Jageshwar
Shiva Walks In Jageshwar
Overview
This excursion is for 3-days long Shiva Walk. This is a fun tour to understand the concept of freedom, happiness, laughter, ecstasy, and compassion.
You will create the simplest principles that will become your guiding force as you trudge ahead in life, combating all challenges of relationships, work, success, and money.
Join us on the journey to change your inner game.
What is the concept of Shiva Walks?
1. Shiva Walks is an endeavor to have people stay and travel in the energy zone of Jageshwar. Yogis have established powerful energies in and around these ancient temples that are still alive.
2. Every element of Shiva Walks, including food (Pranic food), treks, meditation, photography, campfire stories, etc., is towards understanding how to live life freely and meaningfully, how to detach and achieve a sense of balance.
3. These are purposeful walks, conducted to align the energy that leads to deep spiritual, peaceful, and joyful experiences.
4. The takeaway will be the start of your inward journey.
Manifest a holistic balance in life. Walk in Shiva.
Shadowed by the tall Deodar forests, the tiny temple town of Jageshwar has an enigmatic attraction. It is said that the Shiva Temples here are imbued with the euphoric worship of Shiva devotees.
One of the great pleasures of being up in the mountains, especially the Himalayas, is experiencing the unknown, the new and the adventurous- the pleasure of soaking in the lush landscapes, the adrenaline rush of standing at the edge of a cliff thousands of feet high, feeling awed in front of the soaring earth and plummeting skies, or uncovering the mysteries of the enigmatic being that Shiva is.
Unlock the ancient stories and uncover the legends of Shiva. Offering detailed introductions to awe-inspiring landscapes and ancient temples around Jageshwar. From the early morning calls of blue whistling thrush to the magical sunsets at our secret trails, this unforgettable walk would shower you with a lifetime of eye-opening experiences.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Tea Service
Accommodation: Van Serai - The Himalayan Spiritual Lodge
Arrive at Jageshwar on your own in the morning.
Upon arrival at Jageshwar, the team will greet you.
The programme briefing will happen over breakfast.
Today, we will engage in various interesting activities and teachings such as:
The history of Jageshwar
Knowing Shiva and the concept thereof
Understanding and practising basic techniques to 'go inwards'
The ecology and the energy system of the area
Museum visit
Walks to Jageshwar & Dandeshwar temples
Overnight stay at Van Serai.
Optional: En route, you can visit Neem Karori Baba’s Temple at Kainchi Dham. While this is a spiritual place which will energize you, for nature lovers, this is also a great place for bird watchers as there is a stream flowing by.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Van Serai - The Himalayan Spiritual Lodge
Your day begins with an early morning session of UpaYoga and Isha Kriya. These are simple yet extremely powerful practices. Every morning we will do these practices, and by the end of the programme you will experience a big change in how you conduct yourself.
In the day, we will trek to Jhakar Saem temple. The local experts and I will tell you a lot more about it.
The trees around these temples are a conduit for the natural spiritual energy of the place.
We will spend the rest of the day with our discussions related to our success, barriers, relationships, and health.
We will also go birding and understand the species.
If time permits, we will also learn Satvik cooking.
Overnight stay at Van Serai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Van Serai
On this day, we will trek to Vridha Jageshwar (7 km uphill and 3 km downhill) and return by the evening.
Note: If you have a car, you may choose to drive down instead. The drives are longer and less fun.
A lot will happen during the day as we trek through the forests. Do not forget to bring your binoculars, cameras, small backpack, and water bottles.
We will go for silent forest walks, understanding how the 'Space' and the other 'four elements' govern us. These are experiential methodologies and will always remain as limited concepts in discussions.
Return to Jageshwar in the evening. We will sit at the lodge and enjoy the folklore. The storytelling that happens and manifests into a bigger power within ourselves.
The programme ends today.
Note: Should you wish to stay the night, we will provide complimentary stay and meals for today.
Highlights
- Peace and Silence
- Temple and Architecture
- Yoga and Meditation
- Sattvic Food
- Quaint Accommodation
- Trekking
- Bird Watching
- Himalayan View
Included
- Accommodation on a sharing basis Satvik meals during your stay of 03 Days
- Aarti on the last day at Temple Daily yoga and meditation
- Aarti on the last day at Temple Daily yoga and meditation
- Village visit Trekking and other all activities
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How Shiva Walks Changed My Life
My husband was raised in a very religious family, and I am the complete opposite. This means that he often goes on pilgrimages with his parents, where I don’t accompany them. Thankfully, they have been understanding.
So, when a few months back, my husband suggested that we join the Shiva Walks at Jageshwar, I was a little surprised. He’s never asked me to accompany him before, and he knew I would not be interested at all. But he assured me that we’d get some sightseeing done as well, and frankly, I hadn’t gotten out of the city in a long time so I agreed.
What I found was really surprising. The overall tone of the tour wasn’t very religious at all. In fact, I could say it was more spiritual and more about connecting with your inner self, and the world than a traditional religious pilgrimage or outing. We played in the streams, meditated in the beautiful and quiet deodar forests, and much more. The yoga sessions at Van Serai were extremely liberating, actually lightening the mind. I was even initially sceptical about Satvik food, but it was so delicious that I loved it all the same.
I still may not be a very religious person, but I did come back from Jageshwar as a more spiritual person.
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
