The Yoga and Trekking program combines two of Nepal's most distinct traditions. Introducing yoga, meditation, painting, singing and dancing courses in to trekking experience allows for a richer appreciation of the physical and mental landscape as the body. The combination of these elements creates a more fulfilling physical exercise while strengthening and opening the mind for greater relaxation and awareness? all within the beautiful natural environment provided by the Himalayas. The program is open for all experience levels and ages and is a unique opportunity for those interested in the strengthening of both the body and mind.
The benefit of having Yoga Sadhana (spiritual practice) on trek is that it supports and encourages the deep transformation processes that occur as a result of being extremely challenged on trek.
Day 01: Kathmandu Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle checks in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Sight seeing Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Morning drive (Approx. 6 hrs) to Pokhara. Transfer to the Hotel. Walk around the Phewa Lake and city. Evening at 7 to 8 PM 1 hour yoga speech. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara to Naya Pool (bus) to Hile (1400m) trek Programme: 6 AM tea/coffee 6:30 to 8:30 Meditation and Yoga, 8:45 Breakfast, 9:30 Departure for trek, 10:45 start trek (approx 4 hours), 6 PM to 8:00 PM Meditation and Yoga, 8:30 Dinner 4-hour trek to Hile (1545 m). The trail winds its way through bamboo forests and passes by a spectacular waterfall. Overnight at teahouse lodge / Camp.
Day 05: Hile to Banthati (2156m) Programme: 6 AM tea/coffee 6:30 to 8:30 Mediation and Yoga, 8:45 Breakfast, 9:45 start trek (approx 3 hours), 6 PM to 8:00 PM Meditation and Yoga, 8:30 Dinner About 3 hours trek leads us to Banthanti crossing through the Ulleri village. Overnight at Teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 06: Banthanti to Ghorepani (2775 m) in 6 hrs. Programme: 6 AM tea/coffee 6:30 to 8:30 Mediation and Yoga, 8:45 Breakfast, 9:45 start trek (approx 3 hours), 6 PM to 8:00 PM Meditation and Yoga, 8:30 Dinner The Annapurna South (7273m) and the Hiunchuli gradually unfold on this pleasant walk uphill through fields and pastures and later through rhododendrons and oak woods. Ghorepani was originally a horse watering post, which has evolved into an important crossroads for tourists and the numerous mule caravans on the Jomoson-Pokhara trip.Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 07: Rest day at Ghorepani (2775m) Programme: 5 AM weak up and trek up to Poon Hill 8:30 Breakfast 6 PM to 8:00 PM Meditation and Yoga We leave early morning for Poon Hill, to catch the early morning sunlight on the panorama of peaks: Dhaulaghiri, Annapurnas, Machhapuchare… This is an option but really worth while. We then retrace our steps to Ghorepani. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 08: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2540 m) in 6h Programme: 6 AM tea/coffee 6:30 to 8:30 Meditation and Yoga, 8:45 Breakfast, 9:45 start trek (approx 5 hours), 6 PM to 8:00 PM Meditation and Yoga, 8:30 Dinner We continue towards Tadapani through rhododendron woods forest. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 09: Tadapani to Chomrong ( 2000 m) Programme: 6 AM tea/coffee 6:30 to 8:30 Meditation and Yoga, 8:45 Breakfast, 9:45 start trek (approx 5 hours), 6 PM to 8:00 PM Meditation and Yoga, 8:30 Dinner The trail gently descends through a subtropical forest highlighted by huge bamboo massifs and giant rhododendrons. Gandrung is the main village of the Gurung tribe, warriors known for their contribution to the famous Gurkha regiments. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 10: Landrung (1800 m) hotspring jhinu danda Programme: 6 AM tea/coffee 6:30 to 8:30 Mediation and Yoga, 8:45 Breakfast, 9:45 start trek (approx 6 hours), 6 PM to 8:00 PM Meditation and Yoga, 8:30 Dinner Pleasant walk through terraced paddy fields. Superb vistas of Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 11: Tolka to Potana (1750m) Programme: 6 AM tea/coffee, 6:30 to 8:30 Meditation and Yoga, 8:45 Breakfast, 9:45 start trek (approx 4 hours), 6 PM to 8:00 PM Meditation and Yoga, 8:30 Dinner Pleasant walk through terraced paddy fields. Superb vistas of Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 12: Potana to Phedi (2.5 hrs trek) - Pokhara (taxi) 6:30 to 8:30 Meditation and Yoga, 8:45 Breakfast, 9:45 start trek (approx 4 hours), 6 PM to 8:00 PM Meditation and Yoga, 8:30 Dinner, 30 minutes driver to Pokhara / free day explore around pokhara, 8:30 Dinner An afternoon of leisure to spend at the Pokhara lakeside. We take you to a boat ride, some shopping and the restaurant terraces on the shoreline. Overnight at hotel. Day 13: Free day in Pokhara. Day 14: Bus to KTM to hotel Bodha Day 15: Ashram to yoga and massage ayurvedique -visit Day 16: Ashram to yoga and massage Ayurvedique - visit Day 17: Ashram to yoga and massage ayurvedique and after meet the other groupe to go to Kapan: Explore around Kaman monastery, such a great place to know about the Buddhist religions and Tibetan peoples lifestyle. Overnight at Boudhanath.
