I N D I A - Journey to the Himalayas

Upcoming dates- July 2027

INDIA, JOURNEY TO THE HIMALAYAS

A once in a lifetime journey to the heart of wisdom

19 Days /18 Nights /Visiting: Delhi, Amritsar, Rishikesh, Dharamshala, Ladak & Leh & extension to Agra & Varanasi

ABOUT THE TRIP

A spiritual journey to the Indian Himalayas , Experiencing a transformative 19-day spiritual journey and retreat in India; blending daily yoga, pranayama, philosophy and meditation with visits to ancient quiet Himalayan monasteries of Ladakh, the world capital of Yoga in Rishikesh, Tibetan Buddhist culture in Dharamsala, and the peace and devotion of Amritsar. Our journey offers a profound blend of Hinduism, buddhism and ancient yoga traditions in breathtaking landscapes filled with peace and serenity. Guided by Analu and local facilitators, this journey through stunning mountain landscapes offers deep quietude, fostering personal growth, mindful reconnection, and authentic cultural immersion in the heart the Himalayas.

 

Buddhism - Hinduism- Ancient Yoga- Culture - Adventure- Spirituality

ALL THE DETAILS

+ Includes

  • Welcome Gift to India including Yoga mat.

  • Travel Brochure with all the details to prep your trip

  • Online meeting to prep your trip

  • Meals: All breakfasts included and dinners and breakfasts included during the week in Ladakh.

  • Accommodation:

    • Overnight in boutique hotels in Delhi, Amritsar and Sham Valley.

    • Rishikesh - Devi Music Ashram in Tapovan

    • Retreat location in Ladakh for 7 NightsTransportation: Private tourist bus with A/C) throughout your journey and train.

  • Tours: all entrance tickets to all the activities included in the package (temples included) * Request the detailed Itinerary *

  • Yoga: Daily Yoga includes: Pranayama, Meditation and Hatha/Vinyasa classes, some afternoon Yin yoga during the stay in Leh. ( No yoga during travel days)

  • Workshops: Buddhist philosophy, Hindu Mithology, and Yogic philosophy.

  • Tour Leader with extensive experience guiding tourism since 2007 in Asia & Central America; 500 ERYT Yoga teacher with extensive international experience and more than 10 years +14 trips guided in India between 2015-2026.

  • Guides:

    • Local Indian Guide during Delhi, Amritsar, Rishikesh and the extension.

    • Local Ladakhi Guide during excurssions in Leh, Ladakh and Sham Valley.

+ Not included

  • Lunches and dinners that are not included in the itinerary.

  • International flights to Indira Gandhi, International airport in Delhi, India

  • Internal flight from Delhi to Leh (approx. $200 usd - group rate is coordinated)

  • Personal expenses

  • Additional activities that are not included in the itinerary

  • Medical and travel insurance (mandatory)

  • Visa costs to enter India

+ Itinerary

  • DAY 1 - Delhi

  • DAY 2- Amritsar

  • DAYS 3, 4, 5, Dharamsala

  • DAYS 6, 7, 8, 9 Rishikesh

  • DAY 10 - Delhi

  • DAYS 11- 17: One week in Leh for Hemis Festival/Retreat/

  • DAY 18- Delhi

  • DAY 19- Departure day/ posible optional extension 5 days/ 4 nights Agra and Varanasi

+ Costs

  • $3800 USD in a shared room ( 2 people)

  • $4320 USDin a single room ( 1 person)

  • Book your spot with $500 USD The deposit to secure your spot is non refutable, yet is applicable to any retreat, training or travel up to one year of the booking date. Payment options: Please inquire for bank accounts for transfers. We take transfer, wise, card, Zelle and paypal ( 5% commission applies)

+ About your guide

  • You can see Analu's biography here.Ana Lucia Fariña E-RYT500 Mba. Ma She has worked leading groups in tourism, wellness retreats, and yoga teacher training courses since 2007. She is an International Yoga and Meditation Teacher since 2009. Living between Costa Rica and Bali. She has spent much of her life studying, learning, and teaching spirituality inspired by various Eastern traditions such as Vedanta, Tibetan Buddhism, and Yoga. She has guided trips to India since 2015 and spiritual journeys and wellness retreats internationally in diverse continents.

Allow me to guide you through India.

Analu has been visiting India since 2014, studying there Yoga, Philosophy, Music, Buddhism and Vedanta; has guided more than 14 trips in various areas of India since 2015.


The Highlight of this trip is that we visit the Himalayas during buddhist Hemis festival- a unique once a year celebration of the birth of the Buda Padmashambhava.

What places will be visit along this journey?

  • DELHI- India´s capital

    Our arrival in India, Delhi. The main tourist attraction of the city is in its architecture; rich in monuments, mosques and amazing buildings such as the Qutab Minar and Humayun's tomb, which have been declared a World Heritage Site. New Delhi has several of the best shops in the country and the so-called local bazaars, which are very eye-catching and offer different products such as precious stones, fabrics, carpets, spices, perfumes and all kinds of antiques. Here we will walk through local bezaars, and have a tour in the ancient city, visiting markets and temples.

