Himalayan Yoga & Nature Retreat

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A Transformational 10-Day Yoga Retreat in the Heart of the Himalayas

  • Dates: October 3th – 13th, 2025
  • Locations: Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Gaumukh & Tapovan
  • Facilitators: Nidhi Singh and Sachin
  • Level: Module 1 is open for all – beginners and yoga teachers | Module 2 is selective entry based on fitness and intention

The Retreat

For over a decade, we’ve been curating this intimate and transformative retreat for a small circle of handpicked seekers from across the world. A pilgrimage into one of the most remote, untouched, and spiritually charged regions of India. A journey that doesn’t take you outward, but inward—to the very core of your being. To the stillness beneath your thoughts. To the source of Bharat’s lifeline—Ma Ganga.

this journey is not just about landscapes. It’s about encounters—with wisdom keepers, with solitary yogis and sageswho live hidden in caves, away from the world’s gaze, holding lifetimes of practice in their breath. In rare moments, we may sit at their feet, listen not just with our ears, but with our hearts, and remember something ancient within ourselves.

This retreat is for the sincere. For those who are ready to strip away distraction, to walk with reverence, to sit in silence, and to remember what truly matters. It is for those who feel called—not by noise, but by that quiet voice within, urging them to come home to themselves.

Module 1: The Foundations

3th – 7th October 2025 | Uttarkashi & Gangotri
Open to all levels — beginners, sincere yoga practitioners, and teachers

In this immersive module, we’ll anchor ourselves through daily yogic practices:

  • Traditional Hatha Yoga (asana, kriya, pranayama, meditation)

  • Yin & Restorative Yoga for integration

  • Yoga Nidra for deep inner rest

  • Nature walks by the Bhagirathi River

  • Evening satsangs, storytelling & sharing circles

  • Discussions on yogic philosophy & its relevance in modern life

This module offers a beautiful, grounded entry point into Himalayan energy for anyone seeking clarity, connection, and depth. It’s especially meaningful for yoga teachers and students wishing to deepen their experiential understanding of the yogic system.

Module 2: The Pilgrimage Within

7–13 October 2025 | Gangotri, Gaumukh & Tapovan
Optional extension • Entry by application based on intention and fitness

This second module is an invitation to those ready for an inward and outward pilgrimage—a walk into high-altitude silence. After acclimatising in Gangotri, we trek to Gaumukh, the glacial mouth of the Ganges, and ascend to Tapovan, a meadow held sacred by sages for centuries.

  • Walking meditation through dramatic Himalayan terrain

  • Gaumukh Visit, the source of Ma Ganga

  • Sunrise meditations at Shivling base

  • Night under stars in Bhojwasa & Tapovan

  • Kirtan, quietude, and journaling under the open sky

  • Spiritual immersion in one of the most charged locations of the Indian subcontinent

This leg of the retreat requires high physical and mental readiness. It’s not a tourist trek – it’s a spiritual yatra, calling only those who feel deeply moved to meet their stillness amidst the raw magnificence of nature.

Our Founder

Nidhi is the core founder of Yoga Kiran. She is an ardent practitioner and teacher of traditional ashtanga and hatha yoga since a decade. She has been exclusively trained in mindfulness, leadership and coaching from Uprising Leadership Program, England.

She believes that yoga is not merely a physical practice but a profound philosophy that encompasses every facet of human existence. As a true torchbearer of this philosophy, Nidhi envisioned Yoga Kiran as a holistic sanctuary where individuals could embrace yoga as a way of life, fostering physical well-being, mental clarity, and spiritual evolution.

Her offerings are an extension of her own spiritual and learning experiences. Her formative years were spent in her hometown, Varanasi. She spent a few years living in Delhi. Later, she finished her MBA in marketing, living and working in the UK. Listening to her heart’s calling, she decided to take furlough from her steady corporate job and embarked on a journey that would eventually lay the foundation for Yoga Kiran. Rooted in a deep reverence for the yogic tradition, she envisioned a space where individuals from all walks of life could find solace, healing, and self-discovery.

Having realised the profound impact of yoga as a lifestyle in her own life, she now shares the message of yoga beyond asana (physical practice) and actively works on building awareness about yoga as a holistic system.

Having facilitated groups & courses in India and abroad, Nidhi has a rich experience in guiding people into meditativeness with her intuitive, disciplined and spontaneous presence. She has conducted hundreds of workshops with youth, women, schools, colleges and corporate organisations on building awareness, restoring mind- body connection, relaxation and self transformation through yoga. She thoroughly enjoys immersing herself in the methodologies based on the philosophies of vedanta, zen, taoism, buddhism and sufism. With Nidhi at the helm, Yoga Kiran emerged as a sanctuary for seekers, a sanctuary where ancient teachings seamlessly interweave with contemporary knowledge, offering a well-rounded education that transcends the confines of a yoga mat. Her commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity, compassion, and growth has cultivated a community of practitioners who are not only physically agile but also mentally resilient and spiritually awakened.

Get in touch with us!

Whether you’re looking to start your yoga journey or deepen your existing practice, we invite you to join our vibrant yoga community at Yoga Kiran. Come, explore, and discover the profound benefits of yoga in a warm and friendly setting.

For more information about our classes, events, and schedules, feel free to explore our website or reach out to us directly. We look forward to staying connected with you!