2021 Nepali Trek & Retreat Including Shivaratri & Holi
Corona-virus Updates
All Nepal Trek and Retreats have been postponed until we have confidence in over seas travel. Please contact the studio if you have any questions regarding the postponement of our retreats.
9/03/2021 – 31/03/2021
Yoga Sols 2021 Nepali Trek and Retreat including Shivaratri and Holi Festivals, will be lead by Claire Tierney
Claire has been travelling Nepal regularly for the last 5 years, and consider it a home away from home. She has made many friends throughout Nepal which will bring a unique experience to the retreat. Claire brings over 25 years experience as a yoga teacher, and massage therapist. Our guides along our trek are Surdashan and Sattya. We will also be accompanied by Ajay our Sound healer in the art of Tibetan/Nepali Healing Bowls and Yoga which will enhance the authenticity of your retreat experience.
Full Itinerary
Day 1 (9th March)
- Leave Brisbane at around 830 am. Usually arrive in Kathmandu around 10:30pm same day.
- By the time we get to the Hotel it’s late around 11:30 or even midnight.
- we will arrange pick up from Kathmandu airport, Please arrive no later than 20th Feb
- We check in and sleep. You may wake up early as they are 4 hours behind us but a good time to just laze around after a 16hr flight. Our Hotel has a Restaurant with room service available after 7.30am.
We will stay in Kathmandu for 3 days
Day 2 (10th March)
- We rest and explore Thamel where we are staying with free time.
- Thamel has shops galore. A place where worship and Yoga blend into a kaleidoscope of colour. The air heavy with Incense from prayer and devotion.
- You may choose to get a massage, a tattoo, some art, enjoy a dance, eat your heart out, or just enjoy a wine in the garden of dreams.
Day 3 (11th March)
- We head to Pashupatinath Shiva Temple where we see the circle of life through conception of the Karma Sutra on the walls, take photos with Sodus and watch the dead be washed smoked and wrapped then placed on the pyer. This will be the Festival of Shiva. Pashupatinath on this day will experience over 1.5 Million visitors and over 1000 Sodus. Shivaratri is the Festival of Shiva where the celebration is in full flow through the night with Fires and drumming to celebrate the cosmic dance of Shiva where he creates and Destroys. The full circle of life and Death of all.
Day 4 (12th March)
After the festivity’s we can rest up take it easy dine in one of the many restaurants or explore at your own pace
Day 5 (13th March)
- Boudanath Stupa, which is the largest Buddhist Stupa in the world. Both of these temples are about 20 mins by bus so we will leave after Yoga and Breakfast both days.
Day 6 (14th March)
- From the heady spiritual highs of Kathmandu we will embark a tourist bus through the Hills to Pokhara a Beautiful lakeside town of peace and serenity. The Bus ride to Pokhara takes 8 hours so a long day but it is a nice way to see some green after being in Kathmandu valley for a while. We get to Lakeside Pokhara about 5 or 6 pm. Taxi to the Hotel and rest or hit the street for a nice Dinner and sunset walk along the lakeside.
Day 7 (15th March)
- Here we will take a rowboat and glide across this tranquil lake for our first mini trek to The World Peace Pagoda. About a 2 hour trek to the top a Buddhist peace garden with a beautiful view of the lake.
- You may choose to wait at the bottom of the hill and rest in the restaurant with beautiful views, or row to the Temple Island and soak up the atmosphere.
Day 8 (16th March)
- The following day will be a day of rest and preparation to get ready for our 7 Day Trek. A good opportunity to get a massage or Bowl Treatment and of course Yoga!
Day 9 (17th March)
7 day trek to Khopra begins:
Our trekking schedule is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions and safety regulations.
- Drive to Kimche then Walk to Tadapani
Day 10 (18th March)
- 5-6 Hour Trek then stay overnight in Guest house. Option of Asana practice before Dinner and Philosophy Sat Sang after.
Day 11 (19th March)
- Early morning rise for a 15 min walk to the lookout tower for magnificent views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range, then Breakfast and set off for a 5-6 hour Trek.
