Roots of Bhaktī
North India Pilgrimage
15th - 26th November 2026
भक्ति भक्ति भक्ति
Bhaktī Yoga is the yoga of the heart. The path of surrender. Of seeing the Divine not just in temples, but in the smile of a stranger, the river you sit beside, and the emotions that arise in any given moment.
To walk the path of Bhaktī is to move through life with grace and intention, to lead from the heart, and to feel the pull towards something truer, and be courageous enough to follow it.
You reach a place where you can feel that effort alone isn’t enough to shape the life you desire.
To live a life of devotion is to stop gripping so tightly and let yourself be guided by something deeper.
There’s something about being in India that cuts through the mental clutter. These sacred lands have a way of reflecting your essence back to you, without the roles, expectations, or the performance we default to in daily life. It shows you who you are underneath it all.
Devotion is a real antidote to modern overwhelm in India. It’s not dramatic, it’s steady and consistent, integrated in a way that actually changes something inside you. The sacred temples, the circuit breaker of daily routine, the kindness of strangers and ceremony infused in everything… it all works on your nervous system without you needing to force anything.
Saying yes to India is actually saying yes to:
•Discovering new parts of yourself
•Learning to trust the next step even if it’s unknown
•Letting Curiosity lead instead of fear
•Expanding your capacity for love, adventure, awe and spicy food
•Letting your heart unclench after years of guarding
•Remembering what devotion feels like
• Choosing a dharmic way of living
• Feeling the sacred pulse of life again
• Being seen by the world
•No longer postponing your dreams
•Courage that finally feels louder than doubt
• Rewriting the next chapter from a place of inner knowing
• Opening to abundance without apologising
• Choosing yourself, fully
Where are we going on this pilgrimage?
Over 10 nights and 11 days, we will journey to three sacred towns:
Rishikesh, Haridwar and Kainchi Dham
There’s a steady, grounding energy in Rishikesh. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, the town has this calm undercurrent, you can feel a quiet Shiva presence here.
Devotion isn’t something you have to go looking for in this place, watching how locals relate to the water is its own teaching in living with intention and sincerity.
This is where our pilgrimage begins.
Three days to land, ground, and settle into the energy of this country through Kriya, Breathwork, Yoga Asana, and Mantra. We’ll also explore temples, visit ancient meditation caves, and take part in Puja and Yagya ceremonies.
Notable Exploration: Opening Yagya Fire Ceremony, Beatles Ashram, Vashishta Cave, Practicing yoga by Ma Ganga river, Ganga Aarti Evening Ceremony, Gayatri Puja
Rishikesh:
Haridwar:
On Day 4, we’ll make our way to Hardiwar.
Haridwar is full-power devotion. You just step right into the heart of it.
In Hardiwar we will be staying at Anandamayi Ma’s ashram.
Anandamayi Ma was one of India’s most respected female saints, not because she set out to be anything special, but because her presence affected people in a way they couldn’t explain. She lived an incredibly simple life, yet carried a depth of stillness and compassion that drew people from all over the world.
She didn’t claim to start a movement, build a philosophy, or hold any secret knowledge. Her whole teaching was essentially this: stay close to your inner truth, keep your heart open, and live with sincerity.
People described her as someone who felt “awake from the inside out.” Being around her helped them feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more connected to themselves. That’s why the ashram she stayed in has such a strong frequency- it holds that same calm, clear energy she embodied.
Staying at her ashram in Haridwar gives you a direct experience of this: a place built around presence, simplicity, and quiet inner strength.
Notable Exploration: Famous Har Ki Pauri for Ganga Aarti, Anandamayi Ma’s Ashram, Optional Sacred dip in Ganga,
On Day 6, we journey to Kainchi Dham, to the ashram home of Neem Karoli Baba, often called Maharaj-ji.
Maharaj-ji was a highly respected Indian saint known for again, his simplicity, his humour, and the way he taught through presence more than words. His whole approach was practical: love everyone, serve everyone, and remember God.
He’s also the guru of Krishna Das and Ram Dass, two people who helped share his teachings with the West.
People described Maharaj-ji as someone who cut straight through your noise. You’d sit with him and suddenly feel more honest, more open, more yourself. He had a way of softening your defences without saying very much at all.
Kainchi Dham:
On Day 9 of our pilgrimage, we will start making our way back towards Rishikesh. We’ll stop about 1 hr outside Rishikesh at Sattva Yoga Academy where we will spend our final days integrating our journey together.
We’ll have the opportunity to practice Kriya Yoga with Himalayan Master, Anandji. We will also hike to nearby temples to perform a Yagya ceremony with local Pandits.
Everyone will receive an Abhyanga treatment (Ayurvedic warm oil massage) from experienced Ayurvedic practitioners here to support the energetic integration.
Notable Exploration: Practicing Yoga with a Himalayan Master, Balkumari Devi temple for sunrise, Wisdom lectures, Closing ceremony
Kainchi Dham feels like a pocket of stillness carved into the mountains, it’s held by steep green hills, clean air, and that crisp Himalayan quiet that will invite us to slow down and drop even deeper into our hearts.
Here we’ll have the opportunity to participate in Seva (selfless service), offering our time in serving food at the ashram. It is said that serving food is the fastest way to dissolve negative karma, and bring us back int our hearts.
Notable Exploration: Neeb Karoli Baba Ashram, Evening Kirtan, Naina Devi Temple, Seva
Rishikesh:
What is included
From the moment you arrive at our Retreat home in Rishikesh, every detail will be taken care of, with years of expertise in the area. You’ll be in safe hands the entire journey.
What is not included
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We will be staying in both homestay and ashram style accomodation. All tested and loved by Anabel. Either twin share or private rooms available.
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We will have our own private bus and driver for the entire journey taking us safely to each place.
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All breakfasts will be included in the price of the pilgrimage.
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Beatles Ashram and cost for Pandit’s to perform ceremony is covered
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International Flights to India are not included. Airport transfers can be arranged through our trusted drivers though.
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We will provide all information for you to arrange your India Visa before departure
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Travel insurance is recommended
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It is custom to tip in India for drivers, restaurants, accomodation and at temples. We will provide more information on this closer to the time.
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If you do have time before or after pilgrimage and would like to explore more of India, we can offer recommendations.