Yoga and Cultural Hike Tour in Kathmandu: This unique tour brings you to the Kapan area of Kathmandu, which is a residential area that gives you a great insight into the local culture and living standards of local Nepalese. You will stay overnight at the Asian Heritage Inn & Bistro.
Each morning, you start with a 1-hour yoga session on the rooftop with amazing views over Kathmandu and the Himalayan mountains. Two full-day hiking days will bring you to the undiscovered monasteries and temples around the area. It includes Kapan Monastery, Pullahari Monastery, Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.
To learn about local culture, you will make a hike through the traditional Newari villages of Chunikhel and Gamcha and visit the famous Pashupatinath temple to attend the Pashupati Bagmati Aarati ceremony.
Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal! An Asian Heritage Treks & Travel representative welcomes you at the airport with your nameplate. After your arrival at the Nepal airport, we will transfer you to the hotel. On the way to the hotel, you will pass by the Pashupatinath Temple. Your hotel will be in a residential area, which gives you a great insight into the local culture and living standards of the local Nepalese. Our representative will facilitate and discuss your travel itinerary. The rest of your time, you can relax, enjoy the amazing view from the rooftop, or enjoy a fresh organic Nepalese coffee in the hotel cafe.
Includes: private transport and an overnight stay at the Asian Heritage Inn & Bistro.
On the second day of your Kathmandu Yoga and Cultural Hike tour, an experienced instructor will lead you through a serene 1-hour rooftop yoga session at dawn, offering breathtaking city and mountain views.
Following a delightful breakfast, we embark on a journey to the Kopan Monastery, offering an exclusive look into the lives of the monks. This unique cultural experience continues as we head to the Pullahari Monastery, inaugurated in 1992, where you can explore beautiful gardens, meet the monks, and even meditate alongside them.
Our adventure continues to the Gokarneshow Mahadev temple. It is a local gem showcasing Newari pagoda architecture with ancient stone carvings. We then transition from the outskirts to the heart of Kathmandu, where you can explore the grand Boudhanath Stupa, the largest Tibetan stupa in Nepal, adorned with the Buddha’s eyes. This fulfilling day concludes with a return to the Asian Heritage Inn and Bistro.
Includes: breakfast and an overnight stay at the Asian Heritage Inn & Bistro.
Start your day with a serene rooftop yoga session. After having your breakfast, you will start your hike in the Gamcha and Chunikhel villages. You will have an experience of the traditional Newari culture while hiking. Discover the Budhanilkantha temple, where the imposing stone statue of Lord Vishnu awaits.
You will continue your visit to the renowned Pashupatinath temple, famous for its mesmerizing Pashupati Bagmati Aarati ritual. Watch as three priests perform this sacred ceremony, offering ghee-soaked wicks to the deity, accompanied by chants and religious elements. Immerse yourself in the spiritual richness of Nepal and its cultural treasures throughout the day.
Includes: breakfast and an overnight stay at Asian Heritage Inn & Bistro.
Includes: breakfast and private transport.
