12 Day Yoga and Trek Holiday in Nepal

Practice yoga and meditation to explore your inner self and find a holistic well being while you explore the outer beauty of the magical land of the Himalayas. Grow your spirituality higher and awareness deeper to learn more about yourself and the world while traveling to Nepal. Enjoy the panoramic view of the magnificent Himalayas and feel and take the energy flowing to you from those mighty mountains. Meditate in the serene atmosphere on the lap of the Himalayas where the ancient sages practiced their yoga and meditation to attain the enlightenment.

About yoga

The art of yoga has been practiced in Nepal and India for centuries. Unlike other forms of exercise, it is not rigorous but relaxing while being just as effective. Dhyan (concentration) is the key to perfecting the yogic postures called asanas. Mastering of the asanas is supposed to ensure mental, physical, and spiritual harmony. Situated in the Himalayan foothills, Nepal is the perfect destination for yoga and meditation lovers and for the well-being tour. Yoga and meditation in the Himalayas add efficiency to its practice.

Earthbound Expeditions, a pioneer responsible adventure travel company in Nepal, brings yoga and tourism together. That means while traveling to the Himalayas, you can indulge yourselves in restoration, rejuvenation, health, and well being of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit). Earthbound Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. will provide award-winning yoga instructor as a tour or trek leader for the group size of four and more.

The entire function of yoga and well-being tourism is operating under the guidelines of very well experienced yoga teachers who hold their degrees from the first deemed university in the world for yoga and specializes in tours and travels, who have the experience of around ten years at their credit in a senior capacity. They have organized many seminars or conferences on yoga and the symposium on the basis of applications of yoga.

Daily itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival day (1400 meters)

Earthbound Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. arrives at the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). You are met and picked up by an Earthbound representative and transferred to the hotel. Later at some point, you meet for the orientation about the trip in details. You will stay in Thamel Eco Resort or similar.

Day 2 - Kathmandu exploration day

You wake up early in the morning for a refreshing yoga session. After breakfast in the morning, you go for the Kathmandu sightseeing tour. You are going to do the UNESCO cultural heritage tour today which includes Swoyambhunath, the oldest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley, a beautiful abode for lots of monkeys thus also known as monkey temple, which is also a perfect vantage point to see Kathmandu valley.

Pashupatinath, a holy pilgrimage for Hindus and Hindu crematorium, is watched as the Hindu dead bodies are cremated in the most unique way in the world. You come across men with ash rubbed body, matted locks, and dreaded look which is a typical look of a Hindu Holy Men known as Sadhus. Boudhanath, the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, a site for Tibetan Buddhism where you can visit monasteries, watches the Holy Monks busy in their chanting ritual going around the temple.

Patan Durbar Square, a medieval royal palace area which is also known as the city of fine arts, you can see the finest example of metal and stone carving back to the 14th century and also the amazing Nepali architecture. You chase the tiredness away with a meditation session in the evening. You will stay in Thamel Eco Resort or similar.

Day 3 - Kathmandu exploration day

You have yet another early morning yoga session to freshen yourselves up. Today, you go for some humanitarian work after breakfast. You go visit helpless and homeless people, feed them, and spend some time with them. You will have free time to explore around as well. You will join an evening meditation session. You will stay in Thamel Eco Resort or similar.

Day 4 - Kathmandu to Nagarkot (2100 meters)

After an early morning refreshing yoga session, you come down for breakfast. Later today, you drive to Nagarkot for about one and a half hours and stay overnight there. Nagarkot is a beautiful hill station 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu and famous for sunrise and mountain view.

You can enjoy the breathtaking view of Langtang range in the Himalaya and other magnificent mountains including Sisa Pangma, Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, and also a tiny glimpse of Mount Everest on a very clear day. Sunrise from here is as fascinating as it can be. The cool weather there makes you wish for more days there but so sad, you are checking out tomorrow. A meditation session on the beautiful hill station will light you up.

Day 5 - Nagarkot to yoga retreat (1500 meters)

You enjoy the sunrise in the morning and come for breakfast. After having breakfast, you hike to today’s destination. A two-and-a-half-hour walk will take you to the local village area allowing you to experience the local lifestyle. As you walk, you will be welcomed by a friendly hello of local people.

Enjoying the Green hills and the local life, you come to Nepal yoga retreat where you are staying for two nights practicing yoga and meditation, helping yourselves to grow spiritual and healthier. You will take part in an evening meditation stay in the retreat.

Day 6 - Yoga retreat exploration

You freshen up with the early morning yoga practice in the beautiful surrounding of the retreat. After breakfast, you can go and visit the organic farm, temple, and explore the surrounding. Also can enjoy the spa and massage facility with an extra cost at the retreat. In the evening, another meditation session will make you feel more peaceful and energetic. Enjoy the retreat stay for three days practicing yoga, meditation, enjoy massage and spa, and spend quiet time to explore.

Day 7 - Yoga retreat to Pokhara (900 meters)

Join an early morning yoga practice to make you ready for the whole day. After the blissful experience of yoga, you come down for breakfast. You start driving to Pokhara today after breakfast. It takes you about seven hours scenic drive to reach Pokhara, a very famous and standing amid nature tourist destination in Nepal.

As soon as you reach Pokhara, the atmosphere starts telling you about the beauty of the place. One of the most beautiful lake cities in the world, Pokhara, is also the city for the adventure sports in Nepal. It is also a famous sightseeing place with beautiful lakes and a view of the Himalayan range. The close-up view of the Annapurna range and Mount Fishtail from here is more than fascinating. An evening meditation session is here for you.

Day 8 - Pokhara exploration day

Early morning wake up to go to Sarangkot for a stunning view of Himalaya and an incredible sunrise. After breakfast, you go and visit World Peace Stupa and boat on the lake. You have a free afternoon and a whole bunch of choice for the adventure activities like paragliding, ultralight flight, zip flyer, etc. at an extra cost. Also, you can enjoy the spa and massages, taking a stroll around the serene lake, etc. Meditation in the evening. You will stay in Pokhara Eco Resort or similar.

Day 9 - Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast, you drive back to Kathmandu. Have an option to fly back at an extra cost. Later in the evening, you go for a farewell Nepali dinner with a cultural show in Kathmandu and can have a discussion about the trip experience. You will stay in Thamel Eco Resort or similar.

Day 10 - Departure day

Today is your last day of the trip so they will transfer you to the airport for the final departure.

This yoga holiday and trekking tour will take place in some locations in Nepal.

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• All ground transport by car or bus
• 11 nights accommodation
• Food on bed and breakfast basis and other meals as mentioned
• Nepali dinner with a cultural show
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Domestic flight as per itinerary
• Yoga, meditation, and retreat facilities
• Guru guided yoga classes

• Airfare from and to Kathmandu
• Sightseeing monument entrance fees
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips to guides
• Lunches and dinners not mentioned above
• All personal expenses, an expense raised by those events which is not under their control

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.