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Travel from New Delhi to Haridwar, one of the most sacred cities in India.
Enjoy the beautiful vistas that unfold while driving to Uttarkashi. Visit the powerful, two-thousand-year-old Kashi Vishwanath temple in the evening.
Visit the Gangotri temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Have a dip in Bhagirathi and meditate at the banks of this sacred river. Overnight at Uttarkashi.
Stopover at Pipalkoti for overnight stay.
Badrinath is known for its ancient Vishnu temple and for its natural hot springs. Visit the Badrinath temple, Vyasa cave, Bheempul and Mana – the last Indian village near the Indo-Chinese border. A satsang and meditation will follow in the evening.
Have a glimpse of Karnaprayag, Vishnuprayag and Nandaprayag, while travelling to Badrinath. Karnaprayag marks the confluence of the Alakananda and Pindar rivers. It is here that Karna is said to have propitiated Surya to acquire an impregnable shield for battle. Vishnuprayag is the confluence of Alakananda and Dhauliganga rivers, where Vishnu appeared to sage Narada. At Nandaprayag, Krishna’s father Nanda, is supposed to have conducted a great sacrifice, where the Alakananda and Nandakini rivers come together.
Known as the "secret Kashi", it is famous for the ancient Vishwanath Temple said to have been consecrated by the legendary sage Agastya himself. Along the way, have a glimpse of Rudraprayag, a confluence of Alakananda and Mandakini rivers. According to legend, Shiva appeared here as Rudra to sage Narada who was in an intense state of meditation.
Trek to the ancient and powerful Kedarnath temple, site of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, where the group will take part in meditation and have a satsang explaining about the significance of the place.
Return from Kedarnath. A satsang and meditation will be conducted here.
On the way back, visit Devprayag – meaning “holy confluence” – which marks the place where the Alakananda merges with the river Bhagirathi, giving birth to the Ganga. Participate in the evening arati at the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh – the Gateway to the Himalayas.
The day is free to explore the city on your own.
Return to New Delhi around 6 pm.
Participants are required to be at one of these two meeting points:
Please Note:
The shuttle from Terminal 3 will take approximately 30 minutes to reach Terminal 1C.
Please plan your arrival time accordingly, so you can be outside Terminal 1C by 9am.
*Terminal 3 is for International Arrivals and some Domestic flights arrive here as well.
Comfortable accommodation, wholesome vegetarian food and mineral water, and the entrance fee for all places on the itinerary, will be provided throughout the trip.
The entire sojourn is conducted and managed by a dedicated Isha team, which includes a qualified and well-equipped doctor who will accompany the group throughout the journey. Isha will also arrange for train travel to New Delhi from Chennai, Vijayawada and back, and deluxe bus travel from New Delhi to the Himalayas and back.
To make it possible for you to take this mystical journey back home, Isha offers a collection of high-resolution photos after the sojourn.
Note: Please plan for costs towards pony/porter or helicopter service if needed during the trek, personal expenses and other expenditures not mentioned here.
Since train ticket reservation starts 120 days before the journey, interested participants are requested to register at the earliest to ensure a confirmed train ticket from your desired destination.
It is necessary to have completed an Isha Yoga program (either Shambhavi Mahamudra, Shakti Chalana Kriya or Isha Kriya with Inner Engineering Online).
Be physically and mentally fit.
Please note that this trek is not advised for pregnant women and those suffering from chronic health problems like epilepsy, heart ailments, uncontrolled BP, diabetes, asthma, psychological problems, physical disabilities and obesity.
USA and CANADA
UK and EUROPE
SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA and AUSTRALIA
MIDDLE EAST
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Kerala
Andhrapradesh/Telangana
Rest of India
Participants must be between 18 and 65 years of age. Participants below the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent/guardian or a consent form needs to be signed by them. People above 65 years of age are requested to undergo additional medical tests to determine their physical fitness.
A valid passport is needed with a minimum validity of 180 days from the last date of the Kailash sojourn.
There could be expenses, if you choose to hire a pony or a porter during the trek.
You may be required to travel for a 5 hr – 8 hr stretch.
Pay phones are available almost everywhere. BSNL and Airtel cell phones work fairly well in the Himalayan region.
Although home to many scenic and tourist places where there has been a lot of development, the places of pilgrimage still remain very basic in terms of conveniences. Therefore, the quality of accommodation can be very basic and it may be necessary at times to share a room with a few others.
Yes. You are required to trek through high altitude regions. In such places, air pressure and density is decreased compared to mean sea level and people may suffer from hypoxia (oxygen deficiency). Participants hence need to be screened thoroughly before they are exposed to high altitudes.
Yes, it is necessary to undergo medical examination every time before going to a high altitude region.
By undergoing all the medical tests mentioned in the medical form and consulting your physician about your fitness to travel to a high altitude of 19,000 feet and above.
Yes, you are advised to take sufficient stock of medicines to last the entire duration of the trip.
A qualified and well-equipped doctor specially trained to handle high-altitude sickness and other conditions that may arise, will accompany you throughout the program.
Warm clothing such as thermal wears, gloves, woolen socks, etc are available in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, etc. For shoes, any brand such as Nike, Adidas or Reebok offers good water-resistant shoes and are available in almost all cities and towns.
The program fee for the 21 weeks Hatha Yoga Teacher’s training program is USD 9,000 (for overseas participants) / INR 5,50,000 (for Indian citizens residing in India) for about 1750 hours of training. Accommodation rent would be extra based on the category of accommodation opted for, starting from USD 1000 (for overseas participants) and INR 50,000 (for Indian citizens residing in India). The program fee includes:
The Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program is a very disciplined and intense process. It will require 100% involvement in all sessions and full commitment to the process.
Daily schedule: The day begins promptly at 5:30 am and usually ends in the night by 9:30pm. Practice sessions will be in the morning and evening. Rest of the day is dedicated to classroom and teaching aspects. The ashram follows a two meals system – brunch and dinner, with a snack in the afternoon.
• 100% attendance in all classes is mandatory.
• Students are expected to follow the program schedule strictly.
• All participants must stay in the Isha Yoga Center premises for the complete duration of the training program, unless they are going on a trek or excursion organized by the program.
Due to the unique nature of the program and the environment in which it is being conducted, the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program is only being offered at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, India. This space has been designed in such a way that it is incredibly supportive for the training, allowing trainees to push past their limitations and commit themselves in a very profound way.
No sponsorships or discounts are being offered.
"Powerful meditations and Sadhguru presence has left indescribable deep impression! Longing and wishing to go to these sacred mountain again and with Isha!"
"No word to express my happiness..."
