Navratri Shakti Puja, Yoga & Meditation Retreat in the Himalayas

With Trek to the Kartikey Swami (Warrior God – The Son of Shiva) in the Himalayas

8 Nights & 9 Days – Starting 11^th October to 20^st October 2026.

This year in the brighter months of the year that is October, when the feminine energy is strongest in the cosmos, we will together create a retreat on the banks of mother Ganga, the living vibrating feminine energy of India.

Spanned over nine days Navratri is most celebrated festival in India, observed in the honor of mother Godess Mahadevi. Its is observed for different reasons in different way all over India mostly in north & eastern India, but the common theme is battle & victory of Goddess Durga or Kali over the over Demon Mahishasur.

Celebrations include worshipping the Goddess in her Different Incarnations for nine days.

Visit/ trek to the Kartikey Swami (elder son of the lord Shiva) temple in the High Himalayas, to add powerful masculine warrior energy to empower yourself & balance your energy. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the snow covered greater Himalayan peaks.

We also visit Devprayag, a small hamlet at the confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi river making the Ganges, the life giving river & soul of India.

Amidst pure nature at the foothills of the Himalaya at Yogada Ashram Retreat, we will practice different dimension of yoga, Meditation & kriya’s that will help us to transform to much higher level in life as a human being. The retreat will also include daily hikes in the Himalayan foot hills, yoga & meditation session on the silver sand beaches of Ganga and visit to special events and some ashram & temples in Rishikesh & nearby places.

1^th October 2026 Day 01. Pratham Navratri

Arrive Yogada in the Himalayas by Afternoon. Check in & orientation with a traditional welcome drink.

Meet the other participants. Early Evening visit the ancient Shiva temple for blessings. Evening dinner around the cleansing fire. Overnight Yoagda.

12^th October 2026 Day 02. Dutiya Navratri

Breakfast.

Navratri Devi Puja starts with Kalsh Sthapana with the priest. Devi Pooja & Blessings with Mantras.

Lunch. Later Hawan- the cleaning within & around as per the ancient Indian vedic system. Lunch.

Early afternoon another session of Ashtanaga Yoga. Tea Break.

Evening special session for Understanding deeper dimensions of Yoga.

Dinner & Overnight yoga.

Evening Deeksha (Initiation) from Guru to Seeker as per the Vedic traditions followed by meditation.

13^th October 2026 Day 03 Tritiya Navratri

Breakfast

Cleaning & Decorating the Devi followed by puja & explanations.

Lunch. After lunch rest for an hour & half.

Early afternoon another session of Ashtanaga Yoga. Tea Break.

Evening special session for Understanding deeper dimensions of Yoga. Devi Pooja & Blessings with Mantras. Dinner & Overnight yoga.

14^th October day 04 Chaturthi to Shastami Day 6^th 16^th October 2026

Early Morning after breakfast depart for trek head for kartikey swami. The entire drive is along the Ganga to Devprayag. We visit the confluence making the holy Ganges. Continue drive along the Alaknanda to Rudraprayag and further to . Dinner & Overnight village Guest House & Home stay.

Next day trek to the kartikey swami Temple through the forests.

Meditation & Devi Evocation at the temple. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayas. Meals & overnight stay at the home stay or Guest House.

Next we drive back to Yogada. Meals & overnight stay.

17^th October Day 7^th Saptami Navratri

Consultation with Ayurveda Doctors & Ayurveda Massages.

18^th October Day 8^th Ashtami Navratri The Celebration day ….

Early morning after a cup of tea proceed for Jungle walk in the adjacent reserve forests of Himalayan foothills. Arrive back & cleansing session. After wash n change & fruits 1^st Asana Session understanding Asanas the Hatha way. Breakfast & prepare for the final Puja of Navratri. Prasad . Trek to the Jayanta Puri Goddess Temple for final Pooja & Bhandara (Food Distribution)

Enjoy lunch at the temple.

Later in the evening celebrate Dushera – Burining the Rawana – The demon

Campfire & Dinner

19^th October 20206 Day 9^th Navratri

Morning free to pack up. In time transfer to Dehradun Airport to board flight for Delhi and onward……….

The Package Includes:

9 Nights accommodation in ethnically designed cottages.

All Sattvic meals during the stay 9 Breakfast /9 lunches/9 Dinners / Morning herbal tea and Evening tea with snacks.

Daily hike in the adjacent reserve forest & beaches of Ganga .

Daily Moring Devi (The Goddess) puja…………( 90 Minutes)

Daily morning Yoga session : Understanding & practicing asana. ( 90 Minutes)

Daily mythology session in the light of Navratri, auspious nine nights of Devi Puja

Daily Evening Yoga session : Understanding & practicing asanas.

Daily special Evening Meditation session : Understanding & practicing Shakti Dhyan (Goddess Meditation ) for empowerment.

Evening Devi Puja & Aarti. (60 Minutes)

3 Days visit to the Himalayas to trek to the Kartikey swami , the warrior God & elder son of Shiva for special Puja & Meditation

Empowering & contemplating .

Excursion to Vashistha Goofa with powerful mediation, catching the vibes of saints & Yogis who have mediated in the cave since hundreds of years.

Special Dushera Celebration on Ashtami.

Particiaption in Bhandara, food distribution to Pilgrims visiting the Goddess temple for blessings.

Yoga & Meditation Package Cost :

For Overseas Citizen

USD 1399 on Twin sharing basis

USD1699 on Single Occupancy

For Indian Citizens :

INR 99,999 on Triple Share Basis, sharing the rooms.c

INR 1,39,999 on Single Occupancy Cosy Cottages

Complementary with the package
Pick up & drop to Dehradun Airport.

Special Sound healing session with the best sound healer of the area.

One to One Consultation with the Ayurveda Doctor (60 Minutes)

One special Ayurveda Massage & Treatment with trained therapists.

Visit to the Ghats of Rishikesh for the special Ganga Aarti.

Why Yogada Ashram Retreat……………

Yoga at Yogada is just pure passion. Situated amidst pure nature at the Himalayan foothills on the banks of the Ganga Yogada Ashram retreat is ethinically desgined with the local material only. Staying here it self is yoga.
There a team of best dedicated teachers to share their knowledge and empower you to evolve to the highest level of existence as an human being.
Accommodation is comfortable & homely where luxury is blended with pure nature.
Food at Yogada is cooked with love from organic supplies coming from High Himalayan regions.
Yogada is sister concern of Himalayan Adventure Holidays – A pioneer & leading travel company in the area giving you all the travel related services under one roof.

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