Yoga Retreat and Trekking in Magnificent Nepal 2025

Day 1 - Welcome to Nepal (D) 
We will welcome you at the airport and take you to your hotel in the bustling city of Kathmandu. We will stay in a peaceful hotel with a yoga shala and a beautiful garden in the Thamel area. The welcome dinner will be around 19.00, and we will have a short round of introductions when the group meets.

Day 2 - Exploring Kathmandu

After yoga and breakfast on the second day, we will have an information meeting, a full trek briefing about any necessary formalities, a program itinerary, and a repetition of appropriate gear to pack. After this, you will have free time to prepare and organize the last things you need for the trek. Almost anything can be purchased in Thamel, the tourist area of Kathmandu. You can have lunch in one of the many restaurants in the area.

You will be picked up at 2:30 PM at your hotel to explore some of the sights in Kathmandu. Starting with a visit to Buddha, we will watch the sunset from the Monkey Temple and enjoy a traditional Newari dinner in Kritipur, the first settlement in Kathmandu. We are also spending two nights here to adjust to the altitude, as Kathmandu is approximately 1350 meters above sea level.

Day 3 Kathmandu (1350 m) - Thulo Bharku Village / Barbal(1900/2400 m) 7-9 hrs drive + 2hrs walk B/L/D

We are starting early this day as we have a long drive from Kathmandu to Thulo Bharku (around 7-9 hours). We will stop for lunch on the way and enjoy the views of the mountains as the Himalayas show us their snowy peaks. We will arrive in Thulo Bharku in the afternoon and walk a few hours to Brabal, our first night in the mountains. Spending the night in at the teahouse, we hope to see an impressive starry sky as we are now away from light pollution. Immersed in nature. Traditional dal bath dinners will be served, and an introduction will be given to Nepal's food culture and customs of hand-eating.

Day 4 Brabal (2400 m) - Sing Gompa (3250 m) 6 – 8 hrs. trek /L/

After yoga practice and breakfast, we will start walking to Sing Gompa. We will stop for snacks and lunch, then navigate through a rhododendron forest before reaching the tea house, where we will spend the night. Here, we will enjoy a well-deserved rest, have our evening meal, and go to bed early.

Day 5 Sing Gompa (3250 m) - Lauribinayak (3900 m) w/ acclimatation climb 3 - 5 hrs. /L/

After our morning routine, we will walk around town before heading to our next destination. Moving our way into high altitude, we will encounter a rough landscape and have the privilege of glaciers appearing on the closer horizon. Today's walk will be in a transition zone between mountain forests and scrub vegetation on the slopes. The slopes are a sanctuary for red pandas and provide magnificent views of snow-capped Ganesh Himal. The trail to Lauribinayak is steep, and we follow a rugged trail with dramatic views to the west of the Manaslu range and the Ganesh Himal range. We will have some stops along the way for snacks and lunch, finding our way through the steep climb to Lauribinayak, where we will enjoy a well/deserved rest and lazy afternoon to adjust to the altitude.

Day 6 Lauribinayak (3900 m) - Gosaikunda Lake (4380 m) 4 - 5 hrs. trek /L/

After yoga and breakfast, we start the walk towards Gosikunda Lake, moving our way to an even higher altitude. Alpine country is awaiting as we are now over the tree line. In the afternoon, you can embark on a shorter walk around the lakes or simply just rest and take in the lake view, maybe even a dip if you dare. It is said that it washes your sins away. Hindus from all over the world take the pilgrimage walk to Gosaikunda for the healing bath.

Day 7 Gosaikunda Lake (4380 m) - Ghopte (3530 m) passing Laurebina pass (4610 m) 7-10 hrs. /L/

After our morning routine, we start one of the most challenging days. The trail climbs from Gosaikunda Lake, passing four more lakes on the way to Laurebina Pass. After the pass, we will start our descent. It will be a steep way down to Pedi, and we will continue walking a bit up and down until reaching Ghopte, where we will enjoy our dinner and spend the night.

Day 8 Ghopte (3530 m) - Kutumsang (2400m) 7 - 8 hrs trek /L/

We will leave the ridge at Ghopte after our morning ritual. The trail takes us up and down, crossing ravines and boulders of old moraines. After some time, we will reach the rhododendron, oak, and juniper forest before arriving at Tharepati. From here, it will be downhill, crossing one ridge, and then we will arrive at Kutumsang. Kutumsang is populated by Hyolmo, which is a small indigenous group. Kutumsang is a very old Helambu village. You will have beautiful views of the Himalayas as we go to bed preparing for our last trekking day of the journey.

Day 9 Kutumsang (2470 m) - Chisopani - Kathmandu (1350 m) 5 - 6 hrs trek + 3 - 5 hrs drive /L/D/

Our last day of trekking. We will walk through many typical villages and stop to enjoy our last mountain meal in one of them.

