Yoga & Shamanism Tour : A Women-Only Journey

Our friendly representative will meet and greet you at Kathmandu International Airport and then you will be transferred to your hotel. You can rest and relax at your hotel room after your check-in procedures are completed. After a short rest/ quick nap, we will take you to short walk to Thamel- tourist hub of the valley where you can find some good restaurants, money exchangers, ATMs, supermarket, gear shop and other necessary things that you might need for your trip. After a short explore you will be taken to our office for trip briefing meeting. Overnight in hotel. If your arrival is late today, this tour and trip briefing will be postponed for the next day.

We will start our yoga session on the top roof with the help of Yoga teacher. Then, you will have your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you will then proceed for the sightseeing around Pashupathnath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. 

Pashupatinath Temple: It is one of the most famous Hindu temples in South-Asia. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. This place is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. The Bagmati River flowing besides the temple is religiously and spiritually important for Hindus where cremation of dead body takes place. Pashupatinath temple holds the most of prominence during Shivaratri – Shiva’s birthday and thousands of pilgrims gather in the night to celebrate the day. 

Boudhanath Stupa: It is one of the biggest Stupas in terms of size and height in Nepal and located in east of Kathmandu. The site is peaceful and culturally full with intermixed influence of Tibetan and Sherpa roots. Stupa built in the trading route between Kathmandu and Tibet has four pairs of eyes directed towards all four directions. It is believed to be influenced by Mahayana Buddhist philosophy. After short tour of city we return to hotel and prepare for the trek. Overnight will be spent at hotel. Once you return at the hotel, have lunch and then we will drive to Nagi Gumba for our further trek days. Nagi Gumba is a sacred Buddhist monastery where you still can get the blessing of Rinpoche. We will have our evening yoga session at the monastery. Overnight stay at the monastery.

Early morning session at the monastery and after having breakfast, we will drive to Namobuddha. Namo Buddha is a beautiful place located at the tiny hill top which is 40 km away from the valley. It is one of the sacred Buddhist site having an important history. It is said that in a previous life as a prince, the Buddha sacrificed his body to a famished tigress and her cubs. Evening Yoga session at Namobuddha resort. Overnight stay at the resort.

We will follow our daily routine of morning yoga session before breakfast. After having a delicious breakfast at the resort we will head towards the ancient stupa and monastery present in Namobuddha. For Buddhists, Namobuddha monastery is a significant pilgrimage site because they believe that it holds relics from Lord Buddha's previous life, which are surrounded by pine forests and prayer flags provided by devotees. According to the legends, it is believed that a prince sacrificed his own body to the famished tigress and her cubs, which were on the verge of death due to malnutrition. The skeleton of the prince is buried in the monastery. After a short visit around the monastery, we will go to nearby villages to learn about the lives, tradition and culture of the locals. Similarly, the best snowcapped mountains and lush hills may be found here, and the pine trees contribute to the attractiveness of the area. After that, we will begin our evening yoga session. Overnight stay at the resort.

We will perform our early morning session at the resort, then after having breakfast we will hike towards our next destination i.e. Balthali village. Balthali is a beautiful village, where the houses of the people are white-washed. The white-washed houses make the village unique which has been the major attractions to both the domestic and international tourists. The terrace farming and the forest adds more beauty to the village. Similarly, while passing through the trails of the village, amazing views of Himalayan ranges can be seen. Evening yoga session at the resort. Overnight stay at the resort.

Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views from balthali. After breakfast at resort, take some time to relax and soak in the peaceful surroundings before departing for Kathmandu by private vehicle. The scenic drive to Kathmandu takes approximately 1.5hours, bringing the adventure to a pleasant and memorable conclusion. After returning from balthali to Kathmandu, you can visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its historic architecture, traditional Newari culture, temples, and ancient royal courtyards. After arriving Kathmandu, we check in to the hotel for night.

After breakfast, begin your sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, exploring some of the city’s most significant cultural and historical attractions. Visit important landmarks, ancient temples, and heritage sites that showcase the rich history, architecture, and traditions of the Kathmandu Valley. Later, drive toward Chandragiri Hills, located on the southwestern side of Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy a scenic journey through the surrounding hills before ascending Chandragiri Hill by cable car. From the hilltop, enjoy panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley and, on a clear day, spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. You can also visit the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, an important religious site situated at the summit.

After exploring Chandragiri Hills, descend by cable car and return to Kathmandu. The evening is free for leisure, shopping, or exploring the local surroundings. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.