Yoga, Trekking & Culture in the Himalayas

The combination of daily meditation, yoga, stretching, mantra chanting, and trekking in the powerful atmosphere of the Himalayas offers a fulfilling physical challenge and strengthens the spirit. The tours are open to everyone, whether you are a yoga beginner or advanced, providing a unique experience to strengthen both body and soul.

In the spectacular landscape of the Himalayas, you will experience hiking as a form of meditation: the rhythm of your steps, like a mantra, leads you higher up the peaks and deeper into yourself. With yoga and asanas, you train balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance. In the fresh and clean mountain air, you will explore soothing and energizing breathing techniques that further lead you to meditation. The communal chanting of mantras around a campfire is a perfect conclusion to an intense day.

All this amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Indian Himalayas. You will trek through enchanting landscapes with green meadows, ancient forests, wild rivers, deep gorges, and snow-capped peaks, far away from civilization.

Day 1: Departure from Germany and arrival in Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel

You typically arrive at Delhi International Airport in the middle of the night. You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the hotel (Meals: -/-/-).

Day 2: Exploring Delhi

After a restful night, explore both Old and New Delhi by rickshaw, on foot, and by metro, focusing on a spiritual journey with visits to temples and mosques. Overnight stay at the hotel (Meals: B/-/-).

Day 3: Journey by train or minibus to Rishikesh

Today, travel by train and/or minibus first to the sacred city of Haridwar and then on to Rishikesh, the global capital of Yoga at the foothills of the Himalayas. Here, settle into an ashram and enjoy your first yoga session in the afternoon. Overnight stay in the ashram (Meals: B/L/D).

Day 4: Day in Rishikesh

A day to rest, practice yoga, and explore Rishikesh. In the evening, participate in the sacred Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges. Overnight stay in the ashram (Meals: B/L/D).

Day 5: Transfer to Ghat

Leave Rishikesh and travel deeper into the Himalayas to the mountain village of Ghat (210 km/8 hours). Overnight stay at the guesthouse (Meals: B/L/D).

Day 6 to 11: 6 days of Yoga Trekking

After a short transfer by jeep to the starting point of the trek, embark on a 6-day hike through the Himalayan wilderness to small mountain villages and along bubbling streams. After crossing the 3800 m high Kuari Pass, a unique mountain panorama of the high Himalayas unfolds. Depending on the season and weather conditions, the trekking route may vary. At the end of the tour, take transport back towards Manali to Rudraprayag (115 km/7 hours), where a nice hotel room and a shower await you. Overnight stay in a tent (Meals: B/L/D), no dinner included on day 11.

Day 12: Return to Rishikesh

It's lovely to arrive back at the ashram in Rishikesh in the afternoon (160 km/5 hours). Overnight stay in the ashram (Meals: B/-/D).

Day 13: Day in Rishikesh

Enjoy a day at the Rishikesh Ashram. Overnight stay in the ashram (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 14: Train journey to Agra

Early in the morning, take the train to Agra to admire the view of the Taj Mahal at sunset. Overnight stay in a homestay (Meals: B/-/D)

Day 15: Visit to the Taj Mahal and travel to Delhi Airport

Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then after a leisurely breakfast, travel to Delhi Airport. An additional night in a hotel room in Delhi can be optionally booked. You will be escorted to the airport by the team.

With Sarah or Noor. The experienced yoga instructors will teach creative and harmonious yoga sessions twice daily, incorporating all aspects of yoga. They will cater to the participants' needs and combine asanas with pranayama, relaxation techniques, meditation, mantra chanting, and yoga philosophy.

On all our treks, we have at least one (for larger groups from 6 participants, two) trained local mountain guide with us. The mountain guides have all completed the Indian mountaineering training, and many of them have also participated in advanced courses. They are familiar with the trekking routes and know the terrain excellently. The mountain guides all speak English.

Additionally, there is a local team consisting of a cook (if the group only has two participants, the mountain guide also takes on the duties of the cook), helpers, horsemen with horses or Nepalese porters, depending on the type of trek.

Ashtanga, Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa, Yoga nidra