Luxury Yoga Trek in the Annapurnas

Our representative will pick you up at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

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. Overnight in Kathmandu.

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.

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.

After an early morning Yoga Session and an optional morning mountain flight to Mount Everest, we fly to Pokhara (1000m). Arrive Pokhara and  transfer by road (1 hour) with guides & porters to our trek starting point. Our walk will follow a ridgeline 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. (Trek time 3-4 hours).

Accommodation: Ker And Downey Lodge (Sanctuary Lodge)

After morning Yoga, breakfast will be ready in the dining room. After breakfast, you will leave the lodge to start the trek through the scattered small farms. Following the Modi Khola 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 Lodge (Himalaya Lodge)

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 Lodge (La Bee Lodge)

Starting your trek today, you continue trekking towards Patlekhet, a small village on the way towards Pothana where you stop. Pothana is another small village along the trek which is used by Tibetan traders to sell their souvenirs and gifts to the 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 Lodge (Basanta Lodge)

After breakfast, we depart along the ridge & descend through the wooded hillside and terraced farmland to the valley floor. Trek time 1 ½ hours. We then transfer by vehicle to the hotel in Pokhara (40 minutes). You can use your free time to relax, get a massage, shop and explore on your own the buzzing tourist market and nightlife of Lakeside Pokhara. 

Accommodation: Pavilions Himalayas (Pokhara)

Free day in Kathmandu to relax, shop and explore on your own. During your free time, if  interested, we can also offer cooking classes to learn cooking traditional Nepali Newari dishes at our restaurant premises. Please check our website below. 

https://www.theexplorenepal.com/package/learn-to-cook-newari-delight/

In the evening, a farewell dinner program with cultural dance and songs at our Heritage Restaurant Bhojan Griha 

https://www.bhojangriha.com/

Transfer to the airport for final departure.