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4 Day Hiking, Relaxation, and Yoga Retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal
Himalayan Yoga Academy, Sunrise Height, Raniban, Nagarjun 1, Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal Yoga Retreat and Hiking
Hiking has been everyone's interest to get lost in nature. Yoga itself is divine. Being a yoga traveler leads you to the divine path to obtaining the samadhi. Everybody loves nature. Walking with the flow of nature is everyone's interest. Having a relaxing day after a hike in nature is Himalayan Yoga Academy's service.
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Highlights
- Exciting hiking trip
- 2 yoga sessions per day
- An experienced English-speaking guide
- Daily therapy sessions on main retreat days
- Entry charges in the national park and all taxes for the hike
- 3 daily vegetarian or vegan meals
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction
Group size: 2-15 participants
Airport transfer available:
Tribhuvan International Airport (US$ 15 per person)
Tribhuvan International Airport (US$ 15 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Spa
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Wireless internet
You will be accommodated at Himalayan Yoga Academy. At Himalayan Yoga Academy they have 12 rooms with attached bathrooms, hot and cold shower, a yoga hall, a comfortable and hygienic kitchen, herbal tea, organic food, spa chambers, sauna - steam bath, swimming pool, sunbath beds, tiny beautiful gardens, meditation zones, library, music instruments, yoga mats, and Wi-Fi.
Facilities
- Aarogya-griha: healing chamber which is for deep relaxation healing, therapy, and spa treatments in order to get healthy
- Anna-griha: house of food where food is prepared and where you will eat. The dining facility serves 25 people.
- Chaitanya-griha: house of supreme consciousness which is for prathana (prayer), yogasana (postures), pranayama (breath control), and dhyana (meditation)
- First aid box with normal dressing and medications
- Shuddi-griha: house of six cleansing acts (shatakarma) which is for cleansing the different gates of the body
- Svadhyaya-griha: self-study room with yoga and different yoga-related books
- Swagat-griha: reception hall which is for welcoming guests where you will be greeted with a warm and friendly welcome
- Wi-Fi internet and print on request
Program
Day 1: Arrival day
- Before 14:00 Check in, room arrangements, and rest
- 15:30 - 16:30 Rest
- 17:00 - 17:15 Herbal tea
- 17:15 - 18:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer or chants), spinal asana or Suryanamaskar; yoga Nidra, mudra, Dhyana yoga (meditation)
- 19:00 - 19:30 Dinner and herbal tea
- 19:30 - 20:30 Bhakti yoga (prayer or chants), Trataka (concentrated gaze), and discussion
- 20:30 - 21:45 Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study, and practice
- 22:00 Bedtime (lights out)
Day 2: Hike day
- 06:30 Breakfast and drive to Nagi Gumba
- 08:00 Visit Nagi Gumba and hike to Shivapuri Peak
- 13:00 Reach Shivapuri Peak and have pack lunch and enjoy
- 16:30 Back to Nagi Gumba and drive back to HYA
- 19:00 Dinner, Tratak, and bedtime
Day 3: Retreat day
- 06:00 Wake up and ushapan (early drinking water)
- 06:30 - 07:00 Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
- 07:00 - 08:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer or chants), warm-up exercise, Suryanamaskar, yogasana, bandha, pranayama, shanty path (peace mantra)
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and herbal tea
- 10:00 - 13:00 Therapy 1 (oil massage), helping and cooking in the kitchen, and self-study
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and herbal tea
- 14:00 - 17:00 Nature / village / temple / monastery visit, jungle visit or self-practice
- 17:00 - 17:15 Herbal tea
- 17:15 - 18:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer or chants), spinal asana or Suryanamaskar; yoga Nidra, mudra, Dhyana yoga (meditation)
- 19:00 - 19:30 Dinner and herbal tea
- 19:30 - 20:30 Bhakti yoga (prayer or chants), Trataka (concentrated gaze), and discussion
- 20:30 - 21:45 Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study, and practice
- 22:00 Bedtime (lights out)
Day 4: Check-out day
- 06:00 Wake up and ushapan (early drinking water)
- 06:30 - 07:00 Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
- 07:00 - 08:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer or chants), warm-up exercise, Suryanamaskar, yogasana, bandha, pranayama, Shanty Path (peace mantra)
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and herbal tea
- 10:00 - 13:00 Pack, shower, or rest
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and herbal tea
- 14:00 Check-out
Included excursions
About the hike
Drive from Kathmandu to Muhan Pokhari for about 30 minutes. After handling the formalities at the Shivapuri entrance gate, you enter the Shivapuri watershed and wildlife area. You commence your hike from the southern boundary of the area where the army check-post is located. The trail goes along the rugged but drivable road through pine and cherry forests up to Nangi Gompa within one and a half hours. Here, a nunnery monastery is located.
After the monastery, the trail goes steeply uphill through the oak, rhododendron, and bamboo forests for another three hours. From here you can enjoy the beauty of the snowy Himalayas ranges such as Ganesh Himal, Langtang-Lirung, and Dorji Lhakpa. Finally, you take a shortcut downhill to Budhanilkantha in about two and a half hours before commencing your drive back to Kathmandu.
Instructors
Dr. Subodh Simkhada
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Dr. Subodh is the resident expert. He is a certified yoga teacher and a bona fide naturopathic physician. His other notable accomplishments include advanced training in different types of massage like Ayurvedic, Shiatsu, Thai traditional, foot reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, and Ayurvedic panchakarma training in Kerala, India. He also holds a Reiki master's degree in Nepal.
