INDIA RETREAT

2023 India And Himalayan Yoga Pilgrimage Retreat
With Dr. Eden Goldman
March 5 – March 19, 2023

 
 

Come join us for the trip of a lifetime! Our awe-inspiring 2023 India And Himalayan Yoga Pilgrimage Retreat is a journey that’s designed to rejuvenate you and your heart in a world re-emerging from the COVID pandemic. Adventuring to some of the most cultural, most beautiful, and most auspicious sacred sites of the Himalayas – as people have done in India for centuries – we will turn the world into our temple and life into a practice for 14 days of classical spiritual living meant to inspire you on your path like a beautiful sunrise shimmering over a Himalayan mountain peak.

On our 2023 India And Himalayan Yoga Pilgrimage Retreat, you will get to visit:

New Delhi – Take in the city and it’s spiritual attractions, including the B’hai Temple, the Laxmi Narayan Temple, and stay at the only Palace Hotel in Delhi for 5-star fun upon arrival at The Leela Palace

Rishikesh – Be part of the global Yoga community and take classes with Dr. Eden and some of the top Yoga teachers in the world at The International Yoga Festival (IYF), visit the Beatles’ ashram, bathe in a gorgeous waterfall, meditate in Sri Vashishta’s and Mauni Baba’s caves, and stay at Antalya and The Divine Ganga Cottage

Haridwar – Do Ganga aarti at the famous Har Ki Pauri Ghat, see Anandamayi Ma’s ashram, and make friends with elephants for the afternoon at Rajaji National Park

Nainital Venture to Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram, explore the Tibetan market, meditate in a boat on Lake Nainital, and stay at the Naini Retreat

Agra – Behold the beauty of the Taj Mahal just after dawn, take pictures at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and relax and stay at the gorgeous ITC Mughal Luxury Hotel

Vrindavan – Venture to Bhagavan Krishna’s birthplace and hometown, chant at the Hare Krishna International Headquarters and Temple Complex, meditate in a boat on the Yamuna river, and stay at the Nidhivan Sarovar Portico Hotel

 

As you can see from above, lodging for our 2023 India And Himalayan Yoga Pilgrimage Retreat will be at 4 and 5-star hotels and retreat centers. It will feature some of the nicest accommodations available in the respective areas, but please keep in mind that when we are high in the Himalayas in Nainital, just having hot running water and organic food makes it 4-star quality, as many places up there don’t even have that. So, please email us at Dr.EdenGoldman@gmail.com if you have any further questions about the lodging as we want you to know and understand the details before signing up. What’s more, we will also only be traveling in 1st class and luxury busses when possible in transit between locations and will have a professional local travel company coordinating our safe passage and the details.

All in all, The 2023 India And Himalayan Yoga Pilgrimage Retreat mixes the ancient spiritual romanticism of The Himalayas with the culture and timeless beauty of Northern India while providing for Western sensibilities and comfort – all within a framework of a Yoga and wellness lifestyle. The experience will have the power to transform your life and will be truly incredible!

We hope you can join us in India!!!

RETREAT PRICE FOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

“Early Bird” Price By September 1, 2022: $3750 (total), $1000 due by 9/1/22 (non-refundable…except due to Covid infection) and total balance due by 12/1/22

**Early Bird Price Extended As A Special Fall Savings From 10/15 – 10/30**: $3750 (total), $1000 due by 10/31/22 (non-refundable…except due to Covid infection) and total balance due by 1/1/22

“Take Me To India” Price By November 1, 2022: $4000 (total), $1500 due by 10/15/22 (non-refundable…except due to Covid infection) and total balance due by 1/1/23 

“Save Me A Spot” Price By January 1, 2023: $4250 (total), $2000 due by 1/1/23 (non-refundable…except due to Covid infection) and total balance due by 2/1/23

RETREAT PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY

“Early Bird” Price By September 1, 2022: $4750 (total), $2000 due by 9/1/22 (non-refundable…except due to Covid infection) and total balance due by 12/1/22 

