Yoga & Meditation Retreat In The Himalayas
Uttarakhand
6 Days
Max Altitude
12,100 FT
Grade
Easy To Moderate
Duration
6 Days
Trekking KM.
22 KM
| Suitable for: | 10+ years |
| Experience: | First timer can apply, previous trekking experience is more appreciated. |
| Fitness: | Cover 5 km of distance in 30 minutes without a stress. |
35,000 /Person
- +5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Dehradun to Dehradun | included transport
- Rs 33,600 Trek Cost & Rs 1,400 Transportation (All included in the cost)
Overview
Trek Info
- Trail TypeOne way
- Rail HeadDehradun is the nearest rail head to the base camp
- AirportJolly grant airport Dehradun
- Base CampNatin (6-7 hrs drive from Dehradun)
- Best Season
- Winter Treks (Mid Nov - Mid Feb)
- Spring Treks (Mid Feb - Mid Apr)
- Summer Treks (Mid Apr - Jun)
- Autumn Treks (Sep - Mid Nov)
- SnowDecember to March
- Services fromDehradun to Dehradun | Included Transport
- MealsMeals while on trek & at Hotel/Guesthouse (Veg & Eggs)
- StayCamping (Twin sharing) & Hotel/Guesthouse
- Region - Uttarakhand
- Duration - 6 Days
- Grade - Easy To Moderate
- Max Altitude - 12100 Ft.
- Approx Trekking Km - 22 Kms.
We warmly invite you to join our 6-Day intensive Yoga and Meditation Retreat, facilitated by master yogic practitioners.
The program is designed to let you experience the Himalayas in the most enriching way and absorb its radiating wisdom. This retreat invites all levels of practitioners, including absolute beginners. For advanced practitioners, this is a great opportunity to dive even deeper into their practice in the mystical land, known for its divinely charged energy conducive to growth and channelling.
This intensive retreat is suitable for anyone who is curious to learn about the essence of yoga as a lifestyle practice and immerse in the mysterious Himalayan energy. During the course of 6 days, we will embark on an inward journey of self-exploration, establishing a deeper connection with our inner being and letting go of everything that doesn’t serve any longer.
We will be immersing ourselves in various ancient yogic practices and understanding their practical relevance today. This comprehensive program includes Hatha amp Ashtanga yoga, meditation, cultural immersion, and uplifting group-based activities especially designed for contemporary people to build awareness and live a mindful life. The idea is to reflect on ancient philosophies and weave their radiating wisdom into the fabric of modern life.
Who can participate
- Age; 7 years.
- First timer can apply; previous trekking experience is more appreciated.
- The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 4 km of distance in 35 minutes without a stress.
- The climber should be able to carry a 10-12 kg backpack.
- Pulse rate at rest must be in between (60 to 90 beats per minute)
- Blood Pressure Reading must be in between (DIASTOLIC 75 – 85, SYSTOLIC 100 - 130 mm Hg)
- Respiratory rate at rest must be in between (12 to 20 breaths per minute)
- Should not have Liver and kidney issues
- Should not have Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial Asthma, Epilepsy, Heart problems, Very High blood pressure etc
- No pacemaker implant
- People with the Sinus issues please contact to trek coordinator before booking the trek
- If your BMI is not normal, Please contact our Trek coordinator before Trek booking.
- Junior trekkers (below 15 years) should have a company of parent/guardian.
- Trekkers between 15 to 18 years can come solo with the disclaimer form signed by parent/guardian.
Health Awareness
Government Employees {SCL}
Government Employees can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave (SCL) when you join us for a trekking expedition. As per the rules of the Pay Commission, Special Casual Leave can be availed for up to 30 days in a calendar year for trekking/mountaineering expeditions through a registered organization. Trek The Himalayas is a registered adventure tour operator by Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and Ministry Of Tourism (MOT)
Trekkers have to apply for leave at least 20 days before trek departure date.
Note
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dehradun to Natin Village
- 05:30 – Group meet up at Dehradun
- 06:00 – Start driving from Dehradun to Natin Village
- Altitude: 7400 ft
- Distance: 180 kms, 5/6 hours
Namaste, and welcome to Dehradun. This is the first day of your trek. Early in the morning, you will meet our representatives in Dehradun and we will embark on our special yoga spirit trek journey in the laps of the Himalayas.
Yoga and trekking both heal your body and offer both internal and external strength. Yogic practices help reenergize and revitalize your body, mind, and spirit and when you practice yoga and meditation in the pristine aura of the Himalayas, the benefits are multiplied manifold. Trekking is also a practice that naturally makes you more resilient and when you pair it with yoga it impacts the experience even more.
