13 day Spiritual Journey to the Himalayas
13 day Spiritual Journey to the Himalayas
Village Soyal, Haripur, Tehsil Manali, district Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Up to 11 in group
September 22 - October 4, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Yoga, meditation, pranayama daily
- Ayurvedic Workshop
- Hikes in the Himalayan mountains (different levels available)
- Local Himalayan cuisine cooking class
- Visit to the hot springs
- Exploring local Tibetan villages and towns
- Attending the Dalai Lamas teachings
- Meeting the Dalai Lama's Oracle and Receiving his blessings
- Visiting Buddhist and Hindi temples
- Optional Tibetan Massage treatments
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Hi-Im Polina. My wellness journey began over 20 years ago when I took my first yoga class. Ever since that Ive been passionate about yoga and wholistic health. In 2010, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training at Yoga Well School in San Diego. My travels to India, particularly Kerala, introduced me to Ayurveda, a profound system that honors the mind-body-spirit connection. Inspired, I pursued four years of study at the Kerala Ayurveda Academy, earning my Ayurvedic practitioner certification. Today, I offer personalized wellness consultations, lead international and local wellness retreats and workshops, and empower others to take charge of their health, helping them become their own best healers.
Details of this retreat
Join us on a life-changing, transformational journey to the breathtaking Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, northern India. Immerse yourself in daily yoga and meditation surrounded by majestic peaks, reconnecting with your inner self. Hike through ancient villages, experience the wisdom of Ayurveda, and witness the Dalai Lama’s teachings in Dharamsala. Nourish your body with healing foods and deepen your spiritual practice in the land of sages. This is more than a retreat—it’s a soul-awakening adventure of a lifetime.
This retreat unfolds in two extraordinary locations, offering a perfect balance of seclusion in nature and spiritual immersion.
1. Soyal Village – A Hidden Himalayan Gem:
Tucked away in the lush valleys of Himachal Pradesh, Soil is a tranquil village where time slows down. Surrounded by towering deodar forests, fresh mountain streams, and breathtaking peaks, this is a place to reconnect with nature and experience Himalayan life untouched by modern distractions.
Here, you’ll enjoy daily yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic wisdom in a peaceful retreat setting.
We will hike through the woods to breathtaking waterfalls, explore Traditional Villages and experience the warmth of village hospitality with farm-to-table meals and time-honored traditions.
2. Dharamsala – The Spiritual Heart of Tibetan Buddhism
Journey to Dharamsala, home to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the heart of Tibetan exile culture. Here, you’ll attend the Dalai Lama’s teachings, visit sacred monasteries, spin prayer wheels, and witness powerful Tibetan rituals.
Receive a rare oracle blessing, where a Tibetan spiritual medium channels divine wisdom—an unforgettable experience of Himalayan mysticism.
Wander through ancient monasteries, listen to monks chanting in candle-lit halls, and explore lively Tibetan markets filled with handcrafted prayer beads, woven shawls, and sacred art.
This retreat is a soul-stirring pilgrimage—a journey of deep rest, wisdom, and awakening in the heart of the Himalayas.
This retreat unfolds in two extraordinary locations, offering a perfect balance of seclusion in nature and spiritual immersion.
1. Soyal Village – A Hidden Himalayan Gem:
Tucked away in the lush valleys of Himachal Pradesh, Soil is a tranquil village where time slows down. Surrounded by towering deodar forests, fresh mountain streams, and breathtaking peaks, this is a place to reconnect with nature and experience Himalayan life untouched by modern distractions.
Here, you’ll enjoy daily yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic wisdom in a peaceful retreat setting.
We will hike through the woods to breathtaking waterfalls, explore Traditional Villages and experience the warmth of village hospitality with farm-to-table meals and time-honored traditions.
2. Dharamsala – The Spiritual Heart of Tibetan Buddhism
Journey to Dharamsala, home to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the heart of Tibetan exile culture. Here, you’ll attend the Dalai Lama’s teachings, visit sacred monasteries, spin prayer wheels, and witness powerful Tibetan rituals.
Receive a rare oracle blessing, where a Tibetan spiritual medium channels divine wisdom—an unforgettable experience of Himalayan mysticism.
Wander through ancient monasteries, listen to monks chanting in candle-lit halls, and explore lively Tibetan markets filled with handcrafted prayer beads, woven shawls, and sacred art.
This retreat is a soul-stirring pilgrimage—a journey of deep rest, wisdom, and awakening in the heart of the Himalayas.
Schedule
-Morning Chai
-Yoga /Meditation/Pranayama
-Breakfast
-Hike or trip to a local town, hot springs or temples
-Lunch
-Ayurvedic workshop or cooking class or other cultural excursion, free time
-Dinner
Each day will be different and provide a blend of culture, nature, spiritual connection, deep rest, community, and local tradition.
