come home to yourself: Himalayan foothills of India

Can you feel yourself here?

Unlock the parts of yourself you’ve been yearning to meet

This is a journey into yourself through the lands of India: her wisdom traditions & sacred sites.

The approach: rooted devotion, sacred exchange, deep transformation within an intimate intentional group, application only.

What to expect: Deep transformation from the inside out, a heart cracked open, a new way of being within the world, and soul family connections that will follow you far beyond this trip.

Who is this for: The one who is standing at the edge, ready to embrace the unknown and receive the miracles that flow as you let go of your comfort zone and open to the divine, the mystery, the unknown.

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rooted in devotion & sacred exchange

This experience is infused with practices to ground us in our bodies, connect us deeply with the land and her medicine. We give more than we take. We practice showing up as the offering to the goddess while we traverse these lands & interact with their people and traditions.

deeply transformative

This is not a typical tourist trip, this is an experience designed to support deep inner transformation through practices & experiences. There are curated opportunities to authentically engage with the wisdom traditions of these lands through holy sites, lineage holders and local artists. This journey is infused with practices to integrate our experiences including breathwork, meditation, sharing circles.

community care

You’re not walking this path alone. Pilgrimage can be confronting and uncomfortable. The group is an integral part of this experience allowing all parts of us to share and be witnessed within community. Connection is one of the most powerful healing experiences we can have and this will be uplifted throughout the journey. We may come as strangers but will leave as soul family.

To hear about my journey here, just press play & sound on :)

Tentative itinerary

(subject to slight changes)

  • Arrival in Kangra airport where you will be met with your driver who will transport you directly to the hotel, about 30-45 minutes driving.

    Group welcome dinner: grounding, connection, setting intentions.

  • Visit temple of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

    Explore local meditation centers

    Delicious meals centering Tibetan & Indian cuisine

  • One of the 24 tantric sites, Tashi Jong is one of the first Tibetan settlements in India, home to the lineage of Togdens at Khampagar Monastery.

    Dongyu Gatsyal Ling Nunnery is home to the Togdemnas (yoginis), a lineage from Tibet reinstated by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, who currently oversees the nunnery.

  • Dzongsar Monastery tour and open space for some adventure

  • Tso Pema is a sacred lake revered by for Buddhists, Sikhs, and Hindus and a common pilgrimage destination.

    We will spend time at the lake and visit holy caves. Legend has it that an Indian Princess Mandarava rejected worldly life to pursue a spiritual path and after meeting her teacher, Padmasambhava, the king found out and was enraged. They were set on fire in the middle of the lake and after the fire quenched they were found alive in the middle of the lake sitting on a Lotus petal.

  • We will have a workshop with local artist and explore trails and waterfalls surrounding the village.

  • Open day to intuitively explore the town and see where your body takes you.

    There will be group options and meals available at our local accommodation but you may choose to dine on your own for the day.

  • Breakfast then departure.

    If you are interested in extending your trip, there is an option to add a consultation for travel catered to you as well as support with booking logistics.

Meet your guide

This photo was taken the day I arrived in India for the first time, spontaneously booking a solo one-way ticket with no set plan.  I had no idea what to expect but India quickly taught me how to surrender into the flow of life and open to receive all of her magic.  I stayed for over a year making my way through tiny villages, monasteries, and local homes of Nepal & India.  I learned to let go of my suffering, drop the stories connected to the past, and really open to the beauty of this world.  Despite the fact that pain exists and the path is not always easy or comfortable, I have the capacity to meet the present moment.  My deep reverence for these lands and their traditions has inspired me to support others in creating their own meaningful experiences here.
Brighid offers healing sessions, intuitive guidance, and breathwork classes in-person and online throughout the year, in accordance with the Celtic Wheel of the Year.  She comes from a lineage of medicine women from the West of Ireland and has trained with a number of indigenous healers and spiritual teachers around the world including: Mexico, Ireland, Guatemala, India & Nepal.  Brighid is dedicated to cultivating dynamic experiences that help individuals and groups connect to the natural world and their own true nature.

charming cozy accommodation

The inner work of a pilgrimage is enough, you deserve a comfortable place to lay your head and rest your body each night.  
We're not staying with a Western corporation that has taken root in the East.  Each place we stay is local-owned and run while offering comfortable and tasteful accommodation for the Western body.  Your investment supports and uplifts the local communities we visit.  
Standard accommodation is double occupancy, solo travelers will be paired up or you can sign up with a friend and share a room.  There is an option to upgrade to single occupancy for the duration of the trip at an additional cost.

