Journey Through the Foothills of the Himalayas
 

A 12-day pilgrimage into stillness, living monasteries, and sacred reciprocity
 

Some journeys don’t feel planned. They feel remembered.
 

This 12-day Himalayan immersion traverses misted foothills, tea-covered ridgelines, forest sanctuaries, and monasteries where prayer is not symbolic; it is daily labor. Here, silence teaches. Ritual steadies the nervous system. The land holds you without asking anything in return.
 

You travel slowly through Mirik, Darjeeling, Sikkim, and the deep green forests of North Bengal, entering monasteries still guided by ancient discipline, walking meditation paths at dawn, and sharing space with monks and nuns whose lives are devoted to study, service, and preservation.
 

This is not an observation. It is participation.

At the heart of this journey is reciprocity. Your presence directly supports the schooling, nourishment, and daily care of young monks and nuns in training, helping sustain living lineages that continue only because they are fed, physically and spiritually.
 

The Humanitarian Effort:

$20 feeds a young monk for 30 days.
One simple offering sustains a full month of meals, study, and uninterrupted practice.
 

The group is intentionally intimate, allowing the land and teachings to work quietly and deeply. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is performed. What unfolds does so naturally.

12-Day Itinerary Overview
 

• Day 1 – Arrival | Bagdogra / Siliguri

 Arrival, grounding meditation, welcome circle, and rest.

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• Day 2 – Into the Hills | Mirik

Scenic drive, tea gardens, monastery visit, and evening mantra practice.

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• Day 3 – Mirik Immersion

Sunrise walking meditation, forest walk, sound healing, and reflection circle

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• Day 4 – Pilgrimage to Darjeeling

Hill journey, monastery visits, walking meditation, and evening stillness.

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• Day 5 – Darjeeling Sacred Day

Tiger Hill sunrise, tea estates, ancient monasteries, and cultural evenings.

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• Day 6 – Village Life & Healing

Farming with locals, village hike (optional), healing session, and empowerment talk.

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• Day 7 – Crossing into Sikkim

Historic monasteries, interaction with monks, and high-altitude Himalayan walks.

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• Day 8 – Toward the Forests | North Bengal

Descent into tea gardens and forests, nature meditation, quiet evening.

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• Day 9 – Monasteries & Hidden Hills

Forest monasteries, panoramic hikes, mantra chanting, and sound healing.

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• Day 10 – Deep Forest Immersion

Wildlife safari, silent forest walk, grounding practices, and fire circle.

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• Day 11 – Integration & Closure

Return toward Bagdogra, journaling, closing ceremony, and blessings.

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• Day 12 – Departure

Breakfast and departure with Himalayan calm carried home.

Sacred Tour Details:

• Location: Himalayas

• Date: October 2-13, 2026

• Group Size: 20 participants only

• Investment: $5,500 USD

People don’t leave this journey with souvenirs; they leave steadier. Softer. Clearer.
 

👉 Apply to Join the Sacred Journey

Journey Through the Foothills of the Himalayas

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Tour Cancelation & Travel Policy

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Due to the nature of international travel, limited group size, and advance commitments required for accommodations, guides, and charitable contributions, the following policy applies to all Elisabeth Carson tours:

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Deposit
• A $2,750 deposit is required to secure your spot.
• The $500 from the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances.
• The deposit is immediately applied toward tour planning, & logistics.

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Cancellations by Participant
• 120+ days before departure:
 You may cancel and receive a refund of payments made minus the $500 non-refundable deposit.
• 119–60 days before departure:
 50% of the total tour cost is non-refundable (including the $500 deposit).
• 59 days or less before departure:
 The tour is 100% non-refundable.


 

No-Shows & Early Departures
• No refunds will be issued for no-shows, missed flights, or early departures for any reason.

 

Transfers
• Tour registrations are not transferable to another person or to another tour.

 

What Is Not Included
The following are not included in the tour cost and are the sole responsibility of the participant:

 

• International and domestic flights
     – Airline baggage fees
     – Flight changes, delays, or cancellations
     – Travel-related taxes or surcharges
     – Any costs related to missed flights or travel disruptions
• Visas, permits, and entry requirements
     – Passport fees or renewals
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

 

Elisabeth Unlimited and its team is not responsible for denied boarding, visa denials, flight delays, or issues related to travel documentation or airline policies.

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Cancellations by Organizer
In the unlikely event that the tour is canceled by the organizer, all payments made to Elisabeth Unlimited will be fully refunded. Elisabeth Unlimited is not responsible for airfare, visas, or other personal travel expenses.