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SUMMARY:The Himalayan Reading Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Storyteller’s Way at Udaipur: Dive deeper into stories and storytelling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading is wondrous. We’ve grown up with books but somewhere\, somehow you may have lost that connection. Or maybe you read avidly and are hungry for the right company and setting. We think the connection to books is precious. We love to hang out with readers and get non-readers reading again. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is probably a first in India. A bunch of like minded readers – aspiring or otherwise – get together and read in the Himalayas. During this retreat you’ll finish a book or two\, read short stories and Poetry and chat about them with fellow readers. You will also learn about the biology and science of reading.  \n\n\n\nYou can either bring your own book (and tackle a bit of your ever-growing TBR pile) or you can choose the books to read from a list that we suggest. We’ll also share some short form content and poetry that everyone can read and discuss. \n\n\n\nIn this Reading Retreat\, we invite you to come to the Himalayas do what you love to do the most – Read\, read & then read some more. Debdatta Dasgupta\, our inhouse bookworm\, will be there to help and motivate you to learn how to build up your reading habits and read more. (See detailed program for details.)  \n\n\n\nParticipant Prerna Raturi talks about her experience at the Reading Retreat.Read her post here. \n\n\n\nThis retreat will be hosted at the Himalayan Writing Retreat in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. It is rated 5/5 from over 400 google reviews.  CN Traveller also covered it in this article. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebdatta Dasgupta(Reader\, Reviewer\, Book Blogger)\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn to two avid readers & book hoarders\, Debdatta claims that she never had a choice but to be a reader. Not only was she always surrounded by books\, her mother regaled her with Sharadindu’s historical fiction for bed time stories and her father never said no to buying more books. It was of little surprise to those around her when she quit her 9 to 5  to freelance in the publishing world – just so that she could read more. And\, she has been at it since 2013 and now she reads both for work and pleasure.Debdatta has been blogging since February 2012 and has won multiple awards for her blog from Indiblogger\, Baggout\, Zorba Books & Top Indian Blogs. She also holds 3 Limca Book of Records for most reviews. She reads an average of 250 books a year. While she reads all genres\, her favourite genres are Psychological Thrillers & Epic Fantasies.When she is not reading (or dreaming about reading) – she can be found working at The Himalayan Writing Retreat (because what’s better than just reading? Reading in the Himalayas of course!) & with a few authors from around the world (so that she can pass off reading / talking / posting about books as work!). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                \n                Dear poet/writer\, we’d love to know you better.What are you writing? \n            \n            \n                Prose\n                Poetry\n                Both\n                    \n        \n\n        \n        \n            In prose\, you prefer… \n            \n                Fiction\n                Non-fiction\n            \n            \n        \n\n        \n        \n            \n                \n                    To stay informed about articles related to poetry writing\,\n                    would you like to get emails from us?\n                    We don’t spam and you can unsubscribe any time.\n                 \n            \n            \n            \n                \n      Subscribe    \n    \n            \n            \n            \n        \n\n        \n        \n            In prose\, you prefer… \n            \n                Fiction\n                Non-fiction\n            \n        \n\n        \n        \n            \n                \n                    To stay informed about articles related to fiction writing\,\n                    would you like to get emails from us?And we’re happy to throw in two free courses\, too\n                    We don’t spam and you can unsubscribe any time.\n                 \n            \n            \n            \n                \n      Subscribe   \n    \n            \n            \n            \n        \n\n        \n        \n            \n                \n                    To stay informed about articles related to prose and poetry writing\,\n                    would you like to get emails from us?And we’re happy to throw in two free courses\, too\n                    We don’t spam and you can unsubscribe any time.\n                 \n            \n            \n            \n                \n      Subscribe\n            \n            \n            \n        \n\n        \n        \n            \n                \n                    To stay informed about articles related to non-fiction writing\,\n                    would you like to get emails from us?And we’re happy to throw in two free courses\, too\n                    We don’t spam and you can unsubscribe any time.