What is Himalayan Boot Camp

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Himalayan Boot Camp is about releasing you from the demands of your hectic life and transporting you on a journey to the exotic and beautiful Himalayan Foothills of India.

Challenge your body while relaxing your mind and spirit. Surrounded by the sights, smells, and spices of India, luxuriously unwind, and set your life on the path toward well-being, health and happiness. 

Experience a culture where food is treasured for its potency, exciting colors and flavors, and medicinal properties.

We do not specifically focus on weight loss, however our program includes a variety of walks and hikes, therefore losing weight may be a side benefit from all the activities and healthy, well balanced meals you will enjoy while you are with us. 

Join us on this extraordinary adventure, get fit while enjoying a rich, rewarding and memorable experience.

Accommodations

For part of your stay with us, we have selected a luxurious and elegant bungalow at Glenburn Tea Estate in the Darjeeling area of India. Winter_blooms_on_the_Verandah

Glenburn has been selected as one of the best 101 Hotels of the World, by the TATLER TRAVEL GUIDE FOR 2006. This estate is a 1600 acre working tea plantation with beautiful views of the Kanchenjunga Mountain Range, the third highest peak in the world.

All bedrooms have private attached bathrooms and lovely views of the gardens, the valley and Himalayan Mountains

The bungalow has its own dining room and living room, both with fireplaces, a large terrace and verandah where you can enjoy the sunset over a glass of wine.

Activity Highlights

  1. Daily hikes and walks that range from easy (1-2 hrs) to difficult (6-8 hrs).
  2. Yoga and meditation sessions.
  3. Full body, Ayurvedic massages.
  4. Glenburn Tea Estate tour where you will learn about how tea is actually made from bush to factory to your teacup.Suspension_Bridge
  5. Hike to the Royal Kingdom of Sikkim via a suspension footbridge spanning 200 feet across and 100 feet above the water.
  6. Enjoy a cooking demonstration after which you will feast on a fabulous dinner.
  7. Tour the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and read the letter from H.H. The Dalai Lama granting the British permission for their first expedition in 1920. View equipment used by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay during their famous Everest climb.
  8. Visit the local spiritual monastery.

    9. And much more...


Our Goal

When you leave this special place, we hope you will take with you a deep sense of physical and mental renewal.  Our ultimate goal is to provide you with a positive, and unforgettable experience.

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