Journey to the Sacred Himalayas
with Swami Sharada
MAHAVATAR BABAJI CAVE – BADRINATH – VALLEY OF FLOWERS – RISHIKESH
Delhi – Bhimtal – Almora – Dunagiri – Dwarakhat – Karnaprayag – Joshimath – Badrinath – Valley of Flowers – Devprayag – Rishikesh
June 20-30, 2025
Registration is open until April 20th
For Russian-speaking participants
Price:
This is a trip to the Himalayan Mountains, a trip to the Holy of Holies of Hinduism. If you want to see with your own eyes the amazing sacred Himalayas, which still keep the secrets of the hermit-sadhus living in caves, if you want to see life with new eyes – go on this journey with us!
The places we will visit have been known since ancient times as Dev Bhumi, the land of the gods. This is the only place on the planet where the incredible beauty of snow-capped mountains, forests and stunningly beautiful valleys are inextricably linked with many sacred temples, rivers and ancient temples.
Located high in the mountains, these places are the abode of Divine energy on earth, where His invisible presence is felt everywhere.
‘Amongst the great sages, I am Bhrigu. Among words, I am the single syllable ‘Om’. Among sacrifices, I am the sacrifice of japa. Among immovable things, I am Himalayas’.
Verse 25, Chapter 10
Bhagavad Gita
Leaders:
Swami Vishwasharadaananda
He was born and raised in Perm Krai, Russia. He received his first higher education at the Institute of Oriental Studies, Moscow, studied languages, culture, history and economics of South Asia. During his studies, he became interested in both Christianity and Hinduism at the same time. The teachings of Jesus Christ and Krishna are very similar, they both talk about unconditional love. This deep interest in God led him to Paramahamsa Vishwananda, Whom he met and accepted as his Satguru in 2011. Already in 2013, during the Kumbh Mela festival in India, he was initiated into Swami. His way of life consists of serving people, teaching them to follow the path of devotion to the Divine through daily prayer, Atma Kriya Yoga, sacred rituals, life in modern society and spiritual community. He is the Swami of the Bhakti Marga of Latvia and other countries.
Mahashraya dasi
‘From the very first time I was in India in 2014, this country touched my heart so much, I felt at home, it was something very native, familiar and so real… and Vrindavan immediately stole my heart completely and irrevocably. Since then, I have visited different places in India, discovering this amazing culture, learned a lot of hidden holy places in Vraj, ancient stories and legends, and I really want to share what I know and love with other people.’
INCLUDED IN COST
Accompanying the guides during the journey
Satsangs with Swami Vishvasharadaananda
Comfortable accommodation in rooms of two in hotels wherever possible
Three vegetarian meals a day
All bus transfers during the journey, including transfers to and from the airport
NOT INCLUDED IN COST
International flight to Delhi and back
Visa
Travel medical insurance
Tips and donations in temples
Rickshaw rides
Drinks in hotels and restaurants
