August 2027
( + Kashmir Bonus Track)
In collaboration with Travel with Lya

Is it about reaching a destination, consuming an experience, escaping personal frustrations, or preying on Instagrammable spots?

Or is it about letting a place and an opportunity flow through you, recognizing yourself in the relationship with an “elsewhere,” and allowing yourself to be transformed?

Sarangi makes no claims of miracles, sudden enlightenments, or miraculous life shifts. Our journeys are an opportunity for self-knowledge, sometimes for integration or discovery, and in some cases, for a “homecoming.” They are an exercise in awareness, through an open and responsible encounter with diversity, nature, and beauty.

This is the beauty of contrasts and contradictions, of ruggedness and mystery; a beauty that is not always caressing, and never subservient to the demands or expectations of our starving ego. Yet, it is so generous in dispensing nourishment, knowledge, healing, reintegration, and love.

Ladakh is moore than a destination, It is a threshold. Often called “Little Tibet,” it is nestled between the Himalayas and the Karakoram, dotted with ancient Buddhist monasteries amidst pristine valleys, crystal-clear lakes, and towering peaks. The altitude, the austere and wild nature, and the ancient spirituality that permeates the atmosphere offer an opportunity for serene detachment and clarity of vision.

It is a gateway to that which remains within us despite the passing of time and the disturbances of life—an elevated perspective that allows us to know every aspect of ourselves without being overwhelmed or dominated by them. It is the silence, the calm and imperturbable background from which every form, every configuration of our energy (sensations, thoughts, emotions) originates and to which it returns.

Ladakh is a stronghold of Himalayan Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana), a spiritual tradition that utilizes complex techniques—yoga, deity visualizations, mantras, mudras—to realize one’s true nature (Buddha-nature), not through renunciation but through integration and transformation. Alongside Buddhism, and with a long history of peaceful and collaborative coexistence, the Islamic religious and cultural tradition is also deeply rooted and flourishing in Ladakh.

Our yoga and meditation practices, open to all levels of experience, will be oriented toward facilitating a mindful approach to our journey. We hope this will be an opportunity to discover new possibilities within yourself, to honor your limits, recognize limiting beliefs, and open yourself to new points of view.

We do not pretend to become “spiritual beings” by transcending our human frailties; rather, we practice to remember our inherent spiritual nature. We practice the joy of being present and being with ourselves, one step beyond the threshold of habitual mental contents and the patterns overwritten by life. We move with delicacy, respect, conviviality, and lightness.

Provisional Program

• August 21
  Arrival in Delhi.
  Transfer to hotel for check-in and rest.
  Visit to Akshardham Temple and the Lotus Temple. Evening walk. Overnight in Delhi.
• August 22
  Domestic flight to Leh, the capital of Ladakh.
  Afternoon: Visit to Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa.
  Introduction to the seminar path.
  Overnight in Leh.
• August 23
  Gentle yoga and meditation practice. Free time.
  Afternoon: Visit to Hemis Monastery (one of the most fascinating in Ladakh) and Thiksey Monastery.
  Practice and dinner.
• August 24
  Yoga and meditation practice.
  Afternoon: Visit to various monasteries, including the ancient and unique Diskit Monastery, and the Hunder sand dunes.
  Overnight in Hunder.
• 25 August
  Visit to Yarab Tso Lake, the Panamik hot springs, and the ancient Sumur Monastery. After breakfast, we depart for the hot springs of Panamik. Along the way, we visit Yarab Tso, a sacred lake nestled at the foot of the Himalayan peaks near the village of Sumur.
  Overnight stay with a local family in the village of Sumur.
• August 26
  Yoga and meditation practice.
  Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. From crystal waters to majestic Himalayan scenery—an opportunity to resonate with the magnificence of the landscape.
• August 27
  Night trekking and walking meditation practice.
  From Leh to Zingchen Rumbak Yurtuse. Overnight in a comfortable tented camp.
• August 28
  Visit to Spituk Monastery and return to Leh.
• August 29
  Flight to Delhi. Relaxation and free time.
• August 30
  Return flight.

BONUS TRACK – Kashmir

• August 29
  From Leh, instead of returning to Delhi, we travel toward Kashmir across 400 kilometers of breathtaking landscapes.
  Evening arrival and overnight stay on a houseboat.
• August 30
  Walking exploration of the Old City of Srinagar: historic mosques, sacred sites, and traditional shops.
• August 31
  Visit the famous Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh). Excursion to Shankaracharya Temple atop a hill.
  Shikara tour on Dal Lake.
• September 1
  Exploration of Naranag Temple and trekking before returning to our houseboat.
• September 2
  Free time. Optional individual sound bathing sessions with Lya.
  Evening of traditional Kashmiri music and dance with Wazwan cuisine.
• September 3
  Flight to Delhi. Overnight in hotel.
• September 4
  Return flight.

Costs & Logistics

Price: €1,120 Includes:
– Accommodation in double rooms.
– Half-board (breakfast and dinner).
– All transport (including domestic flights) and local guides.
– 24/7 support from your hosts, Marta Sarangi and Lya, our local expert.
– All yoga and meditation practices.

Excluded: International flights to/from Delhi.

EARLY BIRD RATE: Book by April 10 for a discounted rate of €995 (or €1,330 including the Kashmir Bonus Track).

Prices are based on a minimum of 9 participants.

Important Information

Independent health insurance is required, along with a self-certification of physical and mental well-being (confirming no conditions incompatible with high-altitude life).
No mandatory vaccinations are required, but acclimatization is vital (Leh is at 3,500m) to prevent altitude sickness. The program is designed to allow for this, but please follow local advice: hydrate well and move with gentleness.

Visa: Italian citizens require an e-Visa. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in at least 30 days before departure. You will need a passport valid for 6 months and digital photos/scans.

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Le sessioni, i corsi, i seminari, i ritiri, il materiale offerto da Sarangi sono rivolti allo scopo della ricerca interiore, del problem solving e della crescita personale, non si sostituiscono al lavoro di medici e psicoterapeuti poiché non considerano, non trattano e non si pongono come obiettivo la risoluzione di patologie e sintomi di pertinenza medico-sanitaria.