About The Retreat
For some, India is not a holiday destination but a life experience. Come & experience India with us, off the beaten path. This life changing retreat is all about you taking time out of your busy schedules to heal past traumas & adopt a fresh outlook on your life, in stunning surroundings. We will travel across Rajasthan, from remote & peaceful Pangarh Lake resort to magical Udaipur City, the city of lakes, via Castle Bijaipur. All 3 venues have been meticulously chosen to inspire & motivate you. We will start in Udaipur, Rajasthan, with a pick up from either the airport or the city & travel to Pangarh Lake resort for 3 nights of glamping & digital detox. We will indulge in lake boating, bird watching & yoga under a mango tree. Having the resort to ourselves, it's the perfect setting for a gratitude journaling workshop, a fire ceremony followed by star gazing. The captivating 16th century architecture of the castle will offer the perfect sanctuary to be looked after & feel like royalty for 5 nights. We will enjoy daily yoga sessions on the castle roof, overlooking the surrounding village. Activities include an evening safari looking for leopards & other wildlife, cooking demonstration, a trip to the town of Bassi & its wood toy making workshops. The village by the castle also makes for an interesting stroll. Between activities you have plenty of free time to be as active as you want or laze by the pool with a good book. Chittorgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a short drive away and an opportunity for a great day out. The last 2 nights will be spent in stunning Udaipur where we will have opportunities for shopping, guided visits & dining overlooking Lake Pichola at sunset. The days are mindfully organised around activities that will help you rejuvenate, heal and explore your surroundings. This retreat is packed with goodness for the body & soul.
Itinerary
1Day 1
12:00PM - 9:00PM
Monday 5 Feb: Pick up from Udaipur city or Udaipur Airport • Transfer to Pangarh Lake Resort • Free time to settle • Dinner • Yoga Nidra under the mango tree
2Day 2
8:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday 6 Feb: Hatha Yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Free time • Lunch • Free time • Boat trip on the lake/ Bird watching • Restorative Yoga • Dinner • Talking circle/ Star gazing
3Day 3
8:00AM - 9:30PM
Wednesday 7 Feb: Hatha Yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Optional visit to Tarapur fabric block printing workshop • Lunch • Free time • Yin Yoga • Dinner • Gratitude journaling/ Fire ceremony
4Day 4
8:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday 8 Feb: Mindful walk to temple • Hatha Yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Drive to castle Bijaipur • School visit on the way • Lunch • Free time • Restorative Yoga • Dinner
5Day 5
8:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday 9 Feb: Hatha Yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Free time/ Guided walk through the village (Shopping opportunities) • Lunch • Free time • Yoga Nidra • Evening safari • Dinner
6Day 6
8:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday 10 Feb: Yin Yoga • Breakfast • Free time • Lunch • Visit to Bassi and the toy making workshops/ Shopping • Restorative Yoga • Dinner
7Day 7
8:00AM - 9:00PM
Sunday 11 Feb: Hatha Yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Optional day out to Chittorgarh • Guided visit of Chittor Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Lunch • Visit the spice market/ Shopping • Dinner
8Day 8
8:00AM - 9:00PM
Monday 12 Feb: Hatha Yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Free time • Cooking demonstration • Lunch • Free time • Restorative Yoga • Dinner
9Day 9
8:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday 13 Feb: Hatha Yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Drive to Udaipur • Lunch (not included) • Guided visit of Udaipur • Sunset at Monsoon Palace • Dinner (not included)
10Day 10
8:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday 14 Feb: Breakfast • Guided visit • Lunch (not included) • Free time/ Shopping • Darohar Folk Dance Show • Dinner (not included)
11Day 11
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Thursday 15 Feb: Breakfast • End of retreat - Optional guided day in Udaipur with the group if you have a later plane out of Udaipur
What’s Included
Pick-up from Udaipur City or Udaipur Airport
10 nights accommodation
25 meals (please see itinerary to see included meals)
Yoga / meditation/ breath work sessions with Asha Jacob
Gratitude journaling workshop
Fire ceremony
Guided visit of Udaipur
Cooking demonstration
Evening Jeep safari
Our amazing guide, Karnpratap, will accompany us for the entire trip
All transportation included
Assistance & guidance with flights booking and visa application.
Trip to the local town of Bassi & its wood toy making workshops.
Trip to Monsoon palace (Udaipur) at Sunset
Darohar Folk Dance Show
Not Included
Flights to Udaipur
Visa (about $25)
Travel insurance
Beverages
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is teaching on this retreat?
Yoga instructor Asha Jacob will hold morning & late afternoon sessions offering Hatha, Yin, Nidra & Restorative yoga, breath work & meditation - The yoga will be outdoors, on the castle roof & under a mango tree at Pangarh Lake Resort. It is suitable for all levels - Yoga mats available if you cannot bring your own. Florence Achery will hold a gratitude journaling workshop & a fire ceremony.
Reviews
Catherine
February 2023
Many thanks for this fabulous trip !! This yoga retreat was exceptional. Sublime castle ! Dream days and discoveries so enriching: we visited a block printing fabric workshop, had a cooking demonstration, visited historical sites... The whole retreat was too short. I am impatiently awaiting the next trip to India.
Ben
February 2023
Florence organised a yoga retreat in India & I jumped at the chance to take part. It was the trip of a lifetime. We stayed in an amazing castle ! The trip also included 2 days at a nearby lake as well as many other awesome day trips she had organised with a guide which was very important as we were able to go to all the best places in the area. I would highly recommend anything Florence organises.