Day 12 (20th March)
- Walk to Lake Khayor with packed lunch, spend time here for Bowl session and Meditation. After we will walk back to Khopra Danda 7-8 hours in total ( This extra day of walking is optional)
Those not wanting to walk will stay at the Tea House and Relax with Yoga Asana and Meditation.
Day 13 (21st March)
- Trek down 4 hours to Padwar. Time for Yin style Asana and Meditation
Day 14 (22nd March)
- Day at Hot Springs
Day 15 (23rd March)
- Drive back to Pokhara
Day 16 (24th March)
- Returning to Pokhara where you can book into one of many spas for massage and Ayurvedic treatments.
- Try something adventures like Paragliding, Ziplining or motorbike tours.
- We will rest here a whole day before returning back to Kathmandu where we have another full day to Rest and Shop!
Day 17 (25th March)
- Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 18 (26th March)
- Rest day after bus drive, and a day for shopping
Day 19 (27th March)
- A 2-3 hour bus drive to the tallest statue of Shiva in the world.
Day 20 (28th March)
- The first day of the festival Holi, This is the night of the festival with Bonfires and dancing. The Day will be for Yoga, Sound Healing, Shopping and Relaxation
Day 21 (29th March)
- The day when the streets come alive with the celebration of spring in all its vibrant colours. A day for throwing coloured flour and or water, having fun and being alive in the colour of life.
- Then home to wash and eat before flying out the next day.
Day 22 (30th March)
- Fly home 10:30 am Arrive Brisbane 08:00am + 1 (12th March)
Day 23 (31st March)
What to expect throughout your trip
- Every day will include Guided Meditation practice as well as/or Asana and Pranayama and Sound Baths.
- There will be time along the way for Massage and Bowl healing treatments as well as free time for silence and reflection.
- Hosts and Guides with years of experience in their field of work.
- You will have full support from Claire if any assistance is needed during your stay.
- Guides and Hosts with extensive knowledge in the local areas visited, food/restaurants, temples, tourist sites, shopping hot spots.
- All activities are optional and you will not be judged if you don’t attend any or some.
Cost
Adults:
Total cost $4000 per person + Flights and Visa*
Cost includes:
- All transport in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Domestic flights in Nepal
- All accommodation
- All Yoga, Meditation, Sound Baths (not including one on one’s)
- All entrance fees to Temples and National parks are covered.
Deposit
A Deposit of $2000 is to be made by May 1st 2020. The remainder due by September 20th 2020
Important Note: Boarding your flight may be refused if your passport has less than six months of validity left. Please ensure your passport is valid for travel before committing to paying your deposit.
Children:
Total cost $3000 per child + Flights and Visas*
Cost include:
- All transport and Temple entrance fees.
- There is no charge for Trekking, Yoga, Meditation, (Under 12 years)
- All accommodation
- All entrance fees to Temples and National parks are covered.
If your child will need help walking on the trek we can help with arrangements for this but it is an extra cost.
Deposit (Children)
A Deposit of $1500 is to be made by May 1st 2020. The remainder due by September 20th 2020
Important Note: Boarding your flight may be refused if your passport has less than six months of validity left. Please ensure your passport is valid for travel before committing to paying your deposit.
Refund Policy
If paid in full, you will be refunded all, minus domestic flights in Nepal, taxes and trekking costs.
What is not included in the cost
- International Flights and Visa
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Food and Drink
- Any extra meditation, massage or bowl healings performed by our guides/ hosts will also need to be paid for by arrangement with them directly.
- Shopping and any out of schedule activities you may choose to do including Zip Lining, paragliding etc
- Any extra treatments or classes in the Spas or Yoga Studios in Kathmandu or Pokhara must be paid for by you.
- The Trek and Guides are included but we encourage you to tip our guides and porters at your discretion.
- If you wish to make any extra donations to the orphanage that Yogasol has a relationship with we are happy to accept these during our visit also.
Limited to 15 People only. Deposits must be paid to secure your space.
*Price subject to change without prior notice