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Our Yoga and Trekking retreat is a beautiful opportunity to connect with oneself and our sense of community simply by walking in nature and practicing yoga.
Happening in a serene complex in the mountains of the lower Himalayas, this retreat is an opportunity for you to disconnect with your routine, unwind, and connect to yourself. It wishes to give you a safe space to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health in a cozy and relaxed ambiance.
In this 8-day retreat, we will experiment with the basic principles of yoga's physical and mental practices, such as Asana and Pranayama, Yoga Therapy, and Yoga philosophy.
The Yogic exploration will be enriched by the beauty of the Indian Himalayas during an accessible but impressive trek to the Chandrashila summit at sunrise. Not only will you have the chance to be surrounded by stunning landscapes, but you’ll also experience how contact with nature can have a magnificent effect on your physical and mental well-being.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We will meet the participants at the moment of departure in front of the Japam Yoga Treks and Tours office in Upper Tapovan. The location is available on Google Maps. Please contact us if you can't find it.
Itinerary
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1
We will meet in Tapovan in the morning of our first day and take our car to the location of the retreat.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Devprayag
Devprayag is the confluence point where the Alakhnanda and the Bagirathi rivers meet and form the Ganga River. On our way to Himalayan River Garden, we will stop to see the beauty of the blue and brown rivers joining to create the Holi River Ganga. We will take time to take some picture and maybe enjoy a chai before continuing our route towards Chopta.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Dea Avnova, our eco-friendly accommodation for the retreat, is located in the Koteshwar Village, near Chopta. It is a permaculture farm and eco-resort and we'll have the chance to be spending 5 nights at its stunning location. We'll be having daily practices of Hatha Yoga and Pranayama, and discussions about the philosophy of Yoga. We'll enjoy the location, go out on nature and village walks, take baths in natural pools and rivers, and will enjoy fresh and delicious home-cooked meals.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
This day, we'll be staying in Dea Avnova and start officially our yoga journey. After waking up, we'll have a Pranayama session and Hatha Yoga practice, followed by a delicious and nutritious breakfast. We'll then digest over a sharing circle and open discussion about yoga philosophy and have free time to enjoy the complex or have an Individual Yoga Therapy session. In the mid-day, we'll enjoy a simple lunch at the Dea Avnova complex and go for a nature walk to a natural pool where we can take a dip. Before dinner, we'll have a Hatha Yoga practice. The dinner will be at Dea Avova and we will take this take to have a sharing circle to create community and learn more about each others.
1 day • Admission ticket free -
5
On our third day, we'll be staying in Dea Avnova and pursue our yoga journey. After waking up, we'll have a Pranayama session and Hatha Yoga practice, followed again by a delicious and nutritious breakfast. We'll then digest over an open discussion about yoga philosophy and have free time to enjoy the complex or have an Individual Yoga Therapy session for those interested. In the midday, we'll enjoy a simple lunch at the Dea Avnova and walk around the village. Before dinner, we'll have a Hatha Yoga practice. The dinner will be at Dea Avnova. Before going to bed, we'll take some time to share and create community.
1 day • Admission ticket free -
6
Our fourth day is the beginning of our deeper connection with nature. We will wake up and have a Pranayama session followed by a Hatha Yoga practice. We will then have breakfast at the Dea Avnova complex and get our things ready for the start of our trek.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
We will take our car and drive to Sari, a beautiful and authentic village on the lap of the Himalayas. We will be having lunch in a homestay in Sari and start our 3km walk to the Deoriya Tal Lake. The way to the lake is beautiful and accessible, but steep. We will take time to rest on the way.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
8Deoria Tal Lake
Our camp for the trek is near the Deoriya Tal, an alpine lake with an amazing view on the Chaukhomba peak. We will reach the lake in the late afternoon and will have a short Hatha Yoga practice in the grass by the lake to enjoy the views and connect with ourselves and the surroundings. We will then go to our camp, and have some time to rest before dinner. We'll have another time to sit all together and share at dinner. The group will get closer as we are now in the mountains. We will go to bed early, as tomorrow we have a great day of trekking to do.