The details

Dates: October 18 - 24, 2026
Location: Your flight lands in India’s Dharmsala (Kangra) Airport on 18 October and the journey finishes 24th October in proximity to the same airport.  
Who: An intimate group (12 max) 
Investment: $2,500 (shared room)
* single occupancy at additional charge, based on availability.

What’s included

  • 7 nights in charming, comfortable accommodations 
  • All meals for 7 days*  breakfast, lunch, dinner 
    *there will be some free exploration days and you may choose to purchase your own choice meal
  • All internal group travel within the 7 days
  • Access to all sites and experiences (workshops, museums, monasteries, etc.)
  • Opportunities to meet with living masters holding these wisdom traditions (not people you can google or sign up to meet)
  • Guidance every step of the way from Brighid & local guides who live in sacred relationship with these lands 
    • We will start with onboarding calls ahead so you feel prepared for the journey and will have a follow-up call for integration in November after returning.

FAQ

  • The one at the edge, ready to truly open to life and expand into the unknown. You already have a spiritual practice, path and are ready for the next level, to meet a new edge within the container of an intentional group. You feel called to the lands of India & Nepal and prefer to have some guidance and support along the way in navigating these places. You are called to the path of the divine feminine: embodied, flow, devotional, and having fun along the way.

  • This is a dynamic spiritual experience. Pilgrimage offers the direct transmission you can’t get from a textbook or an online course but only through showing up and allowing your body to meet new places.

    This is an invitation not to sightsee or have a vacation but to enter into a sacred relationship with land, lineage, culture in a meaningful way.

    This is an internal journey of transformation as much as it is an external journey of pilgrimage to specific places.

  • The places we are staying will be comfortable by Western standards.

    You can sign up with a friend and request to share a room with separate beds and for couples there is an option for room with one queen bed.  If you sign up solo, you will be paired with another traveler.  

    If you’d like your own private room for the trip, this option is available for an additional cost, as available.

  • The food will be local Indian & Tibetan cuisine as we will be in many Tibetan settlements in both India & Nepal. We have selected restaurants catered to a Western stomach. There will be local foods and also options for less spicy (rice, vegetables, lentils). There will be meat-based and plant based-options throughout the trip.

    If it’s your first time in India it’s possible the tummy will feel upset at some point with adjusting to new air, water, and foods. We will talk about supplements and items to bring to ease this adjustment to new environment on our pre-departure call.

  • A car will meet you at Kangra Airport (Dharmsala) on October 18 to bring you to the hotel where we will have our welcome dinner.

    You need to book a flight to Kangra Airport (Dharmsala) to arrive by afternoon of October 18. This is a small local airport located close to Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. You will likely have a transfer through one of India’s major cities.

    Alternative to flying into Kangra Airport: there is an overnight bus that goes from Delhi to Dharmsala each night. If you prefer this option talk with Brighid about the logistics; it’s a bit more involved but do-able.

    • Flight to & from India

    • VISA (roughly $30 depending on length you choose)

    • There will be some days with open space where there is an option to meet the group in a set place for meals or you may choose to purchase your own meal at a choice restaurant.

  • You will need to check online for eligibility based on the passport you hold. For India, you will apply for a VISA before departure (about one week prior is recommended, $25 for 30 days). Options available for longer VISA dates at an additional cost.

  • 8-9 days.

    Day 7 of the pilgrimage, 10.24, is a full day that includes the hotel that night. October 25th (day 8) is a travel day for you.

    Depending on where you fly in from, you may need to depart your destination 1-2 days prior to arriving in Kangra Airport on October 18th. Check flights from your local airport to Kangra Airport, India.

  • Sunday October 25th you will wake up in Bir, india and you can head to the airport to return home or extend your trip.

    Brighid is offering consultations for extending the trip based on your interests.

  • Fill out the application form and Brighid will be in touch.

    After confirming with Brighid that this is a good fit, you will put down a deposit of $500 (non-refundable) to secure your spot.

    October 1: full payment due (if not already paid in full)

    October 3: pre-departure call

  • You can reach out to connect@brighidbennett.com with any additional questions.

    If you prefer to talk it out, you can schedule a time to chat here.

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Pilgrimage Application