After the entire group gathers in Dehradun, you will be transferred to Natin Village. Natin is situated at an altitude of 7400 ft and is about 180 km away from Dehradun. It takes 5 - 6 hrs to drive to Natin. Natin is a small settlement in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand and often serves as the base camp for the Dayara Bugyal trek. Nestled in greenery, Natin offers you captivating views of Mt. Shrikanth, Mt. Jaunli, and the mystical Gangotri Range.
The road to Natin is quite scenic as well with the Bhagirathi River flowing beside you along the way. On reaching Natin, we will settle down in the guest house.
Day 2 : Orientation, Yogic Practices & Acclimatization
- 07:00 – Yogic Cleansing Practice, Asana, Pranayama & Meditation
- 09:30 – Sattvic Breakfast
- 12:00 – Day activity
- 14:00 – Sattvic Lunch
- 14:30 – 16:30 – Rest & Reflection
- 16:30 – Refreshments
- 17:00 – 18:30 – Gentle Yoga/Yoga Nidra
- 19:30 – Dinner
- 20:00 – 21:00 – Satsang/ Cultural activity/Bonfire
Start your day with Yogic Cleansing Practice, Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation. Yoga is a divine journey of self-realization and personal growth and when you are practicing in the midst of nature, it brings you closer to your own wisdom and source of happiness. Nature is one of the biggest medicines and a refreshing trek paired with spiritual practices in the Himalayan mountains is a life-changing experience. The pristine and untouched sacredness of the Himalayas for relaxing, rejuvenating, and de-stressing your mind and body.
After morning yoga practices, you will have a Sattvic breakfast and then later a Sattvic lunch. Yoga practitioners believe that a Sattvic diet has a great influence on our consciousness and such a diet brings about purity, harmony, health, and well-being. Such a diet includes seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains, pulses, sprouts, dried nuts, etc. and the food is cooked and eaten with love and gratitude.
In the evening you will have a rest and reflection session. The self-reflection sessions help you identify and let go of negative beliefs and thoughts. In yoga practices, self-reflection is an integral part that leads to the visceral awareness of your inner divinity.
Have some refreshments in the evening and later you will practice Gentle Yoga/ Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation that provides effortless relaxation. We will then have our dinner around 7:30 after Satsang or such similar cultural activity or a bonfire night, we will retire in your beds.
Day 3 : Embark on Himalayan Immersion
- 07:00 – Yogic Cleansing Practice, Asana, Pranayama & Meditation
- 09:30 – Sattvic Breakfast
- 10:00 – Natin to Gui/ Chilapada
- Altitude – 7400 to 9500 ft
- Distance – 3.5 kms will take 4-5 hours
- Easy trail. Gradual ascend throughout
- Stay in the middle of the majestic Himalayan ranges on the meadows.
- 19:30 – Dinner
- 20:00 – 21:00 – Satsang
- Night Stay in Tents
Today morning also we will start with a Yoga session just like the previous day followed by a Sattvic Breakfast. After breakfast, we will begin our trek towards Gui/Chilpada. Today we will be trekking from an altitude of 7400 feet to an altitude of 9500 ft. The trek has a gradual ascend and it takes about 4 to 5 hours. It’s an easy trail that leads to the beautiful Himalayan meadows. Alpine trees surround our campsite and you can catch a clear glimpse of the Gangotri Range as well as the Bandarpoonch peak.
Yogic practitioners believe that mountains reveal to us the ancient rhythms of Earth and thus hiking and trekking have a profound impact on your body, mind, and spirit. The scenic beauty of the mountains and encountering the culture deepens our connection to the earth and enriches the sense of community. Stable, solid, and unmoving mountains show us the true meaning of life and the Himalayas are a haven for nourishing the mind, body, and soul.
After dinner at the campsite, we will have a Satsang session or a celebratory bonfire post in which we will retreat to our camps and spend the night here.
Day 4 : Chilapada to Dayara top and back to Gui
- Altitude: 9,800ft to 12,100ft to 7,400 ft
- Distance is 6 km, 6-7 hours
- Easy to Moderate trail
- Packed lunch on the way
- Carry enough water, only one water source near the top
- Massive views of many peaks and Dodital range from top
Today we will make our way to the beautiful Dayara Meadows, set at an altitude of 12,100 ft. The Dayara Meadows is a vast expanse of alpine grasslands with riveting trails or Rhododendrons, Pine, Oak, and Maple vegetation. In the summer months, the meadows are vibrant and lively with yellow, violet, and white wildflowers covering the entire length of it.
The trail to the top is moderately easy and from the top, you will get amazing views of the Bandarpunch peak and the Kala Nag. From the top, you will also get a bird’s eye view of Dodital. The joyful experiences of trekking through the stunning landscape are both transformational and liberating. This holistic journey amidst the inspiring Himalayas is focused on mindfulness to bring about physical, mental, and spiritual harmony.
