INDIA
This isn’t your typical yoga retreat … it’s an adventure-yoga retreat baby!
We first set foot in New Delhi to begin our experience of India and spend the night in the city. We then venture north and follow the Ganges River to Haridwar as we decompress from our travels (and some possible jet lag) as we experience and get a feel of true Indian hospitality with our host family at Johari House. We will immerse ourselves in the culture, delicious home made cuisine, Ayurvedic consultations, volunteer work at the local orphanage, with other activities such as astrology readings, cooking classes, painting, and shopping to really immerse ourselves in the community and culture - all in the comfort and care of the family of the late Harish Johari, reknown author and spiritual yoga teacher of the previous century.
We then press north to the Himalayan foothills of Rishikesh, a city renown as a world center of yogic study and meditation. We’ll plunge in the cool, silt-blue glacial waters of the holy Ganges River that flow in the valley. We will explore the hilly avenues and thoroughfare occupied by roaming decorated cows, meet a living saint for spiritual consult, aarti, and breathe the fresh air and experience the serenity of the area.
We press on even further north to Dharamshala, a slice of Tibet in India where the Dalai Lama resides. Where we have an unforgettable trek (mileage TBD/optional) through the Himalayas… because what’s a Fearvana Yoga retreat without a little struggle? And if we are lucky, we may even get to hear a lecture from the Dalai Lama himself (he is in session in October!) Through the thin slivers of winding mountainous roads, although we are still in India, we can see the exiled Tibetan government at home here, interact with monks, learn the culture, see the monasteries and temples in the clouds, and immerse yourself in the aura of fluttering prayer flags and the unique feel of Mcleod Ganj.
We will cap off our adventure with a train ride to Agra to see the renown Taj Mahal, to marvel in its love story and wonder (and maybe even the monkeys).
And of course, daily yoga in the styles of Fearvana, as we navigate the spiritual adventure of healing movement and internal exploration.
OCTOBER 1 - 12, 2025
12 Days / 11 Nights
Wed, Oct 1 - Arrive New Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport)
Thurs, Oct 2 to Sat, Oct 5 - Haridwar stay at The Johari House
Sun, Oct 6 to Tue, Oct 7 - Rishikesh, known as the yoga capital of the world
Wed, Oct 8 to Fri, Oct 10 - Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama and Tibetan government in exile
Sat, Oct 11 to Sun, Oct 12 - Agra, UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Taj Mahal
Sun, Oct 12 - Depart (late evening flight home).
PRICING
Prices below include all inter-country transportation (airport pick-ups/drop offs, 1 train ride, up to 2 inter-country flights, and private bus/car transportation to various sites, villages, and cities), 3 meals per day, hotel accommodations, daily yoga practice, excursions, and host family support.
Prices below do not include flights to and from New Delhi, India Visa, tips, mandatory trip/travel insurance, laundry requests, meals/snacks outside provided meals, souvenirs and personal purchases.
WAIT-LISTERS & EARLY BIRDS: Submit your non-refundable deposits by Friday, January 31 to reserve your spot and to save $300 off the full price of your adventure. Only 6 Available.
Non-refundable Deposit paid separately: $600
Shared Accommodations: $5,111 $4811 (PIF)
Solo Accommodations: $6111 $5811 (PIF)
3-8 Month Payment Plans Available when purchased, please inquire which best works for you! Please note that 8 month payment plans are only available when purchased by January 31, 2025. Payment plan lengths become shorter as trip approaches. Larger deposits can be made to lessen payment plan auto payments. Your non-refundable deposit is used to pre-book your rooms at our intended accommodations during peak season.
***All payments must be completed by August 31, 2025. Please note that trip insurance is mandatory and retreat contract must be read, signed, and submitted to attend retreat. ***
EMAIL US at bliss@fearvanayoga.com for an India Retreat discovery call.
More detailed information will be given to retreat attendees.
