Join Debbie and Clare on a Yoga Retreat in the Himalayas in the Yoga Capital of the World – Rishikesh. Staying in a beautiful family run boutique retreat hotel with deluxe accommodation and swimming pool, yoga studio and ayurvedic spa with an amazing Organic Café serving everything from smoothies, juices and real coffee to vegan and gluten free dishes galore. This hotel is real a sanctuary only a few minutes’ walk from Laxman Jhula an iron suspension bridge across the holy river Ganges, Temples, sadhu’s and Ashrams.
We will offer a full yoga programme of daily Yoga, Meditation and chanting, we will guide and orientate you around Rishikesh and organise Pujas and Arati ceremonies on the Ganges, a dance performance and visits to local sages.
Included in the cost
Twin or Double shared accommodation £780
Single Occupancy £1,200
Deluxe King-size Double Occupancy Suite (only 3 suites available) £1,600 – which is £800 per person
Not Included in the cost
Flights, Visas, Travel Insurance (which is compulsory)
Pay £250 now by paypal to book your place by clicking the link above
The remainder payable by bank transfer in 2 instalments in September 2018 and January 2019.
We have organised some very special trips that we feel are very auspicious. Each are costed separately below, and we would need to confirm numbers by final payment in January 2019, so you have until then to decide, book and pay.
Trip 1 – Full day with early start. Sunrise over the Himalaya from Kunjapuri Temple
Kunjapuri Devi Temple is a sacred temple and one of the 52 Shakti Peeths. It is believed Kunjapuri is the spot where the chest of Sati had fallen. Situated on the top of the hills, the temple can only be reached by climbing 80 steep steps. The view from the top is simply breathtaking and offers a panoramic scene of the Himalayan peaks to the North and Rishikesh, Haridwar and the Doon valley to the South. After our time at Kunjapuri we journey to a wonderful plateau above a typical Himalayan Hill Village. There will be the option to trek there or be driven a shorter walk away from the plateau where we will guide you in yoga and meditation. We will have time to soak in the view and peace and eat our packed lunch here before heading back to the hotel for early afternoon.
The cost for this trip is £40 per person and includes airconditioned transport, a local guide, packed lunch and plenty of water.
Trip 2 – Half day Morning trip to Vishishta’s Cave on the Ganges
Leaving the hotel shortly after breakfast we will be driven by air-conditioned mini bus to the banks of holy river Ganga, away from the crowds of Rishikesh town. where there is a very peaceful place known as Vashishta Gufa (Cave). Located about 25 km away from Rishikesh, it is popular among visitors for deep meditation. It is One Of The Primeval Caves where the greatly revered Vedic sage Vashishta meditated. The cave has an ancient ‘Shivalinga’ (phallic form of Shiva) and is taken care of by the neighbouring Purshottamanand Ashram. The ashram and the cave are surrounded by beautiful Gular trees. After our cave visit we will offer you a meditation by the stunning river Ganges and some time to contemplate or indeed, if you wish, take a dip in the refreshing sacred waters here. After which we will drive back to the hotel in time for lunch.
The cost for this trip is £20 per person and includes air conditioned transport and plenty of water.
Trip 3 – Full day trip to Devprayag. In Sanskrit, prayag means ‘confluence’ and Devprayag stands for ‘holy confluence’. Devprayag is the confluence of two holy rivers. According to religious scriptures, Devprayag is one of the five important holy confluences. Rivers like Bhagirathi, Alaknanda & the mythological river Saraswati (flowing underground) meet to from the River Ganga. Religiously, the site is very sacred and holds immense significance among Hindu followers. It is believed that Lord Rama and the King Dushratha did penance here. There is an ancient temple of Raghunathji built above the confluence with massive rocks. It is believed that the temple was built more than ten thousand years ago. Devprayag is also hugely blessed with divine natural beauty and showers tourists with its serenity.
The cost for this trip is £40 per person and includes a local Guide, airconditioned transport, packed lunch and plenty of water.
