HOLISTIC WELNESS SPIRITUAL RETREAT - ALMORA - APRIL 2025

This Holistic Wellness Retreat is designed for those seeking to reverse lifestyle diseases and practice higher Vedanta as Swaashtya Sadhakas.

1. Dates & Arrival Information

• Retreat Dates: 14th April to 16th April 2025 (3 days)
• Arrival: 13th April 2025, Departure: 17th April 2025 (morning after breakfast)
• Participants must arrive at Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora, by the evening of 13th April. Dinner will be served at 8.00 PM on the day of arrival.

2. Location & Travel Arrangements

Participants have to make their travel arrangements upto and from Kathgodam. Cars (on sharing basis) will be arranged by the Ashrama from and to Kathgodam.

Nearest Access Points:

• By Road: Haldwani (100 km), Bareilly (200 km), Dehradun (400 km), Delhi (400 km)
• By Train: Nearest railway stations – Kathgodam (80 km), Haldwani (90 km), and Lal Kuan (105 km)
• By Air: The nearest airport is Pantnagar (121 km), followed by Bareilly (193 km)

3. Accommodation & Registration

• Accommodation will be provided within the Ashrama or outside in nearby hotels.
• Registration must be completed in advance by filling out the registration form along with payment confirmation.
• Registration Fee: ₹10,000 for the three-day retreat, which includes accommodation, food & travel to & from Kathgodam on a sharing basis.
• Participants opting to stay outside the Ashrama will need to cover their hotel costs separately.
• After registration, participants will be added to a WhatsApp group for coordination, including shared travel arrangements.

4. Food & Meal Schedule

• Breakfast: 9:00 AM (Fruits only); Lunch: 12:00 PM (Salad only); Dinner: 6:00 PM (Cooked meal)
• Tea will not be served to discourage its consumption due to health concerns. Instead, kadha (herbal decoction) will be available.
• Meal schedules are subject to change and will be confirmed upon arrival.

5. Daily Routine & Participation

• All participants must attend morning meditation, chanting, and evening arati in the temple.
• Discourses are mandatory and will be conducted as per the schedule in morning and evening sessions.
• As part of the retreat, there will be an evening sightseeing trip to places in Almora associated with Swami Vivekananda.
• A detailed schedule will be provided upon arrival.

6. Climate & Clothing Recommendations

• Almora can be moderately cold in April. Participants should bring suitable warm clothing.
• It is advisable to carry an umbrella or rain protection, as weather conditions may vary.

7. Cancellation & Adjustments

• Registration fees are non-refundable. However, if a participant is unable to attend, the fee can be adjusted toward any future retreat at Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora, within one year.
• Participants must inform the Ashrama before the registration deadline if they are unable to attend.