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There are journeys that change your life, and there are journeys that help you remember why you came here in the first place.
This pilgrimage is one of those rare journeys. A return to the heart of yoga in its birthplace, Rishikesh.
For centuries, seekers have walked the banks of the Ganga, meditated in caves, and sat in the presence of masters in search of truth.
In 2026, we invite you to walk that same sacred path with us; to slow down, to listen, and to let life itself be your teacher.
Our Sacred Pilgrimage to Rishikesh is an 8-day spiritual journey through the holy cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar, led by James French, co-founder of Path of Yoga, and India Williams, one of our most beloved senior teachers.
Together, they’ll guide you through yoga, meditation, kirtan, sacred rituals, and visits to revered temples and ashrams, weaving a journey that nourishes body, mind, and spirit.
This is more than a retreat.
It’s a living pilgrimage, a step into the essence of yoga itself.
Celebrate Holi, the festival of colours. Visit sacred temples including Vashishta Cave, Anandamayi Ma’s Ashram, and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. Meet and sit with Sri Prem Baba, an enlightened master and James’s guru.
Daily yoga and meditation practices led by India Terry. Evening kirtan and sunset rituals by the River Ganga. Explore the Beatles Ashram, where creativity and devotion met. Walk the streets, cross Laxman Jhula, and feel the energy of Rishikesh’s sacred life. Stay in carefully chosen, family-run hotels, each with warmth, comfort, and authentic Indian hospitality.
🌞 Morning: We will start the day with a Yoga practice followed by a delicious breakfast. Then we will set off to visit a sacred site or go to Satsang with a Guru.
🌿 Afternoon: Exploring a temple, attending a Ritual and perhaps a dip in the Ganga.
🌙 Evening: Kirtan, Ganga aarti, and shared reflection time.
In the second half of our pilgrimage, we’ll move closer to Prem Baba’s ashram to immerse ourselves more deeply in the energy of the teachings and the serenity of the space.
(Subject to small updates as we finalise timings and locations.)
DAY 1
Transfer to Rishikesh
Tour of Laxman Jhula
DAY 2
Attend Satsang
Tour of Ram Jhula
Attend Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram
DAY 3
Visit Yogrishi Vishvketu and Anand Prakash Ashram
Visit Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Meditation and bathing in the Ganga
DAY 4
Move to second hotel
Attend Satsang
Visit Dhyan Mandir Ashram and take part in activities
DAY 5
Holi celebration day
DAY 6
Satsang with Prem Baba
Visit Vashishta Cave
Visit the Hare Krishna Temple
Private meeting with Prem Baba
DAY 7
Satsang with Prem Baba
Visit the ashram of Anandamayi Ma
DAY 8
Morning Satsang
Transfer to Delhi Airport
For this special journey, we’ll be staying in two beautiful, handpicked hotels that combine comfort, authenticity, and a sense of peace, the perfect setting for reflection and connection throughout the pilgrimage. Both venues offer private en-suite rooms, comfortable beds, Wi-Fi, and nourishing breakfasts each morning. They have been carefully chosen to provide simplicity, warmth, and comfort - a supportive home base for our journey through the sacred lands of Rishikesh and Haridwar. Both are family-run hotels close to our hearts, personally recommended by James, who has stayed there many times and considers it the best accommodation in the area.
For those who feel called, you may extend your stay to join a short silent retreat following the pilgrimage. A space to integrate, reflect, and deepen your connection.
Early Bird: $1,647 USD, ends December 31, 2025
Full Price: $1,847 USD, from January 1, 2026
Spaces are limited to ensure a small, connected group.
There are journeys that you plan, and there are journeys that call you.
If your heart feels the whisper of this one, we invite you to listen.
Join the Path of Yoga Sacred Pilgrimage to Rishikesh.
Let this be your return to yourself, to the teachings, and to the heart of yoga.
Secure your spot with a USD 500 deposit; the balance is due by December 31. Spaces are limited, so we recommend early booking if this call resonates with you.
We have incorporated a group practice every day into our plan. However the pilgrimage is more of a spiritual journey in a place rich in yoga tradition than a formal retreat. We’ll gather for various practices; asana, meditation, reflection, and connection, along with chanting and meditation. Each day we’ll experience different practices; sometimes in a shala, sometimes in an ashram, or even on the banks of the Ganga. We’ll also visit James's Hatha teacher.
The first hotel has a shala for practice, and at the second, we’ll use the nearby ashram’s shala.
During our pilgrimage we will visit Master Sri Prem Baba - an enlightened master and James’s guru.
He is a master teacher in the Sachcha spiritual lineage of northern India, having been recognized by his guru, Sri Sachcha Baba Maharaj Ji.
His teachings, presented through his method "The Path of the Heart," combine ancient Eastern wisdom with psychological insights.
His mission is to help people find their purpose, awaken to their true selves, and live in alignment with love through practices and self-inquiry.
Before his spiritual path, he worked as a humanistic psychologist, yoga teacher, and shaman in Brazil.
Departing from Delhi Airport/Aerocity February 28th 2026 @ 9:00am
Arriving back at Delhi Airport/Aerocity March 7th 2026 @ 9:00pm
Please book your flight to arrive at Delhi Airport (DEL) to leave ample time for the pickup times above. Group transportation via private mini-bus will collect you from a pre-arranged location to be notified.
Secure your spot with a USD 500 deposit; the balance is due by December 31. Spaces are limited, so we recommend early booking if this call resonates with you.
