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Yoga · Ayurveda · Himalayan Culture · Slow Travel · Personal Transformation
Pithoragarh → Munsiyari → Pithoragarh → Kasar Devi
From €1,400 per person
Provisional starting price, subject to final supplier costing. Your final quotation will be confirmed individually.
Journey Philosophy
Most wellness retreats teach you how to practice yoga. This journey teaches you how to live differently.
Designed for discerning international travelers, this immersive Himalayan retreat combines Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, authentic mountain culture, conscious travel, and meaningful human connection within one of India's most untouched Himalayan regions. Unlike commercial wellness destinations, Kumaon offers silence, authenticity, and a deep sense of place.
The retreat gradually moves guests from the busy plains of India into the serenity of the high Himalaya, before gently returning them to the world renewed, restored, and inspired.
2026 Season
Upcoming Departures — November & December 2026
9 days / 8 nights · Small groups of 6 to 8 guests
November 2026
20 November – 28 November 2026
December 2026
4 December – 12 December 2026
We recommend enquiring at least 8–12 weeks in advance · All dates subject to availability
Itinerary
Your journey day by day
DAY 1 · DELHI → PITHORAGARH
Arrival & Decompression
After arrival in Delhi, guests travel to the "Little Kashmir" of Uttarakhand—Pithoragarh. The first day is intentionally slow, allowing guests to recover from international travel and begin disconnecting from everyday life.
- Private arrival transfer
- Welcome herbal infusion ceremony
- Introduction to Himalayan wellness traditions
- Sunset walk in Chandak Hill
- Farm-to-table Kumaoni dinner
Overnight: Boutique Heritage Stay, Pithoragarh
DAY 2 · PITHORAGARH → MUNSIYARI
Crossing Into Another World
Travel deeper into Kumaon's mountain heartland through ancient river valleys, pine forests, and remote Himalayan landscapes.
- Scenic mountain drive
- Stop at Birthi Waterfall
- Traditional mountain lunch
- Storytelling about Himalayan culture and history
- Arrival in Munsiyari beneath Panchachuli Peaks
Overnight: Premium Mountain Lodge, Munsiyari
DAY 3 · MUNSIYARI
The Science of Self — Ayurveda & Personal Wellbeing
The retreat begins with a personalised Ayurvedic consultation to understand your unique constitution and wellbeing needs.
- Individual Ayurvedic assessment
- Personal wellness consultation
- Gentle yoga practice
- Introduction to Himalayan medicinal herbs
- Sunset mindfulness session
Overnight: Munsiyari
DAY 4 · MUNSIYARI
Sunrise Above the Clouds — Awakening
Before dawn, guests journey to the alpine meadows of Khaliya Top where the Panchachuli range emerges in golden light.
- Sunrise yoga at Khaliya Top (3,500m)
- Guided meditation
- Himalayan breathwork session
- Mountain breakfast
- Ayurvedic Abhyanga therapy
Overnight: Munsiyari
DAY 5 · MUNSIYARI
Himalayan Healing & Restoration — Restore
A full day dedicated to healing and renewal. No schedule, no destinations — only the practice of receiving.
- Yoga Nidra
- Herbal steam therapy
- Ayurvedic treatment session
- Himalayan herbal tea ritual
- Guided reflection and journalling
Overnight: Munsiyari
DAY 6 · PITHORAGARH
Himalayan Ayurveda & Renewal
Ayurvedic Consultation · Panchakarma Therapy · Mountain Yoga
A dedicated day of Himalayan healing in Pithoragarh — one of Kumaon's most sacred towns. Meet an Ayurvedic physician for a personalised consultation, experience traditional Panchakarma therapies, and close the day with a mountain yoga session overlooking the picturesque peaks.
- Personal Ayurvedic dosha consultation
- Signature Panchakarma therapy session
- Himalayan herb walk with local vaidya
- Mountain yoga
- Sattvic Ayurvedic dinner
Overnight: Heritage Stay, Pithoragarh
DAY 7 · PITHORAGARH
Silence, Nature & Reflection — Stillness
A carefully curated digital detox day. No screens, no schedules — only forest, breath, and silence.
- Guided forest bathing
- Silent nature immersion
- Meditation practices
- Journalling session
- Optional wellness coaching
Overnight: Pithoragarh
DAY 8 · PITHORAGARH → KASAR DEVI
The Spiritual Ridge of the Himalaya — Integration
Travel through the Himalayan foothills to the legendary spiritual enclave of Kasar Devi. For generations, philosophers, artists, seekers, and writers have been drawn to this extraordinary ridge overlooking the Himalaya.
- Scenic Himalayan drive
- Traditional lunch en route
- Sunset meditation at Kasar Devi
- Walk along Crank's Ridge
- Reflection circle
Overnight: Boutique Heritage Stay, Kasar Devi
DAY 9 · KASAR DEVI → DEPARTURE
The Final Sunrise — Carrying the Mountains Home
The final morning offers space for gratitude, reflection, and intention-setting before departure.
- Sunrise yoga session
- Closing wellness ceremony
- Personal reflection time
- Departure transfer to Delhi or Kathgodam
Overnight: Departure day
Your accommodation
Rest Where the Mountains Meet the Sky
Throughout your journey, stay in thoughtfully selected boutique hotels and intimate mountain retreats, chosen for their comfort, hospitality and connection to the Himalayan landscape.
In Munsiyari, we prioritise accommodation with beautiful views of the Panchachuli peaks, creating a peaceful setting for reflection, mindful mornings and moments of stillness.
Individual hotel names, assigned yoga teachers, facilitators and supplier arrangements are discussed during your personal consultation after enquiry. Relevant final arrangements will be set out in your written proposal before payment.
3 nights
Pithoragarh
Across two stays
4 nights
Munsiyari
1 night
Kasar Devi
What's Included
Inclusions & exclusions
The details below reflect the current itinerary. Final arrangements and inclusions will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.
Accommodation
- ✓3 nights — Pithoragarh
- ✓4 nights — Munsiyari
- ✓1 night — Kasar Devi
Wellness Experiences
- ✓Daily Yoga & Pranayama
- ✓Guided Meditation Sessions
- ✓Ayurvedic Constitution Assessment
- ✓Personalised Wellness Consultation
- ✓Ayurvedic Abhyanga Treatment
- ✓Herbal Steam Therapy
- ✓Forest Bathing Experience
- ✓Personalised 30-Day Home Practice Guide
Cultural Experiences
- ✓Shauka Community Immersion (Village Tour)
- ✓Artisan Interaction Sessions
- ✓Kumaoni Culinary Experiences
- ✓Himalayan Storytelling Evenings
- ✓Kasar Devi Spiritual Experience
Dining
- ✓Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- ✓Sattvic & Traditional Kumaoni Cuisine
- ✓Himalayan Herbal Tea Rituals
Transport
- ✓All Internal Transfers
- ✓Airport/Railway Transfers
- ✓Guided Excursions Throughout
Not Included
- ✕International flights to Delhi
- ✕Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕Personal expenses and tips
- ✕Alcoholic beverages
Ideal For
Who comes on this retreat
This is not a yoga holiday.
It is a thoughtfully curated Himalayan wellness journey where yoga, Ayurveda, culture, nature, and human connection come together beneath the sacred Panchachuli peaks — creating memories and personal transformation that remain long after the journey ends.