Compare Mystical Northern India by Flowing Spirit Journeys
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| Trip |
5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 15 days |
| Price From | $ 1,980 |
| Price Per Day | $ 132 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included |
2 meals per day(Healthy Vegetarian) |
| Description |
Balancing a simultaneous inner and outer journey, our Northern India Retreat will explore the theme of presence as we move from the chaos and hidden mysticism of Delhi, to the shores of Mother Ganga in Rishikesh, to the higher Himalayas of the Dalai Llama’s home in Dharamsala. We will learn to experience greater awareness with our daily practice of sadhana (spiritual practice) that includes Yoga asana, pranayama, mantra, and silence. With support from each other and the powerful spiritual energies of the Himalayas, we will live our moving meditation exploring sacred sites, busy marketplaces, outdoor adventures, satsang with spiritual masters, and the simple craziness of life in India. This retreat will give you tools to help you to integrate a more meditative awareness into your everyday life. Life with presence is the key to expand beyond fears and doubts, to embody your purpose, and to live from your empowered creative self, regardless of outside influences. You can relax deeply and safely into your journey as our India experienced guides and teachers organize all the daily travel details, take you to the cleanest, most delicious restaurants, unveil sacred powerful sites, bring you to their favorite teachers, and help you navigate in a sometimes chaotic country. |
Day 1
Delhi-Arrival in Delhi by 1PM- Group meeting, visit Lotus Temple, delicious Indian dinner
Day 2
Delhi to Rishikesh- Travel by train from Delhi to the powerful Holy city of Haridwar. Then head to Laxmanjula, Rishikesh for our opening circle in the foothills of the Himalayas, on the banks of Ma Ganges. Evening Yoga and Meditation
Day 3-7
Rishikesh- We will explore the magical “Yoga Capital of the world” and connect to the powerful energies of this sacred Hindu place. We will explore various yoga teachers and styles, listen to satsangs with enlightened masters, visit the ashram that the Beatles stayed in,offer mantras through a fire ceremony (yagna), open our hearts through Kirtan, hike to the holy Shiva temple of Neelkanth, Meditate in the ashram of AnandaMayi, experience the Hindu Color festival of Holi, learn about Ayurvedic Cooking, cleanse some Karmas with a Ganga bath, and open to the unique teachings that this sacred place has for each one of us. Within this time, we will also deepen our states of awareness with time in total silence alongside Mother Ganga.
Day 8
Rishikesh to Dharmsala- Train to the sacred Tibetan Buddhism Village of Little Lhasa: Dharamsala
Day 9-13
Dharamsala- We will continue our experiential journey as we expand our consciousness with the support of the Higher Himalayas. We will meditate in the temple of his Holiness the Dalai Lama, practice walking meditation as we hike the mountain Triund and sleep near its summit, share with Tibetan Refuges, visit the Karmapa at Norbulingka, and spend a day in complete silence to deepen our state of meditation.
Day 14-15
Dharamsala to Delhi- Experience the spiritual aspects of Delhi as we integrate our experience of moving meditation within Riskshaws, markets, busy streets, and delicious restaurants. We will also visit the Red Fort, Delhi Temples, and the Gandhi Museums.
