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Nepal Yoga and Meditation Retreat, 5 Days

Five days of yoga in Kathmandu and Nagarkot, on the rim of the valley. Practice is morning and evening. This is not a trek.

Starting totalUS$1,320
Advance 20%US$264
Balance 80%US$1,056

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About this Tours

The Route

Five days of yoga in Kathmandu and Nagarkot, on the rim of the valley. Practice is in the morning and the evening. This is not a trek.

What You’ll See

If it is clear, you can see the Himalaya to the north from the Nagarkot ridge. The city is there when you come down.

Day by Day

The days are unhurried. Practice, a walk, and one morning in a heritage town. You sleep in a hotel, not a mountain lodge.

People & Places

A small group and a teacher. Meals are plain, and usually vegetarian. You do not need a national park permit.

Why This Trip

You choose this retreat when you are not aiming for a base camp, and you want a quiet Nepal with one mountain view.

Itinerary

  1. Day1

    Arrive in Kathmandu and drive to Nagarkot

    You leave Narita Airport at 09:25 and land in Kathmandu at 14:50 on Nepal Airlines. A Japanese-speaking guide meets you. A private car takes you to Nagarkot.

    You go to the hotel and check in. After you freshen up there is a yoga session. Dinner is at the hotel.
    • OvernightNagarkot
    • MealsDinner
    • StayHotel
    • RouteNarita, Kathmandu, Nagarkot
  2. Day2

    Nagarkot sunrise, yoga, then Bhaktapur

    You walk early around Nagarkot to watch the sunrise. After breakfast at the hotel there is yoga, meditation, and a singing-bowl session.

    You check out and visit Bhaktapur, a medieval town, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Lunch is local food at a restaurant in the square. You then check into a hotel in Thamel. Free time is for shopping or a rest. Dinner is Nepali food in Thamel bazaar.
    • OvernightKathmandu
    • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • StayHotel
    • RouteNagarkot, Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Thamel
  3. Day3

    Hike in Shivapuri National Park

    After breakfast you hike in Shivapuri National Park for 5 to 6 hours. You may see wild deer and squirrels. There is an army camp on the route, and that is what keeps the walk safe.

    After the hike, lunch is near Boudhanath Stupa. In the evening you visit Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu holy place. Dinner is at the hotel.
    • OvernightKathmandu
    • Walk5-6 hours
    • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • StayHotel
    • RouteShivapuri National Park, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath
  4. Day4

    Swayambhunath, Basantapur, and Patan

    You go early to Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, and meditate while it is quiet. Lunch is at a restaurant in Basantapur Durbar Square.

    In the afternoon you go to Patan and walk the old museums and the historic buildings at Patan Durbar Square. Dinner is at the hotel.
    • OvernightKathmandu
    • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • StayHotel
    • RouteSwayambhunath, Basantapur Durbar Square, Patan, Patan Durbar Square
  5. Day5

    Narayanhiti Museum and departure

    After breakfast you get ready to leave and visit Narayanhiti Museum, the former royal palace of Nepal. Lunch and free time are around Durbar Marg.

    In the evening there is a farewell dinner. At 21:15 a private car takes you to Tribhuvan International Airport.
    • OvernightKathmandu
    • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • StayHotel
    • RouteNarayanhiti Museum, Durbar Marg, Tribhuvan International Airport

Includes Excludes

Includes

  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • A farewell dinner
  • Arrangements for pickup from the airport and a hotel, as well as drop-off in a private vehicle
  • Cover insurance for guides, including their meals, salary, lodging, and transportation
  • Experience guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
  • Receive a trip accomplishment certificate

Excludes

  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the cost includes section
  • International Air tickets
  • Nepal entry visa
  • Personal expenses like water, laundry, phone, and bar bills

Additional Information

On the trail

Keep it quietOn the mat and in a shrine room, put the phone away. The point of this week is that empty space.

Temples in betweenBoudhanath and Pashupatinath are also on the plan. Take off your shoes, and walk clockwise around the stupa.

Best time to go

October to MarchCool mornings for practice. The air on the Shivapuri ridge is clear.

Other monthsOther months are possible too. In summer, start early, before it gets hot.

What to pack

Clothes you can move inTrousers and a shirt you can move in. A mat is usually there. Bring your own if you already use one.

A light layerMornings at Shivapuri are colder than Thamel. A fleece is enough.

Cost and permits

No trek permitNo trek permit. If the walk goes inside the gate, Shivapuri National Park has a small entry fee. It is handled that same day.

Before you travel

  • This trip is organised by Nepal Travel Guide.
  • Most tours need only an ordinary level of fitness. A trek asks for more, and the trip page says what to expect.
  • If you are pregnant, or you have a heart or spinal condition, tell us before you book. We will say whether this trip is suitable.
  • Many temples, trails, and vehicles are not accessible by wheelchair. Ask us if you need a plan with fewer steps.
  • The person who books must be 18 or older. Younger travelers need an adult with them.
  • Weather, flights, and local conditions can change the plan. We will contact you and adjust the itinerary.
  • Bring your passport, your travel insurance details, and the booking confirmation.

Getting aroundA private car, a coach, or a domestic flight, matched to the itinerary.

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