Day 10 Kathmandu /B/

Our adventure together has brought us back to Kathmandu to do some small sightseeing after breakfast, depending on the timings of the tickets.

All good things must end, but only until next time! We will transfer you to the airport and say goodbye!

Accommodation will be in twin rooms shared between two people, with ensuite bathroom, and WIFI access, except when we are in the mountains.
The accommodation during the trek is basic teahouse family stays. Even though it might be simple, it is very warm in hospitality. Normally twin share, and common squat toilet/bucket shower. Some offer hot water for showers at extra cost (take into consideration if they use solar, gas, or woodburning as we want to avoid woodburning, due to deforestation).
There is no heating inside the bedrooms, but in most places, they have a fire in the common room/dining hall in the evening. Expect wet wipe showers and lots of clothes to keep warm.
Most of the places offer a wide range of different dishes, and always Dahl Bath which is the traditional meal. This is what the family also eats themselves, which means it is always a good tasty choice!
For the rest of the trip, we are staying in comfortable hotels that have carefully been chosen to suit our needs in hygiene, natural environment, and yoga space.
Have in mind that Nepal is still a very poor country, so conditions will not be the same as in Europe. If you want a luxury holiday it might be better to go elsewhere.

Nepalese cuisine is influenced by its neighbors India, Tibet, and China. It is supposed to be healthy and cooked with less fat. The typical dishes involve soups, lean curries, vegetables, salads, meat, pickles, and curd. The ingredients include tomatoes, chilies, coriander, garlic, and mustard oil.

Dal Bhat is mainly rice served along with lentil soup and vegetable curry or chicken (or meat).

Momos are small envelopes of white flour stuffed with vegetables, minced lamb, or chicken. They are delicious snacks served with different mayonnaises. 

Wo is a kind of pancake made by the Newari people of Nepal.

Sel Roti is a circular rice flour bread that is deep fried to make it crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is crispy and sweet and tastes best with yogurt or veggies.

Samosas are a mixture of mashed potato and spices stuffed in a triangular envelope made of white flour. The shell is then fried to make it crunchy. If you're not a fan of spicy food, you might want to take a nibble and taste it first.

Dhindho or Dhido Thali is a thick porridge prepared by boiling stone-ground cornmeal, buckwheat flour, and millet flour with salt in water. It is a staple diet in rural areas and is eaten with butter, vegetable curries, pickles, buttermilk, and yogurt.

Gandruk is fermented or pickled green and leafy vegetables. It is made by storing mustard, radish, and cauliflower in an earthen pot. The veggies inside can be pickled until they release acidic juices and ferment.

Gorkhali lamb is a curry dish prepared by slow-cooking the lamb with potatoes and onions.

Juju Dhau is a type of buffalo milk yogurt. It is a creamy, thick, sweet dish typically preferred as a dessert.

Thukpa is a noodle soup served in the mountains of Nepal during winter. It can be made with meat, eggs, or vegetables.

1 person 1990 USD
2 persons 3500 USD (1750 per person)

We ask for a deposit of 300 USD per participant to reserve your spot in this yoga hiking retreat.

The remaining balance should be paid 60 days before the retreat starts.

Cancellation less than 60 days before the start of the retreat: 100% cancellation fee (no refund)

Fees are entirely non-refundable and non-transferable.

• Credit card
• Debit card
• Bank transfer
• Wise

Card & Paypal payments have a +4% fee.
To avoid this fee, please contact us for payment by bank transfer.

• Pick up and drop from the international airport upon arrival and departure
• Three nights of private single-room hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (2 nights before the trek and one night after)
• Seven nights twin sharing tea-house accommodation during the trek (if there is space, they can have a private room here as well)
• All necessary paperwork, conservation fees, national park fees and trekking permits, TIMS
• All government and local taxes
• Porters to carry your luggage (1 porter to 2 trekkers) 10kg max per person
• Insurance for the porters and guide
• 15 out of 27 meals (then there will be an option for everyone to have meals that suit their diets as well )
• Private transportation to/from Langtang National Park
• Entry fees to all the sightseeing in Kathmandu and private vehicles driving us around
• Use of yoga mats and duffel bags for porters (to be returned after the trip)

• Airfare to/from Nepal
• Visa fee for Nepal (40 $ 1 per month)
• Personal travel and health insurance (mandatory)
• The remaining 12 meals (you can expect anything from 3 USD – 7 USD per meal, depending on what you eat)
• Tips for porters (not mandatory but highly appreciated if you are satisfied with their service)
• Trekking poles
• Any personal shopping, souvenirs, etc.

The trekking time depends highly on people, the daily shape, the weather, and the ever-changing path. We will also have breaks, so a five-hour day might start at 08.00 and finish at 15.00, including lunch/snack breaks. The altitude stated should also be taken as an approximate measure as there is no completely reliable source. Remember that the itinerary is changeable. Due to whatever might happen, traffic and unexpected events must be prepared for.