This is not a retreat.
It is a threshold of transformation.
Awakening in the Sacred Himalaya
October 11th to 21st, 2026
Limited spaces available for a small group.
**You already know something needs to change. But you keep postponing it.**
This is not a spiritual journey.
It is a conscious choice for transformation.
A journey that not only adds to your life —
ela também revela e remove o que já não sustenta quem você está se tornando.
Why this journey exists?
The Awakening in the Sacred Himalayas was created for those who know they can no longer postpone the changes their life is asking for.
Not for those seeking a quick fix.
Or a superficial spiritual experience.
But for those ready for a conscious inner transformation —
sustained by presence, courage, and responsibility.
This journey creates a powerful field of reconnection, where you can:
– recognize patterns that keep repeating
– gain clarity on choices that require action
– strengthen the alignment between what you feel within and the life you are building externally
In the Himalayas, distractions fade.
The noise quiets.
The truth becomes harder to ignore.
Throughout the journey, yoga practices, moments of devotion, conscious walks, and experiences in sacred places create the conditions for you to access greater clarity, confidence, and inner strength —
not as an inspiring spiritual idea,
but as a grounded experience of presence and direction.
The Awakening in the Sacred Himalayas does not promise ready-made answers.
It invites you to cross a real threshold —
of deep listening, alignment, and transformation.
Honoring your timing.
Your story.
And the truth that is already asking for space within you.
India as the initiatory ground of this journey
India is not the destination of this journey.
It is the field where the process unfolds.
While many retreats remain in Rishikesh, we go further.
Awakening in the Sacred Himalayas moves through territories that, for centuries, have been recognized as portals of purification, surrender, and inner rebirth.
In Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers merge to form the Ganga, we encounter the symbolism of convergence — the point where separate forces become one current.
We continue to Gangotri, one of the sacred sources of the Ganges, associated with purification and return to origin.
And we reach Kedarnath, one of the most revered temples dedicated to Shiva, set high in the mountains.
These are not tourist destinations.
They are pilgrimage grounds.
As you move through these places, you are not simply visiting landscapes — you are entering spaces that, for millennia, have held practices of silence, surrender, and transformation.
Throughout the journey, you will be invited to:
– practice yoga and meditation in the mountains
– experience moments of devotion along the Ganges
– walk paths traditionally taken as pilgrimage
– allow the force of these places to reveal what needs to be seen, released, and realigned
India, in this context, does not soften the process.
It amplifies it.
"Experiencing the Himalayas with presence and intention"
Throughout this journey, you are not simply visiting places —
you are entering states that cannot be accessed within the rhythm of daily life.
The body slows down.
The mind loses its grip.
Silence begins to take space.
Without constant distraction, what once went unnoticed becomes clear.
There are moments of practice.
Moments of devotion.
And moments where nothing is guided — only lived.
The environment is not neutral.
It reorganizes.
The altitude, the rhythm, the silence, and the presence create a field where the inner world becomes more visible.
What needs to be seen, appears.
What needs to be released, begins to loosen.
What needs to be aligned, finds space.
The Himalayas do not require physical exhaustion to transform you.
They require availability.
To experience these mountains with intention is to allow something within you to reorganize —
without forcing, but without avoiding.
Not as a concept.
But as a direct experience.
This Journey is for you if...
This journey is for you if:
- you feel you are at a true turning point in your life
- you have done inner work, but know there is more to access
- you seek depth, not spiritual entertainment
- you are ready to step out of autopilot and take conscious ownership of your choices
- you value silence, practice, and presence
- you feel the call of the Himalayas is not curiosity — it is a true calling
Maybe this journey is not for you if:
you are looking for a touristic or exotic experience
comfort and convenience are your main priority
you are seeking quick solutions without true inner involvement
you tend to avoid confronting patterns you already recognize
you are not ready for an intense and transformative process
🌟Why You Should Join This Retreat?
Traveling to the Himalayas is not spiritual tourism.
