Nepal Yoga TourA Taste of Nepal - Tour Package

Yoga = Unity Oneness. Derived from the Sanskrit word yog which means to join. The science of life, the integration of mind and body, the union of the spirit to the divine, via tools left behind from rishis, ascetics and yogis of ages past.The Eight Fold Path of Yoga (not to be confused with Buddha's Eight Fold Path), from sage Patanjali s yoga sutra delves deeply into the morality of living and plunges into the human psyche.It consists of: Yama (self restraints), Niyama (self observances) Asana, Pranayama (breath techniques), Pratyahara (withdrawl of the senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (identification with pure consciousness).

To many, the mention of yoga conjures up images of postures (Asanas) to develop flexibility, general body health and of course awareness. This is just the beginning. While yoga's central theme remains the highest goal of the spiritual path; yogic practices can give direct and tangible benefits to everyone regardless of their spiritual aims.

There is an inter-relationship between yoga and meditation. Part of Lord Buddha s contribution to humanity was to focus on meditation to develop Samadhi (while focusing on a platform of ethics and morality). You can choose whether to focus wholly on yoga, or more specifically on meditation, or saturate yourself in both of these.

For millennia, the Himalayas have played a key role in mankind s journey to self realisation. Its total isolation from the rest of the world, its serene solitude has been an ideal environment for looking within. Nepal has inherited this unique past which is evident in its every day life and culture when it comes to diving deep into your consciousness or floating in total awareness. It still does have individuals and institutions capable of guiding you to this noble path; to the cosmic universe which has an infinite beauty of its own.

There are many classes from which to choose. Kathmandu also offers many practitioners/Ayurvedic healers who hold yoga as a primary source for the treatment of illness. Please see Ayurveda Section.

Itinerary in Details

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrival. Orientation. Shopping for the equipment. Included: T, A, D. O/n at 3*** Hotel, 

Arrival at Kathmandu (KTM) airport and transfer to your hotel. Short orientation of the location, schedule and optional assistance for purchase of the trekking equipment and gear will be arranged by local tour operator and “ZIP  Travel” partner “Nepal Social Treks & Expedition” after checking-in to the hotel.
Overnight at 3*** Hotel Moonlight.

Day 02: Rafting camp and BBQ Party!
Included: T, A=Hotel, B, L, D.
After breakfast we will drive to the rafting camp. It will take about 2 hours to get there by a private van from Katmandu. With this special beginning of the trek we intended to give you the best possible experience and welcome. Rafting is optional and those wishing to just chill out at the camp and enjoy the beauty of the nature are more than welcome to do so. Rafting itself will take 2-3 hours. All rafting gear and equipment will be provided.

Day 03: Beach Camp
Included: T, A=Camp, B, L, D.Wake up and refreshing shower”- after breakfast start rafting again. We will be back at camp
again after raft around 5 pm, at the mean time our yoga teacher and will arrive at the camp, In the evening meeting with teacher and brifing about the Yoga.

Day 04: YOGA day in Camp,
Included: T, A=Camp, B, L, D.

 In the camp we will have the yoga classes in the morning and evening and rest of day time people can join for day hike to village, rafting with other people or can learn the kayaking basis courses as
well.
7.00 YOGA; 
12.00 –rafting & “cable temple”
17.00 YOGA

Day 05: YOGA trip
Included: T, A, B, L, D.

Day 06: YOGA trip
Included: T, A, B, L, D.

Day 07: YOGA trip
Included: T, A, B, L, D.

Day 08: YOGA trip
Included: T, A, B, L, D.

Day 09: Beach Camp- Pokhara
Included: T, A, B, L, D.
After the breakfast packing and leaving camp to Pokhara. Afternoon free day, late afternoon visit to David fall’s and Mahendra Cave. O/n at Hotel

Day 10: Pokhara – Nayapul – Hile (1,490m)
Included: T, A, B, L, D.
From Pokhara to Nayapul, it takes about 1 ½ hour by driving. The road is reasonably good. At the place of Nayapul, within short walk, one can cross suspension bridge. After that, follows up bank of Modi river to Birethanti. From there mountain trail leads through bamboo forest and passes a large waterfall-summing hole. The trail stays on the north bank of Bhurundi River to Bajagara. Beyond a pasture used by Pony caravans, the trail reaches Sudami then climbs steadily up through the valley reaching Hile (1495m). Walking time takes about 5 hours.O/n Hille, ( A, B, L.D)

Day 11: Hile – Ghorepani (2,850m)
Included: A, B, L, D.

From th e place of Tikhedhunga, after a short walk the trail crosses a steam on suspension bridge and leads the climb very steeply on a stone staircase. It leads continuously steep to the large village of Uleri at 2070m. From there one can see first eye catching mountain views of Annapurna south (7219m), Himchuli (6440m) and Fishtail (6996m). After that, the trail leads through deep magnificent oak and Rhododendron forest up to Ghorepani (2850m). Walking time takes about 7 hours.O/n Ghorepani.( A, B, L.D)

Day 12: Ghorepani – Ghandruk (1,940m)
Included: A, B, L, D.
At the place of Ghorepani to Poonhill (3,193m), trail leads climbing very steeply on a stone staircase. Walking time takes about one hour to the top. From the Poonhill, one can see view of Sunrise and breath taking mountains views such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, Annapurna IV, and Annapurna II and so on. After Poonhill, ascends to Ghorepani from there to Ghandruk (1940m). Mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest. Walking times takes approximately 6/7 hours              

Day 13: Ghandruk –Nayapul-Pokhara
Included: T, A, B, L, D.

At the place of Ghandrug trail leads to Nayapul, the route almost descending and flat through the bank of Modi River and passes several villages such as Kimle, Shyauli Bazzar, and Birethani and comes Nayapul. Walking times takes about 5 hours, after Nayapul drive back to Pokhara. O/n at Pokhara,
Day 14: Pokhara-Chitwan: After breakfast drive to Chitwan it takes a 5 hours driving from Pokhara to Chitwan,
Included: T, A, B, L, D.
13.00 hrs. Arrive in Hotel and Lunch
1500 hrs. Briefing on elephant safari & bathing.
1600 hrs. Elephant safari (Approx. 2 hours)
1900 hrs. Tharu dance or culture show program
2000 hrs. Dinner

Day 15: Full Day Chitwan Tour Excursion   
Included: A, B, L, D.

05.30 hrs: Wake up call
06.00 hrs: Tea / Coffee followed by Nature walk for Bird watching
07.30 hrs: Breakfast
08.30 hrs: Canoe ride along with Elephant breeding center
13.00 hrs: Lunch
15.00 hrs: Visit to National Park visitor center (Information about the Park)
16.00 hrs: Village tour to a near by ethnic Tharu village by ox cart.
19.00 hrs: Slides presentation about the flora & fauna of the National Park
20.00 hrs: Dinner

Day 16 : Chitwan- Kathmandu- Kapan Monastery,   
Included: T, A, B, L, D.
07.00 hrs: Wake up call
07.30 hrs: Breakfast
09.30 hrs: Departure to Kathmandu, it takes around 5 hours drive back to City.

Day 17: Kapan Monastery  
Full day trip in Kapan Monastery in the evening back to Moonlight hotel for welcome back dinner.
( A, B, .D)
WELCOME BACK DINNER WITH THE CANDLES ON THE ROOF TERRACE OF “MOONLIGHT” HOTEL,

Day 18:     KATHMANDU
Included: T, A, B, L, D.
Full day sightseeing in, Patan and Kathmandu city.

Day 19: After breakfast process to catch flight to Delhi.
Included: T, A, B,

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