LIVING YOGA: LADAKH AUTUMN RETREAT
Sun 20 Sep to Sat 26 Sep 2026
Five years ago, at the peak of the global pandemic, I saw pictures of a gorgeous property nestled away in the ex-kingdom of Ladakh. Even though any thought of travel felt like a distant possibility at that time, I planted a tiny seed of intention — one day, we would have a retreat there. A few months ago, I jumped on a call with the owner of the property, and when speaking with her felt like I was chatting with an old friend (she just gets me!), I knew that the time has come. The stars have finally aligned.
I warmly invite you to join me in Ladakh next autumn, when the air is crisp and the foliage blushes in hues of orange and gold. We will be based in a charming eco-resort that marries Ladakhi traditions with modern comforts. It overlooks the majestic mountain ranges, and offers a mix of glamping tents (highly coveted and available for booking only half of the year) and comfortable rooms. Apart from daily Yoga, we will go on excursions that we have curated specially for our retreat group — visiting two beautiful Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, a guided walk through the nearby village to experience a taste of local life, a riverside picnic, an audience with a Tibetan Buddhist geshe, and a free-and-easy afternoon to explore bustling Leh market.
Itinerary
Our journey begins on Sunday 20 September in Leh airport, where you will be picked up for the short drive (about 45 minutes) to Ladakh and our home for the week. After freshening up and stretching our legs, we'll sit down for a welcome lunch and, perhaps, an afternoon snooze. Later that afternoon, we'll gather for our opening circle and practice, before settling in for dinner and an early night.
We will take it really easy for the first two days, so that we can gradually get used to the change in altitude (about 3100m above sea level). Over the course of our week together, we will balance out ample time on the property – whether it's soaking up the crisp autumn air while chilling on the terrace, or making food with our hands (momos!); with curated field excursions — a walk through the village, picnicking on the riverbank, visiting iconic Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and heading out the Leh market to soak in the bustling atmosphere and meet with a local herbologist.
Our time together ends after breakfast on Saturday 26 September. A transfer will be arranged to drop those on the recommended flight out at Leh airport, where you can catch a flight to Delhi and then home.
A note on altitude sickness
We are travelling from a low to high altitude, so naturally, our bodies will need some time and support to adjust. Altitude sickness can sometimes present as headache, fatigue and nausea. However, in my experience, as long as we constantly hydrate and take it really easy the first two days, we would likely be able to keep altitude sickness at bay. If you are extra cautious, you can also get altitude sickness medicine prescribed from your GP. That said, there is a supply of additional oxygen on property if you need a hit, and also a very well-equipped army hospital that is just a 20-minute drive away.
A note on the Yoga practices
You do not need to be a seasoned practitioner in order to join this retreat. Our Yoga practices are designed to be inclusive for all levels of asana experience, and also holistic, incorporating elements like pranayama, meditation and mantra.
Early bird fee (valid until 20 February 2026 or booked out)
Twin-share: S$2800
(Apart from one free-and-easy lunch, this fee includes everything else like airport transfers and permits, so you need only show up and soak up the vibes.)
Single occupancy top-up: S$800 (only 2 rooms and 2 tents available)
+S$500 after 20 February 2026
We have a mix of glamping tents and heritage rooms available for your selection, on a first-come-first-served basis. Both tents and rooms have ensuite Western toilet and bath facilities.
Inclusions
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Airport transfers (if flying in and out on recommended Indigo Airlines flights listed below)
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All meals (vegetarian) except free-and-easy lunch on market day
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Daily Yoga practice and/or evening satsang to reflect on and digest what we have experienced in the day
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All activities and entrance fees to the places we visit together as a group
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Inner line permits (we will take care of this after you check in)
Exclusions
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Air tickets
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Visa fees if your passport requires a visa to visit India (currently costs USD25 for Singaporeans)
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Compulsory travel insurance
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Expenses incurred should you fall ill. Please make sure your travel insurance adequately covers this.
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Any necessary Covid tests, if regulations require them then
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Additional beverage orders on property
- All other personal expenses eg. shopping, laundry
Recommended flights
Please plan your flight into Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport with sufficient time to catch the Indigo domestic flight to Leh, timing as listed below. (You can consider spending the night of 19 Sep in Delhi, staying at a hotel near the airport, or taking Singapore Airlines flight SQ402 on 20 Sep itself, scheduled to land in Delhi at 05:40am. On 26 Sep, there is a Singapore Airlines flight SQ403 that departs Delhi at 9:55pm.
Sun 20 Sep 2026: Indigo Airlines flight 6E2049 departing Delhi at 09:30am; arriving in Leh at 10:50am
Sat 26 Sep 2026: Indigo Airlines flight 6E2402 departing Leh at 1:55pm; arriving in Delhi at 3:20pm
If you choose to travel to our accommodation in Ladakh on your own (about 45 minutes' drive from Leh airport), please plan to arrive no later than 12:30pm on Sun 20 Sep. Our time together ends after breakfast and checkout at 10am on Sat 26 Sep. If you're flying out on the recommended Indigo Airlines flight, the airport transfer will leave our accommodation at 11am.
Booking and cancellation policy
The retreat will go on so long as international travel regulations allow quarantine-free travel between India and Singapore. Please stay updated with the latest information on the ICA website here.
A non-refundable S$500 deposit will be required to secure your spot. Your participation is not confirmed until I confirm that I have received your deposit. The remaining fee is to be paid in full by Mon 20 April 2026.
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Cancellations communicated in writing by 20 July 2026 will receive a 25% refund.
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No refunds will be made after 20 July 2026.
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To avoid paying the cancellation surcharge, you can get someone else to take your place on the retreat.
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The policy above will remain in place regardless of your reason for cancellation, including global political and healthcare shifts, and acts beyond our control. This is a risk you assume upon registration. Please purchase adequate travel insurance upon confirmation of your spot on the retreat.