SKYLIGHT YOGA . EXPEDITIONS . INDIA . THE HIMALAYAS
THE HIMALAYAN EXPEDTION
SKYLIGHT YOGA: HIMALAYAS 2026
India
9 Nights / 10 Days
From $3999
Was $4199
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Trip Type:
Expedition
Activity Level:
Moderate-High
Service Level:
Luxury
Max Group Size
15
HIGHLIGHTS
Gateway to the Himalayas
Arrive at the Himalayas through the Great Himalayan National Park gateway, admiring India’s beautiful alpine landscapes.
Integrative Yoga, Daily
Learn integrative Yoga with Sri Sudarshan Jyotirmayananda, embracing health, happiness, spiritual wisdom, meditation, and cultural heritage.
Sacred Sites & Hot Springs
Discover sacred Yoga sites; ancient temples, hot springs, waterfalls, deodar forests; Rohtang Pass, markets, and more!
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A Five-Star Castle
Stay in a five-star immaculate castle featuring gardens, pools, lounges, curated Indian dining, and exceptional luxury comforts
Alpine Treks
Enjoy nature treks to Solang Valley, Hampta Pass, and Kullu-Manali’s peaks accompanied by an expert guide and astounding mountain views.
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DETAIL ITINERARY
Begin your journey through the gateway of the Himalayas, the world’s highest mountain range. Discover India’s profound cultural and spiritual heritage—the birthplace of Yoga—while staying in a luxurious castle featuring flower and fruit gardens, swimming pool, cozy fireplace lounges, and multi-cuisine restaurant. Explore the world renown beauty of Northern India, from the roaring Beas River to the Solang Valley, Patalsu Peak, and the legendary Hampta Pass. Learn the sacred art and science of integrative Yoga for health and happiness from Sri Sudarshan Jyotirmayananda. Encounter the natural wonders of the Kullu-Manali Valley and India’s Hindukush Mountains, visit Jogini and Sissu Waterfalls, and marvel at dense forests and staggering peaks, where musk deer, monal, and snow leopards dwell. Offer your spiritual pilgrimage by giving respects at Hadimba Devi Temple and Manu Temple; the holy shrines of Gods and Gurus; and ritual bathing in their most sacred hot springs. Visit the vibrant Manali road market and then relax at your castle!
May 27 – June 5, 2026
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Recommended (see below: “Arrival & Departure”)
Transfer provided by nearby airport hotels
Check-In at hotel, stretch and relax
Meals on own. Pick up next day
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Arrival & Transfer: IXC-Chandigarh International Airport
Auspiciousness Invocations: The Himalayan Expedition
Private Group Chariot Van Collects All Expedition Members
Prayers & Grounding Meditation led by Sri Sudarshan J.
Drive from Chandigarh northward to Kullu-Manali District
Lunch near Mandi in Majhetal
Shree Basheshwar Mahadeva Ancient Shiva Temple
Continue upward through hillstations of Northern India
Cross the territory of Great Himalayan National Park
Welcome to Manali! You have now entered The Himalayas!
Check-In at 5-Star Castle Luxury Hotel in Manali
Tour Property and Unwind Poolside with Friends
The Himalayan Expedition: Opening Ceremony
Dinner at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vedanta Satsang
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Guided Meditation
Raja Hatha Yoga led by Sri Sudarshan J.
Breakfast at Inhouse Restaurant
Introduction to the Manali Experience
Main Starting Point for Mountain Adventures
Best Views of the High Altitude Himalayan Peaks
Lunch at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vasistha’s Wisdom Teachings
Q&A, 1-on-1, Relaxation and Privacy
Swimming Pool, Fruit and Flower Gardens
Hadimba Devi Forest Temple: Sunset Worship
Insights, Prayers & Meditation at the Shrine
Dinner at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vedanta Satsang
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Silent Meditation
Raja Hatha Yoga led by Sri Sudarshan J.
Breakfast at Inhouse Restaurant
Manu Temple Old Manali: 1st Man & 18 Puranas
Insights, Prayers & Meditation at the Shrine
Lunch at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vasistha’s Wisdom Teachings
Q&A, 1-on-1, Relaxation and Privacy
Swimming Pool, Fruit and Flower Gardens
Dinner at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vedanta Satsang
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Guided Meditation
Raja Hatha Yoga led by Sri Sudarshan J.
Breakfast at Inhouse Restaurant
Mall Road Market: Local Handicraft Goods
Lunch at Himachali Restaurant
Yoga Vasistha’s Wisdom Teachings
Q&A, 1-on-1, Relaxation and Privacy
Swimming Pool, Fruit and Flower Gardens
Dinner at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vedanta Satsang
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Silent Meditation
Raja Hatha Yoga led by Sri Sudarshan J.
