The journey at a glance
Eighteen days of travel and retreat in northern India. Yoga, meditation, trekking and Tibetan Buddhism in Ladakh, the Indian Tibet: a transformative experience far from conventional tourism, through Delhi, Dharamsala, Amritsar, Leh and the valleys and monasteries of Ladakh, ending with a practice retreat in the vastness of the Himalaya.
A different kind of journey
This is not a pre-packaged tour. You will have to make decisions, step out of your comfort zone and open up to the unexpected.
We are not a conventional travel agency: the idea is to explore the outer world and the inner one, with practice, philosophy and real contact with local culture. More than a trip, it is a path of transformation in one of the most beautiful and spiritual places on the planet.
Flights, insurance and visas
By booking you accept that Matrika Yoga School and Pablo Ferrero do not book flights, insurance or visas. We advise you, but any issue must be resolved directly with the company concerned.
If you prefer, we can make the purchase for you over a phone or video call: flights and insurance, €35; visa processing, €35.
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Itinerary
Delhi
- Day 1
Meeting in Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel in Delhi
- Meeting at 12:00 at the hotel, with coordinated airport transfers
- Group introductions and opening circle
- A first dive into the streets and markets of the capital
Dharamsala
- Day 2
Night train and arrival in Dharamsala
Accommodation: Hotel in Dharamsala
- Night train from Delhi towards Dharamsala
- Yoga in the morning and meditation in the afternoon
- Walk through McLeod Ganj, Bagsu and Dharamkot
- Day 3
Kangra Valley and Shaivite temples
Accommodation: Hotel in Dharamsala
- By car and on foot through the ancestral Kangra Valley
- Visits to important temples of classical Shaivism
- Day 4
Trekking in the Lower Himalaya
Accommodation: Hotel in Dharamsala
- Morning practice
- A 3 to 6 hour trek depending on local conditions
- Free afternoon
- Meditative-philosophical gathering
- Day 5
Dharamsala: retreat and contemplation
Accommodation: Hotel in Dharamsala
- Yoga and meditation practice
- Free time and solitary walks in one of the most powerful places on the route
Amritsar
- Day 6
Golden Temple and journey to Leh
Accommodation: Overnight journey to Leh
- From Dharamsala to Amritsar
- Visit to the Golden Temple, a great pilgrimage centre of Sikhism
- At night, from Amritsar to Leh
Leh
- Day 7
Arrival in Leh and acclimatisation
Accommodation: Hotel in Leh
- Arrival in Leh early in the morning
- Rest, a gentle walk through the old town and acclimatisation
- Day 8
Leh, surroundings and monasteries
Accommodation: Hotel in Leh
- Yoga and meditation morning and afternoon
- Thiksey, Hemis and Spituk monasteries and Shey Palace
- Lunch at the monastery; optional consultation with an amchi, a traditional Tibetan doctor
- Free afternoon in Leh
Changtang
- Day 9
Towards Changtang
Accommodation: Camp in Changtang
- Journey into the remote Changtang region, near China and Tibet
- Weather or road conditions may require adjusting this stage
- Day 10
Changtang: steppes and nomadic life
Accommodation: Camp in Changtang
- Time with the Changpa nomads, yak herders
- Gentle walks of up to 3 hours
- Yoga, meditation and silence
- Day 11
Pangong and Tsomoriri lakes
Accommodation: Camp in Changtang
- Salt lakes and vast landscapes: Pangong and Tsomoriri
- Yoga, meditation and silence
Leh
- Day 12
Back to Leh and integration
Accommodation: Hotel in Leh
- Return to Leh
- Rest and integration before the most contemplative part of the journey
Retiro
- Day 13
Arrival at the Hemis Shukpachan retreat
Accommodation: Retreat lodging in Hemis Shukpachan
- Transfer to Hemis Shukpachan, between Leh and Lamayuru
- Yoga and meditation at sunrise and sunset
- Day 14
Retreat in Hemis Shukpachan
Accommodation: Retreat lodging in Hemis Shukpachan
- Yoga and meditation at sunrise and sunset
- Teachings on Yoga philosophy and Tibetan Buddhism with Pablo Ferrero
- Visit to Alchi
- Day 15
Retreat in Hemis Shukpachan
Accommodation: Retreat lodging in Hemis Shukpachan
- Yoga and meditation at sunrise and sunset
- Teachings on Yoga philosophy and Tibetan Buddhism with Pablo Ferrero
- Mindful walk or a 2 to 4 hour trek; visit to Likir
- Day 16
Retreat in Hemis Shukpachan
Accommodation: Retreat lodging in Hemis Shukpachan
- Yoga and meditation at sunrise and sunset
- Silence, introspection and contemplation in nature
- Visit to Lamayuru, the lunar landscape of the Himalaya
Delhi
- Day 17
Flight from Leh to Delhi
- Flight from Leh to Delhi
- From here each traveller decides their flight home; we help with the arrangements
The route
8 stages from the meeting point to the retreat. Tap a marker to see each place.
