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Are you looking for a unique and inspiring experience? Join us for a 10 day meditation and yoga retreat in the serene and majestic Himalayas near Dharamshala. At Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra, experience a journey like no other while deepening your yogic practice and immersing yourself in the spiritual culture at an authentic ashram.

Our retreat is designed to provide a nurturing space for you to cultivate and sustain a peaceful life. During this 10 day period, you will learn and gain insight into the ancient Indian philosophy of Kriya Yog, becoming part of an unbroken tradition taught by Babaji Dooninath--a renowned yogi on the Nath Yogic tradition beloved in the Himalayas.

At our ashram, we are surrounded by the beautiful setting of Upper Bhagsu village, located in the mountains North of Dharamsala. Here the environment is blessed with natural beauty, combined with the deep energy of a Shiva temple, enabling us to recharge and open ourselves to harmonious vibes.

Reap the rewards of this 10 day meditation and yoga retreat: improved peace of mind, a profound clarity, real spiritual growth, and an insight into the path of yogic living. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the Himalayan goddesses which will bring a lasting sense of inner peace and continued wellbeing into your life.

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$ 560.00

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Location

Shivam Neelkanth Yoga Kendra, Upper Bhagsu Trail, Bhagsu Nag, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh 176215 India

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What's included

Twice daily Hatha and Ashtanga/Vinyasa flow yoga
Twice daily meditation
Additional early morning meditation (optional)
Participation in Pooja and fire rituals (optional)
Daily (except Sundays) vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner (vegan and gluten-free on demand)
Tea and filtered water
Relaxation and find your inner voice in the ashram
1-2 excursions
9 nights accommodation

Food

The package includes three healthy home-cooked meals per day except for Sundays. The food during the retreat period is included in the total retreat fee.

Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra cooks themselves at home. They serve Indian yogic and Ayurvedic healing food. All meals are vegetarian; vegan and gluten-free options are available on demand. The food is cooked with locally grown vegetables, fruits and other ingredients. Additionally, teas and filtered drinking water are available.

On Sundays, you can visit many local restaurants and caf?s in Bhagsu and Dharamkot offering Indian, international, and Tibetan cuisine at very reasonable prices.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Organic
Yogic
Ayurvedic

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Instructors

Bipan Gill Yogi Shivam

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Shivam, the founder of Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra, has been teaching and practicing yoga and meditation for the last 25 years. He was born near McLeod Ganj, the sacred land of H.H. The Dalai Lama, in the Himalayas. Shivam started his journey with yoga and spiritual life at an early age. He studied various forms of yoga from many yoga schools and eminent yoga teachers. He is a certified yoga instructor trained by Sivananda Yoga Center in Rishikesh, after which he achieved his certificate in Vivekananda Yoga Center at the University of India. Shivam has also studied at Ayurvedic College in Ris.

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Included excursions

The retreat includes an excursion to Babaji's Ashram. It is located in the village Sungal in nature around 30 kilometer away from Bhasu.
A day trek to Triund, a small hill station at the foot of the Dhauladhar ranges.

What's not included

Flights
Transportation to and from the airport
Taxis / auto Rickshaws
Additional excursions

Cancelation Policy

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 20 days before arrival.

Book with flexible conditions

Need to cancel your trip due to COVID-19? Cancel up to 7 days prior to the arrival date and you can reschedule your booking free of charge, or receive store credit for your non-refundable deposit to use at another time.

How to get there

Recommended Airports

ATQ

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

156 km

Transfer not provided

IXC

Chandigarh Airport

180 km

Transfer not provided

DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

416 km

Transfer not provided

DHM

Gaggal Airport

11 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by plane

The best and quickest way for travelers to reach Dharamsala by air is to travel from New Delhi Airport. New Delhi Airport is connected to all most all major destinations and all major cities in India. Daily flights are operated from New Delhi to Gaggal Airport. If you are new to travelling in India, it is recommended to fly to New Delhi (DEL).

The nearest airport, which is reachable from Delhi by internal flight, is Kangra Gaggal Airport (DHM). It's 19 km and about 50 minutes away. There are generally four daily flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi (DEL) flown by Spice Jet and Air India. Flights sometimes are delayed, especially during winter due to fog. Please budget extra time into your plans accordingly.

The nearest international airports are Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport (ATQ) in Amritsar (around 200km away) and Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (around 250km away from Dharamsala. Bus/taxi rides to Dharamsala take around 5-6 hrs. Amritsar is home to Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple, and some international students visit before or after coming to them for training.

Arrival by bus

There is a daily bus service from Delhi to Dharamsala every evening. The overnight bus ride takes around 10-12 hrs. You can book a ticket from, Deli to one of the two bus stands:

The Inter State terminal Dharamsala: Located in Lower Dharamsala, it's 6.6 kilometers and about 26 minutes away from Shivam Neelkanth Yoga Kendra
McLeod Ganj bus stop: It's 2.4 kilometers and about 10 minutes by car or 40 minutes by walking.

They recommend booking a Volvo AC bus which will take you to the McLeod Ganj Bus Stop (Upper Dharamshala) if you are planning to travel by bus.

Arrival by train

There is no direct train to reach Dharamsala. Patankot Railways Station (PKT) is the closest large gauge railway station to McLeod Ganj (Upper Dharamshala). It's 90 kilometers and about 2 hours and 20 minutes away.

Please note that there is Pathankot Cantonment Railway Station (PKTC). It's 94 kilometers and about 2 hours and 22 minutes away. This is the train station before Patankot Railways Station (PKT).

You want to book your ticket for Pathankot Railways Station (PKT), especially if you want to continue on Kangra Valley Railway. Please note that trains are sometimes delayed in winter due to fog, choosing a higher priority train can help with delays, but please budget time into your travels for this.

10 Day Meditation and Yoga Retreat in an Ashram in Himalayas, near Dharamshala

Description

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Location

What's included

What's included

Food

Food

The following meals are included:

The following drinks are included:

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Instructors

Instructors

Bipan Gill Yogi Shivam

Included excursions

Included excursions

What's not included

What's not included

Cancelation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Book with flexible conditions

How to get there

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Arrival by plane

Arrival by bus

Arrival by train

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