Breakfast at Inhouse Restaurant
Mantras, Forest Walk or Self-Guided Tour
Lunch at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vasistha’s Wisdom Teachings
Q&A, 1-on-1, Relaxation and Privacy
Full Moon: Meditation, Prayers, Moonrise
Shiva + Rama + Vasistha: Ancient Temples
The Holy Hot Springs: Sacred Ritual Baths
Dinner at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vedanta Satsang
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Guided Meditation
Raja Hatha Yoga led by Sri Sudarshan J.
Breakfast at Inhouse Restaurant
The Himalayas Mountain Hiking Adventures
Solang Valley Trek: Waterfall & Patalsu Peak Trail
Lunch at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vasistha’s Wisdom Teachings
Q&A, 1-on-1, Relaxation and Privacy
Shiva + Rama + Vasistha: Ancient Temples
The Holy Hot Springs: Sacred Ritual Baths
Dinner at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vedanta Satsang
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Silent Meditation
Raja Hatha Yoga led by Sri Sudarshan J.
Breakfast at Inhouse Restaurant
Sissu Waterfall: Himalayan Highlands Terrain
The Rohtang Pass: High Altitude Mountain Motorpass
Lunch at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vasistha’s Wisdom Teachings
Q&A, 1-on-1, Relaxation and Privacy
Shiva + Rama + Vasistha: Ancient Temples
The Holy Hot Springs: Sacred Ritual Baths
Dinner at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vedanta Satsang
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Guided Meditation
Raja Hatha Yoga led by Sri Sudarshan J.
Breakfast at Inhouse Restaurant
The Himalayas Mountain Hiking Adventures
Hampta Pass Trek: Famous Himalayan Route
Lunch at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vasistha’s Wisdom Teachings
Q&A, 1-on-1, Relaxation and Privacy
Shiva + Rama + Vasistha: Ancient Temples
The Holy Hot Springs: Sacred Ritual Baths
Dinner at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vedanta Satsang
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Silent Meditation
Breakfast at Inhouse Restaurant
Free for How & Where Spirit Guides You
Lunch at Inhouse Restaurant
Free for How & Where Spirit Guides You
Yoga Vasistha’s Wisdom Teachings
Q&A, 1-on-1, Relaxation and Privacy
Shiva + Rama + Vasistha: Ancient Temples
The Holy Hot Springs: Sacred Ritual Baths
Dinner at Inhouse Restaurant
Yoga Vedanta Satsang
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Guided Meditation
Hadimba Devi Forest Temple: Sunrise Worship
Raja Hatha Yoga led by Sri Sudarshan J.
Breakfast at Inhouse Restaurant
Drive from Kullu-Manali southward to Chandigarh
Lunch near Bilaspur
Continue southward to Chandigarh
Dinner at Chandigarh Restaurant
The Himalayan Expedition: Closing Ceremony
Departure & Transfer: IXU Chandigarh International Airport
IMAGE GALLERY
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Built in the Victorian Gothic Revival style and perched at an elevation of 2003m/6572ft, it is the premier luxury resort in the Kullu-Manali valley of North India’s Himalayas. The five-star luxury Castle and duplex garden Cottages are set in the midst of apple and cherry orchards, overlooking resplendent mountain peaks and waterfalls plunging across rock faces. As spiritual aspirants in this privileged backdrop, we find inspiration whilst looking inward and upward towards vibrant, propitious and lofty peaks of wisdom. Here grandeur, elegance and style have effortlessly combined to create intimacy and warmth without pretension. A refined blend of inimitability and characteristic eccentricity will find appeal with connoisseurs of tradition and those looking for discernment and sophistication.
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Passing through the flagstone-paved cul-de-sac, beyond urn-topped gateposts, you have crossed the threshold into our world of royalty. The Himalayan Castle’s stark Gothic façade, with its battlements and buttresses, looms ominously before you. Stepping inside the vestibule leading to the hall, the visitor is greeted by meticulously restored antique art and vintage furnishings complementing the Medieval arches and wood paneling. Light streams through the atrium glass onto the Pompeii inspired marble floor intensifying the drama further. The sheer splendor and superlative style is carried forward into the other public rooms exhibiting cast-iron fireplaces and hand-carved Gothic chimneypieces. The Parlour, Refectory dining room and the Conservatory on the premier étage overlooking the rambling gardens and pool are fine illustrations of good taste and workmanship. The elaborate clover trelliswork in The Parlour epitomizes feminine sophistication. In contrast, a masculine sentiment is portrayed in the Refectory with its coffered wooden ceiling opening onto a magnificent vaulted veranda. The remarkable Turret on the east houses the spiral staircase leading up to the residence chambers.
