7 Day Manali Yoga with Adventure Activities in Manali
Amar House, Vashisht, Manali 175103, India
Mind, Body, and Spirit India Yoga Retreat
Have you already planned a trip to India this summer? Would you like to experience the beauty and magical power of the Himalaya’s in Vashisht near Manali? Are yoga and meditation appealing to you? Visit Open Lotus yoga as part of your journey. Open Lotus yoga offers you morning and evening yoga and meditation for an intensely personal and spiritual experience combined with an exploration of the beautiful surrounding areas. Don't miss it!
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Chhape
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Highlights
- Yoga and pranayama classes
- Evening yoga and meditation sessions
- Guided walk, temple visit, and exploring villages around Manali
- Daily vegetarian breakfasts and dinners
- Return transfers from Manali
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction
Group size: 2-15 participants
Accommodation
Facilities
- Yoga shala
- Laundry
The family house offers double rooms with attached bathroom and toilet. From every room, you have a great view of the mountains. The sound of the Beas river is constantly rushing below.
Program
Day 1 - Arrival at Vashisht, Manali
You arrive in Manali by your own means. Open Lotus Yoga will welcome you there and organize your transfer to the family house in Vashisht. You have time to explore your new environment. Afterward, you will be introduced to your yoga and meditation teacher. Together you will enjoy a freshly made dinner prepared by Rhitu and Padma with the family.
Day 2 - Yoga and short trek to Jogini Waterfalls
Yoga and Pranayama will start from 7:00 am and end at 9:00 am. After a well-deserved breakfast, you can spend your day as you please. After breakfast, you have the option of going on a guided trek to Jogini Falls. These beautiful waterfalls are about an hour along the wall of the valley from Vashisht. These falls descend from high above and run into the Beas River below. Evening you will take a meditation class. Dinner and night in the family house or preferred hotel.
Day 3 - Yoga, meditation, and Sethan Village
At 7:00 am yoga, pranayama and asana practice for 2 hours. Breakfast at 9:30 am. After breakfast, you will walk to the village of Sethan - a nomadic village where people live seasonally. Here you will stay the night in a traditional Himalayan home and cook with the host family.
Day 4 - Yoga and trek to Raulikholi back to Sethan. 4 to 5 hours walk
Gentle yoga in the morning: After breakfast, you will trek to Raulikholi. Upon arrival at Raulikholi, you will do some meditation. From here you'll see all of the high peaks: all over 6,000 meters tall. You'll have the option to trek higher to 4,000 meters if you wish. If one doesn't want to venture higher, they can stay and enjoy an evening of meditation back in Sethan. A packed lunch will be provided for the trek.
Day 5 - Yoga, Meditation and Back to Vashisht
Yoga will start at 7:30 am until 9:30 am. After a late breakfast, you'll have free time until lunch. Might Open Lotus suggest the natural hot springs? After so you will be driven to Vashsiht.
Day 6 - Yoga and adventure activities - Cannoning
Yoga will start at 7:30 am until 9:30 am. Today you will have the opportunity to go cannoning: repelling down waterfalls! This unique excursion will be led by trained guides who will show you the ropes on how to climb down a series of beautiful waterfalls.
Day 7 - Check out and departure
Yoga will start at 7:30 am until 9:30 am. Today after breakfast, you will check out from the homestay. Transport is provided to Manali, from where you can continue on with your journey.
Included excursions
A local guide to explore around Manali is included in the price.
Instructors
Chhape Ram
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Born and raised in Vashist, Chhape knows the locals and the environment like the back of his hand. He built up a wide expertise as a guide, covering the whole country of India. During this time, he adopted his ability to create a perfect trip based on the personal preferences of the travelers he accompanied. His sense of humor is widely acknowledged and he loves to make use of his organizational skills. He has also been practicing yoga since 2007. He is a Hatha yoga teacher, teaches pranayama (breathing techniques), gentle yoga asana, and is a practicing Thai yoga massage.
Location
Amar Family House is located in the center of Vashisht, a lively village in the Kullu Valley “Valley of Gods”, about three kilometers from Manali. From there, it is a two-minute walk to the hot springs, temples, shops, and rooftops. Many walking paths start here, up to the waterfalls, the many apple gardens, and the other villages.
Distances
- Hadimba temple, 4 kilometers
- Hotsprings - 2 minutes' walk
- Manali, 3 kilometers
- Rooftops - 2 minutes' walk
- Shops - 2 minutes' walk
- Solang village, 13 kilometers
- Temples - 2 minutes' walk
Food
During your stay, you will be served daily breakfast and dinner at the family house. All meals are vegetarian prepared with fresh and local ingredients by Padema and Ritu.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
During your free time, you can do your shopping and explore the local rooftops.
Spa treatments
Massage, Reiki, and yoga therapy are available on request. If you are interested, please inform Open Lotus yoga in advance.
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Transport from Manali to Family Homestay in Vashisht
- Stay in the family house
- A local guide to explore around Manali
- Yoga and meditation activities
- Breakfast and dinner at the Family Homestay
- Adventure activity Cannoning
What's not included
- Bottled mineral water
- International flights
- Lunch and other beverages
- Monument fees
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation
How to get there
Recommended Airports
IXC
Chandigarh Airport
180 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flights to arrive at Chandigarh International Airport (IXC). For international flights, you need to fly to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and then take a domestic flight to Chandigarh.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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