Swami Padmasattva
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Swami Padmasattva has a long research and practice in human consciousness and yoga. He teaches ancient traditional yoga in a scientific way to understand easily with modern eyes and also he is an experienced and registered Yoga Teacher Yoga Alliance. He has a wide range of experience and practice in the Traditional Usui system of Reiki, Tibetan Sound Healing and Meditation, Himalayan Singing Bowl, Music Healing and Meditation, etc. which calms and relaxes your mind being connected to self.
Sudan Bhetuwal
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He is also known as Himalayan Yogi, he has spent hours meditating on the lap of Mahalangur Himalayan Range, Annapurna Massif, Langtang Himalayan Range, Gosaikunda, etc.He is certified 500 Hour Yoga Alliance USA Teacher. udan is a Hatha yoga teacher at Himalayan Yoga Academy. He has been awarded as Mr. Yogi 2017 award by the National yoga sports council. He has been to India, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Australia for yoga campaigns.
Muna Sharma
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She is a yoga student and practitioner for almost a decade. She has studied Yoga philosophy and Veda (ancient scripture) at Nepal Sanskrit University. She is 200hrs certified yoga teacher from American Yoga Alliance. She has been to China and various places in Nepal to teach yoga.
Suyog Simkhada
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Born on the lap of the Himalayas and also being guided by his father Swami Yog Subodh, Suyog always dreamt of becoming a true yogi and flourishing the knowledge of yogic science all around the world. Since then he learned yogic knowledge from various educational institutions. He did his 200-hour yoga teacher training from Himalayan Yoga Academy in the year 2016 and also did 300 hours in the year 2017. He is also certified sound healer. he has been teaching YTTC Trainings from the year 2019. Also he has been runnig several retreats from the year 2019.
Retreat location
The holiday will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal and is the country's gateway to tourism. It is portrayed as a beautiful valley with historical landmarks, old monasteries, arts, cultural heritage, and a city of temples.
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Massage
- Spa
General
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Yoga studio
Services
- Laundry
- Library
- Wireless internet
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
During your stay, you will be provided with vegetarian or vegan dinner on the first day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner will on days two and three, and breakfast and lunch on day four. Herbal tea and water are also included. During festivals and rituals, you will be offered cultural food.
Himalayan Yoga Academy strive to provide organic and vegetarian or vegan meals, but if you have special dietary needs please notify them in advance. They will try to accommodate your needs as best they can.
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
- Vegan
- Organic
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Ayurvedic therapy or panchakarma treatments
- Abhyanga
- Body scrub massage
- Enema
- Foot bath
- Herbalism
- Nasya
- Reflexology
- Shiatsu massage
- Shirodhara
- Svedana
- Traditional Ayurveda massage
- Traditional Thai massage
Beauty therapies
- Facials - herbal, vitamin E, boutique, or Ayurveda
- Nail care - manicure, pedicure, or polish
- Threading - eyebrows, face, or chin
- Waxing - full leg, half leg, or underarm
Cycling
Explore the countryside on a bike.
Explore the area
Explore the surrounding area and take a hike through the countryside, visit temples, monasteries, and local villages and farmlands.
Hiking to local villages
Hike into a local village and experience Nepali culture first hand; stay a few nights with a Nepali family.
Jungle hikes
Explore the local jungle with its many hiking trails; meditate there to get real inner peace.
Monkey Temple hike
Take a 30-minute walk to discover world heritage sites.
Morning and evening walks
Enjoy the quietude of early morning or late evening while on a walk through the countryside.
Natural spring taps
Walk down to the nearby springs and see the running taps and villagers bathing and washing there.
Naturopathy treatment
- Hip bath (hot or cold)
- Mud bath
- Shankhaprakshalan Kriya
- Steam bath
- Surya chikitsa (thermolume)
- Upavasa and maunavrta
- Vamana
Sightseeing
Explore Kathmandu Valley with a professional tour guide.
Spiritual walks
Go on a spiritual walk into the jungle with your yoga guru and take a rest for a while listening to the wisdom of the teacher.
Temples and monasteries
Around the centers there are Hindus temples and Buddhist monasteries. You can go there for spiritual activities in the morning, afternoon, or evening (puja, chanting, and kirtan).
Volunteer
Give back to Nepal for your great experience there by traveling to local villages, temples, and health centers; spend time lending a hand on various projects.
Spa treatments
There will be a therapy session on the main retreat days only.
What's included
- 2 yoga sessions per day including a yoga mat
- Daily therapy sessions on the main retreat days
- 3 nights accommodation with attached bathroom with a hot and cold shower
- 3 vegetarian or vegan meals daily (cultural food on festivals and rituals)
- Drinking water
- Transportation for the hike and an experienced english-speaking guide
- Entry charges in the national park
- All taxes for the hike
- Library of yoga literature
- Towel and slippers
- Airport pick up
What's not included
- Airport departure
- All transfers and transport to and from the academy
- All excursions out of the academy including meals taken off-site
- All personal expenses
- Extra meals
- Laundry
- Extra therapies
How to get there
Recommended Airports
KTM
Tribhuvan International Airport
8 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 15 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Transfers from and to this airport are available at the additional cost of 15 USD per way. Night transfers are available at the price of 20 USD, while from Thamel the cost of the transfer is 6 USD.
Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Tribhuvan International Airport (US$ 15 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 22% 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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