Yoga Kiran Himalayan Retreat Sep 2024

 25th September – 2nd October 2024

 Uttarkashi | Gangotri | Gaumukh

Our Himalayan Retreat is an experiential journey offering a blend of yoga asana, pranayama, nature walks, trekking, digital detox, spiritual insights, experiencing ashram living, meeting monks and an opportunity to experience the Himalayas in an intimate way.

Yoga Kiran has a decade long experience in curating meaningful and transformative retreats. This retreat gives you a chance to immerse in peace, self-reflection, learning and most importantly unlearning – the old habits and patterns that hold you back! To ensure, this is the right program for you, we have an individual consultation with you once you register.

The program begins in Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand). We will then shift base to Gangotri for two nights, which is the last motorable road. Gangotri is a blessed spot with tremendous spiritual importance. Here, we will experience living in an ashram, visit hidden caves of yogis and holy sites where sages have meditated for centuries. Spending two nights in Gangotri allows us to sufficiently acclimatize to the high altitude. And finally on day five, we will begin our trek to Gaumukh (which we call walking meditation) from Gangotri. Gaumukh is the source of Mother Ganga nestled deep in the Garhwal range of the Himalayas. The place not only holds a special spiritual significance but it also offers a possibility to experience a whole new world full of adventure.

The journey takes us through some of the most breathtaking views through the wilderness of Gangotri National Park, glacial streams and deodar (Himalayan cedar) forests overlooking snow capped peaks. During the course of eight days, we will learn how to embody the ancient yogic lifestyles in a way that seamlessly blends with our modern life and empowers us physically, mentally and spiritually.

We warmly invite you to join us on this unforgettable adventure through the heart of the Himalayas and the sacred waters of Ganga. In a short span of eight days, the transformation that you will experience is boundless. The journey is deep and is designed to reflect back your own truth.

Due to the high volume of applications, we have limited seats which are allocated on first come, first serve basis.

Know the Retreat Facilitators

Nidhi Singh

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Student of Life, Yoga Practitioner and Teacher, Slow Living Enthusiast
Founder of Yoga Kiran

Nidhi will be facilitating and holding space for the group to blossom and nurture their spirit, body and mind. Her sessions are a combination of yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga nidra and modalities based on somatic healing. She has been facilitating people on the path to inner transformation since almost a decade. Prior to this she had a successful corporate career in marketing based in India and the UK.

Her approach is holistic and deeply rooted in her extensive experience and personal journey of self-discovery. You can expect the session flow to be fun, open-hearted and spontaneous! Be ready to explore your vulnerable self, embrace your truth – revealed through the deep inner work. Nidhi wholeheartedly believes that change begins within and yoga is a practice that leads us back to our own truth. Her mission is to facilitate a space where you can uncover and embrace this truth leading to lasting personal transformation.

Apart from curating and hosting retreats/workshops, Nidhi is an avid travel enthusiast who loves driving. She has recently completed an extraordinary journey of driving over 20,000 kms across India in her jeep from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, spending three months on the road traversing this diverse sacred land.

Sachin Chhachhia

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aka Nowhere Human

Writer, Avid Walker along the rivers and mountains of India

Sachin is co-facilitating the retreat along with taking charge of leading the group to the majestic Gaumukh. His extensive experience, having traversed this path over fifty times, ensures not only a deep familiarity with the terrain but also a profound appreciation for its nuances and challenges. He has walked over 15,000 kms along several rivers in India including Narmada, Kaveri and Ganga. And has cycled for over 30,000 kms across the length and breadth of India.

His storytelling is rich with insights gained from his travels, providing a source of inspiration and reflection for those who seek to explore the world and their inner selves. Listening to and learning from his invaluable experiences from these extraordinary journeys is deeply transformative and insightful.

Sachin is not only a seasoned walker and cyclist but also an aspiring author. His forthcoming (soon to be published) book captures the essence of his extraordinary journeys, offering readers a glimpse into the transformative experiences he has encountered.

How to Register?

The seats are limited for this program. We have a defined selection process to ensure this is the right program for you. Some of our selection criteria includes your intention for joining, current physical health, interest to learn yoga (as a lifestyle practice) and willingness to explore your inner world.

Reserve your spot now and embark on this once-in-a-lifetime experience that will uplift your heart and enrich your soul. To register for this retreat –

  • Pay the registration fees of INR 5,000/- on website, bank transfer or UPI
  • Fill up the registration form
  • Share the screenshot of payment confirmation to +91 8090801818
  • Wait for 2-3 days until we process your application
  • If your application is selected, you will receive an email with further instructions and a link to pay the balance amount within one week.
  • If your application is not selected, we will process a full refund within two working days.

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Gift this Retreat to your loved one!

Present the Gift of Transformation! Treat someone special to this life-changing retreat, offering them the opportunity to embark on a journey of radical personal growth. You can also avail Yoga Kiran gift vouchers for partial payments.

Share and Earn – Referral Rewards for You and your Inner circle!

