Duration : 12 Days
Places to Visit: Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan
Activities:
Transport: Private Vehicle
Experience the perfect combination of culture, spirituality, nature, and wellness with a Kathmandu and Pokhara Yoga Retreat Tour in Nepal. Begin your journey in Kathmandu, the cultural heart of Nepal, where ancient temples, sacred shrines, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites reflect the country’s rich history and spiritual traditions. Explore iconic landmarks such as Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square while immersing yourself in the vibrant local culture.
The journey then continues to the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara, surrounded by the breathtaking Annapurna Himalayan range. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty, Pokhara is the ideal destination for relaxation and inner healing.
Enjoy a special 3 Nights / 3 Days Yoga Retreat Program at a peaceful yoga retreat center in Pokhara. The retreat includes guided yoga sessions, meditation, breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, and healthy wellness-focused living in a tranquil Himalayan setting. Practice yoga with stunning mountain and lake views, experience deep relaxation, and reconnect your body, mind, and spirit away from the stress of everyday life.
Along with wellness activities, guests can also enjoy the scenic beauty of Phewa Lake, sunrise views from Sarangkot, and the calm lifestyle of Pokhara. This tour offers a refreshing and transformative travel experience, combining Nepal’s cultural heritage with the healing power of yoga and nature.
After the yoga retreat, continue your adventure to Chitwan, home to Nepal’s famous Chitwan National Park. Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the subtropical jungle through exciting jungle activities such as jeep safari, canoe ride, bird watching, and cultural programs by the local Tharu community. Chitwan offers opportunities to spot rare wildlife including one-horned rhinoceros, deer, crocodiles, and various bird species.
This tour perfectly combines cultural exploration, yoga and wellness, scenic beauty, and wildlife adventure, creating a truly memorable and transformative Nepal experience.
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands and then transfer to your hotel. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for a day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. You'll visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), and Pashupatinath Temple. You’ll return to your hotel by late afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Boudhanath Stupa. You can visit the Boudhanath area, do some shopping and have lunch in Boudhanath. In the evening return to hotel and walk around Thamel and visit old market, Ason. In the evening enjoy farewell dinner with live cultural show. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, our representative will pick you up from your hotel. Transfer to airport and take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Upon arrival to Pokhara, transfer to hotel. Pokhara is a tourists’ paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with majestic mountains. You can observe views of Annapurna, Macchapuchre (Fishtail) and Dhaulagiri peaks reflected on Phewa Lake. Today you will visit Davi's Fall, Barahi Mandir, Chamera (Bat) Cave and enjoy boating on Phewa Lake. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
13.04:
Time Activity
3:00 pm : Check-In
4:30 pm : Kirtan Chanting
5:30 pm : Program Briefing
7:00 pm : Dinner
8:00 pm : Silent Meditation
14.04:
Time Activity
6:00 am : Wake-up call
6:15 am : Morning Meditation
7:00 am : Jala Neti Cleansing
8:00 am : Morning Yoga Class
9:45 am : Breakfast
11:00 am : Wellness Activities
12:30 pm : Sound Bath
1:00 pm : Lunch
2:00 pm : Leisure Time
4:00 pm : Snack
4:30 pm : Kirtan Chanting
5:30 pm : Evening Yoga
7:00 pm : Dinner
8:00 pm : Silent Meditation
15.04:
Time Activity
6:00 am : Wake-up call
6:15 am : Morning Meditation
7:00 am : Jala Neti Cleansing
8:00 am : Morning Yoga Class
9:45 am : Breakfast
11:00 am : Check-Out
12:00 am : Check-in at hotel in Pokhara
Yoga retreat program includes:
Free day in Pokhara for relaxation. You can stroll around Lakeside, boat in Phewa lake and visit shops on your own. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Early morning drive to Sarangkot (1600m) for sunrise and mountain views. After breakfast drive from Pokhara to Chitwan takes about 4 hours. Transfer to hotel. After lunch you can enjoy jungle activities in Chitwan National Park. In the evening enjoy cultural program performed by Tharu, one of the indigenous communities of Terai. Stay overnight at Chitwan.
Today you will enjoy full day jungle activities inside Chitwan National Park. Stay overnight at hotel in Chitwan.
During your stay in Chitwan National Park, you will enjoy the following activities:
Canoe Trip: Take canoe trip on either Rapti River or Budhi Rapti River which border the National Park. The river is a prime habitat for two types of crocodiles, the Gharial and Mugger.
Bird Watching: For the bird watchers, the park is a paradise for over 450 species of exotic birds including domestic and migratory birds. Many of them are rare and threatened, including the Great pied hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine falcon, lesser adjutant storks, etc.
Elephant safari or Jeep Safari: Enjoy elephant ride to view the wild life in action in their natural habitat. Those who are not interested in Elephant safari can take Jeep Safari instead. Jeep Safari includes a 4WD Jeep tour into deeper section of the park- such as Ox-bow lake- allowing you a chance to witness rare wildlife species.
Nature Walk :Go on a nature walk under the guidance of our experienced naturalists/botanists inside the park. This is the ideal opportunity to explore and experience and learn about the diversity of Himalayan flora and fauna.
Elephant Breeding Centre: Chitwan National Park is home to the first Elephant breeding centre in Asia. Observe elephant and their calves at close quarters. This centre is run by the government and its purpose is to provide a safe breeding habitat for elephants.
Village tour: Excursion in Tharu village is a heart-warming experience you don’t want to miss. Tharus are the indigenous inhabitant of the inner Terai. Enjoy their cuisine, interact, and experience their traditional way of life.
Cultural Program: In the evening you will get an opportunity to participate in Tharu cultural folk dance. The unique stick dance performed by Tharu youth adorned in their traditional attires is the most popular activity among visitors.
Crocodile Walk: The Park also offers a unique crocodile walk program wherein you will follow a trail along the bank of Rapti / Narayani River passing through grassland and forest to spot crocodiles out in the wild.
After morning breakfast, continue with some more jungle activities. Later drive back from Chitwan to Kathmandu takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
On the third day, after breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of Patan, one of the three medieval cities in the Kathmandu Valley. Explore the architectural marvels of Patan Durbar Square, such as Krishna Mandir, the statue of Bhupatindra Malla, and the Golden Temple. Strolling through the narrow, cobblestone streets and immersing yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the local people will transport you back in time. You may also take a side trip to Bungamati village for an authentic Newari cultural experience.
Later in the day, you will visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bhaktapur offers an abundance of attractions, from medieval temples and statues to Pottery Square and various museums. The Nyatapola Temple and the 55-Window Palace are prime examples of the unique Himalayan architecture that makes this city one of the top destinations in the Kathmandu Valley. After your visit, you will be driven back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Our representative will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport for final departure according to your flight time.
a) Kathmandu
b) Pokhara
c) Chitwan
#Note:
The given price is based on 10 persons or more in a group. If there are 15 or more participants in the group, 1 tour leader will be free of cost.
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