Name: Yoga and cultural hike tour in Kathmandu
Brand: Asian Heritage
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Price: 299 USD
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4 Days

Availability : All year

Tribhuvan International Airport

Kathmandu

Min Age : 12+

Max People : 10

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Yoga and cultural hike tour in Kathmandu- This unique tour brings you to the Kapan area of Kathmandu, which is yet to be discovered by mainstream tourists. You will stay overnight in the first- and only bed and breakfast in the area; Asian Heritage Inn & Bistro. Away from mass tourism, we provide a unique local insight into the Yoga and Monastery culture of Nepal. 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. Including, 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. To top off, you will learn how to prepare traditional Tibetan dumplings, called Momo, and visit the famous Pashupatinath temple to attend the Pashupati Bagmati Aarati ceremony.

Price Includes

Pick-up at first day and drop-off at last day via Private Vehicle.
3 nights at Asian Heritage Inn & Bistro or similar in private twin or double room with shared bathroom.
Professional yoga teachers during morning yoga sessions and English-speaking tour guide during hiking activities.
Staff costs include their salary, insurance, equipment, travel fares, food, and accommodation.
All including mentioned in the itinerary.

Price Excludes

Nepal visa fee.
Lunch (other than day 3)
Drinks/ Beverage bills for everywhere.
Entrance fees at monasteries and temples.
Any other items not specified in the include section.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu - free time at Asian Heritage Bistro and Inn

Welcome to Asian Heritage Inn & Bistro. The first bed and breakfast, and bistro to be found in the Kapan area of Kathmandu. Our unique location in this residential area gives you a great insight into the local culture and living standards of local Nepalese, far away from mass tourism. Dive into the local culture of yoga and monasteries and enjoy the beautiful view from our rooftop. The rest of the day you can relax, enjoy the amazing view of the rooftop or enjoy a fresh organic Nepalese coffee in the downstairs bistro.

Accommodation: Asian Heritage Inn & Bistro

Day 2Early morning rooftop Yoga, and monastery hike around the valley

On the second day of your Yoga and cultural hike tour in Kathmandu, there will be a 1-hour yoga session on the rooftop, hosted by an experienced yoga teacher in the early morning. Find peace and relaxation with the amazing view over the city and mountains.

After breakfast, we start our hike to Kopan Monastery. Including a visit inside this monastery, which is usually closed to the public, we give you the unique opportunity to get a glimpse of the monk’s life inside.

We continue our hike to the Pullahari Monastery. This Monastery was inaugurated in 1992. Here, you have a great view of the Kathmandu Valley. Wander around the gardens of the Monastery, meet the monks, and have a look inside the main hall. Opportunities to meditate among the monks are possible.

The next stop on the hike will be the famous Gokarneshow Mahadev temple. This temple is famous by the locals, but not visited by the big tourist crowds. this beautiful three-tiered temple is an example of Newari pagoda style. Here you see the exquisite stone carvings dotted around the compound, some dating back more than a thousand years.

From the outskirts and forest side of Kathmandu, we will hike back into the city. Boudhanath stupa is the largest stupa in the country. Wander around the Buddha’s eyes or have a drink at one of the rooftop bars overlooking this artwork.

This day of your yoga and cultural hike tour in Kathmandu concludes by returning to the Asian Heritage Inn and Bistro.

Accommodation: Asian Heritage Inn & Bistro

Day 3Early morning rooftop Yoga, and morning cultural village hike

In the early morning, there will be a 1-hour yoga session on the rooftop, hosted by an experienced yoga teacher. Find peace and relaxation with the amazing view over the city and mountains.

Today’s hike will go to the typical Newari villages Gamcha and Chunikhel. Here we will show you the traditional way of living of the Newari culture of Nepal.

The next stop on the hike will be Budhanilkantha temple. This open-air temple is dedicated to the Hindu culture of Lord Vishnu. The temple’s main statue of Budhanilkantha is considered the largest stone carving in Nepal.

For lunch, our chef will teach you how to prepare traditional tibetan dumplings. These dumplings are called Momo, and widely eaten in Nepal. Momo can be made with chicken, buffalo or vegetarian. Enjoy your lunch!

In the evening we take you to one of the most popular temples of Nepal, Pashupatinath temple. One of the most mesmerizing rituals at Pashupatinath Temple is the Pashupati Bagmati Aarati which we will attend. Aarati is a ritual of worship in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) is offered to God. Pashupati Bagmati Aarati follows three priests conducting the custom with oil lamps, lanterns and other religious elements by chanting sacred mantra.

Day 4Morning yoga, and prepare for departure

Today is the last day of your Yoga and Cultural Hike tour in Kathmandu. In the early morning, there will be a 1-hour yoga session on the rooftop, hosted by an experienced yoga teacher. Find peace and relaxation with the amazing view over the city and mountains.

After breakfast, we will transfer you to any place in Kathmandu for your onward journey.