Name: 14 Day Exhilarating Everest Trekking Holiday With Yoga
Brand: Swotah Travel and Adventure
Price: 4700 USD
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

14:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

For nights in cities, you will stay in standard / superior standard / deluxe rooms whereas, during the trek, you will use lodges / tea houses / guesthouses / homestay, whatever is available and accessible. Swotah Travel and Adventure can also arrange sleeping bags on request.

Program

The Everest yoga trek provides the opportunity to witness mesmerizing Khumbu, which is surrounded by Himalayan peaks all around and has unmatched importance to Pilgrims from around the world that seek spiritual fulfillment and enlightenment for thousands and hundreds of years.

Unlike any other trek, the Everest yoga trek includes a refreshing and delightful vegetarian diet for you. Besides short refreshing hikes, one will also have the opportunity to relax and find peace through meditation programs, massages, and steam baths in this Everest Yoga trek.

If the yoga in the lap of majestic Everest is not enough reason for you to pick this trek, the gorgeously decorated chortens, vivid foods, and cultures, prayer rocks, prayer flags, scenic beauty, astonishing view of Kusum Kangru, Dudh Koshi river, and the beauty of the tallest mountain in the world has to give you the needed push.

Observing and adoring 360-degree views of villages like Khunde, Khumjung, and Namche, along with mountains like Ama Dablam, and Pachermo, the Everest yoga trek will have you feeling like an explorer. In this trek, you start the day with yoga and end it by enjoying and exploring the beauty of the villages around. Everest Yoga trek is indubitably a golden chance to learn yoga with the mesmerizing view of the Himalayas.

Why this trip

This is not just regular trekking in Everest, it's more than that. This trek is for adventurous yoga lovers who not only want to deepen their practice but discover themselves with a strong connection to the beautiful mountains. This is truly a journey into the mountains and a journey into oneself.

Trip facts

You can learn yoga combined with 5-6 hours walk a day in the shade of Mount Everest
Yoga and meditation are a part of this program, but it's not necessary to take part in each and every session
Those who do not wish to take part in the morning 'Hatha' yoga session and evening meditation program, can have free time for themselves

Trip notes

Swotah Travel and Adventure reserves the right to change and the program may be reversed. Things can happen that make it impossible to meet them as planned. If any meeting or plan would not feasible, the Swotah Travel and Adventure team always tries to find an equivalent alternative. In Nepal, you always have a plan B and C!
What follows is a general flow of events. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be flexible
A trekking permit is a must to travel to controlled areas. Permit, however, is issued only to groups. Individual trekkers will not be issued a trekking permit

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

A Swotah Travel and Adventure team member will welcome you warmly and pick you up from the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel, where there will be a brief discussion of the trek programs and itinerary and an opportunity for you to taste authentic Nepali food.

Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Activities: Airport pick up services, guided Thamel tour, welcome dinner

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing

The day will be entirely dedicated to exploring the hustling and bustling Kathmandu. The main motive for sightseeing around then Kathmandu is to visit as many of these world heritage sites as possible and gather the experience of hospitable people around

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Activities: Sightseeing

Day 3: Lukla - Phakding

Firstly, after breakfast, you will take a flight to Lukla, where the actual trek begins. After flying above beautiful villages for about 35 minutes, you land at Tenzing Hillary airport / Lukla airport. From Lukla, an ascending hike will lead you to the PasangLhamu Memorial Gate, accompanied by porters and other team members. Afterward, trekking through sherpa villages reflecting on their cultures like Thalsharoa, Chheplung, ThadoKoshi Gaon, and Chhuthawa. With the company of mesmerizing rivers like Dudh Koshi and beautiful prayer flags, chortens, etc., after walking for about 4 hours, you arrive at Phakding. In Phakding, you will have a yoga session for about 2 hours in the evening before resting in a guesthouse.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Activities: Flight to Lukla, yoga classes

Day 4: Trek to Namche

Before starting the trek for the day, you will enjoy performing yoga in the Himalayas. Through pine forests, a few suspension bridges, small but amazing settlements, and crossing the Dudh Koshi river, you arrive at Monjo after passing other beautiful locations like Toktok, Bengkar, and Chhamuwa.

