7 Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Manali, India: Hiking, Village Walk, Temple, and Monastery Tour
7 Days Yoga and Hiking Retreat in India
You already planned a trip to India this summer? Would you like to experience the beauty and magical power of the Himalaya’s in Vashisht near Manali? Is yoga and meditation appealing to you? Join this yoga retreat in Manali. They offer you morning – evening yoga and meditation for a intensely personal and spiritual experience.
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Highlights
- Certified yoga teacher
- Daily morning yoga practices
- Daily evening meditation sessions
- Transfers from Manali to a family house in Vashisht
- A local guide to explore around Manali
- Daily vegetarian breakfast and dinner
- 6 nights accommodation in a homestay
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Chandigarh Airport (US$ 76 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Yoga shala
- Internet access
- Laundry
For this holiday, you will be staying in the Amar Family House, which is a home stay with simple accommodation. It is located in the middle of the village Vashisht. It is three kilometers from Manali town and two minutes walk from the hot spring, temples, shops, and rooftops. Amar's family pride themselves on being the original inhabitants of Vashishth Village, which is a village that has got its name after Aryan sage Vashishtha.
The village is more known for its hot sulphur springs endowed, with great healing powers. Besides the hot springs, there is the temple dedicated to Vashishtha. The family house offers double rooms with attached bathroom and toilet. From every room, you have a great view of the mountains and you can hear the sound of the Beas river constantly rushing below.
Program
Day 1: Arrival Vashisht (Manali )
You will arrive in Manali by your own means. Open Lotus Yoga will welcome you there and organize your transfer to the family house in Vashisht.
You will have time to explore your new environment. Afterwards, you will be introduced to your yoga and meditation teacher. Together with the family, you will enjoy a freshly made dinner prepared by Padema and Ritu.
Day 2: Yoga and Short trek
- 07:00 Yoga, pranayama, and asana practice for 2 hours.
- 09:30 Breakfast
After breakfast, a guided walk to Jogini Falls will take place. These are beautiful waterfalls about an hour along the wall of the valley from Vashisht. These falls descend from high above and run into the Beas River below.
During the evening you will have a meditation class. Dinner. Overnight in the family house or hotel.
Day 03: Yoga, meditation, and temple visit
- 07:00 Yoga, pranayama, and asana practice for 2 hours.
- 09:30 Breakfast
After breakfast, visit the village of Goshal, Old Manali, and the beautiful Hadimba Temple. This temple is about one kilometer from Manali. It is very old and surrounded by tall cedar pine trees on the edge of Dhungri village. According to legends, Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers fell in love with an aboriginal woman named Hadimba - the sister of the local chief by the name of Hadimba and married her.
At your own time, you can take an auto-rickshaw back to Vashisht. After dinner, the group will take a meditation class. Spend the night in the family house or preferred hotel.
Day 4: Yoga, meditation, and exploring villages life
- 07:00 Yoga, pranayama, and asana practice for 2 hours.
- 09:30 Breakfast
After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to take a walk in the villages. The group will walk up along the valley to three distinct villages that dot along the Beas River. You will visit the village of Burwa, Shanag, and Goshal.
- Back to Vashisht by bus.
Back in Vashish, the group will have dinner. The meditation session will take place either before or after dinner. Overnight in the family house or a hotel.
Day 5: Yoga, meditation, and free visit
- 07:30 - 09:30 Yoga
Today you are free to take an Ayurvedic massage, visit a Tibetan ayurvedic Doctor, or relax at home.
Day 6: Yoga, meditation, and visit
- 07:30 - 09:30 Yoga
Today is a free day, where you can do your shopping and explore the local rooftops. Around the temple, there is always something to experience. Ask the guide to take you one more time for a walk. Vashisht has many gardens and beautiful paths to admire. Evening yoga and meditation. Dinner will be served at the family house.
Day 7: Yoga and free Visit
- 07:30 - 09:30 Yoga
Check out from the house after breakfast. Transport is provided to Manali, from where you can continue your journey. You can also book a Rohtang tour/ Visit the Atal tunnel at Lahoul Valley or visit by yourself the surroundings.
You can also stay another week. You will miss it!
Included excursions
- Village visits
- Waterfall
- Temple visits
- Short hiking
- Walk around the surrounding area
Instructors
Yogi Ganesh
Yogi Ganesh learned yoga from his father and other yoga teachers from different places and gurus in Vashisht and Rishikesh. He is an expert in meditation techniques and the art of pranayama. He is also a good mountain trekking guide. He has done many high-altitude treks in Manali and Ladakh. He teaches yoga in the different parts of the Himalayas and high mountain places, as well as during camping and trekking trips.
Location
This yoga retreat with Manali tour will take place in Vashisht, Manali India. The real power of the valley lies in the peace, beauty, and powerful energy she offers. Vashisht is the best and brightest of the traveler centers in the Kullu Valley. Tourists come here to bathe in the hot springs and tour the temples. There are some interesting old wood and stone houses, with ornate carving beyond the public baths, and a number of typically Himachali temples in the middle of the village.
Food
Your meals will be cooked by Ritu and Padma, who are women in the family. They will provide you with homemade vegetarian and yogic food. The mostly cook Indian food, without or with less spice, less oil, and with fresh green vegetable. The fresh milk are curd from their own cow.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
Also available on request, massage / Reiki and yoga therapy. If you are interested in either of these then please inform Open Lotus Yoga in advance.
What's included
- Transfers from Manali to the family house in Vashisht
- 6 nights accommodation
- A local guide to explore around Manali
- Yoga and meditation activities
- Breakfast and dinner at the family house - all meals are vegetarian prepared with fresh and local ingredients
What's not included
- Lunch and other beverages
- Bottled mineral water
- Monument fees
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation
- Ayurvedic massage
- Sight seeing Rohtang pass / Atal tunnel, etc.
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Chandigarh Airport
180 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 76 per person
Arrival by airplane
You can take flight to Bhuntar Airport (KUU) and drive to Vashisht, which is 50 kilometers away.
Arrival by bus
You can take the night Volvo bus from Delhi to Manali.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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