Luxury Yoga Trek in the Annapurnas

Our representative will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (If you have an early arrival and feel fresh enough, we can begin sightseeing program today depending on your interest)

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu. Meals: None.

Our day will begin with yoga and meditation in the lush, green garden of our hotel led by an experienced Yoga instructor. After a wholesome breakfast, a full day sightseeing of UNESCO Heritage Sites Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Bhaktapur.

Bouddhanath, built in the 14th century is the world’s largest stupa and the holiest Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu with rich Buddhist symbolism, architecture and a site of pilgrimage, meditation and great veneration for Buddhists and local Nepalis.

Pashupatinath Temple, the largest temple complex in Nepal is one of the four most important religious sites for devotees of God Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated, its  main pagoda style temple has a gilded roof, four sides covered in silver and exquisite wood carvings. We observe the final rites of cremation as per Hindu tradition.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square, in the medieval city of Bhaktapur with its ancient temples, monuments and palaces are magnificent examples of Newari craftsmanship with their beautiful carved wooden windows and latticework. Their people are still renowned for their pottery and hand woven fabrics, including the traditional local red and black saris.

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu; Meals: Breakfast only

After an early morning Yoga Session, we fly to Pokhara (1000m). Upon arrival, we are rewarded with magnificent up-close views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Machhapuchhre, two of which are over 8000 meters.

We transfer by road (45 mins) with guides & porters to our trek starting point. Our walk will follow a ridge-line in the lower foothills of the Annapurnas with surrounding views of the Pokhara Valley. This route then drops to the Modi River Valley, where Ker & Downey Sanctuary Lodge is located. The lodge has magnificent views of the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, or Machhapuchhre, as it is locally known. A picnic lunch is provided with a late afternoon arrival at the Lodge.

Accommodation: Ker And Downey Sanctuary Lodge; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After morning Yoga, breakfast will be ready in the dining room. You will leave the lodge to start the trek through the scattered small farms. Following the Modi Khola (river) and with constant view of Mt. Machhapuchhre ahead, you will soon climb the valley towards the mountains. Passing through the rice fields and forest, you will arrive at the Himalaya Lodge in Ghandruk early afternoon to a hot lunch that is served on arrival as you enjoy the spectacular views of Annapurna Massif.

Accommodation: Ker And Downey Himalaya Lodge; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving the Ghandruk village, the trek descends steeply to the banks of Modi River. Crossing the suspension bridge, we trek up into the Landruk village enjoying the views of Annapurna range passing through the cliffs where honey hunters climb up on the ropes to hunt the wild bee honey. Lunch will be ready as we arrive at our lodge. After lunch, you can either rest in your room enjoying the spectacular views of the mountains or go on a sightseeing tour in the village with your guide.

Accommodation: Ker And Downey La Bee Lodge; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Starting your trek today, you continue trekking towards Patalekhet, a small village on the way towards Pothana where you stop. Pothana is another small village which is used by Tibetan traders to sell their souvenirs and gifts to tourists trekking up and down the Annapurna Base Camp. As you reach your lodge in Dhampus, you get the spectacular views of the entire Annapurna range. Once at the lodge you will be served hot lunch after which you can take a short walk into Dhampus village.

Accommodation: Ker And Downey Basanta Lodge; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we depart along the ridge & descend through the wooded hillside and terraced farmland to the valley floor. We then transfer by vehicle to our hotel in Pokhara. You can use your free time to relax, get a massage, shop and explore on your own, strolling the buzzing tourist market and nightlife of Lakeside Pokhara with many lively restaurants and shops.

Accommodation: Hotel Pavilions Himalayas, Pokhara; Meals: Breakfast only

After breakfast, we fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to our hotel. After some rest, we begin half day sightseeing of Kathmandu’s most iconic and ancient UNESCO world heritage sites

Kathmandu Durbar Square is spread around the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom and surrounded with spectacular architecture that vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries. It held palaces of kings in the past and surrounds quadrangles, revealing courtyards and many famous temples.

Patan Durbar Square is full of ancient palaces, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings, extravagant wooden and stone work. One can rummage for treasures and souvenirs in the various shops around the square. The main attractions here are the ancient Royal Palace, Krishna Temple, Mahaboudha Stupa, The museum etc..

In the evening, a farewell dinner program with cultural dance and songs at our Heritage Restaurant Bhojan Griha (https://www.bhojangriha.com/)

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu; Meals: Breakfast and farewell Dinner

Transfer to the airport and fly back home with great memories of your trip.

Meals: Breakfast

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