13 Day Everest Base Camp Trekking and Yoga Retreat in Nepal
Trekking Yoga Retreat Nepal
Get ready for this Everest Base Camp Yoga trek of 13 days which empowers you to explore the world's highest Mt. Everest and other amazing snow-capped peaks along with the nature, culture, beautiful landscape of the region. Enjoy this trek with the benefits of meditation, breathing exercises, and relaxation of the body through yoga practices. This trip perfectly helps you to balance the physical challenge of the trekking and yoga to enjoy and observe everything that Nepal has to offer.
Highlights
- 11 days of yoga practice
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges
- Require trekking permits and government documentation
- Domestic airfare from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu including airport tax
- 2 night accommodation at a three-star hotel in Kathmandu
- 11 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
- Airport transfer
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
In this Everest base camp yoga trek, you will be accommodated at a hotel in Kathmandu for two nights in Hotel Nepalaya, Thamel. During the trek for 11 days, you will be staying at tea houses, which provide a warm comfortable bed and healthy, filling foods.
In Phakding you will be staying at Trekkers Tea House. In Namche Bazaar, you will be staying at Hotel Moonlight. In Tengboche, you will be staying at Tasidale Tea House. In Dingboche, you will be staying at Hotel Grand Himalaya. In Lobuche, you will be staying at Hotel Oxygen. In Gorakshep, you will be staying at Poomari.
Program
13 days Everest Base Camp Yoga trek through the Himalayas begins each day with the walk of five to six hours including one hour of relaxing yoga practice in the morning guided by the instructor. After that, you'll be heading to adventurous trekking through Rhododendron forests, beautiful lakes, Monasteries, charming villages to witness the incredible scenery of mountains like Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, and many more.
Be amazed at the 360 degrees closest views of the Himalayas from the top of Kalapathar. Upon reaching the teahouses take a rest and then again practice yoga in the evening to embolden the growth, healing in your bodies, relieve your mind, body and spirit. The trip is all about to relax, seek, rejuvenate your body through yoga each day will have huge brunt on your mind also with the great scenery of the magnificent mountains around you.
Highlights
- Trek to the world's highest Mount Everest with amazing yoga and meditation
- Amazing view of the Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam, Mount Lhotse, and more
- 2 yoga classes per day (morning and evening)
- Marvel at the amazing Khumbu glacier and Khumbu icefall
- Witness aerial view of beautiful landscape with green valleys and hills
- Explore Sherpa's cultures, tradition, and visit ancient monasteries
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, the Representative of Himalayan Recreation will pick you up and transfers to your hotel in Kathmandu. Take a rest then, there will be a short briefing about the trek. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding
Early morning after breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Lukla. Enjoy a scenic flight of 30 minutes to the gateway of the Everest region. you will meet the rest of the crew members at the Lukla Airport. After that, start your journey to Phakding through the colorful forests, charming villages of Sherpa people. Catch the incredible view of Kusum Kangaru before reaching Phakding. You will have an evening yoga session at the end of your day. Overnight at teahouses in Phakding.
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Early morning, start your day with the yoga class in the Himalaya before trekking to Namche. After breakfast continues the trek through Dudhkoshi River, Bhotekoshi River crossing suspension bridge with the breathtaking glimpse of Mount Everest, Mount Nuptse, and Mount Lhotse. About three hours, ascend through the pine forest and you will reach Namche Bazaar, which is one of the tourist hubs in the Everest region. After check-in in the teahouses, you will have a yoga session about one to two. Overnight at Teahouse in Namche.
Day 4: Rest and acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Today is acclimatization day, in the morning you will do yoga class then take rest for a while. Then, get ready to acclimatize your body rambling around Namche Bazaar. Also, you will hike towards Everest View Hotel, get the amazing sunrise views over the Himalayas and also the amazing views of Mount Everest, Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam, Mount Lhotse, and many more. End your day with an evening yoga session for an hour. Overnight at teahouse in Namche.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,800 meters)
After the early morning session of the yoga, trek to Tengboche along with the rushing frigid waters of Dudh Koshi. Enjoy amazing views of Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam, Mount Lhotse, and others along the way. After reaching Tengboche visit ancient biggest monastery of the Khumbu region. You will have the second session of yoga before ending your day. Overnight at teahouse in Tengboche.