  • Amritsar- the Sikh´s capital

    The capital of the Punjab, Amritsar, known as the spiritual capital of the Sikhs and transfer to the hotel. This stop will allow us to introduce ourselves to the three most fascinating religions of this country: Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism. You can dedicate this day to visiting this magnificent city with its largest Sikh temple in India, the beautiful Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), where all people are welcome without distinction of sex, race, religion and nationality, this temple was founded in 1574 by the fourth Sikh Guru, Ram Das.

  • RISHISKESH: The Yoga capital of the world

    Rishikesh, world capital of yoga, bathed by the waters of the sacred Ganges that rises in the nearby Himalayas. A city of Ashrams and therapeutic knowledge where you can enrich yourself with activities surrounded by the freshness of the mountains, in an atmosphere of spirituality, energy and Ayurveda. We will witness the "Aarti" ceremony of fire and songs in honor of mother Ganges, in an Ashram on the banks of the river. Night at the hotel, visit to the Beatles Ashram, bhajan music concert, optional Ayurvedic cooking classes.

  • DHARAMSALA- home for the Dalai Lama and all Tibetan refugees

    As you arrive in Dharamshala, you wiill enter the landscapes of the Himalayas, taking us about 7 km from Dharamsala, located in the north of India, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a small town that hosts the Dalai Lama, currently in exile. Mcleod Ganj, known as 'little Tibet', place of exile for thousands of Tibetan refugees and we will enjoy three days of nature and the peace of this beautiful place staying in a Tibetan monastery.

    During these days we will take advantage of this valley to visit the residence of the Dalai Lama, we will go for walks and we will know the crafts of the place. In addition, there are dozens of Tibetan temples and monasteries and we will come into contact with the Buddhist religion. TIBETAN MUSEUM We will be able to accompany the activities of the monks in the Monastery.

  • LADAKH/LEH: The heart of the Himalayas

    1 week in Ladakh includes:

    -Scheduled visit during the HEMIS BUDDHIST festival (once a year) at the Hemis Monastery.

    -Experience in the Nunnery (monastery of female nuns)

    -Entrance fees to monasteries and stupas according to the itinerary. .

    -Introduction to the Ladhaki culture,

    -Matho Monastery, lEH Bazaar, Central Asian Museum, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa,

    -Visit to: Sham Valley, Stock Place museum, Magenitc Hills (the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers), Pather Sahib Gurudwara (sikch temple and the famous visit to the Villa de ALCHI, to visit one of the oldest monasteries of Sigo XI .

    Visit to local project: PAGIR (People's Action Group for Inclusion and Rights), a Leh-based NGO run by disabled people from various parts of Ladakh.

  • Hemis - Buddhhist festival

    Hemis Monastery was built in 1630. It is popular due to the big annual celebration held here in summer. The leading Thanka in Ladakh is also present here and is held once in a period of 12 years.

    It is one of the oldest monasteries in located almost 45 km east of Leh city, hidden behind the mighty foothills of the Himalayas, the monastery comes to life during the hemis festival or "Hemis gustor" as the locals call it, when visitors from all over the world descend here to experience days of Himalayan mysticism.

    The head priest leads the festival. Local people are seen adorned in their conventional garments and performing dances. Priests called 'chams' perform impressive but revered masquerades in company with long horns, drums and cymbals played by monks. The entertainers wear vivid and detailed and quirky brocade dresses and façades and intensely dyed masks. These masks are the most fundamental component of the dance.

    The festival is a two-day religious celebration held to commemorate the birth of Guru Rinpoche, also known as Lord Padmasambhava.

  • EXTENTION TO - VARANASI

    Varanasi, crossed by the divine Ganges, this city in northern India is considered the holiest of the seven holy cities of Hinduism.

    The funeral pyres on the edge of the river are the crudest and, at the same time, fascinating image of a population full of old temples, palaces and castles.

    To approach the shore of the holy Ganges you have to arm yourself with courage. For Hindus, dying in Varanasi (Benares) is almost a longing; They assure that making the transit in this sacred city (one of the most important in all of India from the spiritual point of view) is a good trick to achieve, after countless reincarnations, end the transit in the earthly world and reach Nirvana. through moskhamoskha (liberation).

    During the extension to Varanasi, we visit temples, including Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first speech, the aarti, the ritual ceremony on the Ganges River, and take a sunrise tour to delight in the history, energy and vibration of it. ancient and sacred city.

  • Agra- Taj Mahal

    Visiting India, and not visiting the Taj Mahal, is impossible. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in India, in the city of Agra. An emblematic monument of this country, it is in finely chiselled white marble.

    It was built between 1631 and 1653 under Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth during the delivery of their fourteenth child. Mumtaz Mahal was also called Arjumand Bano Begum. The Taj Mahal is a marvel of Mughal architecture, at the crossroads of Islamic, Iranian, Persian and Indian styles.

We can’t wait to share this amazing trip with you!

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