Join us on our Himalayan retreat. Breathe in the fresh air while you walk your way into the beautiful Himalayan Mountains. Daily hikes, good food, and yoga will give you a challenging and grounding experience. This retreat is truly a spiritual and physical journey. Challenge yourself on this 9-day retreat. You will be bursting with energy at the end.
We are so fortunate to have a human life! There is a purpose behind it and we have to achieve it until the body dies. We just spend our life with family, friends, money, job, travel and comfort and with their pleasure and pain. Outside happiness is not permanent and always changing. We are not aware of our inner being and inner peace.
Get the divine experience during this Himalayan Yoga Retreat and visit the places with astonishing beauty. To feel real pleasure and happiness, a break is necessary and when it comes to choosing a destination for a rejuvenating break, then nothing can beat the city of Rishikesh. If you want an incredible experience, then surely Rishikesh is the city to provide you with this type of experience
Rishikesh
Ganga Aarti
Devprayag
Dhari Devi Temple
Devria Tal Trekking
Chopta Trek
Chandrashila Peak
Kartik Swami Temple
Tungnath Temple
Escape the chaos of daily life and reconnect with your inner peace on our transformative 9-day Himalayan Yoga & Hiking Retreat. Journey from the sacred banks of Rishikesh to the serene heights of Tungnath, immersing yourself in nature’s tranquility while restoring balance to your mind, body, and spirit.
Each day begins with sunrise yoga sessions amidst mountain vistas, followed by guided meditation to calm the mind. Trek through lush valleys and pristine riverside trails, with stops for reflective pauses and breathing exercises. Our expert instructors tailor practices for all levels, ensuring harmony between adventure and relaxation.
Enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals, cozy eco-friendly accommodations, and the full support of our team.
Yoga is a mind and body practice that can build strength and flexibility. It may also help manage pain and reduce stress. Various styles of yoga combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation.
The conjunction of effort, concentration, and balance in asana forces us to live intensely in the present moment, a rare experience in modern life.
Kriya yoga, Shat Karma, or Shat Kriya as they are often known as are six yogic cleansing processes used by yoga practitioners to help purify the physical body.
Master mountain-smart trekking: breath-synced steps, mindful packing, and altitude-aware movement—blending yoga principles with Himalayan hiking wisdom.
Hike scenic trails with yoga breaks, bond over bonfire stories under starry skies, and reflect on life goals together.
Pranayama is the control, regulation, and letting go of the breath. There are many different pranayama methods with different effects on the body.
Meaning: allowing your thoughts to flow in uninterrupted stream results in contemplation.
Arrive at your own pace, settle in, and let the journey begin. Enjoy nourishing meals, explore the ashram and its serene surroundings, connect with fellow participants, or simply relax and ground yourself in peace.
Please Note: This is our ideal schedule as an orientation. Times and the program can change, depending on traffic, weather or other external circumstances out of our control.
All the mentioned items are non-obligatory and only a guideline. You know yourself and your needs (related to cold etc.) best. Please bring your own water bottle so you can refill it with filtered and fresh mountain water!
Rishikesh
Arrive at your own pace, settle in, and let the journey begin. Fire ceremony & Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh.
Devprayag
A stop at Devprayag, known as the confluence (birthplace) of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers, which form the Ganges (Mother Ganga).
Dhari Devi Temple
A visit to the Dhari Devi Temple, located enroute to your Himalayan destination.
Chopta (Base Camp)
This is the base camp for your trek.Implied as the starting point for Tungnath and Chandrashila trek
Kartik Swami Temple
Trek to Kartik Swami Temple, located at 3,050 meters. The temple is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva.
Deoria Taal
Hike to Deoria Tal, a lake situated at 2,438 meters, with a trek of around 3 km. Deoriatal is an easy and weekend trek for beginners..
Chandrashila Peak
Hike from Tungnath to Chandrashila Peak, located at 3,690 meters. The place where Lord Rama meditated after defeating the demon-king Ravana
Tungnath Temple
Trek to Tungnath Temple, situated at an altitude of 3,470 meters. A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Rudraprayag.
Disconnect from daily chaos through mindful practices, nature immersion, and digital detox to reset your mind and reduce anxiety.
During the yoga retreat and in Atharv Yogshala, participants will be provided with an environment that nurtures focus, inspiration, excellence, and divinity, and the foremost practicality of the yogic lifestyle. After the course, you will discover the version of your own self which you probably never knew. Our teacher retreat course program in Atharv Yogshala Retreat offers you the insightful approach to practice yoga and apply its benefits to the well-being of your own and others too.