**Early Bird Price Extended As A Special Fall Savings From 10/15 – 10/30**: $4750 (total), $2000 due by 10/31/22 (non-refundable…except due to Covid infection) and total balance due by 1/1/22

“Take Me To India” Price By November 1, 2022: $5000 (total), $2500 due by 11/1/22 (non-refundable…except due to Covid infection) and total balance due by 1/1/23

“Save Me A Spot” Price By January 1, 2023: $5250 (total), $3000 due by 1/1/23 (non-refundable…except due to Covid infection) and total balance due by 2/1/23

*Please note that all prices INCLUDE lodging in one of the top 3 nicest hotels and retreat centers possible to stay in each location, 2 meals/day, local transportation, International Yoga Festival Registration, and travel agency fees, miscellaneous admission costs, and daily meditation and Yoga classes. The price DOES NOT INCLUDE international airfare, alcohol charges, treatments, or passport, visa, and travel insurance fees. A full list of non-inclusions is on the registration page.

*Hotels are subject to change due to availability.

 

 
FULL DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY
March 5: Everyone Arrives in Delhi, First Dinner Together at The Leela Palace
March 6: Morning Tour of Delhi Including B’hai Temple And Laxmi Narayan Temple, Travel: Fly to Dehra Dun, Arrive in Rishikesh in PM, Dinner at Antalya
March 7: Explore Rishikesh, Visit Vashishta’s Cave, Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan, Dinner at Ganga View Restaurant
March 8:
Explore Rishikesh, 1st Day Of IYF Festivities, Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan, Dinner at Antalya
March 9:
Explore Rishikesh, IYF, Beatles Ashram, Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan, Dinner at Sanskriti Ayurvedic Hotel
March 10: Explore Rishikesh, IYF, Waterfall Excursion, Dinner at Antalya
March 11: Excursion to Haridwar: Anandamayi Ma Ashram, Rajaji National Park (Elephants), Gorakshanath Temple, Ganga Aarti, Dinner at Big Ben Restaurant
March 12: Explore Rishikesh, IYF, Visit Mouni Baba’s Cave, Dinner at Antalya
March 13: Explore Rishikesh, IYF, Dinner at Antalya, Travel: (Dehra Dun-Kathgodam Special) Overnight Train From Haridwar To Nainital
March 14: Explore Nainital, Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, Hanuman Mandir, Dinner at Naini Retreat
March 15: Explore Nainital, Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, Sunset Boatride and Meditation on Lake Nainital, Dinner at Naini Retreat
March 16: Naina Devi Temple, Travel: Drive to Agra, Dinner at ITC Mughal Luxury Hotel
March 17: Taj Mahal, Relaxation Day, Dinner at ITC Mughal Luxury Hotel,
March 18: Travel: Bus from Agra to Vrindavan, Explore Vrindavan, Lunchtime in Vrindavan at Hare Krishna Complex, Nightime Kirtan, Dinner at Nidhivan Sarovar Restaurant
March 19: Morning Boatride and Meditation in Yamuna River, Travel: Bus Vrindavan to Delhi, Final Group Dinner In Delhi Before Nighttime Flights Home

 

 

While our daily schedule will vary from day-to-day due to our travel and activities, every day will include a few opportunities to practice asana and participate in meditation, along with daily satsang. Moreover, all activities and spiritual excursions are optional and attendance is never required or mandatory, only suggested…as we’re not the Yoga police…but we’re going to be doing so many amazing things together that we simply hope you’ll participate in everything! Most of all, however, proper self-care and rest, when you need it, especially considering our travel plans, will be highly encouraged.

Please email any questions directly to Dr.EdenGoldman@gmail.com with the Subject Line: 2023 INDIA AND HIMALAYAN YOGA PILGRIMAGE RETREAT. Should you be interested in any additional information or want to set up a Zoom meeting, phone call, or a live meeting outside in the Los Angeles area, please just let us know.

Hope you can join us in India in 2023!!!

Jai Gurus!

NAMASTE