Optional choice: Day 14: Rafting/ Day 15: Bus to Modi Dobhan- rafting after lunch Day 16: Rafting / camp Seti Beni Beach Day 17: Rafting.coming back to KTM to hotel Bodha Day 18: Kapan: Explore around Kaman monastery, such a great place to know about the Buddhist religions and Tibetan people lifestyle. Overnight at Boudhanath. Day 19: Free day for shopping. Overnight at hotel. Day 20: Departure: Transfer to airport for final departure to onward Destination.
Optional choice: Day 14: Rafting/ Day 15: Bus to Modi Dobhan- rafting after lunch Day 16: Rafting / camp Seti Beni Beach Day 17: Rafting.coming back to KTM – hotel Bodha Day 18: Kapan: Explore around Kaman monastery, Overnight at Boudhanath. Day 19: Free day for shopping Day 20: Departure
Price Per Person (Subjected to Change) - 0 US $
Price includes/Does not include
COST INCLUDES
KATHMANDU & POKHARA
Pick up and drop from international airport.
Kathmandu accommodation (3 nights in tourist standard hotel)
All normal tourist coach land transfer as per given itinerary
Sightseeing tour with experience local guide
Pokhara two nights accommodation (bed and breakfast basis)
TREKKING
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit fees
Accommodation:
Teahouse (twin sharing basis room)
Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent
Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek
Experienced English speaking guide / leader, cook, necessary experience local helpers to carry the food and luggage
Yoga teacher
All program according to itineraries on full board
Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
COST EXCLUDES
Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only
Travel insurance
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Personal expenses
All bar bill
Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc
It was a pleasure to deal with Subin Thakuri, the agency's owner and leader. A young and bright Nepali I am proud to call a friend.
The Kangchenjunga trek I did with UAT was fabulous, thanks to my fantastic and dedicated guide Ang Phuri and his competent and also dedicated team of porters and cook. These guys bent over backward and went way beyond the call of duty to make sure I was alright at all times.
The Kangchenjunga region offers so much from great views of Himalayan giants to unmatched bio-diversity, wonderful inhabitants, fascinating culture and relatively few tourists, unlike the Everest or Annapurna treks that I also did in the past and who are very crowded these days. Kangchenjunga is the Himalaya's best kept secret, eastern Nepal is relatively isolated, some say it's like Nepal was in the early seventies before trekking became very popular, so go see it before it becomes as popular and crowded as Everest!
Not a day goes by without some pictures of Kangchenjunga appearing in my head, making me wish to come back to Nepal as soon as possible, for its mountain but also for its people.
It is very hard to go to Nepal and not fall in love with it...
Give it a try!
Jill Danne -
Subin Thakuri and his team from Utmost Adventure lead us on the most incredible and memorable trekking experience of a lifetime. Our 14 day hike through the Everest region in Nepal (from Lukla, across the Chola Pass, and to the Gokyo Lakes) was carefully planned to accommodated all 8 members of our walking group (ranging from 28-65 years of age). I could have never imagined spending this time with such caring, responsible, knowledgeable and fun trekking guides. I would highly recommend this trekking company to anyone wishing to experience this special part of the world. We visited the most beautiful sites, met the most lovely people, and came away with new friends, knowledge, and an overwhelming sense of achievement. In particular, I was most impressed with our guides attention to safety. Our Mr sherpa's were absolutely fantastic and managed to carry all of our luggage with smiles and singing voices. Thank you Utmost Adventure for everything you have done for us! I have absolutely no doubt that we will return for another 'Utmost Adventure' in the very near future.
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Matthew Baker - England
Thanks to Utmost
I walked the Kathmandu Valley Trek in February 2010. All staff were highly professional & great company. The route was interesting & the staff knowledge very good. They are also very funny guys.
All accommodation was arranged by Utmost & of a very good standard. They also arranged a tour of Kathmandu to see Temples etc.
I have no hesitation to recommend Utmost to anyone. I even tasted their own cooking I live to tell the tale!
Matt Baker
Peter - Australia
The team of Utmost Adventure are fantastic, Mr. Subin Thakuri young guys is very well organize, the Guide Temba Sherpa and local helpers are amazing, one of best experience in my life. Gokyo valley is one of best place to trek….
Christian (Monorojo) - Holland
Subin and the rest of the team are awesome guys with a good understanding and an even better expertise in what they are doing. Definitely a recommendation!!!! `keep up the good work and see you guys soon.
Namastee!!
Monorojo - Holland
Great to work with Utmost. The most important things in the mountains are expertise and experience. We have been lucky enough to work with them and all our clients are satisfied!
Pat Williams - United States
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Nicolas Gerardo -
I got the chance to trekk with Temba around Annapurna for 15 days, it was an incredible experience, amazing mountain views, meet dozens of people on the way and had a lot of fun drinking some beers after long-day walking days and crossing the Thorung La at 5416m !!! The experience was unique and Subin and all the guys working in Utmost provided me with everything I needed and more. Absolutetly recommendable company and guides to trek around.
Lena - Denmak
We have been trekking form Lukla to Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Chola pass and Gokyo and it was a great trip. On this trip it is very important to have a good guide, and we were very happy with this tour. We have had a good feeling about the way he guided us and everything went safe and great. You can have a good trust in this agency they will take good care of you.
We hope that you will have a good trekking and enjoy the big mountains and the beauty of Nepal.