We will have packed lunch on the way and after spending some time in the Dayara meadows and soaking in the serenity of the mountains, we will descend to Gui, where we will spend the night in camps.
Day 6 : Gangotri Darshan, Excursion, Gangnani, and Departure to Dehradun
- 07:00 – 08:30 –Asana, Pranayama, Concluding Ceremony
- 09:00 – Sattvic Breakfast
- 09:30 – Leave for Gangotri
- Gangotri to Dehradun
Starting our day with Asanas and Pranayamas and a concluding ceremony, we will have a Sattvic breakfast and leave for Gangotri.
Today we will visit the revered Gangotri temple and visit Gagnani, a small town near Uttarkashi, a perfect retreat for nature lovers and the spiritually inclined. Take a dip in the hot water spring that is believed to have healing properties, you can have a rejuvenating bath here. Many people also take a dip in the spring before visiting the holy shrine at Gangotri. Gagnani also offers some of the most stunning mountain views.
Paying homage at Gangotri temple, we will depart for Dehradun. Ending a retreat with a deeper connection with our authentic self and being empowered and nurtured by nature.
The retreat is designed to help you reconnect with who you are truly and unplug and detox from a fast-paced life.
How To Reach
- Pick Up Place
- Drop Place
- Note
First of all everyone has to reach Dehradun, after that TTH will take care of your further travel plan.
Our pick-up location is Dehradun Railway Station at 06:00 AM
The distance from Dehradun Bus Stand (ISBT) to Railway Station is 6 km, without traffic it will take 15 minutes.
Options to reach Dehradun
1. Take an overnight train/bust to Dehradun, and then take a cab to the pickup point.
We always recommend to go for the govt. Buses over the private ones outside the bus station as based on the experience we have found that there are very high chances of delay involved with private buses. Also, govt. Buses are always more reliable. Whichever bus you choose, just make sure to reach Rishikesh at least by 05:30 am positively.
2. Take flight to Dehradun airport (Jolly Grant Airport) (25 km, 50 min), if coming by flight then come one day early.
- TTH’s Innova (A/C) or similar vehicles will pick-up you.
- Pick-up is included in the cost of the trek.
Trekkers will be dropped at Dehradun Railway station by 06:00 PM, for onward journey from Dehradun it is advised to make arrangements after 08:00 PM.
The distance from Railway Station to Dehradun Bus Stand (ISBT) is 6 km, it will take approx 25 minutes.
Cost Terms
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
- Note
- Tour Fee
- Cancellation Policy
- Accommodation:
- Guest house – Twin sharing
- Camping- twin sharing
- Transport: Innova (AC)/ equivalent
- Dehradun to Natin
- Natin to Dehradun
- Gangotri sightseeing
- Meals while on trek : Indian Veg + Continental
- Day one dinner to day Six breakfast
- Trip equipment
- Good Quality Sleeping bag
- Mattress
- All season tent for camping
- Kitchen /Dining tent, Cutleries
- Camping chair & table
- Toilet tent
- Yoga mattress
- All necessary permits, entry fees & camping charges.
- Safety equipment: First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional trip Leader, guide and Support staff.
- Mules to carry central and personal luggage
- TTH Staff insurance.
- Any kind of personal expenses/beverages/ mineral water etc.
- Food during the transit.
- Insurance.
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
Things can be provided on demand and availability (participant has to pay extra for these things)
1- Satellite phone/setphone - is a type of mobile phone that connects via radio links via satellites orbiting the Earth instead of terrestrial cell sites like cellphones. Therefore, they can operate in most geographic locations on the Earth's surface.
2- Gamow/PAC HAPO Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Bag) - is a unique, portable hyperbaric chamber for the treatment of acute mountain sickness (AMS), also known as altitude sickness.
3- AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) - are portable life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly
Normally TTH expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Base camp
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
The fee can be paid by online transfer/Check deposit/Cash deposit/Demand draft. Instruction for
payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please
e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.
Cancellation terms:
For the cancellation of services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons, Trek The Himalayas must be notified of the same in writing at [email protected] At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Refund options
- 5% deduction of trek fee
- 100% cash voucher for any trip till one year
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund options
- 30% deduction of trek fee
- 100% cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 85% cash voucher for any trip till one year
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund options
- Book the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch
- 50% deduction of trek fee
- 80% cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 70% cash voucher for any trip till one year
Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek
Refund options
- Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend
- No cash refund
- 20% cash voucher for the same trip till one year
- 10% cash voucher for any trip till one year
If by a rare consequence TTH calls off/cancels a trek:
At TTH, we almost never call off or cancel our treks. But in the rare event that we do call off or cancel a trek due to any unforeseen circumstances or natural catastrophes like continuous rain or snow, thunderstorms, snowstorms, landslides, floods, earthquakes, or any other natural calamity that prevents us from carrying out a trek in a safe manner, unforeseeable circumstances like local riots, curfews, pandemics, lockdowns, government orders, or any such situations that prevents a safe trekking experience, TTH will issue a voucher summing up to the same amount as your trek fee. The voucher can be redeemed on any of the treks over a period of the next year.
