Sacred Pilgrimage Tour · 7 Days · Jan 7–16, 2027

Sacred India
Spiritual Tour from Canada

An India yoga retreat & pilgrimage · Govardhan · Vrindavan · Agra

Departure Jan 7–16, 2027

Origin Canada

Locations 7 sacred sites

$1,500 CAD · Shared room

$1,800 CAD · Private room

All inclusive except international flights & meals

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What's included

From $1,500 CAD — complete package

We handle all logistics inside India so you can focus fully on the experience — this is an India yoga retreat and pilgrimage where the practice, not the paperwork, comes first.

Accommodation

Comfortable hotels and ashrams at each stop along the route

Ground Transport

All transfers between Govardhan, Vrindavan, and Agra — no logistics stress

Guided Tours

Entry fees, local guides, and organized visits to all 7 sacred locations

Spiritual Practices

Sessions at the Siddha-Siddhanta Yoga Academy and group meditations at each site

Not included: International flights (Canada ↔ India) and meals during the tour.

The route

A 7-Day India Tour —
three cities, seven sacred sites

Govardhan

Uttar Pradesh · Sacred hill town of the Braj region

The sacred hill Krishna lifted to shelter his devotees — one of the most powerful sites of pilgrimage in the entire Braj region.

Sacred Hill

Govardhan Hill

A 21 km sacred hill revered as a manifestation of Krishna himself. Pilgrims perform the parikrama — a barefoot circumambulation — as one of the most spiritually significant acts in the Vaishnava tradition.

Direct contact with one of the oldest living pilgrimage circuits in India. The energy and devotion of millions of practitioners is palpable at every step.

Temple

Dana-Ghati Temple

One of the most revered temples along the parikrama route, dedicated to the moment Krishna playfully asked for a "toll" (dana) from the gopis. An active center of devotional chanting and ritual.

Experience authentic living bhakti tradition — not a museum, but a place of daily worship unchanged for centuries.

Practice

Shailendra Sharma's Siddha-Siddhanta Yoga Academy

A rare teaching lineage rooted in the Nath sampradaya. Shailendra Sharma is one of the foremost living masters of the Siddha-Siddhanta system — a path that unifies yoga, tantra and devotion.

Direct transmission from a living master in the tradition's homeland — an opportunity simply not available outside India.

Vrindavan

Uttar Pradesh · The eternal forest of Krishna's childhood

The forest town where Krishna spent his childhood — every lane here carries centuries of bhakti devotion and sacred memory.

Sacred Ghat

Shri Devrahas Baba Ghat

A riverside ghat on the sacred Yamuna, named after the legendary saint Devrahas Baba. A place of deep stillness, sunrise rituals and aarti ceremonies on the water.

Sitting at the Yamuna at dawn in Vrindavan is one of those experiences that shifts something permanently. Pure silence, pure presence.

Temple

Prem Mandir

A breathtaking white marble temple dedicated to divine love (prema). Intricate carvings depict the eternal play of Radha-Krishna. At night, the temple is illuminated in shifting colors — an unforgettable sight.

A living example of how devotion continues to build sacred space in the 21st century. The scale and detail must be seen in person.

Agra

Uttar Pradesh · Heart of the Mughal Empire

The jewel of the Mughal Empire — where art, devotion and power converged to create monuments that still stop time.

UNESCO Monument

Taj Mahal

Built 1632–1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan as an eternal tribute to his wife. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements. We visit at sunrise — before the crowds, in full morning light.

No photograph prepares you for the scale and perfection of the Taj in person. A once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

UNESCO Fort

Agra Fort

A massive 16th-century red sandstone citadel — the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Housing palaces, mosques and audience halls with a direct sightline to the Taj Mahal across the river.

To understand the Taj, you need to understand the Empire. The Fort reveals the full context of Mughal civilization at its peak.

Spiritual masters

The teachers whose
world we enter

Living Master · Personal Meeting

Shailendra Sharma

Master of Siddha-Siddhanta Yoga
Nath Sampradaya · Govardhan

Shailendra Sharma is one of the foremost living masters of the Siddha-Siddhanta system — an ancient yogic lineage rooted in the Nath tradition, which integrates hatha yoga, tantra, and devotional practice into a single unified path.

He runs his Academy at the foot of Govardhan Hill, where he teaches a small number of serious students. His teaching is direct, practical, and grounded — rare in a world of commercialized yoga.

We visit his Academy in Govardhan on Days 2–3. A practice session and Q&A with Shailendra Sharma is included in the tour.

