Experience Yoga & Spiritualism in Valley

Guests are welcomed and greeted at the airport and then transferred to Hotel.

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.

After morning yoga at the hotel garden, we visit Ayurveda Health Home, which is a pioneering Pancha Karma Centre opened 2 decades ago as joint Nepal-German venture. It is providing quality Ayurvedic care, including full Classical Pancha Karma. You can spend half the day doing therapy and massage.

In the afternoon, we visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Bouddhanath. Built in the 14th century, it is the world's largest Stupa. It is the center of Tibetan culture, rich with Buddhist symbolism, architecture, a place of pilgrimage, meditation and a site of great veneration for Buddhists.

Continue visit to Pashupatinath, the largest temple complex in Nepal and one of the four most important religious sites for devotees of God Shiva. Built in the 5th century, its main pagoda style temple has a gilded roof with four sides covered in silver and exquisite wood carvings. Here, we also observe the ritualistic cremation ceremony in the temple.

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.

After morning yoga, we drive a little more than an hour to Namobuddha Monastery, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. We explore the grounds, meditate, attend afternoon Puja (ritual) ceremony, talk to Ani (Woman Monk) about their ways of life and Buddhism. We also get a chance to see amazing views of the Himalayas including Gaurishankar.

Next, towards the fully ecological  Vishuddhi Alaya Retreat, a short 15 mins walk through a beautiful village named Phulbari observing local Nepali life as it is happening. Applauded for its traditional Nepali housing décor using Earth mud and tiles, it is also well-known for its sustainable and eco-friendly practices like efficient buildings, organic products and produce, to its management.

On arrival, we can relax, enjoying local organic tea, a variety of flora and fauna along with tranquil view of the retreat. It is a peaceful space. Here, we indulge in activities including Personalized Yoga Sessions following the BKS Lyengar System, Ayurvedic Massages, Craniosacral Therapy and Organic Gardening Activities.

Overnight at the retreat.

Waking up the next day for morning Yoga with the Himalayan mountain range in the background will be quite an experience. We enjoy a wholesome breakfast and indulge in all the remaining activities like therapies, massages, gardening activities and end our stay.  

We return to Kathmandu and visit World Heritage Site Bhaktapur Durbar Square (1 hr drive) on the way. 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.

Our day will begin with yoga and meditation in the garden at the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley, including the Kathmandu Durbar Square - the Temple of Living Goddess and the Royal Palace. You will also visit Kasthamandap, a temple built from a single tree and from which the city derives its name.

Continue for a visit to Patan City, an artistic and architectural jewel founded in 250 AD. It is known as the “Town with a Thousand Golden Roofs.” Here, we shall visit the Durbar Square, Royal Baths, Mahaboudha, Krishna and Hirayana Mahabihar (Golden Temple) and The Museum.

In the afternoon, we travel 1 hour by road to Pure Vision Tibetan Healing Centre, where you will be welcomed by Tibetan family. Evening singing bowl meditation and massage of your choosing will be conducted followed by signature Tibetan meal.

Overnight at the Center.

Breakfast will be followed by visit from a Tibetan doctor and therapy session. You can enjoy any form of massage of your liking such as Tibetan Champa Massage, Five Nectar Herbal Bath, Ku-Nye massage and many more to bring body and mind in balance.

We take time to visit the Guru Padmasambhava Meditation Cave, a sacred Buddhist site where the namesake tantric sage meditated to achieve enlightenment in the 8th century.

On the way back to Kathmandu, we visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, the oldest Buddhist shrine said to be 2000 years old. Situated on a hilltop, one can see the entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. It has numerous shrines, temples, deities and monasteries on its premises standing out as a hallmark of faith and harmony among Buddhists and Hindus.

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Optional morning activity: Mountain Flight. In the afternoon, you may enjoy shopping and free time on your own or even join for a homemade Nepali meal cooking class if interested.

Evening dinner at Bhojan Griha, an authentic Nepali meal with traditional folk music and dances. You can experience this in a heritage house of a priest which is over 150 years old.

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Drive to the airport and fly back home with great memories from Nepal.

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