Exploration & Yoga Retreat

History. Culture. Heritage. Breath.

KATHMANDU ➜ BHAKTAPUR ➜ NAGARKOT ➜ CHITWAN ➜ POKHARA

Nepal is not a destination you visit. It is a destination that visits you — quietly, persistently, long after you have returned home. The prayer flags you passed on a hilltop, the smell of incense drifting through a courtyard unchanged for eight hundred years, the moment a monastery bell sounded, and everything else fell silent. These are not experiences you collect. They are experiences that collect you.

This 6-Day Nepal Exploration & Yoga Retreat is built around a single, honest proposition: that Nepal’s greatest treasure is not any single summit or any single temple — it is the extraordinary depth of a civilisation that has been quietly perfecting the art of living for millennia. Over six days and five nights, you will move through the living museum of Kathmandu, the medieval streets of Bhaktapur, the jungle lodges of Chitwan, the panoramic ridge of Nagarkot, and the lakeside serenity of Pokhara — experiencing Nepal not as a postcard, but as a place.
Yoga and meditation are woven through this journey as a daily practice — not the primary event, but the quiet thread that ties each day together. Each morning begins with a short guided yoga session and pranayama, giving your body and mind a conscious starting point before the day unfolds into exploration. In this way, the ancient practices of the Himalayan tradition become a lens through which Nepal’s history, architecture, and spiritual landscape are understood more deeply.

Whether you are already trekking in Nepal, planning a future journey, or considering whether Nepal is the right destination for the kind of travel that actually changes something in you — this proposal is your complete guide. It includes a day-by-day itinerary, recommended accommodation at every stop, transportation details, guide costs, and a full budget breakdown. Everything you need to decide, plan, and go.

Itinerary

A Journey of Cleansing, Transformation, and Inner Peace

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) • Transfer to Thamel hotel, check-in & rest
    • Afternoon welcome orientation with your guide • Stroll through Thamel: bookshops, cafes, street life
    • Evening: Thamel rooftop — welcome dinner, group intentions
    • Guided Breathing & Gentle Yoga (60 min) to reset
      from travel

Day 2: Kathmandu — Sacred Temples & Living Heritage

  • 06:00 — Morning yoga & pranayama (60 min) • 08:00 — Breakfast at hotel
  • 09:00 — Pashupatinath Temple: one of Asia’s holiest Hindu sites
  • 11:00 — Boudhanath Stupa: circumambulation & butter lamp offering
  • 13:00 — Lunch in Boudha neighbourhood • 15:00 — Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple): panoramic valley views
  • 17:30 — Return to Thamel, rest & free time • 19:00 — Evening Aarti at Pashupatinath (riverside
    ceremony)
  • 21:00 — Return, guided meditation (30 min)

Day 3: Bhaktapur & Nagarkot — Medieval City & Mountain Sunrise

  • 06:00 — Morning yoga & pranayama (60 min) • 08:00 — Breakfast, check-out from Kathmandu hotel
  • 09:30 — Arrive Bhaktapur: 15th-century UNESCO medieval city
  • 10:00 — Bhaktapur Durbar Square, 55 Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple
  • 12:30 — Lunch in Bhaktapur (traditional Newari dal bhat)
  • 14:00 — Pottery Square, weaving workshops, cultural walk
  • 16:00 — Drive to Nagarkot (32 km, ~1.5 hrs) • 18:00 — Sunset views of Himalayan range from
    Nagarkot ridge
  • 19:00 — Check-in at Nagarkot retreat/hotel • 20:00 — Satsang & guided evening meditation

Day 4: Chitwan — Jungle, Wildlife & Village Life

  • 05:00 — Wake for Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot viewpoint
  • 06:30 — Morning yoga & pranayama facing the peaks (outdoor)
  • 08:00 — Breakfast, check-out • 09:00 — Drive to Chitwan (~4.5 hrs) or tourist bus
  • 13:30 — Arrive Chitwan, check-in at jungle lodge • 15:00 — Elephant bathing / Tharu village cultural walk
  • 17:00 — Evening jungle safari by jeep or canoe • 19:00 — Tharu cultural dance performance & bonfire dinner
  • 21:00 — Nature sounds, guided body scan meditation (outdoor)