It is entering one of the oldest living fields of practice, devotion, and awakening on Earth.
In the Himalayas, spirituality is not something of the past.
It is alive.
In places like Rishikesh, where the Ganges flows like a continuous mantra; in Gangotri, where the river emerges as a symbol of purity; in Kedarnath, one of the most sacred temples dedicated to Shiva; and in Devprayag, where rivers merge to form the Ganga — you come into contact with forces that invite truth from within.
In this journey, you are not just a visitor.
You are a conscious participant in a process.
Throughout the journey, you will:
– experience yoga practices and moments of devotion in energetically potent environments
– access sacred spaces that few retreats choose to include
– allow the silence of the mountains to reveal patterns ready for transformation
– remain present through the discomfort that real growth requires
– share the journey with others who have chosen not to postpone their inner decisions
The ascent to Kedarnath will be done by helicopter — not to avoid depth, but to preserve energy for what truly matters: the conscious experience in the presence of the temple and the field it holds.
This is not about extreme physical effort.
It is about inner availability.
It is not just a journey.
It is a decision.
A decision to cross a threshold of transformation — and return with greater alignment, clarity, and the strength to sustain the life you know you are ready to live.
What Makes This Retreat Unique
This is not a typical spiritual itinerary through India.
It is a journey through territories that sustain real transformation.
Places that are living fields.
We begin in Rishikesh,
continue to Gangotri, the source of the Ganges,
ascend to Kedarnath, one of the most sacred temples in India,
and complete the journey in Devprayag, where rivers merge to form the Ganga.
Few retreats move through these places.
Each one holds a distinct field of consciousness.
You do not visit.
You position yourself in their presence.
Kedarnath with intention
The ascent is done by helicopter.
Energy is preserved for what matters: presence, silence, and integration.
It is not about physical endurance.
It is about inner availability.
Practice aligned with the land
Yoga, silence, and moments of devotion — integrated with the rhythm of the mountains and the river.
No excess.
No spiritual performance.
This retreat is unique because it doesn’t aim to impress—it aims to transform, deeply and sustainably.
It is a soulful experience for those who feel the time has come to live with more truth, presence, and alignment.
What Awaits You on This Journey:
🕉 Presence in sacred territories
From Rishikesh to Gangotri, from Kedarnath to Devprayag, each place holds a distinct frequency.
These are not visits.
They are conscious encounters with spaces that, for centuries, have received prayer, silence, and spiritual seeking.
🌊 The origin and the convergence of the Ganga
In Gangotri, you connect with the purity of the source.
In Devprayag, you witness the union of the rivers that form the Ganga.
Origin and convergence.
Movement and integration.
🏔 Kedarnath: the call to verticality
To stand before the temple of Shiva is to confront the essential.
The ascent by helicopter preserves energy for what truly matters:
presence, deep listening, and integration in one of the most powerful fields of the Himalayas.
🔥 Yoga, silence, and devotion in a living field
Daily practices of yoga, breathwork, and moments of devotion — guided in attunement with the land.
No performance.
No excess.
Practice as a support to sustain what is awakened.
✨ Conscious integration of the process
Each stage of the journey is designed so the experience does not remain only on an emotional or spiritual level.
You return with greater clarity, alignment, and responsibility for the next steps in your life.
A complete experience that nourishes the body, awakens the soul, and expands consciousness.
In India, food is not just nourishment.
It is care, tradition, and medicine.
Rich in spices such as turmeric, ginger, cumin, cardamom, and coriander, Indian cuisine balances flavor and function. Each ingredient carries properties that warm, purify, stimulate, or calm the body.
Throughout the journey, you will experience local food prepared in a simple and authentic way — mostly vegetarian meals, fresh and aligned with the yogic tradition.
It is not about sophistication.
It is about vitality.
Between dhal, chapatis, basmati rice, spiced vegetables, and herbal teas, the food supports the body so the inner process can unfold with stability.
Eating in India is part of the practice.
