India, November 2026

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Spiritual pilgrimage to India

Join us on this sacred journey through the foothills of the Himalayas, as we follow in the spirit of Ram Dass, Neem Karoli Baba, and the many great saints of India.

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  • Dates

    7–17 November 2026

    11 days of spiritual journey

  • Price

    $2,750

    Shared room, $3,150 single

  • Places

    Delhi, Kainchi Dham, Rishikesh

  • Extension

    18–22 November

    Four nights in Varanasi

11 days of spiritual journey

This journey will be filled with spiritual practice in the forms of Meditation, Mantra/chanting kirtan, yoga/breathwork and visiting many temples and holy sites in the regions we will be in.

The first two nights we will spend in Delhi in satsang, sadhana meeting one another and visiting the Neem Karoli Baba temples in Delhi, to get his grace and blessings for the journey.

Then we will venture to the Kumoan Hills, known as the land of the Gods, which is a gorgeous area in the foothills of the Himalayas where many great saints have been for untold milenia. In more recent times Sombari Maharaj, Bramacharya Bama and Harikhan Baba roamed these lands.

Then came Neem Karoli Baba who had built the many temples we will be visiting at Kainchi Dham, Kakrighat, Bhumiadar, Bhimtal and Hanumanghar. We will also visit Padampuri, the central ashram of Sombari Maharaj. Swami Vivekananda also ventured in these lands and we will visit the temple area where he entered into a samahdi.

We will finish our retreat spending four nights on Rishikesh visiting Ashrams, attending Ganga Aarati's, bathing in the sacred ganga, meditating in a couple of very sacred caves including one that legend says Jesus Christ himself sat it and visiting the Anandamayi Ma Ashram In Haridwar.

Our travel Guide Pintu is my dear friend and a great devotee of Hanuman and Neem Karoli Baba. Him and his team assure everyone is taken care of to the highest degree. Pintu is an incredible example of love, selfless service and devotion.

My dear friend Tekka from Hong Kong will be hosting the kirtans on this retreat! We have travelled together in India many times and she carries a great spirit of love, joy, devotion and is a very ancient soul who sings beautifully to God and will take us all into the heart of love.

I will be offering Kundalini Yoga practice with asana, breathwork, mantra and meditation, as well as group japa, and satsangs where we will discuss spiritual texts and teachings together.

We will also have reiki sessions and astrology chart readings offered on the retreat which is the only thing that will be a separate cost and done on an individual basis (reiki can be booked in advance or on retreat, while astrology chart readings will need to be set up in advance).

  • Delhi

    Satsang, Sadhana and visiting the Neem Karoli Baba temples.

  • Kumoan Hills

    Known as the land of the Gods, this is a gorgeous area in the foothills of the Himalayas.

  • Rishikesh

    Visiting Ashrams, attending Ganga Aarati's, bathing in the sacred Ganga, meditating in sacred caves.

  • Sacred practices

    Kundalini Yoga practice, breathwork, meditation, kirtans, Reiki sessions and astrology chart readings.

Optional extension, 18–22 November 2026

Four nights in Varanasi

When our Yatra ends in Delhi on the 17th those who choose to continue on for the second part of the yatra will fly on the morning of the 18th to Varanasi on a short flight.

$1,500

Double room, $1,800 single

4 nights Varanasi experience

Varanasi is known in the ancient scriptures as Kashi, and is one of the abodes of Lord Shiva and also associated with the fierce energy of Kali.

Historically it is said people have been coming here for many thousands of years to be cremated on the banks of the Ganga so that Shiva can whisper Ram's name into their ears and liberate their souls. In reality, though, Kashi is mentioned even in scriptures dating back to past Yugas (ages), and thus has been a sacred site for hundreds of thousands and millions of years.

While in Kashi we will visit and meditate at the sacred cremation grounds, and take in this powerful and intense energy while sitting with the contemplation of life, death, the divine mother and the cyclic nature of existence.

We will attend evening aarti's while on a boat on the sacred Ganga River with thousands of others, as they have been performed since ancient times. While in Kashi we will visit a very sacred Hanuman Temple, The Tulsi Das ashram where Tulsi Das wrote Hanuman Chalisa, Hanuman Bahuk and parts of the Ramcharitmanasa, while on the banks of the Ganga. It's a very sacred place, you can see where he sat, prayed, cried out to Ram and Hanumanji, and even his sandals are still there.

We'll be going to the very sacred Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple where there is very high energy and incredible kirtans/bhajans are sung! We may also visit temples such as the Ananadamaya Ma and Lahiri Mahasaya (From Yogananda's Lineage) while in Kashi.

At our hotel overlooking the sacred land and Ganga we will do kirtan, spiritual readings and a powerful fire ceremony. These are just some of the things we will experience while in this sacred land but ultimately it cannot be described in words, and will be in the hands of Shiva, Maharaji and the Divine Mother, as too what beautiful leela's transpire.