Day 5: Pokhara — Lakeside Serenity & Mountain Reflections

  • 05:30 — Optional: Chitwan sunrise canoe safari
  • 07:30 — Breakfast, check-out from jungle lodge
  • 08:30 — Scenic drive to Pokhara (~4 hrs) • 13:00 — Arrive Pokhara, check-in lakeside hotel
  • 14:30 — Phewa Lake boat ride to Tal Barahi Temple (island temple)
  • 16:00 — World Peace Pagoda hike or cable car —panoramic views
  • 18:00 — Lakeside evening stroll, free time, local cafes
  • 19:30 — Yoga & meditation session by the lake (60 min)
  • 21:00 — Group reflection dinner on the lakeside

Day 6: Pokhara to Kathmandu — Integration & Departure

  • 05:30 — Sarangkot sunrise viewpoint (Annapurna panorama)
  • 07:30 — Final morning yoga & pranayama (60 min)
  • 09:00 — Breakfast, free time, Lakeside shopping • 10:30 — International Mountain Museum (optional)
  • 12:00 — Departure to Kathmandu (flight ~30 min or tourist bus ~6 hrs)
  • Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel or TIA for onward flights
  • Evening — Optional farewell dinner in Thamel • End of Retreat — departures as scheduled

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 6-day guided itinerary across Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Nagarkot, Chitwan & Pokhara
  • 5 nights accommodation (twin sharing) at recommended properties
  • Daily guided morning yoga & pranayama session (60 min) — Himalayan tradition
  • Evening guided meditation or Satsang session (30 min) each evening
  • Certified cultural guide for Kathmandu Valley temple circuit
  • Heritage city guide for Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  • Chitwan National Park entry + guided jungle safari & Tharu village walk
  • Boat ride on Phewa Lake, Pokhara + World Peace Pagoda
  • Evening Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath (Day 2)
  • Sunrise Himalayan panorama from Nagarkot (Day 4 morning)
  • Sarangkot sunrise viewpoint, Pokhara (Day 6 morning)
  • Welcome orientation and daily group check-ins
  • All internal transfers between destinations (tourist bus or shared taxi)
  • Daily sattvic breakfast at accommodation
  • Retreat journal & cultural notes booklet
  • International flights to/from Kathmandu
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Premium transport upgrades (domestic flight, private car)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Nepal Visa on Arrival
  • Personal meals beyond breakfast
  • Optional activities not listed (paragliding, zip-line, massage, cooking class)
  • Personal shopping and souvenirs

Practical Notes

  • Best Time to Visit October–November (autumn) and March–April (spring). Clear skies, ideal temperatures, peak trekking season.
  • Visa Requirements Visa on Arrival available at Kathmandu TIA for most nationalities. 15-day visa:
  • Health & Vaccinations Consult your doctor 4–6 weeks before travel. Common recommendations: Hep A/B, Typhoid, Rabies (optional). No malaria prophylaxis needed for most areas on this itinerary.
  • Currency & Payments Nepalese Rupee (NPR). ATMs widely available in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Cash preferred in Bhaktapur and rural areas. USD widely accepted.
  • SIM Cards Available at Kathmandu airport on arrival. Ncell and Nepal Telecom offer affordable data plans
  • What to Pack Lightweight layers (mornings cool, afternoons warm), modest clothing for temples (cover
    shoulders/knees), yoga mat (or confirm center provides), good walking shoes, sunscreen, first-aid
    basics.
  • Electricity 220V, 50Hz. Power cuts possible (carry a power bank). UK-style 3-pin plugs most common.
  • Altitude Note Kathmandu: 1,400m | Nagarkot: 2,175m. Mild altitude effects possible — hydrate well, avoid alcohol on first nights.

To travel in Nepal is not to escape the world, but to understand what the world could be — if it slowed down enough to remember its own soul.

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