10 hours • Admission ticket included -
9Deoria Tal Lake
We will wake up early in our camp in Deoriya Tal and have breakfast there. Today is a long day of walk, but the path is absolutely stunning. We'll be walking on the mountain ridge offering an amazing view over the Himalayan Range. Some parts of the way are in the forest and you'll be surrounded by a lush jungle. We will have lunch on the way and connect with nature during a short Yoga Nidra session.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
10Chopta
We'll be reaching our camp in Chopta at the end of the afternoon. On arrival at the camp, we'll take time to rest and have some snacks and chai. For those interested, we'll be doing a short and light Hatha Yoga practice, to connect with the place and shake away the effort of the walk. We'll have dinner at the camp and enjoy this time to be all together and discuss. We will go to bed early, as tomorrow is the day where we reach the Chandrashila summit at sunrise.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
11Chopta
On our sixth day, we will wake up around 4am and get ready to climb 5km to the summit. Our goal today is to reach the Chandrashila Summi for the sunrise. That will require some effort, but you'll be rewarded, we promise!
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
12
The Chandrashila summit, or the Moon Rock, is a peak in the Himalayas located at 3,700mtrs. We'll be hiking a steep 5km from Chopta, at the light of our torch and the moon, to reach the summit for sunrise. Absolutely stunning, the 360* view from the top as the sun rises from the Himalayan Range will reward you from your effort. You can see the Nanda Devi, Trishul, Chaukhomba, and many other famous and impressive peaks all around. There might be snow at the top, which gives the trek a touch of magic. Depending on the weather and temperature at the top, we'll have a short meditation and/or Pranayama session. We'll have warm tea and coffee with us and will enjoy the view as long as we want before coming down.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
13Tungnath Temple
On the way down from the summit, we'll stop by the Tungnath temple. This is the highest Shiva Temple in India and has a beautiful architecture. You'll have time to visit the temple and the views of the mountains surrounding it.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
14Chopta
After the visit of the Tungnath Temple, we'll head back towards our camp in Chopta, where we will have a late breakfast/lunch. We will then pack our bags and take our car back to the Himalayan River Garden.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
15
We'll be back after our trek to our comfortable accommodation at the Dea Avnova complex. We'll have a light lunch there and take time to rest from our early morning efforts. Those interested can have a private yoga therapy session at that time. Others can enjoy the resort and spend their time in any way. We will meet again for dinner and take the time to discuss and connect all together.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
16
On our seventh day, we'll be staying in Dea Avnova and enjoy a relax day of yoga. After waking up, we'll have a Pranayama session and Hatha Yoga practice, followed again by a delicious and nutritious breakfast at the Dea Avnova complex. We'll then have an open discussion about yoga philosophy and have free time to enjoy the complex. Those interested can have an Individual Yoga Therapy session. In the mid-day, we'll enjoy a simple lunch at the Dea Avnova complex and go for a walk in nature by the river. Returning from the walk, we'll have a Hatha Yoga practice. The dinner will be at Dea Avnova. Before going to bed, we'll take some time to share and create community.
1 day • Admission ticket free -
17
Today is our last day. We'll be waking up and share one last Pranayama session and Hatha Yoga practice. We'll then have a good homemade breakfast at the Dea Avnova complex before checking out and taking our car back to Rishikesh.
11 hours • Admission ticket free -
18Devprayag
We'll be stopping a bit in Devprayag on our way back and take some time to enjoy the view of the Ganga once again.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19Rishikesh
We'll be back in Rishikesh around 5-7pm, depending on the traffic. You'll be dropped back at our meeting point.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Rishikesh - Dea Avnova
Yoga Retreat at Dea Avnova
Yoga Retreat at Dea Avnova
The beginning of the trekking journey, Dea Avnova - Deoriya Tal
Connection to nature, Deoriya Tal - Chopta
Connection to immensity, Chopta-Chandrashila- Dea Avnova
Connect and cultivate awareness, Dea Avnova
Return to reality, Dea Avnova- Rishikesh
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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