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Holistic Trek | Yoga Trek
With repeated requests from our old friends/students who want to learn the art of yoga while trekking in the mountains, the Kathmandu Center of Healing has recently introduced a merger of Yoga and trek so as to offer students to study yoga in the nature, gain more and pure energy in the foothills of the mountains.
Yoga
Yoga =’Unity’ ‘Oneness’. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yog’ which means to ‘to join’. The science of life, the integration of mind and body, the union of the spirit to the divine, via tools left behind from rishis, ascetics and yogis of ages past.
To many, the mention of ‘yoga’ conjures up images of postures(Asanas) to develop flexibility, general body health and of course awareness. This is just the beginning. While yoga’s central theme remains the highest goal of the spiritual path; yogic practices can give direct and tangible benefits to everyone regardless of their spiritual practice.
The benefits from yoga are many and in essence it balances the body, mind and spirit.
What is Holistic trek or Yoga Trek?
Trek is defined as a Journey on foot, especially in the mountains which can be done for just a few days or for a month or more. Whilst on trek, Local Sherpa serves as a guide, a registered yoga teacher as a yoga guide who conducts the sessions in the morning and porters carry your personal belongings. For night either you can stay in the tents or local lodges simply known as tea-houses and sleep in your own sleeping bags.
The basic idea of Yoga treks are designed to gain more focus and energy and to experience the art of ancient yoga in the mountain like the yogis of ages past had.
Royal Yoga Trek
Prince Charles of Britain did a short trek in 1981, and the route he had trekked has been swiftly named as the “Royal Trek’. A memorable experience walking in the villages among the cultivated fields & meeting the local people. A smooth and easy trek and yoga makes it mind soothing.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel Courtyard
Day 02: Guided sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu overnight hotel Courtyard
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus
Day 04: Drive to Bijaypur - Kalikasthan (1370m)
Day 05: Kalikastan (1370m) - Shaklung (1730m)
Day 06: Shaklung (1730m)-Chisopani
Day 07: Chisopani - Begnas Lake)
Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
Day 09: Rest in Kathmandu
Day 10: Trip concludes
Inclusions:
Meeting & greeting at the airport, accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed & breakfast, guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, entry fee to the monuments, tourist bus to & fro Pokhara, accommodation in the tea-house, Yoga & Massage Therapy over a week, Yoga teacher, local trekking guide, porters.
Exclusions:
Lunch & dinner throughout the tour, any flight, travel insurance, personal expenses,
Yoga Annapurna trek(ABC)
The Annapurna Sanctuary, a key introduction to Himalaya trek, with mesmerizing and panoramic views of 10 of the superb peaks over 6000 mtrs – a classic trek of medium length.
This trek is one of the well known and popular in Nepal. With the views of Dhaulagiri & south face of Annapurna I (8,091m), and other mountains, combining Yoga in a natural amphitheatre simply mind-boggling.
Day 01 :- Arrival in Kathmandu overnight hotel Courtyard
Day 02 :- Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu overnight hotel courtyard
Day 03 :- Tourist bus to Pokhara & walk around lake side
Day 04 :- Pokhara drive to Naya Pul – trek to Tirkhedhunga
Day 05 :- terk to Ghorepani
Day 06 :- Trek to Tadapani
Day 07 :- Trek to Chomrong
Day 08 :- Trek to Himalaya
Day 09 :- Trek to Machapuchre Base Camp
Day 10 :- Trekk to Annapurna Base camp
Day 11 :- Trek back to Bamboo
Day 12 :- Trek to Hot spring
Day 13 :- Trek to back Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
Day 14 :- Rest Sightseeing day in Pokhara
Day 15 :- Pokhara to Kathmandu (By tourist bus)
Day 16:- In Kathmandu, free & overnight hotel courtyard
Day 17:- Trip concludes
Inclusions:
Meeting & greeting at the airport, accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed & breakfast, guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, entry fee to the monuments, tourist bus to & fro Pokhara, accommodation in the tea-house, Yoga & Massage Therapy over a week-10 days, Yoga teacher, local trekking guide, porters.
Exclusions:
Lunch & dinner throughout the tour, any flight, travel insurance, personal expenses,
Yoga Around Langtang & Gosainkunda
This beautiful trek takes you straight into some of the wildest and most picturesque areas in the Langtang region. Starting from the lovely hill town of Syabrubensi, trek winds through beautiful rhododendron and conifer forests through the Langtang National Park, which then leads up to the high alpine yak pastures, glaciers and moraines around Kyangin. Gosaikunda Lake is on the ridges of hiking hills offering spectacular views of Himalayan peaks. Adding Yoga to this trek sounds like icing on the cake.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu overnight hotel Courtyard
Day 02 Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu overnight hotel Courtyard
Day 03: 8 hours drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1462m).
Day 04: Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2470m)
Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m)
Day 06: Explore the Langtang Valley
Day 07: Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m)
Day 08: Back to Lama Hotel Overnight
Day 09: Back to Sybru Bensi Overnight
Day 10: 8 hours drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight hotel Courtyard
Day 11: Trip concludes
Gosainkunda trek
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu overnight hotel Courtyard
Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu overnight hotel Courtyard
Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche (117km, 7 hours drive)
Day 04: Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m)
Day 05: Sing Gompa to Laurebina Yak (3920m)
Day 06: Laurebina Yak to Gasainkunda (4460m)
Day 07: Gosainkunda to Gopte (3440m)
Day 08: Gopte to Tharepati (3640m)
Day 09: Tharepati to Gul Bhanjyang (2140m)
Day 10: Gul Bhanjyang to Chisopani (2140m)
Day 11: Chisopani to Sundarijal (1400m)
Day 12: Sundarijal to Kathmandu Overnight hotel Courtyard
Day 13: Trip concludes
Inclusions:
Meeting & greeting in the airport, accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed & breakfast, guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, surface transportaion, accommodation in the tea-house, Yoga & Massage Therapy over a week, Yoga teacher, local trekking guide, porters.
Exclusions:
Lunch & dinner throughout the tour, any flight, travel insurance, personal expenses
The above treks are offered for minimum of 2-5 people, available on private basis from September-November 2009.
For details on the cost and other information, please e-mail us on kch@mos.com.n
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