Day 6 : Tengboche - Dingboche (4,415 meters)
Early in the morning, you will have the yoga class with the amazing views of the Himalayas. The trekking in this beautiful regions starts from Tengboche to Dingboche. You will pass through several Chortens, Mani walls, and small villages. Get the close-up views of Mount Amadablam. Enjoy the Nepali lunch before reaching Dingboche. End the day with the final session of refreshing yoga which helps to rejuvenate your body. Overnight at teahouse in Dingboche.
Day 7 : Dingboche - Lobuche (4,940 meters)
Head to the Lobuche early morning after yoga session followed by amazing scenery of mountains. As this adventurous day starts, you will arduous climb up passing by chortens with the beautiful scenery of Mount Everest, Mount Pumori, Mount Khumbutse, Mount Nuptse, and more after hiking an hour finally you reach Lobuche. Then you will do an evening yoga session. Overnight at teahouse in Lobuche.
Day 8: Lobuche - Gorakshep (5,160 meters) - Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters)
The day you are waiting for a long time has been come today! Today early morning after the yoga session, trek to the Gorakshep following the windy and rocky path with a peak of the north hill to Everest along with Pumori, Mahalangur, Khumbutse, Nuptse. From there see the 360-degree vista of snowcapped mountains.
Stop at Gorakshep for lunch then take a trail to World’s highest Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the Everest Base Camp enjoy the stunning view of Khumbu icefall and Khumbu glacier. Do an amazing yoga before the day ends. Overnight at Teahouse in Gorakshep.
Day 9: Gorakshep - Kalapthar (5,545 meters) - Pheriche (4,230 meters)
Another important and awaited day to get the mesmerizing views of spectacular Himalayas. Early morning you have a yoga session then make your way to Kalapathar, the amazing views of the Everest region. You will get the marvelous sunrise view over the spectacular Himalayas including Mount Lhotse, Mount Pumori, Mount Lingtren, Mount Khumbutse, Mount Changtse, Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam, and more.
Marvel at the incredible and amazing closest view of Mount Everest from the top. After spending an unforgettable time at Kala Patthar, you will trek down to Pheriche. Enjoy the yoga session in the evening. Overnight at teahouse in Pheriche.
Day 10: Pheriche - Namche Bazaar
After the yoga session and breakfast, you start your trek back to Namche. Follow the trial that you traversed a few days earlier. End your day with an evening yoga session. Overnight at teahouse in Namche Bazaar.
Day 11: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,642 meters)
After yoga session in the early morning trek back to Lukla. Walking through forests with ups and down trekking trial, pass along the monasteries, beautiful Sherpa villages. You will reach Lukla. Then, you will have an evening yoga session. Overnight at teahouse in Lukla.
Day 12: Lukla - Kathmandu flight
Last day in the Himalayan region you can say bye to the mountains before heading to the airport for the flight back to Kathmandu. Enjoy the scenery of the mountains on the flight. After you arrived in Kathmandu, You'll be transferred back to
your hotel to take a rest and for refreshment. Also, you can explore the Kathmandu areas in leisure time. Enjoy the farewell dinner organized by the Himalayan recreation treks and expedition. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 13: Final departure
Your adventurous trip to Nepal concludes today! A representative of Himalayan. Recreation Treks will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back to your country.
Retreat location
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
During the trek, you will be served three daily delectable vegetarian meals also a cup of tea or coffee. In Kathmandu, you will have breakfast. Choose meals for yourself in Kathmandu. Farewell dinner in an authentic restaurant with the cultural show also included in this package.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Things to do (optional)
Himalayan Recreation Treks & Expedition P.ltd can arrange Chitwan Jungle Safari and Kathmandu sightseeing. Witness splendid sunrise view over Himalayan ranges in Nagarkot and visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
What's included
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Domestic airfare from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu including airport tax
- English speaking trekking guide
- 11 night accommodation at teahouses during the trek (including full board meals)
- 11 days of yoga practice
- 2 night accommodation at a three-star hotel in Kathmandu
- Porters to carry your baggage
- Himalayan Recreation’s t-shirt, duffel bag, and trekking pole
- All government taxes, VAT, and service charges
- First aid kit
- Require trekking permits and government documentation
- Required mat for yoga and meditation
- Neti pot
- Rubber Catheter
- Farewell dinner prior to departure
What's not included
- Tips for trekking staffs
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Personal clothing and footwear (hat, gloves, down jacket, waterproofs, hiking boots, towel, tissue, swimming customs)
- Personal equipment (sunglasses, water bottle, sleeping bag, mat) and expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Tribhuvan International Airport
4 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Transfer from and to the airport is included.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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