YogAnga Himalayan Retreat

Temples, Treks, & Sadhana… Joining a “YogAnga Himalayan Retreat” is an opportunity to take your sādhana (yoga practice) on the trail.

During our two week YogAnga Himalayan Retreat, you’ll get the opportunity to meditate, practice asanas, play kirtan, learn to cook Ayurvedic food on the fire, and trek, all while exploring historical pilgrimages sites throughout the Indian Himalayas.

Typical excursions are scheduled for two weeks in April, May or June and often include a trek to a glacier source of one of Uttarakhand’s four major sacred rivers (Yamuna, Ganga, Mandakini, Alaknanda).

Various YogAnga Himalayan Retreat package tours can also be scheduled throughout the year according to demand and interest.

Groups and individuals are welcome to join us.

• Day 01: Ashram Stay 
  Orientation Day: following the ashram daily routine
• Day 02: Day Trip to Rishikesh 
  Morning yoga and breakfast at the ashram and then 18km drive to Rishikesh. 
  Lunch, ganga dip, evening Arati and dinner. Back by late evening for a relaxed stay at the ashram
• Day 03: drive from Ashram > Devprayag
  Early morning drive from the ashram to Devprayag. Arrive and transfer to the river side nature Resort. Small 2km trek to nearby temple
• Day 04: morning drive > Chopta Magpie EcotTourism Camp 
  Remaining day to relax and to acclimatise. Dinner at the camp
• Day 05: Chopta >  Tungnath Mandir (temple) 6hrs trek
  Morning yoga and breakfast – enjoying the panoramic view of various well-known peaks. Then drive to 6km trek up and down from Tungnath temple to our Camp with luxury tents. Dinner at the camp
• Day 06: Chopta to Mandal
  Morning yoga – enjoying the panoramic view of various well-known peaks after the breakfast an hour drive to Mandal and the 4km up trek to Anusuya temple. 2km to Atri Cave and waterfall. 6km down trek to Mandal and then an hour drive to our Camp 
• Day 07: Uttarkashi Drive 6-7 Hrs. 
  Morning yoga and breakfast and off to a long curvy drive 6-7 hrs towards Uttarkashi. Overnight guest house stay at Natala. 
• Day 08:  Harsil > Gangotri temple 
  Morning breakfast at river side restaurant and 3hrs drive to Harsil. Then joining the trek or slow drive together with the Temple statue and local people (6-8hrs)
• Day 09:  Gangotri 
  Yoga along the Ganga. Meals in town. Short local forest walks. Visit the famous Gangotri Mandir (temple) in the evening. Dinner.
• Day 10: Gangotri > Bhojbasa Trek : 5- 6 Hrs. Overnight Camp
  In the morning after breakfast visiting the famous Gangotri temple, later trek to Bhojbasa, the entire trek is along the roaring Bhagirathi river arrive at Bhojbasa and camp afternoon free to explore the area and to enjoy an excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight in tents
• Day 11: Bhojbasa > Gaumukh Glacier
  In the morning enjoying the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks, after breakfast trek to Gaumukh, meditation at the source of the Ganges, explore the area and trek to Bhojbasa, dinner and overnight at camp
• Day 12: Bhojbasa > Gangotri Trek: 4-5 Hrs – Overnight stay at our guest house
  We trek down to Gangotri (11kms), meals and overnight stay at guest- house with Morning Yoga on the Himalayan natural flooring and after breakfast.
• Day 13 : Gangotri > Rishikesh Drive: 8-9 Hrs.
  Taking the early morning car to Rishikesh, stop for a refreshing hot water bath at the Gangnani hot springs, packed lunch enroute, arrive late evening and stay the night at Santosh Puri Ashram.
• Day 14: Ashram Stay 
  Closing Day: one may decide to stay longer at the ashram or move on to the desired destination.