“ 
Kashi was created in a certain form, in seven layers, and the core of Kashi is 
Manikarnika Ghat. Right from ancient times, when people started aging, 
they moved to Kashi because they wanted to die there. Back then, there was 
a live process of enlightenment and the city was constructed as a tool where 
if a person went through the seven layers, by the time he reached 
Manikarnika, he would be a realized being. 
​-Sadhguru

”
Kashi – a city older than history itself and one which has, since time 
immemorial, been graced by the presence of innumerable enlightened 
beings. Legend says that Lord Shiva himself founded this city which is a 
living testimony to the variety and exuberance of the spiritual paths that 
India has given birth to. 

This ancient city is filled with places of tremendous spiritual significance. 

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple​ – one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, supposed to 
have been consecrated by Shiva himself, the ​Vishalakshi Temple – ​ one of 
the Shakti Sthalas, and M ​ anikarnika Ghat ​– the most sacred cremation spot 
in Kashi, which is the heart of the spiritual process that thrived in the city, 
are few of the places we will visit. 

 
 
 

Kashi’s pre-eminent position as India’s spiritual hub is still alive today, and 
can be seen in the hundreds of thousands of seekers who visit the city every 
year, and in the thousands of funeral rites that are conducted every day, 
echoing the belief that anyone who dies in Kashi attains ​moksha​. 

 
Guided and enveloped by intense meditation processes, satsangs and 
chants, the Kashi Krama is an opportunity to enrich one’s life with a sojourn 
to a region that has seen a tremendous amount of spiritual work. It is in this 
region, close to the Himalayas, that yogis and mystics descending from the 
mountains lived and imparted their wisdom. 
 
Isha Sacred Walks offers this program not as a tour, but as a possibility for 
deep spiritual transformation imbibing the overwhelming power, energy 
and grace of these sacred spaces. 
 

 
 ITINERARY
 
 

DAY 1
Arrive and check in at the hotel in Kashi by 12 noon. We start the day 
with a visit to Sarnath, where Gautama the Buddha gave his first 
sermon. This momentous and historic event has been depicted in 
exquisite sculptures of the Buddha and other monuments at Sarnath. 
 
 

DAY 2
The day starts early with Mangala Arati at the Kashi Vishwanath 
Temple – one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, said to have been 
consecrated by Shiva himself. After Arati, we will walk to Vishalakshi 
Temple, one of the Shakti Sthalas, as well as the Annapoorni Temple.
A boat ride in the sacred Ganga followed by participation in the 
 
evening Ganga aarti from the boat are some of the other highlights 
 
of the day.

DAY 3
We will have the privilege of having Sadhguru with us for a special 
sathsang and also be in his presence at the Manikarnika Ghat – the 
most sacred cremation spot in Kashi, which is at the core of the 
spiritual process that thrives in the city.   

DAY 4
We visit places of tremendous spiritual significance, including 
Kalabhairava Temple, the powerful guardian deity of Kashi and 
Mahamrityunjaya Temple where it is believed that one can win over 
death.  

  The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own and visit its 
  various temples, ghats and market places. Kashi features a variety of 
cultural delights, including exquisite silk weaves and unique 
cuisines. We will be happy to suggest a number of interesting places 
you can visit.  
The program culminates with Guru Pooja, an offering of gratitude to 
the great beings who have made available the powerful possibility of 
self-transformation. The hotel check-out time is 12 pm.  
 
 
 
Please note: ​The itinerary above is indicative of the places we will be visiting.  
However, the actual order of the itinerary may vary. 

 
  
 
CONVENIENCES OFFERED
 
Isha takes utmost effort to make this sojourn a unique and memorable 
experience for all. Every individual is looked after with genuine care and 
attention. 
 

● The entire sojourn is conducted and managed by a dedicated Isha team.  

● A qualified and well-equipped doctor will accompany the group.  

● Accommodation at 4 or 5-star hotels. 

● Wholesome vegetarian food and mineral water. 

● Air-conditioned bus travel. 

● Boat ride on the River Ganges. 

● Entrance fee for all places on the itinerary. 

● A collection of select photos will be shared with you after the sojourn, to 
make it possible for you to carry your experience of this magical journey 
back home. 