-Yoga /Meditation/Pranayama
-Breakfast
-Hike or trip to a local town, hot springs or temples
-Lunch
-Ayurvedic workshop or cooking class or other cultural excursion, free time
-Dinner
Each day will be different and provide a blend of culture, nature, spiritual connection, deep rest, community, and local tradition.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Healing Moon Ayurveda, Village Soyal, Haripur, Tehsil Manali, district Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Directions
Departing the U.S.:
You’ll need to leave on September 20 to arrive in Delhi, India (Indira Gandhi International Airport – DEL) on September 21. Most flights from the U.S. will have a layover.
• Overnight in Delhi (Optional): If needed, you can stay at an airport terminal hotel in Delhi to rest before your next flight (this hotel is not included)
• Flight to Kullu: On the morning of September 22, you’ll take a domestic flight to Kullu-Manali Airport (KUU). There is only one flight per day, so it’s essential to book an international flight that arrives in Delhi with enough time to make this connection.
• Return Flight: We will be flying back from Kangra Airport in Dharamsala (DHM). You’ll connect through Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), or another Indian city before flying home. Your exact itinerary will depend on your airline and route preferences.
We’ll provide guidance on booking the best flights and help coordinate travel plans to ensure a smooth journey!
You’ll need to leave on September 20 to arrive in Delhi, India (Indira Gandhi International Airport – DEL) on September 21. Most flights from the U.S. will have a layover.
• Overnight in Delhi (Optional): If needed, you can stay at an airport terminal hotel in Delhi to rest before your next flight (this hotel is not included)
• Flight to Kullu: On the morning of September 22, you’ll take a domestic flight to Kullu-Manali Airport (KUU). There is only one flight per day, so it’s essential to book an international flight that arrives in Delhi with enough time to make this connection.
• Return Flight: We will be flying back from Kangra Airport in Dharamsala (DHM). You’ll connect through Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), or another Indian city before flying home. Your exact itinerary will depend on your airline and route preferences.
We’ll provide guidance on booking the best flights and help coordinate travel plans to ensure a smooth journey!
Accommodation
First location: Soyal Village 6 bedroom and 4 bathroom beautiful 3 story retreat center surrounded with the Himalayan mountains includes single or double occupancy rooms with king size beds and private or shared bathroom and balconies with views in the first location. Second Location: Dharamsala Small hotel with double or single occupancy rooms in the mountains with private bathrooms and balconies with the views and walking distance to shops, restaurants and the main Plaza and temple where the Dalai Lamas teachings will take place.
Double occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, shared bathroom
Single occupancy with a double bed, and a balcony, private bathroom, room is attached to Buransh room
Double occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, shared bathroom
Double occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, shared bathroom
Double occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, private bathroom
Double occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, shared bathroom
Single occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, shared bathroom
Single occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, shared bathroom
Single occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, shared bathroom
Single occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, private bathroom
Single occupancy with a king size bed and a balcony with a view, shared bathroom
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
First Stay:
Six-bedroom, four-bathroom retreat surrounded by trees, has panoramic views and a river nearby. You’ll enjoy:
-Spacious rooms with private balconies overlooking the mountains.
-Cozy Lounge & Dining Area
-Outdoor Kitchen –Fresh, nourishing meals prepared by our chef.
Second stay:
We move to a charming small hotel perched on a mountain, offering views and access to shops, restaurants and proximity to the Dalai Lama teachings in the main temple in town.
Six-bedroom, four-bathroom retreat surrounded by trees, has panoramic views and a river nearby. You’ll enjoy:
-Spacious rooms with private balconies overlooking the mountains.
-Cozy Lounge & Dining Area
-Outdoor Kitchen –Fresh, nourishing meals prepared by our chef.
Second stay:
We move to a charming small hotel perched on a mountain, offering views and access to shops, restaurants and proximity to the Dalai Lama teachings in the main temple in town.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Soyal: 3 vegetarian, organic meals per day prepared by our chef at the retreat center. Vegetable garden on the property.
Dharamsala:
We will eat all meals out at local recommended restaurants.
What's Included
- 13 nights of accommodation in both locations
- 3 meals per day prepared by a chef for the first 7 days at the first location.
- Daily yoga sessions each morning during the first 7 days at the retreat center
- Daily meditation and pranayama during the first 7 days at the retreat center
- Hikes
- Ayurveda workshop
- Himalayan cooking class
- Trips to nearby towns (at least 2)
- Visit to the local hot springs
- Dalai Lama teachings (if available)
- Private audience with Dalai Lama's Oracle (spiritual adviser) (if available)
- Tour of Norbulinka Tibetan Institute
- Visit to Dalai Lama's residence
- Tour of Tibetan Thanka Painting Museum, meeting the artists
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Transportation from the first location to the second location of the retreat
What's Not Included
- Meals in Dharamsala (at recommended restaurants) for the last 5 days
- Shopping
- Alcohol
- Tips for staff and guides
- Taxis to nearby towns
- Airfare
- Hotel in New Delhi during layover (if needed)
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