Home to the Golden Temple. Dive into Sikh culture, historic streets, and spiritual ceremonies.
Abode of the Dalai Lama. Enjoy lush Himalayas, Tibetan monasteries, and mindful adventures.
About the facilitator: Jaipreet (Joy)
Journey
Co-founder, Araam
Founded a sanctuary for rest and renewal in the Himalayas.
Kundalini & Meditation Guide
500+ hours of certified training blending ancient wisdom with modern healing.
Sound & Trauma Practitioner
Trained in restorative yoga, sound therapy, and trauma integration.
Philosophy
Rest as Medicine
Explores stillness and care as essential to healing and balance.
Embodied Healing
Guides through sound, breath, and presence to reconnect body and heart.
Compassionate Space-Holding
Creates gentle, inclusive environments for personal transformation.
Experience
Global Facilitation
Led immersive sessions rooted in mindfulness and rest practices.
Leadership & Education
Completed a Harvard program on advancing women in healthcare.
Healing Through Sound
Uses gong, bowls, and chimes to create grounding, heart-centered experiences.
Journey flow
Day 1 – Arrival in Amritsar
Welcome to India. Be met with warmth and smiles. Settle into your boutique hotel.
Day 2 – Golden Temple Immersion
Greet sunrise at the Golden Temple; soak in devotion, langar, and sacred chanting.
Day 3 – Practice & Presence
Morning yoga and meditation, gentle rituals, and time to wander or rest.
Day 4 – Journey to Dharamshala
Travel north through vibrant India; arrive at your mountain sanctuary.
Day 5 – Settling in Dharamshala
Open to the Himalayan air; practice, heal, and savor simple nourishment.
Day 6 – Sacred Dharamshala
Pilgrimage to Dalai Lama Temple and Tibetan sites; reflect in peace.
Day 7 – Integration & Stillness
Move, rest, and be nourished. Healing sound and food, shared with care.
Day 8 – McLeod Ganj Day Trip
Wander through tea gardens, monasteries, and local arts; let joy surprise you.
Day 9 –Ceremony & Renewal
Sacred pooja, restorative practice, and quiet space to just be.
Day 10 – Completion & Gratitude
Closing practice, celebration. Gather, reflect, prepare to return.
Day 11 – The Path Continues
Your return home… or perhaps onward to new horizons. The compass you carry now points not north or south, but inwards toward the light you found here.
Your retreat package
What's included
All in-country transportation
3 nights in a boutique hotel (Amritsar)
7 nights at Araam Homestays (Dharamshala)
Daily meals—nourishing and local
Yoga & meditation classes each day
Sacred ceremonies and poojas
Sound healing journeys
Tibetan healing and foot massage
Cooking class with spices to take home
What's not included
International airfare
Indian visa
Shopping & personal expenses
Optional excursions outside the group