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Himalayas Meditation and Yoga Retreat India
Immerse yourself in meditation and yoga, surrounded by the breathtaking Himalayas mountains in the company of birds and the freshest air. Explore the quaint town of Naggar and nearby villages. Visit the ancient Krishna temple and enjoy chai with the locals while overviewing the breathtaking Himalayas from the top of the forest. Practice the calming technique of walking meditation at the Roerich Art Gallery, offer flowers to the goddess Tripuri Sundari at the magnificent old mandir. Explore the characteristic Shiva and Vishnu temples that will certainly leave an imprint in your heart.
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Highlights
- Walking meditation
- Daily energizing yoga, meditation, and pranayama class
- Daily enlightening yogic philosophy Q and A session
- Excursions to ancient temples and temple’s arti (ceremony)
- Personal studies at Alliance’s extensive library
- 3 daily Himalayan vegetarian meals
- 14 nights accommodation
- Pick up at the airport
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accommodation
During the retreat, you will be accommodated at the lovely nature-friendly, family-run Alliance guesthouse, located at 1,800 meters above sea level in the heart of Naggar. The quaint guesthouse is known for its Indo-French touch and its hospitality as well as for its delicious homemade organic meals.
All rooms give a feel of living in the late 80s Indian village house with all required amenities and comfort. Rooms, each with a private bathroom, overlooking the spectacular Himalayas, are private, clean, and cozy. They are equipped with a kettle, tea, coffee, fresh fruits, and filtered water. Wi-Fi is available 24 hours free of charge.
Program
Sample daily schedule
- 07:30 90-minute yoga
- 09:00 Himalayan breakfast
- 10:30 Excursion
- 13:00 Yogic Himalayan lunch
- 15:00 Samadhi / walking meditation
- 17:00 Afternoon chai
- 17:30 Pranayama, meditation, yogic philosophy Q and A
- 20:30 Himalayan yogic dinner
- 21:00 Bonfire
- 21:30 Good night
Please note: On excursion days, the schedule will change. You will be informed of such changes the day before.
Included excursions
- Explore the quaint town of Naggar and nearby villages
- Visit the ancient Krishna temple
- Enjoy chai with the locals while overviewing the breathtaking Himalayas from the top of the forest
- Practice the calming technique of walking meditation at the Roerich Art Gallery
- Offer flowers to the goddess Tripuri Sundari at the magnificent old mandir
- Explore the characteristic Shiva and Vishnu temples that will certainly leave an imprint in your heart
- Visit the nearby town of Manali for shopping and sightseeing
Instructors
Vimal Barthwal
Born and raised in Rishikesh, Vimal’s journey as a yogi began years ago with his studies at the Bihar School of Yoga and continued at the Sivananda Vedanta Academy. As part of his sadhana (spiritual practice), Vimal lived alone in a cave for one year. This unique life’s transforming experience permitted him to deeply understand the real meaning of living a yogic lifestyle. For the past 13 years, Vimal has been teaching yoga and meditation in India and other parts of Asia to improve one’s physical health as well as one’s spiritual life.
Location
This retreat is located in the quaint ancient village of Naggar, situated on the left bank of the river Beas between Kullu and Manali. The peaceful small town is surrounded by the majestic Himalayas mountains and rich forests full of deodar, pine trees, and a large varieties of birds.
Many ancient temples such as the one dedicated to Tripura Sundari, Vishnu, Shiva, and Krishna are within walking distance. Naggar is also known for its medieval castle and the International Roerich Museum, surrounded by breathtaking nature.
Food
Enjoy a variety of nutritious organic Western or Indian foods lovingly prepared in the Alliance’s guesthouse kitchen.
- Breakfast options: Choice of oats, cornflakes, banana pancake, grilled cheese sandwich, parantha with curd, omelets, fresh fruits, toast with local jams and honey
- Lunch options: Choice of mixed vegetable salad with French dressing, pommes de terre sautéed, tomatoes à la Provençale and cheese chapati, cauliflower Manchurian, vegetable fried rice, Shahi paneer, dal makhani
- Dinner options: Tomato or mushroom soup, cauliflower gratin, spaghetti with tomato / white sauce garlic bread, vanilla custard
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Whole food
- Yogic
What's included
- 2 daily 90 minutes of yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes
- Daily yogic philosophy Q and A
- Walking meditation at the Roerich Art Gallery
- Excursions to ancient temples
- Lunch at the nearby Krishna Temple
- Flower offering to the ancient goddess Tripuri Sundari Mandir
- Visit to Shiva and Vishnu temples
- Personal studies at Alliance's extensive library
- 14 nights accommodation
- 3 daily Himalayas yogic meals
- Welcome basket of seasonal fresh fruits and filtered water
- Pick up at the airport
- Free 24-hour Wi-Fi
What's not included
- Airfare
- Tipping
- Donations
- Offerings to temples
- Personal shopping
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Bhuntar Airport (Kullu Manali Airport)
26 km
Transfer included
Chandigarh Airport
163 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Bhuntar Airport (Kullu Manali Airport) (KUU). Pick up from this airport is included in the package. Their driver will pick you up and take you to guesthouse. They will be waiting for you there.
Alternatively, you can also book your flight to Chandigarh airport. Chandigarh is about 295 kilometers from Naggar and it takes approximately 7 - 8 hours to reach them. Pick-up and drop-off at Chandigarh airport is available upon request and at a separate charge.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
