India Yatra 2025

A Sacred Pilgrimage to The Birthplace of Yoga.

November 5-16, 2025

A pilgrimage is more than travel. It is initiation.
A sacred invitation to step beyond the familiar and into a living stream of wisdom, devotion, and transformation.

This November, I invite you to journey with me to the Himalayan foothills of India — to immerse yourself in the Sattva Summit and then walk the ancient paths of Rishikesh and Haridwar, where saints, yogis, and seekers have gathered for millennia.

Overview

  • Dates: November 5–16, 2025

  • Location: Sattva Retreat (Rishikesh) + Rishikesh & Haridwar temples and sacred sites

  • Group Size: 5–10 participants

  • Facilitator: Sandeep Singh Gandhi

Our journey begins at the Sattva Summit (Nov 5–11), a global gathering of yogis, mystics, and conscious leaders.

We will then continue together on pilgrimage (Nov 11–16), visiting temples, ashrams, and sacred sites in Rishikesh and Haridwar, honoring the Ganga, and immersing ourselves in yogic culture.

The Journey

5–11 November
Sattva Summit

Gather as community, for a week of deep healing, expansion and reasonless joy.

  • Immerse yourself in the heart of Himalayan Kriya Yoga tradition.

  • Join me for a Conscious Life Design workshop.

  • Practice with my teacher, Anand Mehrotra, and meet other great masters including Sadhviji.

  • Connect with a global conscious community gathered in devotion and transformation.

  • Experience yogic living with daily practices, satsangs, rituals, and celebration.

Learn more about the Sattva Summit →

11–16 November
Pilgrimage in Rishikesh & Haridwar

Together we will walk the sacred paths, offering ourselves to the flow of the Ganga and the grace of the temples.

Highlights include:

  • Neelkanth Mahadev Temple – honoring Lord Shiva in the Himalayas.

  • Ma Kali & Ancient Durga Temples – sites of Shakti worship and protection.

  • Shri Anandamayi Ma’s Ashram – connecting with the presence of a great saint.

  • Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti – an unforgettable evening of devotion by the river.

  • Sacred dips and sunrise meditations by the Ganga.

  • The Beatles’ Ashram – where modern seekers met timeless wisdom.

  • Time for local culture, delicious vegetarian food, and the vibrant bazaars of Rishikesh.

What’s Included

  • Accommodation (single or shared)

  • Three vegetarian meals daily

  • Entry to the Sattva Summit and all sacred sites

  • All local group transportation

  • Airport transfers to and from Dehradun Airport (pick-up and drop-off)

Not included:

International flights to Delhi or Dehradun.
(Airport transfer from Delhi available for $150 extra, less if shared with group.)

Investment

Double Occupancy: USD 2,250 per person

Single Occupancy: USD 3,500 per person

Who This Is For

This journey is for seekers at every stage:

  • First-time travelers to India

  • Committed practitioners ready for a deeper initiation

  • Members of our global spiritual community

    All that is required is sincerity, devotion, openness, and a sense of adventure.

Registration Timeline

  • Submit expression of interest by 7 September 2025

  • Orientation call: 12 September 2025

  • Deposit due: 15 September 2025

  • Full payment due: 30 September 2025

Travel Notes

Flights & Arrival

  • Book your flight to Dehradun (DED) or Delhi (DEL).

  • Transfers from Dehradun Airport are included.

  • Transfer from Delhi is $150 (less if shared with others).

Visa Guidance for U.S. Citizens

  • A valid tourist visa is required to enter India.

  • The easiest option is the e-Tourist Visa (e-Visa), available online.

  • Apply through the official Government of India portal: Indian e-Visa Application

  • When to apply: between 4 days and 120 days before arrival.
    I recommend applying by early October 2025 to ensure smooth processing.

  • Typical processing time: 3–5 business days.

Arrival & Departure

  • Arrival: Please plan to arrive at the Sattva Retreat Center near Rishikesh (about 2 hours from DED, 7 hours from DEL) by noon on 5th November 2025.

  • Departure: You may depart anytime after noon on November 16, either from Dehradun (closest airport) or Delhi.

Packing Suggestions

  • Comfortable clothing for yoga and temple visits.

  • A light shawl or scarf for sacred spaces.

  • Journal for reflections.

  • Modest attire suitable for ashrams and temples.

  • Your coolest traditional Indian (or other) attire for celebration nights at the Summit.

A Call to Pilgrimage

To journey to the Himalayas is to journey into your own soul.
This yatra is a sacred initiation into living yogic tradition, into devotion by the Ganga, and into the embrace of spiritual community.

If your heart is called, I invite you to join this sacred path.

It will be my deepest honor to introduce you to the master yogis and hallowed lands that have profoundly shaped my own journey.