8-Day Yoga & Trekking Retreat in the Indian Himalayas Copy
Himalayan River Garden, Koteshwar, Uttarakhand, India
Up to 16 in group
June 9 - 16, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Accommodation surrounded by nature, in the Indian lower Himalayan range.
- Daily practices of Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and yogic philosophy discussions.
- 2.5-day trek to Chandrashila Summit (3700m) for sunrise.
- Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and meditation in nature.
- Sattvic and vegetarian healthy meals.
- One-on-one Yoga Therapy session to manage your health and promote well-being.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Himanshu is from a village in Almora, Uttarakhand, and has lived in Rishikesh for more than 7 years now.
An experienced yoga teacher, he has practiced yoga for over 8 years and completed his master's in Yogic Sciences at the Sanskrit University in Rishikesh. He has years of experience teaching yoga and yogic philosophy in schools and studios around Rishikesh. He now teaches Shatkarma, Pranayama, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Therapy, and more at our studio in Rishikesh.
He is also an experienced trekker and has climbed several summits in Uttarakhand. With his training as a mountain guide from NIM, he is ready to make you discover the most beautiful destinations.
He opened Japam Yoga Treks and Tours with Sarah-Jeanne in 2020, seeking to share his passion for yoga and nature. He manages the groundwork, guides the treks, and gives the yoga classes with his ever-lasting smile and positivity.
Sarah-Jeanne is from Montreal, Canada. She fell in love with the Indian culture and the Himalayas and decided to move to India permanently.
She is a physical therapist of formation, studied public health a bit, and has practiced yoga for years. She also has training in Adapted Therapeutic Yoga and Myofascial Release.
She teaches anatomy workshops and yoga therapy classes at our studio in Rishikesh.
She started Japam Yoga Treks and Tours with Himanshu in 2020. She is the hidden face of the company, as she manages the social media, the website, and the business development. She constantly thinks of new improvement and development ideas and always tries to give you the best experiences.
Details of this retreat
Our retreat is a beautiful opportunity to connect with oneself and our sense of
community by simply walking in nature and practicing yoga.
Happening in a serene complex in the mountains of the lower Himalayas, this retreat is an opportunity for you to disconnect with your routine, unwind, and connect to yourself.
It wishes to give you a safe space to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health in a cozy and relaxed ambiance.
community by simply walking in nature and practicing yoga.
Happening in a serene complex in the mountains of the lower Himalayas, this retreat is an opportunity for you to disconnect with your routine, unwind, and connect to yourself.
It wishes to give you a safe space to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health in a cozy and relaxed ambiance.
Schedule
Each day starts with a Pranayama session followed by a Hatha Yoga class. We'll then share a good and healthy breakfast and digest around an open discussion about yoga philosophy.
After some free time to enjoy the complex and do what feels good for you, the interested participants will enjoy a private Yoga Therapy session to assess a health subject of their choice.
After lunch, we'll go for a nature or village walk and have our second Hatha Yoga practice.
We'll share a dinner in the evening and have some time to share and create community.
The trek to the Chandrashila summit is a 2,5-day experience which will ground and connect you with nature. We’ll be walking in the midst of the Indian lower Himalayas and discovering a multitude of various landscapes, from a superb alpine lake to a lush forest, and the 3 700m altitude Chandrashila summit at sunrise.
The trek will be enriched by outdoor Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and gentle Hatha Yoga practices to ground yourself a bit more in the beauty of the Earth.
After some free time to enjoy the complex and do what feels good for you, the interested participants will enjoy a private Yoga Therapy session to assess a health subject of their choice.
After lunch, we'll go for a nature or village walk and have our second Hatha Yoga practice.
We'll share a dinner in the evening and have some time to share and create community.
The trek to the Chandrashila summit is a 2,5-day experience which will ground and connect you with nature. We’ll be walking in the midst of the Indian lower Himalayas and discovering a multitude of various landscapes, from a superb alpine lake to a lush forest, and the 3 700m altitude Chandrashila summit at sunrise.
The trek will be enriched by outdoor Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and gentle Hatha Yoga practices to ground yourself a bit more in the beauty of the Earth.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Japam Yoga Treks and Tours, Himalayan River Garden, Koteshwar, Uttarakhand, India
Directions
International flight to DEL, Domestical flight to DED.
Taxi from the arrival airport to Japam Yoga Treks and Tours office in Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh.
**Our team can arrange airport transfert from the airport to the office for an extra fee. Transport to the retreat location is incuded from Rishikesh.
Taxi from the arrival airport to Japam Yoga Treks and Tours office in Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh.
**Our team can arrange airport transfert from the airport to the office for an extra fee. Transport to the retreat location is incuded from Rishikesh.
Accommodation
The rooms have been built using natural materials like stones and earthbags. We do our best to reuse everything generated within the premises. A permaculture garden surrounds the location and houses a food forest where flowers, fruits, and vegetables grow organically.
Program Price with accommodation in shared twin room
Program Price with 2 people in a private room.
Program Price with 1 person in a private room.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Located in the heart of the Mandal Valley, the Himalayan River Garden sits amidst the farmlands, with the river on one side and the Himalayan ranges all around.
Within walking distance from us are natural swimming spots, waterfalls, unexplored hiking routes, and local villages.
It is the perfect place to experience nature in its most pristine form and rejuvenate and transform ourselves by connecting with the healing energies of the Himalayan mountains, rivers, and forests.
Within walking distance from us are natural swimming spots, waterfalls, unexplored hiking routes, and local villages.
It is the perfect place to experience nature in its most pristine form and rejuvenate and transform ourselves by connecting with the healing energies of the Himalayan mountains, rivers, and forests.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
The meals are typical Garhwali local and home-cooked food.
The meal's ingredients, such as milk, fruits, and vegetables are sourced from the local garden and the villagers around the location.
What's Included
- Transport with an experienced driver (from/to Rishikesh).
- Accommodation (5 nights in twin-shared room).
- Food (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, tea and coffee).
- All classes of Pranayama, Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapy, and Yoga philosophy.
- Trek to Chandrashila summit.
What's Not Included
- Tips for the driver, guides, and teachers.
- Warm clothes and trekking shoes (rental available).
- Extra drinks and snacks that are not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Extra transport that is not mentioned in the inclusions.
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