Yoga Retreat in Nepal - The Land of the Buddha (11 Days)
Yoga Retreat in Nepal - The Land of the Buddha (11 Days)
This trip is an exceptional and unique opportunity to combine a visit to the magical country of Nepal with the spirituality of a yoga retreat in a peaceful and relaxing part of the country.
Set in the foothills of the stunning Himalayas, the town of Pokhara is a beautiful and very soulful part of Nepal. To experience the magnitude and cleansing properties of the Himalayan Mountains is one of the most profound pleasures anyone can have and combining that with the inward practise of yoga, is truly a rare gift.
Fitness grading: Not Required
Climate: See Climate for likely weather conditions)
Duration: 11 Days
Price 1-7 people: £1300
Price 8 or more : £1300
Deposit: £300
Dates: Please contact us for dates
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Additional Information
This trip is an exceptional and unique opportunity to combine a visit to the magical country of Nepal with the spirituality of a yoga retreat in a peaceful and relaxing part of the country.
Set in the foothills of the stunning Himalayas, the town of Pokhara is a beautiful and very soulful part of Nepal. To experience the magnitude and cleansing properties of the Himalayan Mountains is one of the most profound pleasures anyone can have and combining that with the inward practise of yoga, is truly a rare gift.
Shona Langridge is an experienced yoga teacher, practising for 11 years and teaching for 6 years. She has travelled extensively throughout Nepal and is always humbled by the energy of the Himalayas. It’s a once in a life time opportunity to share her love for this stunning country as well as participating in the deeply healing and cleansing practise of yoga. The types of yoga on this retreat will include: Bikram, Vinyasa Flow and Yin and there will be Tibetan Sound Bowl Healing incorporated into some of the classes. The sessions will be between 1 and 1.5 hours in duration.
Shona will also be available for individual or additional group work to specifically improve and develop posture alignment.
This retreat is a venture between her and The Walking and Climbing Company who will be responsible for all the logistics for this trip so you can relax and focus on enjoying your surroundings and getting the most out of the yoga tuition.
What’s included:
Internal flights
Kathmandu hotel and breakfast (shared room)
Pokhara hotel and breakfast (shared room)
Hotel/Airport transfers in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Guides and local staff – trekking and sightseeing
Yoga tuition
Donation to the Thamo nun’s monastery
NB – Single Supplement
If you require a single room there is a single supplement charge of £120/person/trip. Otherwise rooms are a shared double/twin.
What’s not included:
International Flights
Visa fee - $50 (Payable on entry to Kathmandu in airport)
Other meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Personal Insurance
Alcoholic and bottled drinks
Personal expenses – WIFI, laundry etc
Personal donations to monasteries
Optional Guide tips
Optional visits (see itinerary for costs).
Related transport (£5 - £10 max per visit)
Everest mountain flight (estimated at $220)
Click to see Detailed Itinerary
Yoga Retreat in Nepal - The Land of the Buddha
Day 1 - Depart Home Country
Day 2 - Arrive Kathmandu
You will be met at the airport in Kathmandu before taking a 30 minute drive to your hotel. There will then be time to relax and familiarise yourself with the area as well as meet the other members of your group.
Day 3 - Explore Kathmandu
Sightseeing including The Monkey Temple and Pashupatinath, two interesting cultural and architectural sights, made famous by the Marvel movie, Dr Strange. The Boudhanath stupa is very near your hotel and it is available to complete an early morning meditation with the monks if you wish.
Day 4 - Depart by plane to Pokhara
An early start to the day, flying to Pokhara, in the South West of Nepal. Once at your lodge in Pokhara there will be time to relax and settle into your rooms before taking a walk into town to get your bearings. Pokhara has a lovely relaxed atmosphere, is clean and situated beside a very pretty lake plus it is likely to be sunny and warm. Later in the day there will be a welcome ceremony to mark the start of the yoga retreat before going out for dinner.
Day 5 - In Pokhara
The outline schedule for most days will be: 7am Yoga - 9am Breakfast – an optional group activity – 5pm Yoga – then 7.30pm dinner.
Today’s optional activity is to take a short walk to the lake and enjoy lunch together at a local café.
Day 6
7am Yoga - 9am Breakfast – an optional group activity – 5pm Yoga – then 7.30pm dinner
Today’s optional activity is to visit the Nepal Gurkha Museum (cost £3 approx. plus transport).
Whether you are interested in the Gurkha soldiers or not this visit is offered as a place of interest that links Nepal and the UK. It is a big part of the history of both countries and is very close by.
Day 7
7am Yoga - 9am Breakfast – an optional group activity – 5pm Yoga – then 7.30pm dinner.
The optional activity of the day is to walk for about 20 minutes to the lake then take rowing boats to the Japanese Stupa. This is a beautiful place to visit and there will be the opportunity to meditate here as well. Cost £6 approx. Depending on the return time, there may be time for another Yoga class before going out for a meal together.
Day 8
7am Yoga - 9am Breakfast – an optional group activity – 5pm Yoga – then 7.30pm dinner.
Today’s optional activity is to drive out of Pokhara and walk for 2 or 3 hours in order to see some wonderful views of the Himalayas (cost of transport only). Pokhara is surrounded by snow topped mountains and today will be a chance to appreciate some of the stunning mountains of this region.
Day 9
7am Yoga - 9am Breakfast – an optional group activity – 5pm Yoga – then 7.30pm dinner.
Today’s optional activity is a guided visit to a local monastery and to meditate with the resident monks (cost of optional donation and transport). This is the last day in Pokhara so on returning to the lodge there will be a closing ceremony for the group.
Day 10 - Depart for Kathmandu (by plane)}
Depending on the flight time, there may be time for a 7am Yoga class before breakfast and catching the flight to Kathmandu. Once back at your hotel in Kathmandu the rest of the day will be free time. You may want to sightsee, shop, pack or simply enjoy a local café. There will be a farewell dinner as a group in the evening at a local restaurant.
Day 11 - Depart for Home Country
International flights from Nepal vary as to the departure time and airport transfers will be arranged as needed. If you are not leaving until the evening it may be possible to take an Everest mountain flight early in the morning (cost $220 approx.). It is a wonderful experience to see the magnitude of the Himalayas in this way and of course to see Everest is very special and a memory that will always stay with you.
Please note
Where an individual does not want to join the optional activities there are numerous places close by where it is available to enjoy a coffee, visit the local shops, walk beside the lake, visit a local spa for a massage or simply read in the garden at the guest house.
It is available, on request to: add days in Kathmandu at the end of the trip - additional nights in the hotel and airport transfers will be arranged as needed. Arrange a guided trek or climb before the retreat