High Altitude Yoga & Wellness Retreat - Spiti Valley

• Scenic drive into the Himalayas
• Evening:

  • Gentle stretching & grounding breathwork

  • Opening circle: “Intentions for the Journey”

• Focus: Transition from city to mountain rhythm

• Drive along Sutlej River valley
• First views of Kinner Kailash range
• Evening yoga & pranayama for circulation and digestion
• Night sky observation & silent reflection
• Focus: Slowing down & grounding

• Entering the cold desert terrain
• Visit Nako Monastery & Lake
• Short meditation session at the lake
• Astrology talk: Elements, altitude & mind-body balance
• Focus: Breath awareness & acclimatization

• Visit Tabo Monastery (996 AD) – often called Ajanta of the Himalayas
• Guided contemplation inside monastery complex
• Evening session:

  • Pranayama for nervous system

  • Silent meditation

• Focus: Inner discipline & stillness

• Visit Dhankar Monastery, dramatically perched on cliffs
• Short walk to Dhankar Lake (weather permitting)
• Drive to Kaza – heart of Spiti
• Evening restorative yoga
• Focus: Letting go & trust

• Visit:

  • Langza (giant Buddha & fossils)

  • Hikkim – World’s Highest Post Office

  • Komic – one of the highest motorable villages

• Group astrology session:

  • Chart, karma & soul evolution

• Stargazing & guided meditation
• Focus: Cosmic perspective & humility

• Visit Key Monastery (11th century)
• Morning yoga overlooking the Spiti River
• Breathwork session designed for clarity & awareness
• Free time for journaling, silence, or monastery interaction

Focus: Integration of teachings

• Cross Kunzum Pass (4,551 m)
• Arrival at Chandrataal - Moon Lake
• Sunset meditation near the lake
• Night under stars
• Focus: Surrender & awe

• Descend into greener landscapes
• Closing circle & gratitude practice
• Gentle stretching after long drive
• Focus: Re-entry & grounding

• Drive back to Chandigarh
• Retreat formally concludes