  • 7–17 November 2026

    11 days, Delhi to Rishikesh

    This price includes our guides and all retreat practices and offerings as well as transportation from the time you land in Delhi until you get back to the airport, as well as all meals and all hotels.

    shared room
    $2,750
    single room
    $3,150

  • 18–22 November 2026

    Varanasi journey, 4 nights

    This price includes Delhi stay on 17th evening, flights to and from Varanasi, all stay in Varanasi, guide, transportation and food.

    double room
    $1,500
    single room
    $1,800

  • To reserve your spot

    Deposit

    Pay the balance however suits you. Paid in full by 1 June 2026, the whole thing is 10% less.

    or half the price
    $500

Included

  • Included: Our guides, and all retreat practices and offerings
  • Included: Transport from the time you land in Delhi until you get back to the airport
  • Included: All meals
  • Included: All hotels

Not included

  • Not included: Your flight to and from India
  • Not included: Reiki sessions and astrology chart readings, the only separate cost, arranged individually
  • Not included: Hotels outside the group's dates, or travel on different dates from the group

Contact Alex for additional payment options.

  • To reserve your spot

    To reserve your spot you can make either a 50% deposit or an initial $500 deposit.

  • Paid in full by 1 June 2026

    If you pay in full by 1 June 2026 you will receive a 10% discount.

  • If you need a payment plan

    We want to ensure that everyone who feels called to join has the opportunity to do so. If you need a customized payment plan, we're more than happy to work with you to find a solution that makes it possible.

  • Exceptions and travel insurance

    No refunds for late arrivals, early departures, or no-shows. We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances (illness, flight cancellations, emergencies).

  • Alex has a very sweet and sincere connection to the Indian saints and their stories and carries this unique presence effortlessly, with grace, in the places we visited together in India and the US.

    Rushil

    South Africa

  • My experience in India with Alex and Pintu was a mixture of powerful spirituality and beauty. Both the Ashrams and mountains were breathtaking.

    Mick F.

    2023 retreat participant

  • My trip to India with Alex was 5 star (out of 5!) He took extraordinary care of us from the beginning of booking until the end. Alex was very flexible with our group, allowing us to freedom to choose our experience while offering a vast amount of knowledge of the culture and places to see. The Indian guides he chose were the best. A very loving and caring soul to journey to India with!

    William Dickerson

    AKA Tama, USA

  • I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend a spiritual retreat in India, and it was truly a life-changing experience. The retreat was exceptionally well-organized by Alex, whose attention to detail and commitment to creating a transformative environment made the entire journey seamless and enriching. Pintu and his team were exceptional guides, offering deep wisdom, compassion, and support throughout the retreat, ensuring that each participant felt connected and uplifted. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone seeking spiritual growth, healing, or a deeper connection to themselves. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that everyone should embark on at least once in their life!

    Bruno McVey

    Latvia

  • 2 months after returning, I am still trying to find words to explain how profound this yatra was for me. Alex with so much compassion and devotion opened the doors for all of us to breathe from the heart space. I am beyond grateful for this blessed experience.

    Bharat Dass

    Florida, USA

  • Traveling to India with Alex was nothing short of life-changing. He is a man wise beyond his years, walking the path with such deep devotion that it spills over and touches everyone around him. His love for India and his connection to Maharaji are palpable - you don't just see it, you feel it.

    Alex leads with humility, kindness, and joy. He's not only deeply knowledgeable, but also incredibly fun to be around. Every step of the journey felt intentional and sacred, yet light and full of laughter.

    Darylyn Kauffman

    Chicago, USA

  • I am giving this testimonial from my heart and soul in the deepest gratitude for Alex taking me on the greatest journey of my life! I went on the January New Delhi, Varanasi and Maha Kumba Mela Yatra 2025. Alex is an absolutely wonderful guide and leader! He took care of me months before the trip and all the way through our travels. I felt so taken care of and made a new soul brother friend in Alex. He is just a beautiful person with so much love in his heart and it is contagious! I highly recommend spiritual retreats with Alex!

    Ananda

    USA

  • Beyond words. Alex has this wisdom and deep devotion beyond his years. He is the one to look for on a spiritual yatra, whether you want to deepen your spiritual path or bhakti devotion. I have never met a man — actually two men, Alex and Pintu, our guide — with such great deep devotion that is spilled all over their being. The aura that Alex and Pintu spilled all over for the group had made us all bonded together and felt totally safe. Not only that, but our hearts opened wide as one. The bond that Alex and Pintu had created for us was so strong and unwavering.

    Tekka

    Hong Kong

  • Alex put together an amazing retreat! He did all the planning with travel details, making it a stress-free trip. Each day had a good balance of free time and spiritual activities. Alex has a gift of bringing people together and making them feel welcomed. I was able to strengthen my spirituality and learn from all the beautiful people I met on this trip. We had a wonderful time thanks to Alex!

    Sam G.

    Indiana, USA

  • The Belize retreat was an amazing and memorable experience. Not only was it well put together and beautiful, but the classes were very good. The trip gave me a chance to grow spiritually and to experience that growth with others on a similar path. Alex has a special way of bringing people together. If you are even debating going, I highly recommend it!

    Sam

    Chicago, USA

  • This spiritual experience was amazing! It was also nice having all the planning, down to boat rides and packed lunches, handled by Alex's team. The most interesting thing I learned on the trip was that when you pray and meditate, it not only helps you, it raises the frequency of the whole world. I have never felt so loved by the group of people that went!

    Crystal

    Chicago, USA

  • I almost bailed out on this retreat last minute, and I am so, so grateful I did not. My whole being was in need of this! Both of the places we were staying were just perfect for the whole journey. But most of all, the nurturing group of people that I got to connect with. No pressure or expectation, just acceptance and love. Beyond grateful. Ram Ram.

    Angela

    Chicago, USA

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