Legendary Saint · Sacred Site

Devrahas Baba

Siddha Yogi & Saint
Vrindavan · 1889 – 1990

Devrahas Baba was one of the most revered saints of 20th-century India, known for his extraordinary longevity — oral tradition credits him with living over 250 years. He spent decades meditating on the banks of the Yamuna in Vrindavan, attracting devotees from across India including presidents and prime ministers.

He embodied the path of pure bhakti — unconditional love and surrender — and was known for his ability to transmit inner stillness to anyone who came into his presence. The ghat on the Yamuna bears his name to this day.

We visit Devrahas Baba Ghat in Vrindavan on Days 4–5. Morning aarti ceremony on the Yamuna riverbank at the site where he meditated for decades.

"India is not visited — it is experienced from the inside. Every place here is a mirror."

Why travel with us

More than a yoga retreat
in India — a living journey

Access to closed practices

The Siddha-Siddhanta Yoga Academy with Shailendra Sharma offers teachings simply not available to ordinary visitors.

Guides with deep tradition knowledge

Every site is revealed in its spiritual context — not as an architectural landmark, but as a living place of practice.

Zero logistics stress

Hotels, transport, entries — all pre-arranged. Your only job is to show up fully present.

Small, intentional group

No large buses, no rushing. A carefully sized group from Canada for a genuine shared experience.

Tour itinerary

Your 7-Day India Tour itinerary

Delhi → Govardhan → Vrindavan → Agra → Delhi. All transfers between locations are included.

Day 1 Delhi Arrival

Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Transit Day Meet the group, transfer to hotel, rest and acclimatize. Evening orientation with your guides Artem and Valerii.

Transfer to Govardhan — approx. 3 hrs by private vehicle

Days 2–3 Govardhan Uttar Pradesh

Govardhan Hill Sacred Hill 21 km parikrama circuit — barefoot pilgrimage around the sacred hill of Krishna

Dana-Ghati Temple Temple Active center of devotional chanting and ritual on the parikrama route

Siddha-Siddhanta Yoga Academy Practice Session Direct teaching from Shailendra Sharma — Nath lineage, yoga & tantra

Transfer to Vrindavan — approx. 1.5 hrs by private vehicle

Days 4–5 Vrindavan Uttar Pradesh

Shri Devrahas Baba Ghat Sacred Ghat Sunrise aarti on the Yamuna riverbank — stillness, ritual, and ancient presence

Prem Mandir Temple Monumental white marble temple of divine love — illuminated at night in shifting colors

Transfer to Agra — approx. 2.5 hrs by private vehicle

Day 6 Agra Uttar Pradesh

Taj Mahal UNESCO · Sunrise visit The world's most perfect building — experienced before the crowds, in morning light

Agra Fort UNESCO Fort 16th-century Mughal citadel with a direct sightline over the Taj Mahal

Transfer back to Delhi — approx. 3.5 hrs by private vehicle

Day 7 Delhi Departure

Return to Indira Gandhi International Airport Departure Day Morning free time, transfer to airport, individual departures home.

Your guides

The people who
lead the way

Founder & Lead Facilitator

Artem Rusinov

Founder of Vipassana.ca, certified yoga instructor, and Vipassana meditation teacher. After a career in the special forces and executive leadership, Artem dedicated his life to contemplative practice and inner transformation. On this journey he leads the group through India's sacred sites, connecting each location to the living traditions of yoga and meditation — so the trip becomes not just travel, but practice.

Yoga Alliance Meditation Teacher Retreat Leader

Instructor & Retreat Coordinator

Valerii Bandurko

Certified yoga instructor, meditation practitioner, and retreat facilitator. Drawing from his experience in yoga, breathwork, and Vipassana meditation, Valerii supports participants throughout the journey — handling coordination on the ground and guiding daily practices that cultivate self-awareness and emotional balance at every stop along the route.

Yoga Alliance Breathwork First Aid & CPR

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Want to stay longer?

We can help you
extend your journey

If one week isn't enough — or if you want to arrive early or stay after the group departs — we're happy to help. Whether it's extra days in Vrindavan, a side trip to Rishikesh or Varanasi, or simply recommendations for where to stay and what to see on your own, just ask.

There's no extra charge for advice. India rewards those who take their time.

+ Rishikesh & Ganges + Varanasi + Jaipur & Rajasthan + Mathura deep dive + Extra days in Vrindavan + Khajuraho temples

Tell us how much time you have — we'll suggest the best extension for you

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Sacred India
Spiritual Tour from Canada