Then you will be headed for the Sagarmatha National park. The following trail will require you to cross the Dudh Koshi bridge and then pass through the lower river’s bank. After that, climbing through the forest and walking past Larja dovan, you reach Larja bridge which offers a glorious view of Mount Everest. Heading to Mislung, you will pass through fascinating pine forests on a rocky path. Trekking for a while from Mislung Namche will be in your sight.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Activities: Yoga classes

Day 5: Acclimatization

The reason for staying for the day in Namche is acclimatization which will keep you on the safer side and prevent you from possible encounters with acute mountain sickness. The day will begin with 2 hours yoga session in the morning at Everest view lodge. The day comprises a hike of a full-day circuit through Khunde, Khumjung, and back to Namche with the sole purpose of staying active. First, you explore Khunde, where you reach through KhundeTsamkhang (a Buddhist temple) with a majestic view of many peaks like Khumbu la, AmaDablam, and Thamserku peaks. Then you will head to visit the school built by Sir Edmund Hillary. After exploring and hiking for the whole day, your night will be spent at Namche.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Activities: Guided tour of Namche Bazar

Day 6: Trek to Thame

Like every other day, you start with early morning yoga for 2 hours. Thame is situated at the junction of an old primary trade route to and from Tibet via the Nangpa La (pass). First, you arrive at Thomde village, and from there, the trail begins to climb down to a river. With a steep and short climb from there, you will reach Thame, the childhood home of Tenzing Norgay. After a day full of trek, you will end the day with dinner and resting overnight in a teahouse.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Activities: Yoga

Day 7: Trek to Khumjung

You will be taken to visit Thame monastery after 2 hours of yoga in the morning. Along with the mesmerizing views of Everest, AmaDablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, and Kwangdeon, you then trek forward to Sherpa village. After arriving at Khumjung, you have dinner and rest.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Activities: Yoga

Day 8: Trek to Phortse

Your day starts with a yoga session of 2 hours in the morning. This day's trek will be comparatively easier, consisting of descending until we reach Pangbouche and Phortse. Phortse will flaunt a gorgeous view of the Himalayas alongside which you witness exotic animals like musk deer, mountain goats, and birds on the way there.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Activities: Yoga

Day 9: Trek to Pangboche

After the usual 2 hours of yoga class in the morning and breakfast, you leave for Pangboche. You will be walking through paths that bend around the gorge that opens up to the marvelous views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest. After a short trek that lasts about just 4 to 5 hours, you will be welcomed by Pangboche. Since you have time, another yoga session for 1 hour will be arranged before resting in a teahouse.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Activities: Trekking

Day 10: Trek to Tengboche

Tengboche is home to the largest monastery in the Everest region. Through PhunkiThanga, you enter the Sagarmatha National Park, where the monastery is located. If you reach Tengboche before sunset by passing Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, and Nuptse mountain views, you will get to be a part of a Buddhist religious ceremony there. Not to forget, before all this there will be a yoga class for 2 hours.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Activities: Trekking

Day 11: Namche Bazaar

Walking back to Sagarmatha National Park along with an absolutely marvelous view of mountains downhill, you will reach Namche after a 2-hour yoga session and breakfast in the morning. You will stay overnight in a teahouse at Namche.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Activities: -

Day 12: Trek to Lukla

The day begins with a yoga session for 2 hours amongst the Himalayas. Retracing your path first, you reach Phakding through Dudh Koshi. Then you pass through a suspension bridge above ThadoKoshi and observe several Sherpa villages; you arrive at Lukla. The day will end with 1-hour yoga class too. The accommodation will be a teahouse for the night.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Activities: yoga session

Day 13: Kathmandu

Your flight to Kathmandu will be arranged for this day from Lukla. Due to climatic problems, there is a fair chance of your flight being canceled which is why the day is considered a buffer day. If everything goes well, you will fly back to Kathmandu.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Activities: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 14: Departure