\n                 \n            \n            \n            \n                \n      Subscribe\n            \n            \n            \n        \n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Details\n\n\n\nThe program shared below is indicative\, and you are welcome to not follow. The price of the course is essentially the stay and food cost – with a nominal any charge for the sessions or books. \n\n\n\nPre-arrival: Please collect your ‘digital wellness’ data for the last 2 weeks. Also\, decide what you would like to read during your stay & arrange to bring a copy (any format works) with you.Below is an itinerary for the retreat. During your stay you can choose to follow the itinerary we have set or do your own thing. \n\n\n\n\nDay 01:Arrive anytime post 11 AM. Bring your own books: anything you want to read + some for a book exchange. Kick off the retreat with intros & sharing books that you plan to read during the retreat.\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 02: 10am – 12pm: A reading workshop led by Debdatta (Part 1)12pm – 1pm: Quiet reading time1pm – 3pm: Lunch followed by a local walk3pm – 5pm: Quiet reading time5pm – 6pm: Evening tea + watch the sunset6pm – 7.30pm: Huddle around the fire and read aloud your favourite passages to the group\n\n\n\nDay 03:10am -12pm: A reading workshop led by Debdatta (Part 2). 12pm – 1pm: Quiet reading time1pm – 3pm: Lunch followed by a local walk. 3pm – 5pm: Quiet reading time5pm – 6pm: Evening tea + watch the sunset6pm – 7.30pm: Discussion – impact of reading\n\n\n\nDay 04:10am – 1pm: Quiet reading time in the sun (punctuated by Tea\, coffee and snacks)1pm – 3pm: Lunch followed by a local walk3pm – 5pm: Quiet reading time5pm – 6pm: Evening tea6pm – 7.30pm: Movie Night – A good movie based on a book (is there such a thing?)\n\n\n\nDay 05:10am – 12pm: Quiet reading time in the sun (punctuated by Tea\, coffee and snacks)12pm – 1pm: Book discussions (for those reading the same book)1pm – 3pm: Lunch followed by a local walk3pm – 5pm: Quiet reading time5pm – 6pm: Evening tea6pm – 7.30pm: Book Exchange & Recco List\n\n\n\nDay 06:Leave after a leisurely breakfast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			SIGN UP NOW\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			Travel & Stay \n			\n		\n			\n\n\nThe book lounge on a snowy day\n\n\n\n\nThe Himalayan Writing Retreat is built for writing and learning. We are rated 5-star on Google and Facebook. Once here\, you will be sharing a room with a fellow participant (unless we’ve confirmed a single). All essentials like food\, hot water\, towels etc. are provided. No hidden costs.It can snow in winter. Weather can vary and the weather chart of Mukteshwar (12 km from the retreat) is here. A pair of sturdy walking shoes\, some rain protection and an extra layer or two are always a good idea.Our rooms are built to let nature in and inspire you. To see pictures of the rooms click here . To see pictures of the writing spaces click here.Depending upon where you travel in from\, you can reach us by road\, train or air. Even if flying or taking a train\, the final stretch is a drive\, and the last 150 metres is a walk.—By RoadThe retreat is a 370 km/9 hours drive from Delhi. If driving\, we recommend you leave early. Note that parking at the retreat is on the road – we do not have any private parking. We have limited driver accommodation\, so please check in advance.Overnight Volvo buses ply between Haldwani and Delhi\, the more reliable of which are government operated. You con book those here. Private Volvos and Sleeper buses also ply between Delhi and Haldwani\, which you can book on redbus. Make sure you pick a bus with a high (4+) rating.By TrainThere are three trains a day from Delhi to Kathgodam\, the nearest train station. Some others also come in from Kolkata\, Lucknow and Dehradun. From Delhi\, Ranikhet Express is a convenient overnight train both ways\, but finding tickets can be difficult. Most people prefer to take the Kathgodam Shatabdi (Delhi dep: 6.20 AM\, Kathgodam Arr: 11.40 AM). A cab from Kathgodam to Satkhol takes about 2.5 hrs / Rs. 2200 (more for a big car). Cabs are often shared by participants.By AirThere are daily flights from Delhi to Pantnagar. A cab from Pantnagar to Satkhol takes about 3.5 hr / Approx INR 4K.There are direct flights from Mumbai and Bangalore to Bareilly 3-4 days a week. Satkhol is a 5hr / INR 5.5k cab ride from Bareilly. (More for a big car). Cabs are often shared by participants. \n\n\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Lounge – Himalayan Writing Retreat\n\n\n\nThe Himalayan Writing Retreat with View\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			SIGN UP NOW\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nWhy should I choose HWR Workshops?   \n\n\n\n\n\nPersonal Attention: We don’t take more than 10 students in a class. You get a lot of personal attention and feedback. No classrooms of 20-30 people or one-way pre-recorded videos here.