Each member’s Himalayan Castle Suite is elegant and supremely comfortable, enjoying a fireplace, an antique four-poster bed and armoire with exceptional views. All have ensuite marble bathrooms with shower cubicles, bathtubs, vanity mirrors and bespoke bath amenities. A preserved Victorian scheme is integrated with contemporary design to facilitate and enhance luxury comfort. The Royal Suite boasts the Castle’s only chamber residence with a balcony looking over the whole gardens, pool, and Kullu Manali valley.
Further above the lofts at the terrace level, the Turret culminates at the Crow’s Nest. Here, the grandeur of the Castle becomes even more evident, with considerable chimneystacks soaring over the high-pitched roofs. The performance has now reached a crescendo as the Crow’s Nest allows rewarding 360° panoramas of the grounds and the spectacular Manali landscape.
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Interspersed around the swimming pool and orchard garden are eight exceptional Cottages offering brilliant and unrivalled vistas of the spectacular Manali area. Each shared duplex Cottage comprises two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms complete with marble counters and shower cubicles, drawing room with an operational fireplace, dining area, as well as a kitchenette. The Himalayan Cottages are a seamless depiction of luxury and poise with immaculate polished hardwood floors and interiors replete with gracious furnishings. Spring mattresses, in-room safes and smart televisions are de rigueur in the bedrooms. For the upper bedroom there is a private balcony, and a restored Victorian rolltop bathtub occupies a vantage position in the dressing area. The well thought-out kitchenette in the Cottage comes with a stove burner, refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster, tea/coffee maker, cookingware, chinaware, glassware, and cutlery. Complimentary bath amenities are provided bespoke from natural plant extracts and essential oils. The terraced nature of the property and informal garden presents individual nooks around the Cottages.
Classical architectural details abound throughout the Cottage exteriors. The oiel de bouef, relieving arches with keystones, tuscan columns, oriel and bay windows, cavetto window sills, astragal mouldings framing the doors and fenestration are among the numerous elements adding allure to our charming Cottages.Our commitment to the fragile Manali environs has also been given due regard, simultaneously enhancing guest experience. The roofs have been coated with vermiculite facilitating insulation. Hermetically sealed double glazing and application of insulating plaster in our interior walls has further helped in conserving energy and limiting sound travel. The Cottage Suites are the idyllic retreat for a well deserved holiday.
LUXURY ACCOMODATIONS
EXPEDITION LEADER
Sri Sudarshan Jyotirmayananda, founder and preceptor at SKYLIGHT YOGA and the disciple of His Holiness Swami Jyotirmayananda, seamlessly unites science and spirituality for optimal integrative health. Training under his revered Guru, he emphasizes a balanced approach to enlightenment in daily life. Author of the treatise on teaching, Attention To Yoga, he leads intensive certifications and corporate wellness programs, translating the ancient Yogic ways into simple focused actions for the modern day. Sri Sudarshan gives his profound spiritual guidance, insight and support, enriching the Yoga and Travel experiences, while enlightening pathways for all spiritual aspirants.
2026 India Expedition’s spiritual teachings are focused on the Yoga Vasistha, the most complete single scripture on Yoga Vedanta for attaining inner freedom and bliss. The immortalizing, nectarine knowledge found within its 32,000 verses details the subtlest realities within the paradoxes of existence.
The Himalayan Expedition is home to major, significant historical sites from the Indian epic scripture, Ramayana, and is especially auspicious for all devotees of Shiva, Rama, and Guru. At this location, the Kullu-Manali valley of the Hindukush mountains, is where Hanuman obtained the special Ayurvedic herbs and medicinal healing remedies for curing Lakshmana. And, here, the great seer Vasistha, bathed in these exact hot springs. There is no other journey and place where you can receive these powerful impressions...
What can you expect when you travel on a SKYLIGHT YOGA EXPEDITION?
