Join me for a trip to my favourite place in Nepal, a trip far beyond the usual, to a place where time has almost stood still, where the medieval lifestyle still takes place within this other- worldly landscapes. Nestled between 7-8000 meters peaks on either side, Kagebeni forms a green oasis abundant with pink buckwheat fields and apple orchards. Our base here is the Red House, traditional, but fully renovated, famous for its ancient larger -than- life Buddha statue. 

The trip combines yoga with cultural exploration as we find ourselves in a land loaded with myths and stories, where pilgrims stream to the holy waters of Muktinath and tourists try their luck at the 5416 meters Thorung la pass. Here you will meet pilgrims from India, Tibet and Nepal, mixed with trekkers, horse caravans and goat herds. 

20 March, Day 1 : meet at Shambaling Hotel, Kathmandu: Check in, enjoy a restorative yoga class and take a stroll down to the stupa to enjoy dinner with a view. Sleep in style in this charming hotel in the Tibetan part of Kathmndu.

21 March, Day 2 drive to Phokara: Morning Yoga and drive to Phokara, overnight at Mum´s resort , a cozy lakeside hotel.

22 March, Day 3 fly to Jomsom and jeep to Kagebeni: Early 20 min flight with spectacular mountain views, jeep drive to our retreat destination, the famous Red House in Kagebeni. Evening talk and introduction to the culture of the area.

23 March, Day 4 Kagebeni yoga and hike to Tiri: Morning yoga in the “sunshine room” of our hotel. Det hike to nearby village Tiri, where time has almost stood still. Enjoy village life and local hospitality.

24 March, Day 5 Kagebeni yoga and hike to Jarkhot and Muktinat: Today we are up for an eventful hike to the most sacred place in the area, the Muktinat temple, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. On the way we pass the ancient village Jarkhot

25 March, Day 6 Kagebeni yoga and day off: Time for relaxing after yoga, take a stroll around the village and take some pictures.

26 March, Day 7 Kagebeni yoga and trek to Lubra: After morning yoga, we make the spectaculer trek to another ancient villege, Lubra, nestled at the riverbanks and housing an ancient Bön temple, belonging to the ancient Pre-Buddhist Tibetan religion

27 March, Day 8 Kagebeni yoga and drive to Tatopani: After yoga we start on our way back, stopping for lunch in the charming Tharkali village, Marpha, famous for its apple orchards and excellent food. We visit the large monastery there and light some candles for our safe return. In Tatopani, where we stay over night, you can enjoy the natural springs, taking a very warm outdoor bath

28 March, Day 9 Drive to Pokhara and explore, overnight Mum's resort: After a drive to Pokhara, you may still have time for a boat trip on the lake and a nice dinner with lakeside view.

29 Marc, Day 10 Drive to Kathmandu: Drive back to Kathmandu, enjoy your last night in the busy hub of Thamel and sleep in the most beautiful hotel in the area, The Dalai La

30 March, Day 11 Morning Yoga and wrap up: After yoga in the hotel´s beautiful shala, we end the retreat and enjoy our last breakfast together. If you´re on an evening flight, you still have time to do some sight seeing and shopping in Kathmandu

Price: $ 2500 NOK 26.500

Price is per person in a shared twin room

Please note: The deadline for signing up is January 1st.

Single room supplement: An additional per person $ 240

Interrested in joining this journey? please email me at ellen@onyoga.no and I will send you payment details

Important:

Here is the fine print for your booking:

• Start: March 20th. Check-in from 1pm onwards at Shambaling Hotel, Boudha. Meeting with the group at 16.00 pm in the hotel´s garden

• Finish: March 30 th. Check out from Dalai La at 12.00 noon

• Food is Nepali and vegetarian

• Included: accommodation, Yoga tuition, transport to-from retreat trek, flight Phokara- Jomsom, accommodation guides during trek, all meals during trek and otherwise as mentioned in itinerary

• Not included: Airfare to/from Nepal, Transfer to/from Kathmandu airport (easily arranged by your hotel), Nepal Visa, alcoholic drinks, extra meals, tips to staff and porters

• Please bring your own Yoga mat and blocks/straps if you use those

• Travel insurance is obligatory and your own responsibility

• Please ensure that your passport is valid

• Please ensure you have a health, travel and cancellation insurance

• Make sure that you are aware of immigration/visa laws in Nepal as well as Covid- 19 regulations

• Upon payment, you will receive an info sheet from us containing further info to prepare for your travel- it is important that you read it