In this Yoga & Meditation Tour one could enjoy with the most beautiful ancient medieval capital with its grandeur Malla dynasty’s old palaces, monuments of Hindu & Buddhist religion.
During this trip we have the great learning of yoga for re-energized, stress released and inner peace, as well as partial exercise, asana and relaxation.
During the tour you will visit historic & cultural places as Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur durbar square along with Pashupatinath, Boudhanath & sacred ancient monasteries are the main attraction of the trip, and it is the first step in organizing to see Mt. Everest and Himalayan range for you, your family and friends.
Hotel Distance: 6 Km , Duration: 30 Min.
Arrival in the morning in Kathmandu, the flight into the Himalayas reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks Mt. Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m, Mt. Ganesh Himal 7,422 m, Mt. Purbi Chhyachu 6,637m, Mt. Langtang 7,227m, etc., (weather permitting) taking you right into the Himalayan capitals at Kathmandu. After immigration formality at the airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by a Sampurna Adventure personal & transferred to your hotel,
In the afternoon visit Kathmandu Durbar square (The World Heritage site), the most important monuments of the Nepalese capital in open air museum, the Kumari Palace (Living goddess) where the Kumari acknowledges their greetings from her balcony window, filled with the temples, courtyards & palace of the Malla Kings, who ruled over the city. The palace is known as Hanuman Dhoka, the statue of Monkey god adjoining to the palace entrance. The palace’s main courtyard is where Kings of Nepal were crowned and have their coronations solemnized.
Next to the palace we have gigantic figure of Kal Bhairab (the God of Destruction) and beautiful temples.
Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa with its 2,500-year history, UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient religious complex mobbed by monkeys and soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the fascinating, chaotic jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography. Even the 2015 earthquake failed to topple Kathmandu's best-loved temple, you could see ancient carvings everywhere and the smell of incense and butter lamps, the mystical atmosphere is heightened by devotees who make a ritual circumnavigation, spinning the prayer wheels set into its base of this famous stupa, and surrounded by beautiful typical houses of the priest, Chaityas and monastery.
Tour Distance: 205 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours
After breakfast, drive by road to Pokhara passing by Trisuli river with some typical village en-route, Pokhara, the second largest city of Nepal located west of the capital Kathmandu. It is home to Gurkha soldiers. The Annapurna Range with three out of the ten highest mountains in the world — Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu are within approximately 15 – 35 miles of the valley. Due to its proximity to the Annapurna Mountain range in the Himalayas, the city is the gateway of famous Mustang trekking, Mount Annapurna Circuit trail, and Jomsom – Muktinath,
On arrival, visit famous David fall, which disappears through a narrow gorge into a mysterious hole in the ground, take a boat ride in Phewa Lake and reach the temple of Tal Barahi temple in the island, later simply walk around the main tourist hub near Fewa Lake side,
Later in the afternoon yoga session in the garden for an hour with fresh air,
Tour Distance: 28 km, Tour Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Early morning an hour drive to Sarangkot hilltop to view sunrise over the world’s 10th highest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8,091 Mt.) Machhapuchhre (6993 Mt.) and Dhaulagiri (8,167 Mt.) etc. (weather permitting),
Morning yoga & Meditation session in the garden for an hour with fresh air,
Breakfast, Flight: Pokhara – Kathmandu, 25 min,
Arrive in Kathmandu, we will visit Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage site & the medieval capital city, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newari artists and craftsmen over several centuries, an exemplary of exquisite woodworks in the Palace of 55 windows with its golden gate, the beautiful Dattatreya, Nyatapola with Bhairab Temple and ceramics Square,
Later we drive to Nagarkot, mountain resort (1 hour / 22 Km), situated at an elevation of 2,175 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots to view the majestic Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest as well as other peaks of the eastern Himalayan range (if weather permits), check-in, in the afternoon walk around the Nagarkot village and view the sunset with glowing Himalaya, (weather permitting),
Tour Distance: 28 km, Tour Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Early morning wakeup call to view the sunrise over Himalayas, you will have 360* panoramic view of majestic Himalayan ranges, (weather permitting),
Morning yoga & Meditation session in the garden for an hour with fresh air,
After a hearty breakfast, downhill drive to Pashupatinath, "UNESCO World Heritage site", the sacred Hindu Shiva temple, it serves as the seat of the national deity, this "extensive Hindu temple ground" offers an "extensive collection of temples, ashrams, sculptures” etc. for centuries along the banks of the sacred river Bagamati, considered Varanasi for Hindus, where we could witness their final rituals of cremation.
Boudhanath, "UNESCO World Heritage site", its massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical Stupa in the world, where many Tibetan refugees residing since 1960, in its premises have built more than 50 Buddhist monasteries. The Stupa is said to have buried the remains of Kassyapa Buddha.
Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & craft in metal, stone, terracotta, officially known as Lalitpur Metropolitan City, it is one of the largest cities of Nepal, it is famous for its rich cultural heritage, where you will see in its ancient palace with golden gate and window, temples of Krishna, Shiva, Golden temple (Hiranya Barna Mahabihar) as well as some monasteries & beautiful courtyard.
Airport Distance: 6 Km, Duration: 30 Min.
Leisurely breakfast, In the morning free for personal activities, we can explore the narrow lively and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, full of typical Nepali handicraft, fine jewelry, clothing and trekking gear store, later at the arranged time transfer to the airport for final departure to connect onward flight. We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. End of Service.