Our Yoga retreats offers a high quality of retreats therefore we prefer to keep our groups at a maximum of 8-10 students.
We offer various retreat programs to help you excel in your yoga journey. Find your true self on our holistic retreats. Ayurvedic food, Hatha yoga, and an amazing location to find the stillness in yourself.
When you climb these mountains, or just sit on a peak, you get this feeling of becoming one with the mountain. You feel like embodying the stability, equanimity, power of silence, and inner resilience of these mountains and feel trust in life in the universe.
For over 1000’s years, pilgrims have described a journey into the Himalayas as pure medicine for the soul. With all the yogic practices of asana, meditation, and kundalini, you will explore the Himalayas with all their beauty.
The mountains reconnect us with our essence, our humanity, and humbleness; the fact we are all interconnected, all part of one universe, and that there is something much bigger than us. Going into the mountains is a call to your soul, a journey of liberation, and often life- changing. And this is exactly why pilgrims, spiritual seekers, and yogic masters, from all times and cultures have been called to retreat in the Himalayas.
The memory will keep you inspired and guide you your whole life until the last breath. So, come & get ready to immerse in the life of a yogi with Yoga in the Himalayas and get to know the true you; the happy you. The calmly flowing river Ganga, storytelling spectacular mountains, peacefully replete destinations, and God-gifted nature is calling you for a rejuvenating holiday! Yoga Retreat at our yoga school in India not only means stretching, exercising, and so on; indeed, it means an opportunity to explore the vibrant culture & beauty of the Land of Gods, “Rishikesh”.
Many yogis describe the Great Himalayas as the closest you can come to God. It’s here in the vast expansiveness and surrounded by infinite horizons that mankind can touch the deepest essence of his heart, the divinity that we all are. And even now, 1000’s years later this is what our students, religious or not, express when immersed in these mountains. They experience something sacred, something so pure and still, yet so fulfilling and liberating. It's a feeling of coming home and feeling part of something bigger, a higher force that fills with love and divine joy. At every step, you’ll find Rishikesh as a destination to throw away all your worries, problems, and issues. The ringing bells of ancient temples, the chanting of sacred mantras, the happiness in the eyes of people, and the taste in the flavours of Rishikesh will definitely leave their mark on your heart and lure you again & again to come to this incredible city. A city with an awestruck beauty seems like it is specially created by God to let you explore the wonderful life of peace and wisdom. The Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Retreat with yogi Kuldeep is the way to switch your life into a peaceful mode! Human beings have limitless potential to grow and enjoy life because our kundalini is always sleeping.
Kuldeep’s yoga journey began with a search for life’s deeper meaning. Leaving behind a conventional path, he traveled across the Himalayas, learned from gurus, and mastered yoga in Kerala’s ashrams. Today, he’s a 500-hour certified teacher with years of experience guiding students worldwide.
During this retreat, Kuldeep will gently teach you Hatha, Vinyasa, and Pranayama—blending ancient techniques with practical wisdom. He believes yoga isn’t just poses; it’s a tool to live peacefully, even off the mat.
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner, his supportive guidance will help you grow. Expect patient corrections, mindful hikes, and fireside chats about yoga’s life-changing power.
As per Ayurveda, the food is classified into three categories: Rajasic, Sattvic, and Tamasic. If you wish to stay fit and plan to do yoga, meditation, or a spiritual course, then opt for sattvic food. Sattvic food is the best for yogis. It provides you with enough energy to do everyday tasks and focus on your work.
At Atharv Yogshala, we offer yogic and sattvic diets to students. The food is cooked in a clean and hygienic environment with quality ingredients. It will also undoubtedly appeal to your taste buds. You will love to dine with us. Atharv Yogshala offers three times a day freshly cooked meals, herbal tea, and filtered drinking water.
Atharv Yogshala is certainly the best place to undergo a Yoga teacher training course & Yoga Retreat programs. You can join it for a lifelong experience in the world of yoga. When you are away from your near and dear ones, the things that matter the most are the place where you stay and the meals that you eat.
We provide you with the best in both aspects. Atharv Yogshala's stay and meals are truly based on yogic patterns.
I recently attended the Himalayan hiking retreat and I'm blessed to have
Kuldeep as my
guide and yoga instructor for this experience.