Note
- The voucher is also not issued if for any reason you have to come down from the trek. The trek leader may send you down from the trek, owing to reasons like lack of fitness, AMS, blood pressure, turn-around-time, health issues, or if you are found smoking/ drinking, or breaking the rules of the trek. Vouchers are issued only when the whole trek is cancelled or called off on behalf of TTH.
In the rare event that TTH shifts a trek:
As we mention always, weather conditions at high altitudes are extremely unpredictable and can change at any time of any day. Also, situations like natural calamities or political unrest, pandemics and lockdowns, etc are out of our control and if an event cannot run under any such circumstances that we do not directly have control over then we will try to give you an alternative trek, which means your trek will be shifted from one trek to another, which will be safer and more favourable.
In these cases, a voucher is issued to mitigate the difference in cost between the two treks. You can redeem the voucher at any time over a period of one year from the date of issue. A refund fee or refund of the difference is not applicable.
Note:
- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch
- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by TTH
- TTH holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice
- Cash refund is applicable only in case of bookings made without using any promotional offer code or vouchers
Cash Voucher Terms:
- This is a non-transferable voucher
- The voucher cannot be merged with any other offer of Trek The Himalayas
- The voucher is valid for Trek booked directly with Trek The Himalayas in India
- To avail the voucher please use your register phone number or e-mail id
- All the other Terms of booking a trek with Trek The Himalayas are applicable to the voucher
- Trek The Himalayas holds rights to add/remove any of the Terms and Conditions without prior notice
Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Trek The Himalayas" reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which TTH or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. TTH reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
Trek Essential
- Basic Gear
- Clothes
- Personal Utilities
- Head Gears
- Foot Gears
| Back pack & rain cover | (50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps |
| Day pack + rain cove | 20 - 30 ltr (If hire a mule or porter) |
| Walking stick | Advisable (At least one) |
| Water bottle/Hydration pack | 2 bottles of one liter each, People who use hydration pack 1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one liter, Carry at least one thermos flask. |
| Personal Medical Kit | Consult your doctor |
| Snacks | Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors |
| T-shirts | 2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton) |
| Fleece T-shirts | 1 Nos. |
| Fleece jacket | 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater) |
| Down feather / Hollofil jacket | 1 Nos. |
| Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant) | 1 Pair |
| Thermal inners (upper and lower) | 1 Pair |
| Trek pants | 2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris) |
| Windstopper Pant | 1 Pair |
| Waterproof gloves | 1 Pair |
| Fleece/woolen gloves | 1 Pair |
| Sunscreen cream | 1 Nos. |
| Moisturiser | 1 Nos. |
| Toilet Paper & wipes | 1 Nos. |
| Lip balm | 1 Nos. |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 Nos. |
| Antibacterial powder | 1 Nos. |
| Toothbrush and toothpaste | 1 Nos. |
| Quick dry towel | 1 Nos. |
| Head torch | 1 Nos. |
| Woolen cap | 1 Nos. |
| Balaclava | 1 Nos. (Optional) |
| Neck-gaiters | 1 Nos. |
| Sunglasses | Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected, People who wear spectacles- (A)- Use contact lenses. (B)- Photo chromatic glasses. |
| Trekking shoes | 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip) |
| Floaters/flip-flops | 1 Pair (Optional) |
| Cotton socks | 5 pairs |
| Woollen socks | 3 pairs |
| Gaiters | 1 Pair (TTH will Provide) |
Fitness
Fitness regime for:
| Easy To Moderate |
Calculate Your BMI :
Your BMI value is
24.22
Congratulations, your body is in good conditions!
| BMI Range | Category |
|---|---|
| Less than 16.5 | Serverely Underweight |
| 16.5 - 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 - 25 | Normal |
| 25 - 30 | Overweight |
- If your BMI is normal, you can plan your fitness regime as mentioned.
- If your BMI is not normal, consult your trusted physician before you plan your fitness regime.
- If you're suffering from any chronic illnesses consult a medical practitioner.
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35,000 /Person
- +5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Dehradun to Dehradun | included transport
- Rs 33,600 Trek Cost & Rs 1,400 Transportation (All included in the cost)
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