YoGanga Himalayan Retreat
Temples, Treks & Sādhana
An opportunity to deepen your practice while journeying through the sacred landscapes of the Himalayas.
Level: All Levels Welcome
When: Typically in April, May or Early June
Duration: 14 days
During this two-week YogAnga Himalayan Retreat, participants are invited to immerse themselves in daily sādhana while journeying through the Indian Himalayas. The retreat includes meditation, asana practice, kirtan, simple Ayurvedic cooking, and trekking, all integrated into a deeper exploration of sacred pilgrimage sites.
Retreats are typically scheduled for two weeks in April, May, or early June, and may include a trek to the glacier source of one of Uttarakhand’s sacred rivers, such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Mandakini, or Alaknanda.
Additional retreats may be organized throughout the year based on interest. Both individuals and small groups are welcome to join.
YogaAnga Himalayan Retreat Guide:
Ganga Puri
Example Himalayan Retreat Schedule
Day 01: Ashram Stay
Orientation Day: following the ashram daily routineDay 02: Day Trip to Rishikesh
Morning yoga and breakfast at the ashram and then 18km drive to Rishikesh.
Lunch, ganga dip, evening Arati and dinner. Back by late evening for a relaxed stay at the ashramDay 03: drive from Ashram > Devprayag
Early morning drive from the ashram to Devprayag. Arrive and transfer to the river side nature Resort. Small 2km trek to nearby templeDay 04: morning drive > EcoTourism Camp
Remaining day to relax and to acclimatise. Dinner at the campDay 05: Chopta > Tungnath Mandir (temple) 6hrs trek
Morning yoga and breakfast – enjoying the panoramic view of various well-known peaks. Then drive to 6km trek up and down from Tungnath temple to our Camp with luxury tents. Dinner at the campDay 06: Chopta to Mandal
Morning yoga – enjoying the panoramic view of various well-known peaks after the breakfast an hour drive to Mandal and the 4km up trek to Anusuya temple. 2km to Atri Cave and waterfall. 6km down trek to Mandal and then an hour drive to our CampDay 07: Uttarkashi Drive 6-7 Hrs.
Morning yoga and breakfast and off to a long curvy drive 6-7 hrs towards Uttarkashi. Overnight guest house stay at Natala.Day 08: Harsil > Gangotri temple
Morning breakfast at river side restaurant and 3hrs drive to Harsil. Then joining the trek or slow drive together with the Temple statue and local people (6-8hrs)Day 09: Gangotri
Yoga along the Ganga. Meals in town. Short local forest walks. Visit the famous Gangotri Mandir (temple) in the evening. Dinner.Day 10: Gangotri > Bhojbasa Trek : 5- 6 Hrs. Overnight Camp
In the morning after breakfast visiting the famous Gangotri temple, later trek to Bhojbasa, the entire trek is along the roaring Bhagirathi river arrive at Bhojbasa and camp afternoon free to explore the area and to enjoy an excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight in tentsDay 11: Bhojbasa > Gaumukh Glacier
In the morning enjoying the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks, after breakfast trek to Gaumukh, meditation at the source of the Ganges, explore the area and trek to Bhojbasa, dinner and overnight at campDay 12: Bhojbasa > Gangotri Trek: 4-5 Hrs – Overnight stay at our guest house
We trek down to Gangotri (11kms), meals and overnight stay at guest- house with Morning Yoga on the Himalayan natural flooring and after breakfast.Day 13 : Gangotri > Rishikesh Drive: 8-9 Hrs.
Taking the early morning car to Rishikesh, stop for a refreshing hot water bath at the Gangnani hot springs, packed lunch enroute, arrive late evening and stay the night at Santosh Puri Ashram.Day 14: Ashram Stay
Closing Day: one may decide to stay longer at the ashram or move on to the desired destination.
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