It's very clear that Kuldeep wants to get to know his students better so he can help
them
achieve their goals for the retreat, as evident from his first interaction with me
when he
picked me up from the airport and had a conversation to understand my intentions for
this
retreat.
Even though I was the only person attending this retreat, he went ahead with the
programme
which shows how genuine he is in helping the people who applied for this retreat
seeking
guidance and clarity, and I'm very grateful that he did as my experiences were much
more
fulfilling when you have someone sincere and knowledgeable assisting you in this
retreat.
Having a well planned programme definitely helps ease the worries for anyone who
doesn't
have the time to plan their own itinerary, and I would like to thank the staff at
Auro
Valley Ashram and Mystic Kailasha for their work in running the places well for
their
visitors.
I would strongly recommend anyone looking for an escape from the chaos and
complications of
their lives to have this incredible experience with Kuldeep and his team, and will
look
forward to coming back during the winter for another meaningful memory.
Thank you Kuldeep and have a blissful and blessed wedding!
In March 2025, I was able to do the yoga and hiking retreat with Kuldeep and Arthav
Yogshala. The experience is hard to put into words, but I'll try anyway. First of
all, I would like to emphasize that both Kuldeep and Lisa do everything possible to
ensure that participants feel comfortable and lack nothing. The ashram, where you
are accommodated in Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, leaves nothing to be
desired, offers great opportunities to find peace and quiet, and is also beautifully
located.
The highlights were definitely the day hikes in the Himalayas. The
nature,
the views, and the entire atmosphere are indescribably beautiful and an
unforgettable experience for everyone. Kuldeep, who leads the hikes, is also clearly
passionate about what he does and has a deep and intimate connection to the sacred
mountains and lakes that you visit there. I can only recommend this retreat to
anyone seeking self-discovery, peace, connection with nature, great people, and much
more. You'll enjoy it... just like I did.
Lisa and Kuldeep are just incredible human beings! So kind and genuine . I left my time at their yoga retreat feeling like an honorary member of their family! That’s how well I was taken care of and I was the only person on the retreat I booked. They are SO organised and care SO much about your experience. These are people who put the money secondary to your wellbeing and want to share their beautiful world with you in a welcoming and enchanting way. Honestly, just book it and stop procrastinating! The retreats and YTC courses are amazing.
A Safe and Majestic Himalayan Adventure for Solo Female TravelersMy Himalayan retreat was an unforgettable journey of safety, adventure, and breathtaking beauty. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely cared for, with attentive guides leading me to hidden gems known only to locals. The highlight was witnessing the majestic Himalayan mountains—no words can capture their awe-inspiring beauty. Seeing them with my own eyes was humbling and deeply spiritual. This retreat was more than a trip; it was a life-changing experience I’d recommend to any woman seeking adventure and self-discovery.
Started the New Year of 2025 at the Himalayan and Yoga Retreat! It was a perfect way to begin a new year and a truly fantastic experience. We hiked wonderful mountains, visited many temples, dove into yoga practice and learned about Indian culture. Kuldeep and Lisa anre amazing hosts and I am so grateful for the opportunity to enjoy this experience with them and the other sweet attendees. Highly recommended and hope I can come back again soon. Love love love
Breath in the fresh air while you walk your way in the spiritual valleys of the Himalayas...
10 days spiritual transformational yoga retreat is perfect for adventurous yoga...
Our 7 day holistic yoga meditation retreat will bring you calmness and clarity of mind...
Our retreat includes daily yoga and meditation sessions, pranayama, accommodation, vegetarian/vegan meals, and guided excursions to scenic spots in Rishikesh. All yoga props (mats, belts, blocks) are provided.
Yes! Our retreat welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Teachers offer modifications to ensure everyone practices safely and comfortably.
We focus on traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, blended with elements of Vinyasa, Yin, and restorative yoga for a holistic experience.
If you are traveling for the first time the best way to travel to Rishikesh is to take a flight from Delhi airport to Jolly Grant airport Dehradun as it’s less expensive and time-saving. As soon as you book your flight, forward your flight details and we will arrange a taxi to receive you from Dehradun airport. Otherwise, if you need a pickup from Delhi airport to Rishikesh, we will also arrange that with an additional cost of 75 USD.
Yes! Private rooms are available for an extra fee. We also offer optional Ayurvedic massages, consultations, and private yoga sessions—just inform us in advance.