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Find Yourself in the Himalayas
offered by supplier M17366 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7
- 21
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 50
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Yoga & Spiritual Experience
Pilgrimage/Spirituality
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1450 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 4500 US Dollar (USD)
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Arrive at the Amritsar International Airport and further transfer to the Ayurveda Spa resort.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Day one of our spiritual Journey begins at the Holy City of Amritsar. Amritsar has an international airport for flights coming in from all around the world. Here we visit the most sacred shrine of Sikhism “The Golden Temple”. Sikh devotees, for whom the Temple is a symbol of freedom and spiritual independence, come to the Temple from all over the world to enjoy its serenity and offer their prayers. Originally a small lake in the midst of a quiet forest, the site has been a meditation retreat for wandering mendicants and sages since deep antiquity.
We will visit the Famous Indo-Pak border “Wagah” to witness the evening parade. We will have personalized Ayurvedic relaxation massage sessions here to remove toxins and relieve mental and physical fatigue. Relaxation massage is a subtle, gentle and deeply effective touch therapy to restore health from within. Relaxation, presence and witnessing inner changes and shifts create a beautiful space of meditation that is healing and regenerative.
Day 2: Early morning Orientation mediation; Yoga session. Departure to Dharamsala by road, Dharamsala: a hill station in the Himalayas which is famous as the residence of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile at Mcleod Ganj. Further transfer to Our mediation retreat, is a stunning retreat nestled in a valley a few kilometers before Dharamsala. This will be our base camp for the next 6 days. Itis a beautiful meditation center in Himalayas which gives a seeker an opportunity to go deep within on the inner journey in silence. Nestled amidst lush green nature, singing streams, The Meditation retreat is the name of a new meditation center built near Dharamsala, with a scenic backdrop of the majestic Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas.
Days 3-7: Morning Sessions. Meditation, Yoga session & Massage sessions. Meditations practiced are from the spiritual traditions of: Tibetan Buddhism; Buddhism; Sufism; Tantra; Yoga; Gurdjieff fourth way school; Osho and Shiva. These Meditations include Active and Sitting Down Meditations that are based on simple techniques drawn from the rich spiritual traditions that exist in India and designed for our modern world. These meditations will be presided over by experts and are specially designed to help your inner self rejuvenate and be relaxed.
Wisdom Sharing: Experiential sessions, presentations, workshops or ceremonies presented in English by experts in the field of art, culture and consciousness. These may feature topics from the following areas:
- Contemporary Indian Art
- Tantric Wisdom
- Intuitive Tarot
- Indian Classical Dances
- Reiki
- Ayurveda - A Way of Life
- Osho - Gurdjieff Sacred Dances
- Buddhism
- Indian Marriage
- Ceremony
- Crystal Healing
Afternoon Session: Visit to the Norbulingka Monastery - Norbulingka was established to preserve and teach the ancient Tibetan arts. The shady paths, wooden bridges, small streams tiny water falls make this place look like heaven. Here one can watch the wooden carvings and embroidery being done. The nunnery close to the institute is a place where women are taught the advanced levels of Buddhist philosophy. Visit the Palace of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and Tsuglakhang Buddhist Temple.
Visit various monasteries in McLeodGanj - McLeodganj is Dharamsala's twin town. This is the seat of His Holiness the "Dalai Lama". Visit the Karmappa Monastery: Spiritual lessons by the Karmappa himself (If Available) through an English translator. Visit the scenic surroundings of Naddi, the Bhagsu Falls and Shiva café.
Meditation Trekking: Small trek to Triund, meditation lessons during the trek (Zen Walk, Tao etc) and meditations at the open grounds under the blue roof (Subject to weather conditions). Personal Meeting with Astrologer, tarot reader. Tibetan Cooking Classes. Day off for leisure at the retreat. Personal Massage/Yoga/Tantra sessions.
Day 8: After early morning Meditation/yoga session we leave the Meditation retreat for transfer to Delhi (Capital of India) by Air. Our stay in Delhi will be Hosted by the a Traditional Arts Village: an emerging multi-cultural community of creative individuals celebrating life through art and heart. This international residential arts center is unique because it combines Artist residencies with Indian traditions such as yoga, massage and meditation in a village community setting.
Visit to the “Dilli Haat” - An upgraded version of the traditional weekly market, offering a delightful amalgam of craft, food and cultural activities. Spread over a spacious six acre area, imaginative landscaping, creative planning, and the traditional village architectural style have combined to produce the perfect ambiance for a “haat” or market place. Dinner at a traditional India Restaurant - “Punjabi by Nature”
Day 9: After early morning Meditation/Yoga session at the Global Arts Village we catch a flight to Leh, the capital of Ladakh also known as the “The Last Shangri la”. Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture. It is sometimes called "Little Tibet" or "the last Shangri-La" as it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture. Our stay in Leh will either be hosted by a local family or by a meditation retreat. We recommend home stay as it gives a chance to closely experience the Buddhist culture. Rest of day will be spent relaxing, to acclimatize to the high altitude. Visit to the local Markets
Days 10-12: Morning Session. Meditation/Yoga Session. Meditations practiced are from the spiritual traditions of: Tibetan Buddhism; Buddhism; Sufism; Tantra; Yoga; Gurdjieff fourth way school; Osho and Shiva.These Meditations include Active and Sitting Down Meditations that are based on simple techniques drawn from the rich spiritual traditions that exist in India and designed for our modern world.These meditations will be presided over by experts and Buddhist monks and are specially designed to help your inner self rejuvenate and be relaxed.
Trekking Mediation: We will trek to a nearby Monastery or a village/lake etc, meditate during the trek (Zen Walk, Tao) and also meditate at the destination under clear blue skies. You will be trekking with a meditation teacher who will obviously be talking to you and discussing meditations or other ancient stories in the Tibetan tradition. Rather than sitting in a class room environment you would be trekking and learning. The basic idea of these trekking mediations is to get you, your mind, body and spirit in rhythm with existence. Interaction session with Monks with an English translator to get deep insight into the Buddhist Spiritual Traditions.
Wisdom Sharing: Experiential sessions, presentations, workshops or ceremonies presented in English by experts in the field of art, culture and consciousness. These may feature topics from the following areas:
- Contemporary Indian Art
- Tantric Wisdom
- Intuitive Tarot
- Indian Classical Dances
- Reiki
- Ayurveda - A Way of Life
- Osho - Gurdjieff Sacred Dances
- Buddhism
- Indian Marriage
- Ceremony
- Crystal Healing
- Oracle
Afternoon Sessions:
- Visit the Thiksey Monastery and the various other old monasteries around Leh
- Visit the Leh Palace
- The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa: Built in 1430, it consists of a three-story high Buddha image and ancient manuscripts and frescoes. The fort above this gompa is ruined, but the views of Leh from here are breathtakingly beautiful.
- Visit the Shanti Stupa, Likir
- Visit Khardung La: Worlds Highest Motorable Road, Drive further into the Nubra valley, night is luxury tented accommodation
- Visit the Diksit and Hudar Monasteries
- Day off with the Home stay families
- Visit the Leh town/Shopping
- White water Rafting in the Indus River
Day 13: This will be one of the most beautiful days of your life. Early morning we leave for the Pangong Tso Lake. The road traverses the third highest pass in the world, the Changla pass. A few minutes of meditation/Yoga on the banks of this gorgeous translucent lake to help you realize the beauty of the place from within. You will accompanied by a master to help you with your mediations under the blue roof.
Day 14: After Early Morning Meditation session we depart for New Delhi by air. Further to the Indira Gandhi International Airport for onward journey with a rejuvenated inner self.
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
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