 
  
 
 

SHARINGS 
 

“It now dawns on me why it is called the City of Light. 

It shines a light so bright that everything that is 
unconscious can become conscious. A powerhouse of 
energy way brighter than the Sun.” 
-Tina, Lebanon 

 
“I am forever thankful to have experienced some 
living aspects of this ancient city and to have had the 
opportunity to learn about Indian culture with the 
guidance of Sadhguru's Grace. In my eyes, this sacred 
sojourn is clearly not a tour but a guided pilgrimage 
for modern day spiritual seekers.” 
-Anuradha, Canada 

“So many Lingas small and large, shafts of Light 

everywhere... I didn’t see it coming but something 
within me was so deeply drawn to Kashi. In less than a 
week, so much has revealed itself to me.” 
-Evelyn, Mauritius 

 
  
 
 
 

REGISTRATION PROCESS
 
 
Step 1: Reserve a Place 
Login to​ s
​ acredwalks.isha.in/portal​ ​with the credentials that will be sent to 
you at the time of registration and navigate to the portal’s ​‘Sojourns & 
Payment’​ page. 
Registration closes on​ 31 July 2019​ or earlier if all places are filled. 
  
Step 2: Complete Your Portal Pages 

1. My Profile 
2. Isha Programs 
3. Emergency Contact 
4. Documents 
a. For Indians 
i. Upload a digital copy of a valid ID Card (Voter ID, Driving 
license, Aadhar card and etc.) 
ii. Upload the signed Letter of Indemnity​ - D
​ ownload form  
b. For Overseas & NRIs 
i. Upload a digital copy of your passport 
ii. Upload the signed Waiver & Release - ​Download form  
 

 
  
 
 

GUIDELINES
 
● Pre-requisite:​ C
​ ompletion of Inner Engineering program with initiation 
into Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya is a mandatory pre-requisite for the 
journey. These simple but powerful energy processes will greatly 
enhance your experience of the vibrant places that you will be visiting. 
For upcoming programs near you, visit the​ ​Isha Yoga Program Finder​. 
● Arrival time:​ Be at the hotel before 12 pm on the first day of the program. 
● Departure time:​ After 10 am on the last day of the program. 
● Luggage:​ O​ n the last day, if you are taking a flight/train later in the day, 
you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception till you are ready to 
leave to the airport/train station. 
● Transport:​ V
​ aranasi (Kashi) is connected both by train and flight. 
● India Visa​:​ Non-Indian passport holders may require a visitor’s visa to 
enter India in advance. Please visit​ ​indianvisaonline.gov.in​ ​for more 
information. 
● Expenses:​ P
​ lease plan for costs towards personal expenses, souvenirs, 
gratuity and other expenditures not mentioned here. 
● Smoking and/or drinking alcoholic beverages:​ Strictly prohibited for 
the entire duration of the sojourn. 
 

PACKING SUGGESTIONS

● Personal clothing  ● Camera - optional (Professional 

● Shawl/Jacket  video cameras are not permitted) 
● General footwear  ● Passport 
● Sunglasses  ○ Please carry it at all times, as it 
may be required while travelling 
● Umbrella/Raincoat 
and to check-in at the hotel 
● Flashlight 
● Medical Kit 
● Toiletries 
○ It is important to carry a personal 
● Hand sanitizer 
medical kit with medicines for 
● Mosquito repellent spray/cream  fever, common cold, headache, 
● Water bottle  nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, 
● Snacks  indigestion, and any other 
● Yoga mat (for practices/satsangs)  regular medication  

 
  

 
 

SADHGURU
 
Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. 
An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serve as 
a reminder that yoga is not an esoteric discipline from an outdated past, 
but a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Probing, 
passionate and provocative, insightful, logical and unfailingly witty, 
Sadhguru's talks have earned him the reputation of a speaker and 
opinion-maker of international renown.  

With a celebratory engagement with life on all levels, Sadhguru's areas of 
active involvement encompass fields as diverse as architecture and visual 
design, poetry and painting, ecology and horticulture, music and sports. 

 
 

We look forward to having you on this incredible journey. 

Please connect with us if you have any questions or require any support. 

 
  
 

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