It is slowing down.
It is gratitude.
It is integration.
Your refuge during the retreat
Accommodation throughout the journey will be simple, clean, and welcoming — aligned with the reality of the Himalayas.
In Rishikesh, the intention is to stay in an ashram, experiencing a traditional atmosphere of practice and contemplation.
In the other locations, especially in higher regions such as Gangotri and Kedarnath, accommodations reflect the nature of the mountains: more essential in structure, comfortable within what is possible, but without luxury standards.
This is not a resort experience.
It is an immersion in sacred territory.
The simplicity of the environment is part of the process.
It invites you to release excess, focus on what is essential, and remain present.
Everything will be carefully selected to offer safety, cleanliness, and proper support for the group — while honoring the local context.
Comfort here is not about luxury.
It is about coherence with the experience you have chosen to live.
The retreat ends, but the transformation continues.
More than a journey to the Himalayas, this is a journey within.
Between the flow of the Ganga, the silence of the mountains, and the presence before temples such as Kedarnath, something begins to reorganize..
The mind slows down.
The body finds a different rhythm.
Perception becomes clearer.
What once felt like noise begins to take shape.
What was uncertainty starts to align.
Throughout the days — from Rishikesh to Gangotri, to the meeting of the rivers in Devprayag — you move not only through external landscapes, but through inner states.
You return with greater clarity on what you need to sustain.
More courage to take ownership of your choices.
Greater alignment between who you are and the life you are ready to live.
Not as an ending.
But as the beginning of a new way of walking —
with more presence, truth, and responsibility
This is the true destination of this journey: the reunion with yourself.
Itinerary
Prepare yourself for a journey carefully designed to integrate body, mind, and consciousness. Each place carries an intention. Each practice deepens presence and invites you into a deeper inner experience. Explore the full itinerary and feel the call of this journey.
Day 1 - Arrival in Rishikesh
🧘♀️Welcome to the land of sages.
☀️ Afternoon: check-in and opening circle for welcome
🌅 Night: Cerimony of Ganga Aarti in front of Parmath Niketan Ashram
🍽 Dinner and Meditation
Day 2 - Visit to Vashishta Cave
Morning: Yoga 
Puja and ofering to Ganga
Breakfast
Visit to Vashishta cave for deep meditation
Lunch
Tea and group sharing
Dinner and Meditation
Day 3 – Journey to Gangotri (source of Ganges river)
🌄 Early breakfast and departure toward Gangotri (approx. 7–8 hours journey)
🕕 Lunch en route
🕍 Arrival and visit to Gangotri Temple with puja and meditation
🍽 Dinner
Day 4 - Gangotri & Purification Waters
🌄 Breakfast
⛲ Visit to Gangnani thermal springs for purification bath (Rishikund)
🍽 Lunch
🛍 Time to explore the local village
🍽 Evening meditation, dinner and rest
Day 5 - Journey to Chopta
🕕 Early departure (297 km)
🍱 Travel through the Himalayan landscape (Meals along the way)
🍽 Arrival, dinner and rest
Day 6 - From Chopta to Guptkashi
Breakfast
Caminhada até o Templo Tungnath (5,5 km)
Lunch
Visita ao Templo Vishwanath Prática de integração das energias do feminino sagrado (Shakti) e masculino sagrado (Shiva), próximo a Ardhanarishwara, onde Shiva pediu Parvati em casamento Dinner and meditation
Day 7 - Darshan in Kedarnath
🌄 Breakfast
🚁 Helicopter ascent via Sonprayag/Phata
🙏 Visit to Kedarnath Temple
🍽 Lunch
🧘 Time for silent presence and meditation around Adi Shankaracharya site
🌙 Return to Sonprayag and dinner
Day 8 - Return to Rishikesh
🌄 Morning departure (approx. 7 hours journey)
🏞️ Stop in Devprayag for river immersion
🌸 Arrival in Rishikesh | Dinner and rest
Dia 9 — Momento de Integração
Yoga Breakfast
dia livre para integrar as experiências, explorar e fazer compras em Ram Jhula e Lakshman Jhula Jantar and Meditação
Day 10 – Rafting & Closing
Breakfast
Rafting
Closing circle and integration Dinner for confraternization
Dia 11 — Partida
Breakfast
✈️ Transfer to the aerport
What’s Included
10 nights of accommodation (shared or private room) Ground transportation throughout the entire program Airport transfer from Rishikesh to the accommodation upon arrival (and return transfer on the last day) Helicopter flight to Kedarnath (round trip) Entrance fees to all visited places mentioned in the program Meals as per itinerary (daily breakfast and some main meals) Energy and connection practices with Letícia (Durgha) Support from the organizing team throughout the experience
What’s Not Included
International and domestic airfare before and after the retreat Food not mentioned in the program Travel insurance (mandatory) Personal expenses and purchases Tips Personal medications or extra items
“I will guide your journey with one intention: to lead you back to yourself through the sacred temples of the Himalayas.”
