Yoga Pilgrimage ~ Discover Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Natalie Macam
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Apr 4 - 11, 2022
Group size: 6 - 18
Yoga Pilgrimage ~ Discover Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal

Natalie Macam
  • Email address verified

Apr 4 - 11, 2022
Group size: 6 - 18

About this trip

Watch last years video [here].


Join Natalie for a journey of the heart and mind on a Upscale Yoga Retreat as we explore the living pilgrimage sites of Kathmandu and beyond.

  • Visit unforgettable, powerfully charged sacred sites, temples, and monasteries
  • Connect with the wisdom of Nepal's living spiritual traditions 
  • Immerse in Nepalese culture in the mountain villages picking vegetables, cooking, and learning from locals.   
  • Ignite your spirit through daily meditation and yoga practices
  • Deepen your relationship with yourself and others. Let yoga penetrate your heart

Experience one of the most magical, beautiful, peaceful yet exhilarating places in all of Asia. This is a spiritual journey for those that are seeking to visit Nepal and immerse themselves in the spirituality that is offered not only in the living traditions but also in spirit of the land.   Hinduism and Buddhism converge here, and is full of awe-inspiring monuments to the sacred.

If you love yoga and you love adventure, this transformative divine journey will be the experience of a lifetime!

Sacred Summary

Experience Daily Yoga and/or Meditation


• Visit Kathmandu's most sacred temples including The Pashupatinath Temple (Nepali: पशुपतिनाथ मन्दिर)the most famous and sacred Hindu temple complex in Nepal and Boudhanath Stupa, one of the most significant places for Tibetan Buddist devotees.  


• Experience one of the gateways to trekking in the Himalayas, Pokhara.   It will overwhelm you with one of the greatest photo spots in the world.  You will walk along the shores of the Phewa lake you will be surrounded by a panoramical view over  the Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna.

  

Visit (Peace) Shanti Stupa in Pokhara balanced on a narrow ridge high above Phewa Lake, the brilliant-white Peace Pagoda of Pokhara offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Lake Phewa. Pilgrims climb the hill using paths from the different parts of the city or take a boat across the lake and begin their climb at the shore.


Soak in the majestic energy of the Himalayan mountains in:

• Nagarkot one of the broadest possible views of the Himalaya, with eight ranges visible.   

• Dhampus a traditional village located within the Annapurna Himalayas where you will you we were rewarded by the view of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) glowing shades of yellow and orange in a mesmerizing display of sunrise Alpenglow.


Day Hike in the Mountains

From Dhampus Village to Sarangkot.   Sarangkot offers one of Pokhara's greatest views of the Annapurna Himalayan mountains peaks.  We will have the opportunity to view it at the best time dawn or dusk due to the spectacular pink and orange hues the mountain range takes on.


Nepal homestay with a local family:  Experience Nepalese village life first-hand and chance to experience living with a Nepalese family.  Learn the depth of their rich culture, food, and heritage with an amazing experience of local village lifestyle.  Very rarely are we given the opportunity to experience local living, and when you are given the chance, you feel honored and grateful. 





Maximum Partcipants

 16 maximum to keep the intimacy of the experience.   

Cancellation/Refund Policy

A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to hold your space and is due at the time of registration.     


Full balance must be paid 60 days prior to event start date.  


Cancellations must be sent in email to tigerwaveyoga@gmail.com.    


60 days or more prior to the event: your entire payment will be refunded less $500 non-refundable deposit.  


If retreat is full, waitlist will be available.   

Travel Information

Retreat starts Oct 15 with a welcome dinner.      Check in to the hotel anytime that day to get settled.   If you have a late night arrival, you may have to arrive Oct 14..  


Retreat ends after breakfast on Oct 22.


Flights:  There are myriad of different ways to look for flight. I like to use www.skyscanner.com


Money: I usually just bring my ATM card for cash and use as needed when I am in Kathmandu. 

Bring USD with you on the plane as you will need for your Visa. 

You are welcome to bring Travelers Cheques... but I have not used them in a very long time.

 ATMs are fine in Kathmandu, Pokhara and major cities but it doesn't hurt to inform your banks before coming to Nepal (sometimes banks might block your card). 


Money Exchange Available:

•  in Thamel

• Or Nirajan can help us with a better rate.   The rates aren't as good at the airport

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements (US Passport Holders)

Requirements for Entry:

Passport must have six months or more validity remaining at the time of entry
Visa appropriate for purpose of travel


Tourist Visas:

Online application: https://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa

Either apply for a visa at a Nepalese embassy or consulate before traveling, or purchase a tourist visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) or at the following land border points of entry:

You may request:

15-day multiple-entry tourist visa ($25 USD)
1-month multiple-entry tourist visa ($40 USD)
3-month multiple-entry tourist visa ($100 USD)


Bring:

4 passport photos

Bring Cash for Visa Fee

Visa fees are payable in USD. Money-changing and ATM services are available at the airport, but credit card payment is not a reliable option. Tourists may stay no more than 150 days in any given calendar year. 


