Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji

Celestial Message Troupe

Seoul, South Korea

October 24-30, 2025

Śrī Korea Rāga Sāgara Music for Meditation

October 26, 2025 • 6 pm

Accommodations

You can use platforms like Expedia or booking.com to book hotels. We can offer recommendations on which hotels to choose and which ones to avoid.

Sofitel Ambassador Hotel

Sofitel Ambassador Hotel • 5-Star

Hotels near Sofitel
(Approx. $250/night)
- Hotel Muse Seoul
- The Ambassador Seoul

Jamsil Area Hotels

(Approx. $70-100/night)

5 min walking distance to concert venue (Sofitel Ambassador Hotel)

Gangnam Area Hotels

(Approx $100-150/night)
- Gangnam Family Hotel
- Hotel Cappuccino

15-20 min metro ride to Sofitel (the metro is very easy and affordable in Seoul)

Airbnb

Airbnb homes are located near the Sofitel. You can also search for accommodations close to attractions like Lotte World Aquarium and Seoul Sky.

Sightseeing

Sightseeing Details

Contact

Kaliji: +1 (310) 428-4119
Hari: +1 (540) 998-4858

Food

Indian Restaurants

Saravanaa Bhavan - 100% vegetarian restaurant (35-40 min from Sofitel)
Ganga, Agra, Kitchen of India - vegetarian options (5 min from Sofitel)

Vegan/Vegetarian

Rooted Seoul - 5 min from Sofitel
Plant Cafe Itaewon - 25 min from Sofitel
ALT.a (Michelin-rated Chinese restaurant) - 25 min from Sofitel
Plantude (COEX Mall) - 15 min from Sofitel
Mahina Vegan Table - 20 min from Sofitel

Visa

• India passport holders will need a visa to visit South Korea
Please click link below for application:
South Korea Visa Application

• USA passport holders do not need a visa to visit South Korea

• For other countries, check with the local Korean Embassy

Transportation

• Uber, taxi are easily available in Seoul
• Metro is the most affordable option and is easy to navigate
• From Incheon Airport: express buses are available to most hotel areas

Google Maps will only provide directions for public transportation in Korea (Metro, buses)
You can still search for location and estimate the directions (mostly for walking)*For full navigation - Use Apple Maps or download Naver Maps
(South Korea's navigation app) to get directions

Venue

Sofitel Ambassador Hotel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

209 Jamsil-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Schedule

• October 24
Sri Swamiji arrives in Seoul• October 26
Śri Korea Rāga Sāgara
Free Admission
Please reserve Here
to confirm attendance• October 25, 27–29
Sightseeing
If Sri Swamiji wishes to join any sightseeing activities, the plans will be announced to all.
Devotees can then make their own arrangements to join.• October 30
Sri Swamiji will depart from Seoul