Invite your friends and family to experience this retreat and empower them to prioritise their well-being. As a token of appreciation for spreading the joy, we offer you 10% as reward referral fees. As they embark on their journey of transformation, you both reap the benefits of our referral program. You can be part of this referral program even if you are not attending the retreat yourself. Contact us here for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The program will take place is Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Gaumukh Day 1 | 2 - Arrival in Uttarkashi on 25th Sep latest by 5 pm. Orientation at 6 pm. On 26th Sep, the day schedule planned for Uttarkashi includes yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, kriyas, nature walk. Day 3 | 4 - Departure for Gangotri on 27th Sep morning by bus/tempo traveler. Stopover at Harshil for lunch and cultural immersion. Night stay in Gangotri. Spend 28th Sep in Gangotri to acclimatize, immerse in yoga, nature walk, temple visit, meditation on the banks of Ganga. Day 5 | 6 - The trek to Gaumukh begins on 29th Sep from Gangotri. We will cover a distance of 14 kms on 29th and 8 kms on 30th Sep. The night stay will be in a lodge at our campsite in Bhojbasa for 29th & 30th Sep. Day 7 | 8 - On 1st Oct morning we will begin our descent to Gangotri and reach by evening. The program will conclude on 2nd Oct evening (accommodation and food is included for 2nd night) Day 9 - The earliest you can depart from Gangotri is on 3rd Oct morning since night traveling is not allowed in this region. The travel time from Gangotri to Dehradun airport is between 8-10 hours so please do your bookings accordingly.
Yes. This program is open for all levels of practitioners. For beginners, it's a great opportunity to build a strong foundation and learn basic yogic principles under expert guidance.
No, the program fees does not include travelling, insurance, visa etc. We will be happy to assist you with airport transfers on request (additional charge). All the travelling during the program is included in the fees.
We will be staying in ashrams in Uttarkashi and Gangotri which are located by the bank of river Ganga. In Bhojbasa, we will be staying in a comfortable lodge which has proper washroom facility and beds.
Airport transfer in not included in the fees. You need to make your own arrangement to reach Uttarkashi. We will put you in touch with the other participants via a Whatsapp group so you can get a shared cab/tempo traveller together Nearest airport to Uttarkashi - Dehradun airport (170 kms) Nearest train station - Haridwar (190 kms) A taxi costs anywhere between 5-8k INR from Dehradun airport to Uttarkashi The total cost of a tempo traveller (booked with the other participants) will be between 8-15k INR So if you are travelling with the group, you will be paying anywhere between 1-3k INR
- Attending all the sessions is mandatory - Strictly no alcohol or smoking permitted during the retreat - Respect the facilitators, staff and rules. - Come with minimum luggage. You will be given a detailed list of essentials upon registration. - No maggi, junk or processed food allowed during the retreat - In case of any misconduct, participants will be expelled from the program immediately, irrespective of the location. - No refund, accommodation will be provided in this case. - Follow the code of conduct when living in an ashram. - No littering. Bring along a limited quantity of only essential plastic. - Do not tip the staff without permission.
Kindly check for further details and visa requirements here: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Make sure you get along comfortable yoga wear (avoid tight leggings and pants), sunscreen, a sturdy trekking shoes, yoga mat, medicine. Once you receive a confirmation letter from us and your seat in the program is secured, we will send you a detailed list of things to pack for your reference.
We go through each application individually to make sure your intention to join aligns with our program offering. In case, you are not selected for the program, we will provide full refund within 4 working days. You are welcome to re-apply in the next batch.
1. Facilitator’s fees 2. Accommodation in ashram/lodge in Uttarkashi, Gangotri and Gaumukh 3. All the meals from 25th Sep lunch till 2nd October dinner. Yoga, meditation and other somatic healing sessions 4. All internal travels from Uttarkashi onwards. Trekking permission, entry fees etc. 5. Guides and porters (who will carry our luggage on the trek)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

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Cancellations 

A non-refundable deposit of Rs. 5,000/- is required to secure your place. (We will refund this amount in case your application is not selected)

8 weeks prior – Full refund (minus the registration fees)
6 weeks prior – 80% refund (minus the registration fees)
4 weeks prior – 60% refund (minus the registration fees)
Thereafter – No refund. You will have the option of finding a replacement for your seat. 

Refunds Cannot Be Made

  • If your transport (train/air etc.) is cancelled
  • Any Illnesses/health reasons – Please purchase appropriate travel insurance to protect your investment
  • If you are expelled from the program for not abiding by the rules. 
  • If you misbehave with the facilitators or staff
  • Health emergency occurred during the retreat

We reserve the right to cancel the retreat for any reason. This would only happen in exceptional circumstances resulting us not being able to offer the retreat as advertised or in case of Force Majeure. Should this happen, we will notify you as soon as we have knowledge of the cancellation and will refund you the full amount you paid us in respect of the workshop / retreat. We cannot be hold liable for any expenses which you may have incurred, such as travel, holiday days or exchange rate losses.

Participants sharing their Retreat Experience

Prateek, Hyderabad

Deepak, Mumbai

Krisha, Mumbai

Shikha, Mumbai

Yari, Italy

Sunita, Mumbai

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