Suggested vaccinations:

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/nepal


Dress Code:

Yoga - Please bring leggings or very loose trousers with stretch so most of our legs will be covered.  

Scarf - I always have one with me in case I need to cover my shoulders.   

Evacuation + Medical Insurance optional

Evacuation + Medical Insurance ~ Here are some options:

1. Global Rescue www.globalrescue.com
Global Rescue Memberships start at $119. If you have any additional questions they can be reached anytime by email memberservices@globalrescue.com or at +1 (617) 459-4200, or via our website, 

2.  https://medjetassist.com
$240 Individual - 1 month

3.  https://americanalpineclub.org/rescue

Additional Information

There is a Facebook page that has misc questions from the previous Q & A's.    You are welcome to post your questions so others can see. 

Weather

Daytime Temperatures Range 68F - 77F

What should I bring?

You will receive a more extensive list in the Program Guide.   Some suggestions are yoga mat, layers for all weather, reusable water bottle, comfortable shoes

 

Kathmandu has nearly everything. .   They have lots of street vendors.

Price ~ Early Bird

$1500 Early Bird


$1600 After June 1 , 2021


*additional fee for single supplement

What’s included

  • Hotel Accomodation
    Shared (unless single supplement purchased)
  • Domestic
    Flight Tickets
  • Transportation
    Ground
  • Welcome and Farewell
    Dinner
  • Lunch
    Dhampus Village
  • Entrance Fees
  • Airport Transfer

What’s not included

  • Meals
    outside of those mentioned above
  • Flight
  • Beverages

Available Packages

Trip Price
$1,500
Deposit: $500

Available options

Itinerary

Schedule
Daily Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, Check in Hotel. 

  • Hotel: Marshyangdi, Thamel.
  • Welcome dinner.

Day 02: Kathmandu - sightseeing and Nagarkot. 

  • Morning yoga and meditation.
  • 10 am sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar square.
  • Drive to Nagarkot, free time and yoga meditation. 1 hr drive.
  • Hotel: Hotel Country Villa. 

Day 03: Nagarkot - Kathmandu fly to Pokhara. 

  • Morning yoga, Meditation.
  • Apx 10 drive from Nagarkot to the Kathmandu airport.
  • Arrive Pokhara by 12 in the afternoon, check in hotel. 
  • Short tour around Peace stupa, and lakes. 
  • Overnight at Pokhara, Hotel Dahila in Pokhara. 
  • Terrace is beautiful with the great view. 

Day 04: Pokhara - Dhampus Village. 

  • Morning yoga, meditation. 
  • After breakfast around 10..drive to Dhampus village. 
  • A short 2 -3 hrs hike around the village. 
  • Stay at Dhampus Eco lodge.. 

Day 05: Dhampus village to Sarangkot.

  • Morning activities, sunrise. 
  • After breakfast drive to Sarangkot. (we can do a day hike to sarangkot from here).
  • Sunset and mountain views at Sarangkot. 
  • Superview lodge or some similar with the great view.

Day 06: Pokhara - fly back to Kathmandu - Patan. 

  • Morning activities, and sunrise view.
  • If some people want to do Paragliding, they can do from here. 
  • Afternoon 12;00 fly back to Kathmandu. 
  • Will stay in Patan Durbar square area.
  • Free time in the evening.. Learn some local cultures of Newari people. 

Day 07: Patan - Kathmandu.

  • Morning activities.
  • Short tour to Boudhanath stupa, and Pashupatinath temple. 
  • Free time in the afternoon for massage.. 
  • Evening farewell dinner at restaurant. 

Day 08: Final departure.

  • Transfer to the airport on their flight schedule. 

Your Organizer


NM
Natalie Macam
Natalie is a yoga teacher is delighted to land in LA after an eight year stint in Asia. Her resident yoga schedule is in Los Angeles, but she also travels within South East Asia as a guest teacher. She is honored to be part of Samudra School of Living Vinyasa and grateful for studying with Shiva Rea and for the support and friendship of the Prana Vinyasa tribe. Her heart-based, joyful classes offer an opportunity for students to experience and deepen their own yoga practice and come home to themselves. Her classes are often marked by opening and closing the class with her harmonium and essential oils. Natalie finds inspiration from all her teachers and students to live life with spontaneity, to remain close to the source and to move deeply in tune with the pulse of the universe.