\n\n\n\nClass Quality: For most courses\, we filter our participants. You can’t just pay and sign up. We need to see a writing sample (in our application form) to ensure the class is of a uniform standard.\n\n\n\nQuality of Faculty: No lightweights here. Many of our faculty are award-winners. All are experts and great teachers. We don’t settle for average.\n\n\n\nA Decade’s Experience:The Himalayan Writing Retreat was founded in 2016. we’ve been doing teaching programs for writers for ten years. we;ve hosted over 1000 people\, and have yet to have an unhappy participant. It shows up in everything we do.  \n\n\n\nFeedback scores: Across courses\, we are rated 4.9/5\, or higher. You can read our reviews HERE.\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I get a certificate of participation?Yes\, certificates are available on request.\n\n\n\n\n\nAny discounts for students / other categories?At the Himalayan Writing Retreat\, we follow a strict No-Discount policy.\n\n\n\n\n\nIs the workshop fee refundable?Our cancellation policy is as follows:Online Writing Workshop: * 95% refund if cancellation 2 weeks before the event start date* 50% refund if cancellation one week before the start date* No refund if cancellation less than one week before the start date.Workshops in the Himalayas (INR Denominated) : * 95% refund if cancellation 4 weeks before the event start date* 50% refund if cancellation two weeks before the start date* 0% refund if cancellation less than two weeks before the start date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs the Himalayan Writing Retreat a business or an NGO?The Himalayan Writing Retreat is a social enterprise. It works closely and actively to support the unique and precious Chirag School. On average\, HWR raises INR 8 Lakhs every year to support the Chirag School.\n\n\n\n\nHave more questions? \n\n\n\n\n\nFeel free to write to us at:info@himalayanwritingretreat.com \n\n\n\n\n\nOr connect with us at+91 73035 16665 (Call | WA | Signal) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Summary\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Date \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Price: \n\n\n\n\n\n*Early bird offer till 2nd October\, 2026*Regular price after early bird 34700 + GST *Stay : Rooms twin shared and suites triple shared. Single room available on request\, subject to availability.*Strict Zero Discount Policy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy for Physical Courses\n\n95% refund if cancellation 4 weeks before event start date.\n\n\n\n50% refund if cancellation 2 weeks before the start date.\n\n\n\n0% refund if cancellation is less than 2 weeks before start date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			SIGN UP NOW\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Himalayan Writing Retreat\n\n\n\nVillage SatkholDistrict Nainital\, Uttarakhand 263138India+ Google Map+91 73035 16665
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LOCATION:The Himalayan Writing Retreat\, Village Satkhol\, District Nainital\, Uttarakhand\, 263138\, India
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SUMMARY:Write to Heal and Grow with Vandita Dubey
DESCRIPTION:The Storyteller’s Way at Udaipur: Dive deeper into stories and storytelling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe still have two spots remaining for the April batch of this same course if those dates work better. \n\n\n\nCome\, join us for a walk among the pines\, oaks and the beautiful Himalayan Cedars. Breathe in deeply the fresh\, clean mountain air and breathe out upsets and fears. Take inspiration from the snow clad Himalayas standing steady and tall\, and re-discover the resilience within to weather life’s storms. Experience the joy that birdsong brings and re-discover your connection with everything that exists. \n\n\n\nNature and writing can instill in us a sense of peace and joy. At the Himalayan Writing Retreat\, we have experienced this first hand. Our co-founder\, Dr. Vandita Dubey (Clinical psychologist and published author) works on emotional wellbeing. This led her to dig further into psychology research to understand how and why that happens. \n\n\n\nStudies show that sustainable happiness or inner joy helps people have richer lives. They stay physically healthy\, have better relationships\, do better professionally\, be more helpful to others and be more resilient in the face of life’s challenges or difficulties. We’ve built this program to enhance and build that inner joy. To read participant reviews of the Himalayan Writing Retreat\, click here.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			I’M INTERESTED\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView from our venue\n\n\n\nBook Lounge – Himalayan Writing Retreat\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all people and non-writers are welcome. It has been put together using scientifically validated practices and theories from the field of psychology. \n\n\n\nThrough a host of different writing exercises you reflect on your life and process difficult experiences and emotions. These activities help you gain insights into your thoughts and feelings. You discover a new perspective and learn ways to deal with life’s challenges.  \n\n\n\nMeditation sessions\, visualization and mindfulness exercises further enrich the experience and help calm the mind. Again\, this workshop is not about writing skills\, and you only share what you choose\, and feel comfortable with. \n\n\n\nThe Himalayan Workshop sessions are held in the open or in the book lounge. Some meals maybe served in the open too if the weather is good. The outdoors are a very inviting and inspiring here. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re here\, walk in the wilderness\, bask in the warmth of a fireplace\, and gaze at the stars. Let your eyes feast on the magnificent Himalayan dusks and dawns\, your ears on the live birdsong concert\, your lungs on clean crisp mountain air\, and your taste buds on the delectable\, homely fare. \n\n\n\nFor an intimate\, personal experience\, only the first 10 applicants are accepted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImages from our earlier workshops\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			I’M INTERESTED\n				\n			\n		\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\nDr. Vandita Dubey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Vandita Dubey is a US licensed Psychologist and a published author. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional  Psychology. Her book “Parenting in the age of Sexposure” was published by Rupa in 2016. She provides individual and group therapy online.  She is the expert psychologist featured on the popular youtube channel Zen-brain. \n\n\n\nYou can learn more about her and read her blog at http://vanditadubey.com/  \n\n\n\n\n\nDetailed Program\n\nPre-Program: \n\n\n\nWe’ll mail you a short exercise before the program that you need to complete and bring. We’ll also send another email with instructions and things you may need to carry with you for the workshop. Arrive anytime on Thursday the 16th of April. \n\n\n\n\n\nDay 0 :  \n\n\n\nArrive and settle in.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 : \n\n\n\n\n“We are now in the mountains and they are in us\,kindling enthusiasm\, making every nerve quiver\, filling every pore and cell of us.”- John Muir \n\n\n\n\n\nNature Meditation in the outdoors.\n\n\n\nFocusing our energies.\n\n\n\nGroup poem – a bonding exercise under the open sky.\n\n\n\nThe tree of our lives – a creative exercise where we create a picture of our evolving personal histories.\n\n\n\nReclaiming our mindspace and energy – 2 writing exercises \n\n\n\nTransforming energies – Planting a seed\n\n\n\nExperiencing the awe of nature\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 : \n\n\n\n“It is not the mountain we conquer\, but ourselves”― Sir Edmund Hillary \n\n\n\n\nProgressive Muscle Relaxation\n\n\n\nWorking with our roots\n\n\n\nCognitive strategies for managing our most primal instinct – fear and how it manifests. Discussion and writing exercises.\n\n\n\nMaking the unclear\, clear: Working with our thoughts – conscious and subconscious through two writing exercises.\n\n\n\nPutting self compassion in practice – A writing exercise \n\n\n\nMaking friends with the internal critic – A dialogue \n\n\n\nNurturing self and other – An experiential exercise\n\n\n\nA Mindful visualisation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3 : \n\n\n\n\n“Clouds come floating into my life\, no longer to carry rain or usher storms\,but to add color to my sunset sky.”Rabindranath Tagore \n\n\n\n\n\nNature Meditation with eyes open\n\n\n\nGrowing new leaves with compassion towards others – 2 writing exercises focusing on relationships\n\n\n\nNature Meditation Walk\n\n\n\nLeaves\, stones and talisman – what they tell us – a writing and sharing exercise\n\n\n\nLeaves & branches that we lose – processing loss in the context of continuity – a writing exercise\n\n\n\nExpressing Gratitude for the fruits in our lives – gifts we have received\n\n\n\nEmpty Box Exercise\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4 : \n\n\n\n\n“…and then\, I have nature and art and poetry\, and if that is not enough\, what is enough?”― Vincent Willem van Gogh \n\n\n\n\n\nMountain Meditation\n\n\n\nCreativity – the water of life: A fun filled exercise to help experience Flow\n\n\n\nHelping creativity Flow unhindered through all aspects of our lives\n\n\n\nGrowth unbounded – Taking stock of the branches we have and those we want to grow\n\n\n\nIn what direction do you want to grow?\n\n\n\nPlanning for course corrections where needed\n\n\n\nThrough meaning and purpose\, the contributions we can make – our flowers and seeds\n\n\n\nA Closing Meditation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 5 : \n\n\n\nLeave after breakfast\, renewed and rejuvenated in every way. \n\n\n\n\n\nTravel and Stay\n\nThe Himalayan Writing Retreat is built for writing and learning. We are rated 5-star on Google and Facebook. \n\n\n\nOnce here\, you will be sharing a room with a fellow participant (unless we’ve confirmed a single). All essentials like food\, hot water\, towels etc. are provided. No hidden costs. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Book Lounge on a Snowy day.\n\n\n\n\n\nIt can snow in winter. Weather can vary and the weather chart of Mukteshwar (12 km from the retreat) is here. A pair of sturdy walking shoes\, some rain protection and an extra layer or two are always a good idea. \n\n\n\nOur rooms are built to let nature in and inspire you. To see pictures of the rooms click here . To see pictures of the writing spaces click here \n\n\n\nDepending upon where you travel in from\, you can reach us by road\, train or air. Even if flying or taking a train\, the final stretch is a drive\, and the last 150 metres is a walk. \n\n\n\nBy Road \n\n\n\nThe retreat is a 370 km/9 hours drive from Delhi. If driving\, we recommend you leave early. Note that parking at the retreat is on the road – we do not have any private parking. We have limited driver accommodation\, so please check in advance. \n\n\n\nOvernight Volvo buses ply between Haldwani and Delhi\, the more reliable of which are government operated. You con book those here. Private Volvos and Sleeper buses also ply between Delhi and Haldwani\, which you can book on redbus. Make sure you pick a bus with a high (4+) rating. \n\n\n\nBy Train \n\n\n\nThere are three trains a day from Delhi to Kathgodam\, the nearest train station. Some others also come in from Kolkata\, Lucknow and Dehradun. From Delhi\, Ranikhet Express is a convenient overnight train both ways\, but finding tickets can be difficult.  \n\n\n\nMost people prefer to take the Kathgodam Shatabdi (Delhi dep: 6.20 AM\, Kathgodam Arr: 11.40 AM). A cab from Kathgodam to Satkhol takes about 2.5 hrs / Rs. 2200 (more for a big car). Cabs are often shared by participants.  \n\n\n\nBy Air \n\n\n\nThere are daily flights from Delhi to Pantnagar. A cab from Pantnagar to Satkhol takes about 3.5 hr / Approx INR 4K. \n\n\n\nThere are direct flights from Mumbai and Bangalore to Bareilly 3-4 days a week. Satkhol is a 5hr / INR 5.5k cab ride from Bareilly. (More for a big car). Cabs are often shared by participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nWhy should I choose HWR Workshops?   \n\n\n\n\n\nPersonal Attention: We don’t take more than 10 students in a class. You get a lot of personal attention and feedback. No classrooms of 20-30 people or one-way pre-recorded videos here.\n\n\n\nClass Quality: For most courses\, we filter our participants. You can’t just pay and sign up. We need to see a writing sample (in our application form) to ensure the class is of a uniform standard.\n\n\n\nQuality of Faculty: No lightweights here. Many of our faculty are award-winners. All are experts and great teachers. We don’t settle for average.\n\n\n\nA Decade’s Experience:The Himalayan Writing Retreat was founded in 2016. we’ve been doing teaching programs for writers for ten years. we;ve hosted over 1000 people\, and have yet to have an unhappy participant. It shows up in everything we do.  \n\n\n\nFeedback scores: Across courses\, we are rated 4.9/5\, or higher. You can read our reviews HERE.\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I get a certificate of participation?Yes\, certificates are available on request.\n\n\n\n\n\nAny discounts for students / other categories?At the Himalayan Writing Retreat\, we follow a strict No-Discount policy.\n\n\n\n\n\nIs the workshop fee refundable?Our cancellation policy is as follows:Online Writing Workshop: * 95% refund if cancellation 2 weeks before the event start date* 50% refund if cancellation one week before the start date* No refund if cancellation less than one week before the start date.Workshops in the Himalayas (INR Denominated) : * 95% refund if cancellation 4 weeks before the event start date* 50% refund if cancellation two weeks before the start date* 0% refund if cancellation less than two weeks before the start date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs the Himalayan Writing Retreat a business or an NGO?The Himalayan Writing Retreat is a social enterprise. It works closely and actively to support the unique and precious Chirag School. On average\, HWR raises INR 8 Lakhs every year to support the Chirag School.\n\n\n\n\nHave more questions? \n\n\n\n\n\nFeel free to write to us at:info@himalayanwritingretreat.com \n\n\n\n\n\nOr connect with us at+91 73035 16665 (Call | WA | Signal) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Summary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 44\,000 +GST is the early bird price. * Regular price of INR 48\,000 +GST applicable after 24th November\, 2026.* Maximum participants: 10 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy for Physical Courses\n\n95% refund if cancellation 4 weeks before event start date.\n\n\n\n50% refund if cancellation 2 weeks before the start date.\n\n\n\n0% refund if cancellation is less than 2 weeks before start date.\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			I’M INTERESTED
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SUMMARY:The Storyteller's Way at Udaipur: Dive deeper into stories and storytelling