Immersive Journeys, Explorations, Spiritual Adventures
Wellness Vacations, Culture & Ecology, Conscious Tourism
Best Pristine Nature, Unimaginable Destinations, Iconic Venues
Exquisite Meals, Healthy Seasonal Cuisine, Curated Dining Menus
Guided By Experienced Yoga Practitioners & Expedition Leaders
Comfortable, Luxurious & Boutique Choice Accommodations
Exclusively Crafted & Unrepeatable All-Inclusive Itineraries
World-Class Service, Personalized, Attention To Detail
The Best Hospitality, Knowledgeable Team & Local Guides
Private Groups (usually 16 or fewer) Intimate Sizes
All Inclusive Excursions & Optional Activities
Opportunities To Self-Explore & Make Friends For Life
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
SKYLIGHT YOGA EXPEDITIONS are joyful journeys that transcend travel. We revitalize lineages of spiritual explorers. Our original Yoga Expeditions are rare invitations to inhabit pristine sanctuaries where pure energy, ancient wisdom, and natural grandeur all converge. Designed for discerning seekers, we curate unmatched itineraries to cultivate deeper awareness and balance of body, mind, and spirit. Through these profound immersions into Yoga, nature and adventure, every itinerary is bespoke and custom, offering unique experiences along with freedom to reflect, evolve, and discover yourself. Travel with professionals and learn from skilled practitioners while enjoying luxurious accommodations, healthy international cuisines, and personal guidance and instruction from Sri Sudarshan, founder and expedition leader. Travel at your highest potential and awaken to spiritual freedom! Explore the inner and outer worlds and see the power of spiritual community, nature and Yoga spreading throughout your life, and world!
YOGA EXPEDITIONS
“Open Your Practice To The World”
Spiritual Inspiration Meets Global Exploration
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Roundtrip airport transfers and ground transportation in an air-conditioned private group tourist van is included. International flights arrive/depart at New Delhi (DEL) or Mumbai (BOM) or other major airport, and connecting domestic flights arrive into Chandigarh (IXC) Airport. Pickup is included at IXC-Chandigarh Airport or nearby airport hotels on May 27, 2026 (pickup time 6:00am-9:00am). Dropoff is included at IXC-Chandigarh Airport departing on June 5, 2026 (dropoff time 6:00pm-9:00pm) for connecting international flights on June 6 (Midnight-3:00am).
Optional hotels near Chandigarh Airport for an early arrivalon May 26, 2026: Radisson Hotel Chandigarh Zirakpur, Radisson RED Chandigarh Mohali, Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali
- Upon landing in India, we recommend a day to reset, and to be ready for the pickup and drive early the next day.
- Chandigarh <> Manali is 6-7 hours approx. Stops for food, rest, washrooms, and temples are planned along the route.
Contact us if you have any questions. Send us your home city airport and we will reply with the best flight itinerary options.
DATES & PRICES
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Castle Suite: from $3999 Reserve Now
Cottage Suite: from $3999 Reserve Now
5-Star Luxury Castle Accommodation: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Indian Vegetarian Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 10 Dinners
Transportation: Private Group Vehicle & Professional Driver
Yoga, Health & Wellness Sessions: Guided by Sri Sudarshan J.
Group Practice: 9 Meditations, 9 Classes, 9 Satsangs
Private 1-On-1 Guidance & Personalized Attention
Exploring The World Of India’s Mystic Spirituality
The Himalayan Expedition Featured Daily Itinerary
Highlights, Local Tourism, Sightseeing Excursions
Exclusive Access, Admission, Special Visitations
Best Indian Cultural Heritage & Nature Adventures
Roundtrip Airport Transfers: IXC-Chandigarh Airport
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Included Benefits:
Physical Fitness: Improved vitality, flexibility, strength, and overall fitness through hatha yoga exercises, consistency, and hiking in the mountains!
Mental Clarity: Enhanced focus, calmness and mental clarity from daily meditation practices and techniques for utilizing latent powers of mind.
Spiritual Growth: Deeply profound connection to oneself and creation through guidance, wisdom, and pure energy at sacred pilgrimage sites.
Community Building: Beginning of special lifelong friendships with like-minded and good-hearted individuals having meaningful shared interests.
Stress Relief: Intentional space to heal yourself, connect to the source of life, and learn to reduce stress while recharging in a loving, peaceful setting.
Airfare: International & Domestic
Insurance: any, travel, medical
Visa: tourist e-visa required
Extras: anything not listed
Gratuities: recommended
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
LIABILITY POLICY
Respect people, nature, and yourself. Be discerning. Medical and/or travel insurance is not required, though it may be recommended. Terms are detailed in Members Agreement while making a reservation.
PAYMENT TERMS
Make a Payment to reserve and secure your spot.
Remainder Payment (if applicable) due by March 31, 2026.
pay by online invoice or venmo @skylightyoga
CANCELLATION POLICY
100% fully refundable before January 1, 2026
50% half refundable before April 1, 2026
Not refundable after April 1, 2026
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