Speaking from Stillness
Opening the Wisdom Channel through meditation and dialogue.
24th October – 31st October 2026 at Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Indian Himalayas.
Unplugged Trails beckons you to embark on a unique yatra, a wondrous journey within.
“Listen to where a man speaks from.
If he speaks from his head, the words will stay in your head.
If he speaks from his heart, they will reach your heart.”
Rumi
This retreat is for you if you are looking to
- Deepen your meditation practice.
- Get in touch with your voice of wisdom and truth.
- Hike in the Himalayas.
- Explore how to let clarity guide you.
- Practice to speak from wisdom.
- Go beyond the narrative of your intellect.
- Understand and befriend your mind.
- Explore your relationship with the world.
- Immerse yourself in the fullness of silence.
- Unfold Self-compassion, peace and a sense of playfulness in your life.
Get in touch with your inner guide and speak from the voice of wisdom
In our one-week Himalayan retreat we walk with the participants through a daily flow of guided meditations, satsang, dialogue, exercises, reading, self-inquiry and mountain hikes. Together, we will practice surrender in order to open the universal source of wisdom within.
Spend a day crossing via the Atal Tunnel into the high Himalayas through the Lahaul region visiting 17th Century Tibetian Buddhist monastery from the Drukpa order in Keylong.
Retreat Facilitators
Rina and Vijay share a profound appreciation for all Wisdom Traditions, and love Satsang, self-enquiry, meditation and the Himalayas. They have studied Advaita Vedanta (non-duality) under their Guru and have spent time visiting/living in an ashram in the Himalayas, where they currently lead meditation and hiking retreats. To know more about Rina visit here and Vijay Shyam visit here.
Curious about the teachers and the teachings? Join our once a month free Meditation sessions on Zoom, starting 11th January 2026.
What do we mean by Opening the Wisdom Channel and Speaking from Stillness?
Watching, speaking and acting from the place of wisdom will transform every situation you encounter.
Modern man has forgotten that we come into this world with an inborn wisdom channel. This channel is different from the busy mental channel only meant for learning the name and attributes of things, people and places.
Wisdom is beyond thought and language, judgment and opinion, beyond like and dislike, attachment and aversion. The Wisdom Channel we are connecting to, is not an external voice but something natural that already exists within us, which is not attained through outside influences.
We will examine how intellect is an individual tool for factual learning. By considering our personal patterns, we can learn to listen to the stillness beyond the individual mind-chatter. In that free space of awareness, we can discover the source of wisdom
When we come to grasp that eternal awareness is a universal power for accessing pure knowing, we will dare speak about that which we truly know with ease and confidence.
We will get to know with what wisdom we came into this world.
Meditation creates greater power of vision so that one can see clearly, greater power of thinking so that one can think clearly, and greater power of understanding so that, from chaos and confusion, one can pick up the right things and the right thoughts. If one mediates, one will have more power to direct the life of the body, mind and senses towards peace, joy, delight, harmony, love, and inspiration – Swami Shyam, Vision of Oneness
Unplugged Trails invites you…
This October to the Eternal Path retreat in the village of Naggar, in Kullu Valley in the Indian Himalayas.
Life seems to be a path. All of humanity have walked the path forever. When we are looking for wisdom, when the path is spiritual, it is called sadhana in Sanskrit. This is the line of inquiry Rina and Vijay will guide and inspire. On this years retreat the focus is how to get in touch with your voice of wisdom and truth.
As individuals, and as a group, we will examine our beliefs. Challenge the human habits. Walk towards freedom. Walk the path of clarity.
Explore more about the Eternal Path on Vijays Substack here. Walking the path
Retreat Details
Retreat Location – Naggar, Kullu Valley. 1800mtrs above sea level. We will be hosted by Aditya Sharma at Hotel Naggar Delight. Our retreat host talk about Magical Naggar here.
- Arrival day – 23rd October 2026 at Naggar. Welcome and Dinner on Arrival followed by a short introduction and open session.
- Retreat Days – 24th October to 31st October 2026
- Departure – 31st October 2026, after Morning session and breakfast
- Scroll Down for detailed itinerary
Hiking Difficulty Level – Easy to Moderate. It is essential to practise and get ready for the mountain paths 2-3 months before retreat.
Group Size – 9-12 participants
Daily programme from 7.00am- 8.30pm.
Registrations begins January 2026
We will have 3 orientation sessions online where you will get a chance to become acquainted with Rina and Vijay and the rest of the participants. We will also present detailed itinerary, exercise schedule, packing list, introduction to meditation and a few ground rules for the retreat. Orientation sessions will be announced well in advance.
Retreat Fee
- Paid all in one sum
- Super Early Bird Price upto 28th Feburary 2026, Rs.50000/- (Double Occupancy) and Rs.62000/- (Single occupancy)
- Early Bird Price upto 20th July 2026, INR 52000/- (Double Occupancy – 2 single beds)
- Early Bird Price upto 20th July 2026, INR 64000/- (Single Occupancy)
- Regular Fee upto 20th September 2026, INR 55000/- (Double Occupancy – 2 single beds)
- Regular Fee upto 20th September 2026, INR 67000/- (Single Occupancy)
- KINDLY NOTE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE A NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION DEPOSIT OF INR 4300/- . Check cancellation policy below.
How to pay? ABOVE AMOUNT IS TO BE PAID IN ONE SUM before the deadlines associated with the prices. Please get in touch with us for payment and international transfers. Your seat is reserved but not confirmed until you have paid the entire amount.
