2021 Signature Excursion - Valley of Flowers, Badrinath, Kuari Pass

Join us for this extraordinary pilgrimage to the heart of the Himalayas, and walk in the footsteps of the sages.

September 15–September 28, 2021

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Helping You Prepare

The following documents are intended for registered excursion participants for 2021 Signature Excursion – Valley of Flowers, Badrinath, Kuari Pass from September 15–September 28, 2021.

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Travel Guide
Guidelines
for travel to India with the Himalayan Institute.
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Preparation Packet
Guidelines for flights, visas, and immunizations; packing tips
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Visa Guide
Indian visa application guide
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Packing List
Suggested packing list

Dates to Know

Important Deadlines

Please note these important dates and deadlines. All payments and documents must be submitted by these dates in order to participate in the excursion.

  • November 13, 2020

    Early Registration Closes
    Payment in full required to receive the early rate of $3,150

  • April 15, 2021

    Regular Registration Period Closes
    Payment in full required to receive the regular rate of $3,350

  • July 20, 2021

    Flight Details Submitted to Excursions
    Submit through the Flight Details form

  • July 1, 2021

    Passport and Visa Details Submitted to Excursions
    Submit through the Passport and Visa Details form

  • July 1, 2021

    Late Registration Period Closes
    Payment in full of $3,550 required for late registration

  • September 12, 2021

    Gateway to the Himalayas Add-on begins
    Add-on starts with pick up at the Dehradun airport on flights arriving by 8:30 a.m.

  • September 15, 2021

    Signature Excursion Begins
    Pickup from the Dehradun airport for flights arriving by 8:30 a.m.

  • September 28, 2021

    Excursion Ends
    Excursion ends with drop off at the Dehradun airport for flights departing after 4:00 p.m.

Forms To Fill

Submit Your Info

Please use the forms at the right to submit required information to our Excursions team. We must receive all of your information by the dates noted under Deadlines.

Form to Fill
Balance Payment Authorization
Submit your request to process your balance payment
Form to Fill
Flight Details
Submit your flight details once all your travel arrangements have been made
Form to Fill
Passport and Visa Details
Submit your passport and visa details once all your documents are in order

Preparation for Practice

Practice and Study Resources

To help you prepare for the excursion we have compiled this list of audio, PDF, and written resources. Please review them prior to departure.

Audio PDF
Learn Sri Sukta
Sri Sukta and Dakshinamurti Innvocation for Sri Sukta
Booklet
Sri Sukta Booklet
Contains each mantra both in Sanskrit and in English
Book
Living with the Himalayan Masters
Contains each mantra both in Sanskrit and in English

Recommendations

Travel Insurance

It is strongly recommended that you purchase trip cancellation insurance to protect from cancellation due to health, work, or other reasons, resulting cancellation and other fees, lost baggage, and medical assistance and/or medical evacuation in the case of an emergency. There are many online trip insurance providers, such as insuremytrip.com, Allianz, or AIG Travel Guard—to name a few.

Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy

Although we sincerely hope you will not need to cancel, we encourage you to research insurance options to protect you from the unexpected need to cancel as we are unable to grant exceptions to our cancellation policy.

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Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy
Please review our cancellation policy in its entirety