Nepal Yoga Tour - 12 Days / 11 Nights
Brace yourself for a spiritual yoga journey and reconnect with your true self while discovering a fascinating country with our amazing Yoga Guru, Shreedhar Kandel.
Nepal is so much more than the Himalayas. If you love nature, adventure, amazing wildlife, new cultures and friendly people, Nepal will surprise and fascinate you. There are a lot of reasons why someone should include Nepal on their bucket list.
You will discover Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal and home to historical and spiritual places such as Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, and Bhaktapur, the city of devotees. You will also visit Pokhara, Nepal’s adventure capital. The jungle of Chitwan National Park will introduce you to the Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants and majestic birds. This trip will also take you to the birthplace of Lord Buddha – Lumbini, and Tansen, an unspoiled gem in the Palpa district.
DAY 01. WELCOME TO NEPAL
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel. At the hotel, you will receive a short pre-departure briefing.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
We will meet for a meditation session in the evening before dinner.
DAY 02. CULTURAL TOUR IN KATHMANDU AND BHAKTAPUR | EVENING IN NAGARKOT
Early in the morning, you will have your first yoga session.
After breakfast, we will take you on a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Valley.
We will visit Pashupatinath Temple, a holy pilgrimage site for Hindus. Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Lord Shiva. Devotees are regularly taking ritual baths in the holy Bagmati river. You will see a wide range of very interesting cultural activities. We will also meet many Hindu Holy Men (also known as Sadhus). Then, we will visit Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and a very important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Walk clockwise around the stupa, enjoy the mystical atmosphere, encounter the Buddhist monks and take lots of pictures under the colorful prayer flags.
In the afternoon, we will drive to Bhaktapur, the city of devotees, located 13 km outside Kathmandu.
Sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur
The ancient Newari town is renowned for its fine religious architecture and its traditional handicrafts. Among other places, we will visit:
- the Brass & Bronze Museum (Metal Museum),
- the Woodcarving Museum,
- the 55 Window Palace,
- the Golden Gate,
- and the Five Storeys Temple (Nyatapola Temple).
Then, we will head to Nagarkot, a top spot famous for its beautiful sunset and sunrise views.
Evening Meditation session.
DAY 03. NAGARKOT – CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a stunning sunrise over the Himalayas. Yoga session.
After breakfast, we will drive to Chitwan. The jungle of Chitwan National Park is home to the Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants, river dolphins, sloth bears and many majestic birds. In Chitwan, you will get a welcome drink at the Resort.
After lunch, we will visit a typical Tharu community village.
Evening Meditation session.
Overnight in Chitwan.
DAY 04. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Yoga session.
After a filling breakfast, you will go on a river safari. During the river safari, you will see a lot of crocodiles and different species of birds. Don't forget to bring your binoculars!
After lunch, we will take you on a jeep safari inside the National Park.
Evening Meditation session.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
DAY 05. LUMBINI
Early in the morning, we will drive to Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Check in to the hotel. Relax and soak up the peaceful atmosphere in Lumbini.
Yoga and meditation session.
Meals: Breakfast.
DAY 06. LUMBINI SIGHTSEEING TOUR
We will explore the Wetlands and encounter the gorgeous Sarus Cranes.
Evening Meditation session.
Meals: Breakfast.
DAY 07. TANSEN
Yoga session.
After breakfast, we will drive to Tansen, an unspoiled gem in the Palpa district. The authentic town with its narrow streets is one of the most charming places in Nepal. In the evening, we will hike up to the view tower on the Shreenagar Hill to enjoy the sunset view over the Himalayas. We will spend the night at a local family's home.
Evening Meditation session.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Tansen.
DAY 08. TANSEN AND RANI MAHAL
Yoga session.
In the morning, we will drive to Rani Mahal (Ranighat Palace), also known as the Taj Mahal of Nepal due to its history.
Then, we will spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful town. We will also go for some shopping, for those who want to take a taste of Nepal home with them. Tansen is famous for its Dhaka (a unique Nepali hand woven fabric) and Karuwa (a traditional ritual water vessel).
Evening Meditation session.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Tansen.
DAY 09. POKHARA
We will visit Tal Barahi Temple, a Hindu temple located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake.
Evening Meditation session.
Meals: Breakfast.
DAY 10. SARANGKOT & POKHARA SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Early in the morning, we will head to Sarangkot to catch the sunrise. Sarangkot is famous for its view of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m) and the Annapurna mountain range.
Yoga session in Sarangkot.
- The beautiful World Peace Pagoda (Shanti stupa).
- Davis falls and Gupteshwor Mahadev cave.
- The Matepani Gumba Buddhist Monastery.
- The International Mountain Museum.
Evening Meditation session.
DAY 11. POKHARA – KATHMANDU
Yoga and meditation session.
After breakfast, we will head back to Kathmandu by private van/car.
DAY 12. DEPARTURE
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off.
- Experienced and government licensed English speaking guide during the entire tour.
- Professional English speaking yoga teacher (guru) during the entire tour.
- All ground transportation (private comfortable car).
- Sightseeing tours and activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees for Monasteries, temples, and world heritage sites.
- Conservation and National Park entrance fees.
- Accommodation (11 nights): 2 nights in Kathmandu, 1 night in Nagarkot, 2 nights in Lumbini, 2 nights in Tansen, 2 nights in Chitwan and 2 nights in Pokhara.
- Meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan).
- First aid kit.
- 1 Yoga mat per person.
- Farewell dinner.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights and domestic flights.
- Extra activities.
- Tips for guide, teacher, driver & others.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, shopping, telephone calls.
- Some meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan).
- EMERGENCY EVACUATION EXPENSES, Insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that you subscribe a proper travel insurance policy that covers illness, medical emergencies, trip cancellation, etc.
- Visa fees.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Accommodation:
- Kathmandu (2 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Nagarkot (1 night): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Chitwan (2 nights): Carefully selected Jungle Resort.
- Lumbini (2 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Tansen (2 nights): Carefully selected homestay.
- Pokhara (2 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
Meals:
- Day 1: N/A.
- Day 2: Breakfast.
- Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 5: Breakfast.
- Day 6: Breakfast.
- Day 7: Breakfast.
- Day 8: Breakfast.
- Day 9: Breakfast.
- Day 10: Breakfast.
- Day 11: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
- Day 12: Breakfast.
