WINTER INDIA 2022
led by Dhanya Rico, Doyal Gauranga & Kishor Chandra
dates – january 23 – february 6
location – Govardhan eco village / Mumbai / Rishikesh / Haridwar / Vrindavan
price – $3,200
to register contact Barbara at barbara@bhakticenter.org
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that foreign tourists will be allowed to travel to India beginning November 15th, 2021. All standard COVID protocols and procedures for travelers will be in place. For complete details, you can view full the official statement HERE.
India has always been a place of deep spiritual heritage and nourishment for our community at the Bhakti Center. As borders begin to open, we will be inviting a small group of pilgrims to journey with us for a sacred experience.
Our Winter 2022 India pilgrimage is an invitation for you to step outside your current context of life, enter into another world of spiritual wonder, and redefine the foundation on which you find personal purpose and meaning. Life has tested, pressed and squeezed all of us this past year. It is a testament to our spiritual endurance to continuously seek our center and reground ourselves. For centuries, India has invoked the deep yearnings of the soul for truth, connection and devotion. Going on pilgrimage provides a unique opportunity to dive deep into an ancient spiritual culture that can reawaken our sense of inner fulfillment. As pilgrims, we approach our journey in a mood of opening our minds and hearts with humility so that genuine transformation can take place in our lives. You will be in the company of supportive fellow travelers and form personal friendships that often last a lifetime. Throughout our journey, we will sing sacred songs in Kirtan, hear and discuss teachings from yoga texts, take part in regular asana practice, and share wholesome meals together. From ancient temples to breathtaking landscapes to colorful palaces and simple-hearted yogis imbued with spiritual wisdom and love, we can enter into a world beyond anything we’ve ever experienced.
SCHEDULE:
Sunday January 23 – Arrival in Mumbai. Stay near to Mumbai Airport.
Monday January 24 – Breakfast at 10 am. Travel to GEV.
January 25, 26, 27 (Eco Village)
January 28, 29 (Mumbai)
January 30 – flight to Dehradun & travel to Rishikesh
January 31 & February 1 – (Rishikesh)
February 2 – (Haridwar)
February 3 – (Haridwar to Vrindavan)
February 4, 5 (Vrindavan)
February 6 – Lunch and Depature
We will fly into Mumbai and head straight to Govardhan Eco Village for 4 days of diving into the essence of India’s Yoga traditions with Radhanath Swami as well as other renowned teachers from around the world. The Govardhan Eco Village is situated on 50 acres of pristine farmland and aims to demonstrate the principles of self-sufficiency and localized economy to the world. We will stay in eco-friendly guest rooms in the naturally charming village, eat local dishes made from organic grains and vegetables grown on the land, and tour the facilities to see how a group of bhakti-yogis are making a difference towards a greener world. We will practice yoga daily, hear from renowned teacher Radhanath Swami, attend a variety of life changing workshops, swim in the inviting bio pool and spend personal time falling in love with the cows and other farm animals.
After 4 days there, we will head back to Mumbai for the Flower Festival! Thousands and thousands of colorful flower petals showering the deities and the entire temple room! We will hear wonderful discourses from Radhanath Swami at the beautifully carved sandstone Radha Gopinath Temple as well as experience real India through the moods of celebration with God in the center.
We will then head to Rishikesh; a small town situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in the foothills of the Himalayas. Here we will practice Yoga and Meditation each morning, hike through the Himalayan foothills, visit the local markets, and honor the sacred Ganges River. From Rishikesh, we will make our way to Haridwar.
We will spend our last few days in the most sacred of villages, Vrindavan; a village with over 5,000 temples celebrating the birthplace of Lord Krsna. Here we will visit temples and holy sites, hear stories from sadhus, do lots of kirtan (!), and partake in pilgrimage around the sacred town.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP:
- 14 days and nights of accommodation and transportation
- Mumbai’s Flower Festival.
- Morning mantra meditation and reading and Discussion of Gita (India’s most revered sacred text)
- Yoga & Meditation classes on most mornings
- Witness breathtaking views and invigorating hikes through the Himalayas
- Bath in the surcharged holy rivers
- Dive into the histories and incredible stories of the Vedic culture (made applicable to today’s times)
- 2-3 Delicious love filled vegetarian meals each day
- Build lifelong friendships
- Seva (Opportunities to serve the local people)
- Parikrama (Pilgrimages through and around temples and holy places)
- Option to receive Ayurvedic Treatments (extra cost)
*Airfare is not included*
VISA: Look into getting your visa today! The sooner the better. CLICK HERE to start!
Travel Details – Please contact us BEFORE booking your flights. We will give you specific flight details.
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