2 sacred journeys to india 2025
GURUPURNIMA JOURNEY
June 30-july 18
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HIMALAYAN JOURNEY
OCTOBER 9-25
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kedirnath
Your GP 2025 Guide: Lora Stone
On Himalayan Journey: Lora Stone & Jenne Magno
Indian Guide & Support: Suresh Babu
informational zoom meeting
LIVE: May 3, 9-10am PST/12-1pm EST/6-7pm CET
Itinerary- GURUPURNIMA JOURNEY
SHIRDI-SRI SAILAM-PENUKONDA-THIRU
30
June
2025
Arrive in Bangalore, late night of the 30th/early morning of the 1st
30-2
June-July
2025
2 nights in Bangalore
Rest, shop, welcome dinner
2-5
July
2025
Travel to Shirdi via domestic flight, 3 nights at 5 star hotel, day journey to Tryambakeshwara (home of one of the original 12 jyotir lingams - very powerful temple built over a body of water - temple is as high as the depth of the water below- Incredible place to meditate!) - Multiple darshans & arathis in Shirdi, group meditation by Baba's power spot and evening meditation in Baba's dwarkamai. b
5-13
July
2025
Travel to Penukonda, 8 nights in Penukonda - Gurupurnima program - last day, journey to Bukapatnam and top of the mountain
13-15
July
2025
Early morning drive to Tirupati, take lunch and then visit to Kalahasti. On the 14th, take darshan of Lord Balaji and explore around the temple in the Seven Hills of Tirumala. 15th after breakfast, head to Thiruvanamalai
15-18
July
2025
Thiruvannamalai - home to Ramana Maharshi ashram; Arunachala, the natural fire element lingam and more.. 3 days exploring, relaxing, shopping...
18
July
2025
Drive to Airport hotel near Blr airport - for nighttime departures on the 18th-early morning of the 19th.
What's Included
18 nights,
*All domestic travel, airport pickup and dropoff, buffet breakfast at hotels and 3 meals a day in Penukonda; VIP temple entries, all excursions
*Experienced spiritual guide, daily group gatherings, including meditation, and satsangs.
*Not Included: - International flights, extra meals when not in Penukonda
"Lora is the perfect guide to connect you to the true spiritual power spots in India. She has been well trained by our Master, Sri Kaleshwar, and is a senior student in the Lineage. She has many years of experience in guiding and mentoring spiritual students, and bringing them to the maximum power spots, at the auspicious times, for the highest blessings. She is also down to earth and fun, with a great sense of humor. She is a skilled and competent travel guide and creates the right container for personal growth to take place. She is also generous and kind, with a loving compassionate heart. You could not ask more of a good friend and travel guide/companion. Thank you, Lora, for the power journey of my life!!!" ~Zahir Movius
Your guides
Lora Stone
Lora Stone lived in Penukonda, South India, training directly with Sri Sai Kaleshwar Swami (1973-2012), for twelve years. Lora is a Senior Teacher of the Ancient Indian Divine Knowledge and has co-edited many books, including “The Real Life & Teachings of Jesus Christ,” and “Shirdi Sai Baba, the Universal Master." She has received multiple darshans of Divine Mother and witnessed countless miracles in the presence of Sri Kaleshwar as well as after his samadhi.
Lora now resides in Marin County, California, where she works as a spiritual coach/teacher, healer, pujari, and guide for Sacred Journeys to India. She is passionate about helping others discover their highest spiritual potential.
www.lorastone.com
Suresh babu
Suresh first came to Swami Kaleshwar's ashram in 1996. He quickly became instrumental as part of Swamiji's staff, running the office and then managing the fleet of cars and all travel arrangements. Suresh stayed with Swami until His samadhi in 2012. Suresh has a heart of gold and speaks fluent English. He knows India very well and all of the power spots we will visit. He will be our main guide and driver in Sri Sailam. Everyone loves Suresh because of his gracious hospitality and the face that he reminds everyone of Swamiji in his earlier years..
cost
Shirdi-Penukonda-Tirupati-Kalahasti -Thiruvannamalai
July 1-July 18
Prices based on double occupancy:
Early Bird until May 25th: $3295
May 25-June 21: $3695
Non-refundable deposit of $750 to hold your place
Contact Lora to make payment arrangements
Private Room available, (except in Penukonda - although there are a few apts reserved for single occupancy, if space available) for a surcharge of $950
Itinerary- himalayan JOURNEY + shirdi
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8
October
2025
Arrive late night of the 8th/early morning of the 9th in BLR. Airport hotel - rest up for next day domestic flight to Shirdi.
9-11
October
2025
2 nights in Shirdi, 5 star hotel
11-14
October
2025
Arrive in Rishikesh - 3 nights at 5 star boutique hotel on the Ganges.
Welcome dinner on the 12th - rest, explore Rishikesh, group meetings, yoga, spa
14-22
October
2025
9 day journey by private car or comfortable van, to Vashista Caves, Dev Prayag, Rudraprayag Badirnath and Kedirnath and more
22-25
October
2025
Rishikesh
3 nights, 5 star boutique hotel on the river
Relax, integrate journey with group, group circles, and further exploration of Rishikesh and surrounds - including Anandamayi's samadhi and ashram - very powerful!
25
October
2025
Airport drop to dehradun in the afternoon - You can catch a flight from dehradun (airport 30 min from Rishikesh) to either Delhi or Blr to return home - on an early morning flight on the 26th .
location
What's Included
*18 nights
*Option to come on Oct. 5-8 to stay in Penukonda for the full moon before the journey begins - we can help you with these arrangements
Journey includes:
*All domestic travel, airport pickup and dropoff, 2 meals a day - full breakfast and either late lunch or dinner depending on our itinerary each day; VIP temple entries and more
*Experienced spiritual guides, daily group gatherings, including meditation, and satsangs.
*Not Included: - International flights, snacks, extra meals
cost
Shirdi-Rishikesh-Devprayag-Badirnath-Kedirnath
Oct 9-Oct 25
Prices based on double occupancy:
Early Bird until July 31st: $5495
Aug. 1-Sep 30th: $5995
Non-refundable deposit of $1,250 to hold your spot - after acceptance to the journey
*Contact Lora to make payment arrangements
Private Room available
$1750 surcharge