Who Will Guide You on This Journey
🌿Letícia Castro (Durgha)
Facilitator and Therapist, Letícia Letícia has spent years walking a continuous path of personal transformation, studying and practicing spiritual disciplines, ancestral wisdom, and deep reconnection processes.
A Tantra Yoga teacher since 2017, her relationship with India began through this call for spiritual deepening. Since then, she has traveled to the country three times, spending around two months on each journey, dedicated to study, intensive sadhana, and her own process of self-inquiry.
Her path is marked not only by study, but by a commitment to holding spaces of presence, deep listening, and integration — especially in symbolic and transformative environments such as the Himalayas.
With an integrative approach, Letícia guides practices that weave together body awareness, energy work, meditation, devotion, and ancestral wisdom — always honoring the timing, boundaries, and uniqueness of each participant.
In this journey, she will be the thread that holds the inner process and the collective experience, offering the support needed for each person to move through it with presence, depth, and truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before embarking on this journey
Do I need previous experience with retreats or spiritual practices to join?
No. This retreat is open to anyone who feels the calling, regardless of experience level. Each experience will be conducted in a welcoming manner and respecting the pace of each participant.
Are the practices mandatory?
No. The practices are an invitation, never an imposition. We respect each person's free will and timing. If you prefer not to participate, you will be welcomed and guided.
What should I pack for the retreat?
After confirming your spot, you'll receive a complete list of recommended items. In general, we recommend comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear for walking around temples, sun protection, personal items, and a willingness to experience new things.
How does payment and reservation work?
You will receive all detailed information about pricing, payment options, and deadlines when you click on the link “I want to cross this threshold.” There, you will find all the necessary details. Spaces are limited, and reservations are confirmed upon advance payment. If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact us via WhatsApp — we will be happy to assist you.
Is it necessary to speak Portuguese and English to participate?
No. The entire retreat will be conducted with translation when necessary. Practices, ceremonies, and guidance will always be presented in Portuguese or with English translation, so that everyone feels comfortable and understands each step.
How is the food during the retreat?
Meals will be traditional Indian, prepared with natural and wholesome ingredients. They include vegetarian options and dishes designed to support well-being and energetic balance throughout the journey. If you have any specific dietary restrictions, you may inform us in advance.
Is the retreat suitable for all ages?
Yes, as long as the person is in good health for light walks and travel. Advanced physical preparation is not required, but it’s important to be willing to explore sacred sites and participate in the experiences.
Is the retreat safe?
Yes. We have an experienced team, local support, and a structured itinerary to ensure comfort and safety at all times.
Do I need a visa or special documents?
Yes, Brazilian citizens require a visa to enter India and can obtain it online through the e-Visa system.. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of travel. Visitors of other nationalities should check whether they require a visa.
Still have questions?
Get in contact directly to our Whatsapp and we will have pleasure to help you
"The calling arrived to you... Now, you just need to say Yes"
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