YogAnga Retreat at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram: Explore a yogic lifestyle, where yogis were born and raised… on the bank of the sacred Ganga River in the foothills of the Himalayas (between Haridwar and Rishikesh).
Temples, Treks, & Sadhana… Joining a “YogAnga Himalayan Yoga Retreat” tour is an opportunity to take your sādhana (yoga practice) on the trail.
In this two week YogAnga Himalayan Yoga Retreat Tour 2025, led by Ganga Puri, 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.
YogAnga Himalayan Yoga Retreat Tour 2025: a transformational journey of your life!
Example Himalayan Yoga Retreat Tour Schedule:
[Actual Daily Routine and Travel Route Details may change]
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 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.