2026 Pilgrimage to INDIA

PILGRIMAGE TO INDIA

October 5 to October 21, 2026

Join Deidre Norman for a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual pilgrimage into the heart of the Himalayas—home to Ma Ganga, the sacred river revered in India as a living goddess and source of purity, wisdom, and liberation. This deeply immersive retreat is more than a trip—it is a journey to the Self, a sacred return to nature, to spirit, and to the path once walked by ancient yogis and sages.

The Call of Ma Ganga

We begin in Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, where the Ganges flows in her gentle grace. We will gather for opening ceremony on her banks, meditate, practice yoga, visit sacred temples, and witness the luminous Ganga Aarti. From there, we journey deeper—into the silence of the high Himalayas.

This retreat includes guided treks, daily practices, sacred rituals, and visits to temples nestled in mountain villages. The pilgrimage culminates at Gaumukh, the revered glacier where the Ganga emerges from the earth. Taking a dip in these waters is said to wash away lifetimes of karma and offer moksha—liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

This pilgrimage is open to everyone—no prior yoga experience is required.

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now to join this life-changing spiritual adventure.

What to Expect

Yoga and meditation each day with Deidre, set to the rhythm of sacred mountain life
Guided hikes through breathtaking Himalayan terrain, including a trek to Kunjapuri Temple and the Jai Sem Nagraja Temple
Spiritual teachings, Ayurveda workshops, and space for stillness and personal reflection
A four-day trek to the source of the Ganga—a sacred and challenging adventure to Gaumukh and Tapovan
Temple visits to Kashi Vishwanath, Devprayag, and many hidden gems along the way
Nights at hand-selected wellness retreats and eco-lodges nestled in nature

This is a transformational inner and outer journey for the soul seeker, the devoted practitioner, and those ready to walk an ancient path toward truth, reverence, and inner liberation.

Is This Retreat For You?

This pilgrimage is open to everyone—no prior yoga experience is required.

One cavaet, we’ll be hiking many days, often at high altitudes. A moderate to strong level of physical fitness is required. You don’t need to be an experienced hiker, but you should be comfortable walking for several hours over uneven terrain. We move at a conscious, reverent pace—with time to breathe, rest, and take it all in.

If you feel called to deepen your practice, expand your spiritual path, and bathe in the energy of one of the most sacred places on Earth—this journey is for you.

What's Included:

3 meals for each full day we are together. All vegetarian meals.
Transportation and hotel stays during our time together. This does not include your travel to Rishikesh or your travel from Rishikesh to your next destination.
Tips for the guides, drivers and the temple visits.
The above itinerary guided by myself and a wonderful group of Indian locals.
When you sign up for the pilgrimage, you will get a list of what to bring and what to wear.

What's NOT included:

Flight to and from India.
Travel to and from Rishikesh.
Any extra charges that are not included in our group experience. (Spa services, room service, activities done on your own, laundry, food bought on your own, etc.)
Travel Insurance.
VISA application assistance. You will need to do the VISA application on your own, or hire an agency.