DESCRIPTION:The Storyteller’s Way at Udaipur: Dive deeper into stories and storytelling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSweeter water comes from deeper wells. \n\nThe Storyteller goes deep. Really deep. And then abstracts. \n\nThe Storyteller wrestles with the complex. And then simplifies. \n\nThe Storyteller finds the rhythm\, finds the beat. Then finds the pause.  \n\nCome and walk the path with fellow storytellers. \n\nYou’ve learned how to tell a story. \n\nNow learn The Story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is this workshop for?Are you a practicing storyteller looking to elevate your skills? Do you want to go from being a mere practitioner to a Master? The place to find this mastery is within. Ameen Haque\, Story Monk at Storywallah’s will show you how and where to look. You will discover a superior storyteller within yourself.  \n\n\n\nFellow traveller/facilitator: Ameen Haque\, Story Monk\, StoryWallahsDates: January 18 – 23\, 2026.(Plan to arrive by the 18th by 5.40 PM and depart on the 23rd morning)Deposit to block space: INR 20\,000. \n\n\n\nFor questions related to the workshop content\, who it is for etc. please contact Ameen on ameen@storywallahs.com. For all questions about travel\, stay\, food\, booking a spot etc.  \n\n\n\nThis retreat will be hosted at The Fern Bambora Fort Udaipur\, Series by Marriott. \n\n\n\nTimingsThis is a fully residential workshop. On some days we begin at 9:00 AM and on some days we may begin earlier. As for the end time…..let’s just say that it is best that you do not plan anything else during the days of the retreat\, not even an excursion into Udaipur. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to explore Udaipur or shop or catch up with friends\, it is best you come a few days prior or extend your stay\, post the workshop. During the days of the workshop\, it is best you stay fully invested with the cohort and into the storytelling journey. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			I’M INTERESTED\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			I’M INTERESTED\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n			\n			About the Instructor \n			\n		\n			\n\nAmeen Haque \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmeen Haque is the founder of Storywallahs and believes good stories happen to those who can tell them. He considers himself a story monk i.e. both a student as well as a practitioner and teacher of storytelling. CEO’s\, change makers and business leaders from across the world have turned to him for help with their stories. He has studied business administration and followed that up with a course in advertising & media planning from MICA. Formerly a Vice President at Ogilvy & Mather\, Ameen has over 20 years of experience in advertising\, marketing\, consulting and theatre. \n\n\n\nHis work is deeply influenced by his experiences in communications\, both as a marketer and as an actor. He learned storytelling while creating campaigns for some of the biggest brands\, helping start-up founders raise funds and while telling stories to those with the lowest attention spans – children. When not studying or teaching storytelling\, he loves climbing hills and playing table tennis. \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Detailed Program – The Storyteller’s Way \n			\n		\n			\n\nWhat Happens At The Retreat? \n\n\n\nGoing wide. Then going deep.  \n\n\n\nInto the universal. Into the personal. \n\n\n\nSongs. Stories. Ads. Short Films. Movie plots. Oral Stories. Myths.  \n\n\n\nFinding the metaphor. Working with metaphors.   \n\n\n\nWriting. Listening. Watching Reading. Walking. Reflecting.  \n\n\n\nReflections on the nature of stories. On the stories of nature. Human nature.  \n\n\n\nThe method. The madness. The Storyteller’s Way.  \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Travel and Stay \n			\n		\n			\n\nThe Fern Bambora Fort\, Udaipur can easily be found on Google Maps. Your travel from the airport to the venue and back has to be arranged by yourself. We will also create a WhatsApp group a few weeks prior to the workshop for you to coordinate with the resort owner\, in case you need assistance with cabs. Do know that Taxis are easily available at the airport. You are advised to reach The Fern latest by 5:40 PM on the 18th January. \n\n\n\nOnce there\, you will get a single room. Bring a jacket for the mornings/ evenings. The fee includes the cost of stay\, the workshop and all the meals. \n\n\n		\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWords of praise for Nisarg\, Kolhapur\n\n\n\n\n\nJanaki Sabesh\, about the experience at Nisarg. \n\n\n\nSubhabrata Ghosh\, about his experience at Nisarg. \n\n\n\nShireen Sultana about her experience at Nisarg. \n\n\n\n\n\nWords of praise for HWR\n\n\n\n\n\nKavita Kurup\, about her experience at HWR. \n\n\n\nRupal Sancheti\, about her experience at HWR. \n\n\n\nSohi Mehra\, about her experience at HWR. \n\n\n\nParticipant Anju Narayanan details here experience at The Retreat in this lovely article. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Summary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Price for single occupancy is INR 70\,000 + GST \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy for Physical Courses\n\n95% refund if cancellation 4 weeks before event start date.\n\n\n\n50% refund if cancellation 2 weeks before the start date.\n\n\n\n0% refund if cancellation is less than 2 weeks before start date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			I’M INTERESTED