Retreat costs include – Accommodation on all days. Vegetarian meals, drinks and beverages from Dinner 23rd October 2026 to Breakfast on 31st October 2026. Daily teachings, guided meditations, dialogue sessions, and hikes. Journal and writing material. Online training sessions before the retreat. Cost of hiking guides and day trip to Keylong. We can assist and advice about transport to and from the destination (Actual cost of travel will have to be paid).
Does not include – Personal equipment. Accommodation/ travel / food etc before arriving in Naggar and after the departing from Naggar. Personal porter charges, if you can’t carry your own bags then we can provide you with porters at an extra fee. Transport cost, accommodation and food cost before 24th October and After 31st October
From Participants at the Eternal Path Retreat October 2025…
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How to travel to the destination?
1. Cheapest option – Travel to Delhi and from Delhi by overnight Bus to Manali. We will give you details of the stop and where to get down.
2. Travelling from Chandigarh on 23rd October. You need to reach Chandigarh by your preferred mode of travel, bus, train, flight. You can take an overnight bus from Chandigarh to Manali, or a morning bus from Chandigarh to Manali. The travel to the valley will take 6-8hours.
3. Expensive option – Travel to Delhi and take an early morning Delhi to Kullu flight.
Return Journey: after the retreat ends at noon on the last day, the participants are free to follow their own plans of return, further travel or even stay longer in Naggar.
Unplugged Trails can advice about different means of onwards transport. KINDLY NOTE THE RETREAT CHARGES DO NOT INCLUDE THE TRAVEL CHARGES AIR/BUS/CAR. WE WOULD REQUEST YOU TO BOOK REFUNDABLE FLIGHTS/any travel tickets TO AVOID LOSSES.
Cancellation Policy –
- Before 15th August 2026- Full Refund except security deposit of Rs.4300/-
- Before 25th September 2026 – 75% of the paid amount will be refunded
- Before 15th October 2026 – 50% of the paid amount will be refunded
- Full refund will be provided in case of cancellation from our side due to legal Corona restrictions or any other reason. Please know you will have to follow travelling guidelines whatever is applicable at that time.
- Morning Meditation – Observing the Body
- Breakfast
- Meditation and Satsang
- Lunch
- Free time
- Easy local walk
- Dinner
- Mantra and Reading session
You can access free activities facilitated by Unplugged Trails and Nondual Denmark on their Instagram, Facebook and Youtube handle. We have 21day meditations, 7days Journaling, 21 days reading sessions which can help you to get used to the concept of Unplugged Trails. For meditations by Vijay visit website www.nondual.dk. For Free courses by Unplugged Trails and Rina visit here https://linktr.ee/rinadedhiya
Things you should keep in mind during the retreat
If you have a major health concern it is best to ask permission from your physician before travelling. Participants maybe asked to present a medical certificate.
Since we will have our lunch on hikes some of the days, we request you to kindly bring tiffin boxes/Tupperware to carry your own packed lunch. At Unplugged Trails we make special efforts to travel consciously, avoiding plastic and stay conscious of littering, spitting around etc. it is essential to leave your surroundings, forests, hotel room, car you travel in, tents clean. Smoking is not allowed in the hotel, and we highly recommend that the participants stay away from alcohol during the retreat. Drugs are prohibited.
We all are unique beings, we have our individual preferences and sensitivities, everyone is requested to provide a non-judgmental space to fellow participants. Giving each other space and freedom will help you to develop deeper connections and make your journey smooth and insightful.
This retreat is not a regular package holiday, join this meditation and self-enquiry retreat only if you are genuinely interested in meditation, journaling, silence and spiritual/philosophical discussions. Being an experiential retreat, it is an ideal for solo travellers as it provides ideal space to work on yourself and take a break from your hectic life. We prefer to make minimum use of technology, there is a possibility for digital detox.
The practises and activities during this retreat can be used to strengthen a practice of selfcare. Participants of Unplugged Trails have found that of immense benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much Hiking experience do I need to join this retreat? No, you do not need any hiking experience to join this retreat. However preparing your body before the retreat is a must so that you can enjoy the whole experience fully. If the facilitator finds that you are not fit, then you may be requested to stay back at the hotel or join part of the hike.
- How much meditation experience do I need? You do not need any experience in meditation but just openness, curiosity and a willingness to explore meditation?
- Is it safe for solo women travellers? – Yes, it is absolutely safe for women solo travellers
- Can you provide itinerary and packing list? – Detailed itinerary and packing list will be provided.
- Do you provide travel tickets/bookings? Travel ticket bookings of any kind are not provided by us. But if you need help Adi our host will be able to help you. It is important to book refundable flights to avoid losses in case of cancellation from either side.
- Can children travel? Anyone above age of 20yrs with an interest in meditation, journaling, drawing, walking, sitting still can join the hike
- Do you provide student discounts? Yes, on special request we may.
- Can I pay in instalments? Yes, you can pay in instalments of two, please get in touch with us for more information on this.
- Should I carry extra food? Yes, you can carry snacks, dry fruits extra food as you like for munching in between meals. Note – there are many cafes around where you can enjoy good coffee and cake and meals apart from the food provided at the retreat. There is also a good dryfruit shop on the main road. The main market and ATMs are 10mins downhill from out hotel.
- Will the hotel provide toiletries, hair dryer, laundry service? Yes, to all of above. Laundry service is charged extra and room cleaning is done every alternate day. You may request the staff to change bedsheets and towels every alternate day.
- Is there a shopping day during the retreat? No, but local shopping in Naggar is great.
- Will there be free time during the retreat? Yes
- Will there be a possibility to work remotely during the retreat? No, this is an immersive experience and we do not encourage working during this period. It is best to inform everyone at work and home about your personal break well in advance.
- Is Vegan food available during the retreat? Some items in the menu can be vegan on special request.
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