A climbing & awareness retreat
Rewire.
A week designed to change how you respond—on the rock, under pressure and in the moments where choice usually disappears.
01 The experience
Climbing is
the surface.
Over seven days in the Himalaya, you move through a simple arc—from reaction, to awareness, to choice.
What sits beneath the climbing is the work: how you meet fear, hesitation and the decisions you usually make without noticing.
On arrival, you are given a rope. You tie it. Adjust it. Carry it through the week. You leave with the same rope and a different relationship to it.
02 Who
Who this is for.
- You are curious about climbing in the Himalayas—beginner or experienced
- You want to try outdoor climbing in a simple, supported way, on top rope
- You climb indoors and want an introduction to moving on rock
- You want to understand how you respond under pressure
- You value depth over surface-level experiences
03 What
What you’ll experience.
- Three days of guided outdoor climbing on top rope
- Visualization sessions to meet fear and rehearse movement
- A day in the Binsar forest—active recovery, with no agenda
- Reflection circles and time to rest, walk and sit with what arrives
- Six nights at a quiet property on an Almora ridge
04 The flow
Seven days.
A rhythm of movement and stillness. Each day builds on the one before it.
Day 01
Arrive
Land, settle in, meet the group. Set intention for the week.
Day 02
Face
First climb. Notice fear, hesitation and the impulse to control.
Day 03
Slow Down
A forest day in Binsar. Reset the system.
Day 04
Apply
Climb again. See what feels different.
Day 05
Integrate
A slower day. Connect what you experienced to your life.
Day 06
Embody
Final climb. Move with more awareness.
Day 07
Return
Leave with clarity—and something to carry forward.
05 The approach
Why
visualization.
Before you move on the wall, your mind has already made a decision. Simple visualization practices, woven through the week, help you notice hesitation before it shows up.
Rehearse movement. Meet uncertainty a little differently. This is not performance work. It is attention work.
The stay
Accomodation
Shantiniketan Mountain Home is a sustainable, nature-focused homestay located near Kasar Devi on the Binsar Road in Almora, Uttarakhand
06 Practical details
The details.
Place
Shantiniketan, Almora, Uttarakhand. Six nights in twin-share rooms; single occupancy may be requested, subject to availability.
Meals
All meals are included—simple, nourishing and vegetarian at the property.
Climbing
Three guided top-rope sessions, movement guidance, visualization and local transport for all planned activities.
Arrival
The closest airports are Pantnagar and Bareilly. Airport pick-up, drop and transport to and from Almora are included.
Participation
Climbing and outdoor environments carry inherent risk. Please share any injuries or relevant health conditions in advance. Travel and medical insurance covering cancellation, injury and disruption are recommended.
Retreat fee
₹66,000
per person
A ₹20,000 deposit confirms your place. The balance is due 21 days before arrival.
Booking and payment
A ₹20,000 deposit secures your spot; your booking is confirmed once it is received. The remaining balance is due 21 days before the retreat begins.
Cancellation and refunds
The deposit is non-refundable. More than 21 days before the retreat, any amount paid beyond the deposit is refunded. Less than 21 days before the retreat, there is no refund. You may transfer your place to someone else.
If the retreat is cancelled
If the retreat cannot run, all payments made are fully refunded. This does not include flights or other travel expenses.