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DESCRIPTION:The Storyteller’s Way at Udaipur: Dive deeper into stories and storytelling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSweeter water comes from deeper wells. \n\nThe Storyteller goes deep. Really deep. And then abstracts. \n\nThe Storyteller wrestles with the complex. And then simplifies. \n\nThe Storyteller finds the rhythm\, finds the beat. Then finds the pause.  \n\nCome and walk the path with fellow storytellers. \n\nYou’ve learned how to tell a story. \n\nNow learn The Story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecause of very high demand\, we have opened 3 more seats on a non-residential basis. That means you will attend the full workshop at the retreat\, have all meals there etc\, but you will sleep elsewhere. We will help you with numbers of nearby hotels / guesthouses where you can stay. The price for the non-residential course is INR 32\,000 including GST. \n\n\n\nWho is this workshop for?Are you a practicing storyteller looking to elevate your skills? Do you want to go from being a mere practitioner to a Master? The place to find this mastery is within. Ameen Haque\, Story Monk at Storywallah’s will show you how and where to look. You will discover a superior storyteller within yourself in the Himalayas this coming March.  \n\n\n\nFellow traveller/facilitator: Ameen Haque\, Story Monk\, StoryWallahsDates: Apr 25 – 30\, 2027. (Plan to arrive by the 25th and depart on the 30th morning). \n\n\n\nApplications open 30th September\, 2026. \n\n\n\nDeposit to block space: INR 20\,000. \n\n\n\nFor questions related to the workshop content\, who it is for etc. please contact Ameen on ameen@storywallahs.com. For all questions about travel\, stay\, food\, booking a spot etc. please see the “Stay with us and FAQs sections below\, or call 73035-16665 / email info@himalayanwritingretreat.comThis retreat will be hosted at the Himalayan Writing Retreat in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. It is rated 5/5 from over 400 google reviews.  CN Traveller also covered it in this article. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			I’M INTERESTED\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			I’M INTERESTED\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n			\n			About the Instructor \n			\n		\n			\n\nAmeen Haque \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmeen Haque is the founder of Storywallahs and believes good stories happen to those who can tell them. He considers himself a story monk i.e. both a student as well as a practitioner and teacher of storytelling. CEO’s\, change makers and business leaders from across the world have turned to him for help with their stories. He has studied business administration and followed that up with a course in advertising & media planning from MICA. Formerly a Vice President at Ogilvy & Mather\, Ameen has over 20 years of experience in advertising\, marketing\, consulting and theatre. \n\n\n\nHis work is deeply influenced by his experiences in communications\, both as a marketer and as an actor. He learned storytelling while creating campaigns for some of the biggest brands\, helping start-up founders raise funds and while telling stories to those with the lowest attention spans – children. When not studying or teaching storytelling\, he loves climbing hills and playing table tennis. \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Detailed Program – The Storyteller’s Way \n			\n		\n			\n\nWhat Happens At The Retreat? \n\n\n\nGoing wide. Then going deep.  \n\n\n\nInto the universal. Into the personal. \n\n\n\nSongs. Stories. Ads. Short Films. Movie plots. Oral Stories. Myths.  \n\n\n\nFinding the metaphor. Working with metaphors.   \n\n\n\nWriting. Listening. Watching Reading. Walking. Reflecting.  \n\n\n\nReflections on the nature of stories. On the stories of nature. Human nature.  \n\n\n\nThe method. The madness. The Storyteller’s Way.  \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Travel and Stay \n			\n		\n			\n\nThe Himalayan Writing Retreat is built for writing and learning. We are rated 5-star on google and facebook.  \n\n\n\nOnce here\, you will be sharing a room with a fellow participant (unless we’ve confirmed a single). All essentials like food\, hot water\, towels etc. are provided. No hidden costs. \n\n\n\nThe book lounge on a snowy day\n\n\n\nIt can snow in winter. Weather can vary and the weather chart of Mukteshwar (12 km from the retreat) is here. A pair of sturdy walking shoes\, some rain protection and an extra layer or two are always a good idea. \n\n\n\nOur rooms are built to let nature in and inspire you. To see pictures of the rooms click here . To see pictures of the writing spaces click here \n\n\n\nDepending upon where you travel in from\, you can reach us by road\, train or air. Even if flying or taking a train\, the final stretch is a drive\, and the last 150 metres is a walk. \n\n\n\nBy Road \n\n\n\nThe retreat is a 370 km/9 hours drive from Delhi. If driving\, we recommend you leave early. Note that parking at the retreat is on the road – we do not have any private parking. We have limited driver accommodation\, so please check in advance. \n\n\n\nOvernight Volvo buses ply between Haldwani and Delhi\, the more reliable of which are government operated. You can book those here. Private Volvos and Sleeper buses also ply between Delhi and Haldwani\, which you can book on redbus. Make sure you pick a bus with a high (4+) rating. \n\n\n\nBy Train \n\n\n\nThere are three trains a day from Delhi to Kathgodam\, the nearest train station. Some others also come in from Kolkata\, Lucknow and Dehradun. From Delhi\, Ranikhet Express is a convenient overnight train both ways\, but finding tickets can be difficult.  \n\n\n\nMost people prefer to take the Kathgodam Shatabdi (Delhi dep: 6.20 AM\, Kathgodam Arr: 11.40 AM). A cab from Kathgodam to Satkhol takes about 2.5 hrs / Rs. 2200 (more for a big car). Cabs are often shared by participants.  \n\n\n\nBy Air \n\n\n\nThere are daily flights from Delhi to Pantnagar. A cab from Pantnagar to Satkhol takes about 3.5 hr / Approx INR 4K. \n\n\n\nThere are direct flights from Mumbai and Bangalore to Bareilly 3-4 days a week. Satkhol is a 5hr / INR 5.5k cab ride from Bareilly. (More for a big car). Cabs are often shared by participants. \n\n\n\nOne of our past attendees – Radhika\, has beautifully captured her experience of this retreat in her words. You can read her post Here. \n\n\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nWhy should I choose HWR Workshops?   \n\n\n\n\n\nPersonal Attention: We don’t take more than 10 students in a class. You get a lot of personal attention and feedback. No classrooms of 20-30 people or one-way pre-recorded videos here.\n\n\n\nClass Quality: For most courses\, we filter our participants. You can’t just pay and sign up. We need to see a writing sample (in our application form) to ensure the class is of a uniform standard.\n\n\n\nQuality of Faculty: No lightweights here. Many of our faculty are award-winners. All are experts and great teachers. We don’t settle for average.\n\n\n\nA Decade’s Experience:The Himalayan Writing Retreat was founded in 2016. we’ve been doing teaching programs for writers for ten years. we;ve hosted over 1000 people\, and have yet to have an unhappy participant. It shows up in everything we do.  \n\n\n\nFeedback scores: Across courses\, we are rated 4.9/5\, or higher. You can read our reviews HERE.\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I get a certificate of participation?Yes\, certificates are available on request.\n\n\n\n\n\nAny discounts for students / other categories?At the Himalayan Writing Retreat\, we follow a strict No-Discount policy.\n\n\n\n\n\nIs the workshop fee refundable?Our cancellation policy is as follows:Online Writing Workshop: * 95% refund if cancellation 2 weeks before the event start date* 50% refund if cancellation one week before the start date* No refund if cancellation less than one week before the start date.Workshops in the Himalayas (INR Denominated) : * 95% refund if cancellation 4 weeks before the event start date* 50% refund if cancellation two weeks before the start date* 0% refund if cancellation less than two weeks before the start date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs the Himalayan Writing Retreat a business or an NGO?The Himalayan Writing Retreat is a social enterprise. It works closely and actively to support the unique and precious Chirag School. On average\, HWR raises INR 8 Lakhs every year to support the Chirag School.\n\n\n\n\nHave more questions? \n\n\n\n\n\nFeel free to write to us at:info@himalayanwritingretreat.com \n\n\n\n\n\nOr connect with us at+91 73035 16665 (Call | WA | Signal) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWords of praise for HWR\n\n\n\n\n\nKavita Kurup\, about her experience at HWR. \n\n\n\nRupal Sancheti\, about her experience at HWR. \n\n\n\nSohi Mehra\, about her experience at HWR. \n\n\n\nParticipant Anju Narayanan details here experience at The Retreat in this lovely article. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Summary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* Taxes extra. \n\n\n\n** Early Bird ends April 10th\, 2027**** The Regular Price from April 11th\, 2027 is INR 67\,000* (+ GST)**** Price for Early-bird single occupancy (off-site) is INR 80\,250* (+ GST)**** Price for Regular single occupancy (off-site) is INR 84\,250* (+ GST)** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy for Physical Courses\n\n95% refund if cancellation 4 weeks before event start date.\n\n\n\n50% refund if cancellation 2 weeks before the start date.\n\n\n\n0% refund if cancellation is less than 2 weeks before start date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			I’M INTERESTED
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