapes toward Jageshwar. Spend unhurried time at the temple complex, with optional Rudrabhishek or guided puja, and meditation in the sacred cedar forest. Continue to Almora for evening arrival and check-in.
Base 3: Almora — 2 nights (October 13 & 14)
Morning visit to Chitai Golu Devta Temple and an introduction to the deity of “petitions and justice,” followed by a symbolic group offering. After lunch or a chai break in Almora, continue to Kasar Devi Temple and the ridge for a short walk, insights into the geomagnetic field, sunset contemplation, and reflective journaling.
Early breakfast and departure from Almora, with a drive to Kainchi Dham to visit the temple of Neem Karoli Baba and receive prasad. Continue to Nainital, with arrival expected in the early afternoon.
Afternoon in Nainital includes darshan at Naina Devi Temple, a boat ride on Naini Lake, a stroll along Mall Road or lakeside cafés, and the opening of the closing circle in the evening.
Base 4: Nainital — 2 nights (October 15 & 16)
Gentle morning practice or mini-satsang, followed by a late-morning drive to the Ghorakhal Tea Gardens near Bhowali. Walk through the plantations, enjoy tea tasting and discovery, and optionally stop at a nearby viewpoint. Return to Nainital for free time, final purchases, and an evening closing circle dedicated to gratitude, integration, and completion.
Breakfast followed by an optional sunrise walk overlooking the lake. Departure according to your travel plans:
1 880 €
Early Bird: €1,745 (limited to the first 5 participants) Payment plan available in 3 monthly installments
14-Day Retreat–Pilgrimage in the Indian Himalayas
An initiatory journey beginning in Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga, and continuing through sacred sites across the Himalayas. This program is dedicated to yogic teachings, meditation, and deep spiritual immersion.
Guided sessions of traditional yoga, meditation, pranayama, mantra
Oct 4-17, 2026
14 day event
Daily Schedule:
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