From the hotel check-out to the airport check-in, which is to be done 3 hours before the flight, the Swotah Travel and Adventure team will arrange everything, and all your needs will be taken care of.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: -
Activities: Souvenir, airport drop

Instructors

Ajay Kumar Shrestha

Ajay Kumar Shrestha is the founder of Swotah Travel and Adventure. ‘Swotah Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd.’ is an adventure travel company, established in 2016, and in its short span of time, it has already lead tours for hundreds of mountain lovers. It was the love of the mountains and people in those special places which attracted and pulled Ajay to this field of work. He grew up trekking and climbing in the Himalayas, leading individuals informally, many of whom he would have met in passing on the footpaths and who would ask him to show them off-the-beaten-track routes, only known to locals.

Location

This yoga trek will take you across the beautiful Himalayan region of Nepal. You will begin your trek at the capital city of Kathmandu to reach Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Thame Khumjung, Phortse, Pangboche, Tengboche, Namche Bazaar, then back to Lukla and Kathmandu.

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Food

Meals as outlined in the itinerary are included in the package.

Everest is a world-famous trekking region among trekkers hence this region provides a wide range of delicious western meals like Pasta, noodles, pizzas, bread, soup, etc. Dal Bhat (Rice, Lentils, and Vegetables) are a great way to gain energy for the strenuous trek. As you trek higher you should avoid meat for health purposes as it is not good to eat meat at higher altitudes and also the meat is not very fresh.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Coffee
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Enjoy shopping
Relish local culture and cuisine
Spend time in nature
Take relaxing massages
Visit the local villages and nearby areas of interest

What's included

Airport transfers with an escort by private vehicle
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu along with entrance fees and a professional guide
13 nights accommodation (standard / deluxe rooms in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing with breakfast, and during the trek, camping if needed)
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
Authorized English-speaking guide for the trek
Yoga instructor
Two-way Kathmandu- Lukla airfare with domestic airport departure tax
Equipment clothing for porters (3:1) including their insurance
All applicable government tax
All expenses for all staff –meals, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation
All necessary paperwork and Everest Trekking Permit, Trekkers' Information Management System fees (TIMS)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
Complimentary arrangement of tea and coffee during the trek
Complimentary get-to-know (welcome) and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Complimentary map of Everest Base Camp
Complimentary occasional hot shower during the trek
Complimentary Sim card service (zero balance)
Complimentary souvenir from Nepal
Complimentary photos and videos of the trip (if requested)
Certificate of appreciation

What's not included

International flights
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s) for the domestic flight
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Travel and rescue insurance
Porter for the trek
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

How to get there

Recommended Airports

KTM

Tribhuvan International Airport

4 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Transfer from and to the airport is included in the price. Swotah Travel and Adventure will pick you up from the airport.

There are twelve major international airlines linking to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Nepal Airlines (NA) is the national flag carrier of Nepal with flight connections to Delhi, and Mumbai in India; Bangkok in Thailand; Osaka in Japan; Hong Kong, and Shanghai in China; Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia; Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. Other international airlines connecting Kathmandu to other parts of the world are Biman Bangladesh to Dhaka in Bangladesh; China Airlines to Lhasa in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China; Druk Air to Paro in Bhutan and New Delhi in India; Gulf Air to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates; Indian Airlines to Delhi, Kolkata, and Varanasi in India; Qatar Airways to Doha in Qatar; Thai International to Bangkok in Thailand.

Nepal shares borders with India on three sides and China on the north. Therefore, if you want to enter Nepal via road you will have to come through either India or Tibet (China). The entry points to Nepal from India are Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Belhiya, Bhairawa, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi, and Mahendra Nagar. The Kodari Pass on the Nepal-China border is the entry point to Nepal from China. Tourists entering Nepal by land must also carry their passports.

For getting around the country, there is an excellent domestic air network and helicopter charter services as well as deluxe tourist coaches. Swotah Travel will assist you in making your travel arrangements within Nepal as per your trip itinerary.

Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport Airport transfer included: Tribhuvan International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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