Nagarkot Yoga Hike (3 days)

Our scenic Nagarkot Yoga Hike is your best bet if you have very little time available. It allows you to explore the beautiful villages and nature around Kathmandu, and gives you a taste of Nepal’s famed mountains. Starting from Kathmandu, you will be surprised at how accessible, but immersive, this experience is — you will walk through lush forests, see beautiful temples, visit a village of the Tamang ethnic people, and see a spectacular Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot, which is famous for its views.

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Price per person	US$ 450
Duration	3 Days
Difficulty	I (Easy)
Maximum Altitude	2,175m
Destination	Nagarkot
Group Size	1-8
Starting From	Kathmandu
Ending at	Kathmandu

An excellent short hike at the eastern rim of Kathmandu valley, starting from and ending at Kathmandu, this yoga hike is very accessible, but surprisingly immersive. You will experience Shivapuri National Park, walk thorugh oak and pine forests adorned with rhododendrum and orchids, and see a spectacular sunrise over Mount Everest, Manaslu, Hiunchuli, Langtang, and Ganesh Himal. A perfect Himalayan escape from the bustle of Kathmandu!

Route

Kathmandu – Mulkharka – Chisapani- Nagarkot – Changanarayan – Kathmandu

Day 00 // Preparatory Day 

• Meet and greet and Q&A with guide/yoga teacher (and any other participants) in Kathmandu
• Packing (daypack, trekking gear and possessions to be carried by porter etc.), and final preparations
• Welcome dinner
• (Overnight in good standard hotel in Kathmandu is possible as an optional add-on – please see “Included/Excluded & Add-ons” tab).

Day 01 // Kathmandu – Chisapani // 2,150m/7,054ft // 5hr hike

• Pick-up at approximately 08.00 hrs.
• We drive to Sundarijal, from where we hike up a long staircase that follows the water pipeline to the entrance of Shivapuri National Park. The scenic surroundings include pine and oak forests with rhododendrons and a variety of orchids. As you continue your trek along the staircase and past the water reservoir, learn about the unique wildlife that is protected in the park, including sloth bears, leopards, wild boar and Indian porcupine. Listen for a variety of birds and keep an eye out for 150 species of butterflies. Lunch in Mulkharka. As we head toward Chisapani, you may catch your first glimpse of the high, snow-capped Himalayan giants.
• Hatha Yoga class & Restorative relaxation/meditation
• Dinner
• Overnight in a teahouse.

Day 02 // Chisapani – Nagarkot // 2,175m/7,136ft // 7hr hike

• Meditation & energizing Hatha Yoga class
• Breakfast
• We set off on a 7-hour hike through lush vegetation. You’ll walk both uphill and downhill along dirt tracks, passing through sporadic rural settlements along the way, with magnificent panoramic views of the Himalayas.
• Restorative relaxation/meditation
• Dinner
• Overnight in a teahouse.

Day 03 // Nagarkot – Changunarayan – Kathmandu // 1,400m/4,593ft // 4hr trek

• Meditation & energizing Hatha Yoga class
• Breakfast
• Early wake up call to enjoy the sunrise views from Nagarkot, one of the best places in Nepal to see the Himalayan mountain range. Today, our hike takes us down toward the medieval town of Bhaktapur, one of three royal villages in the valley. On the way, we stop at Nepal’s oldest temple, Changu Narayan, located on a high hilltop in the village of Changu, with magnificent Nepali architecture of metal and wood design. The route continues through terraced rice fields, small villages and pine forests, switching back and forth between the wilderness trail and a countryside road for approximately four hours. After some time at Changunarayan Temple area, we then drive to Bhaktapur and to Kathmandu.
• Farewell dinner
• (Overnight in good standard hotel in Kathmandu is possible as an optional add-on – please see “Included/Excluded & Add-ons” tab).

What Is Included

• Daily yoga and meditation classes during the trek
• Yoga Mats and Blankets
• All necessary transportation during the trek
• Teahouse accommodation (twin sharing) during the trek
• 3 meals a day during the trek
• Healthy snacks
• First Aid supplies
• All necessary paperwork, conservation fees and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS), and local taxes

Optional add-ons (not included in the price):

• Overnight in a good standard hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu (approx. 25 USD*)
• Tourist bus ride Pokhara-Kathmandu (7 hrs, lunch included) (approx. 21 USD*) 
• Flight Pokhara-Kathmandu (20 mins) (approx. 120 USD*)
• Private yoga class prior to the trek (depending on availability, 35 USD)

*Prices may vary according to provider and/or season. Please contact us for a quote. 

What Is Excluded

• Beverages (Hard or Soft drinks, Mineral Water Bottles, Filtered Water)
• Personal travel equipment
• Personal expenses (WiFi, phone calls, laundry, extra porters, water, hot shower etc.)
• Personal travel and health insurance
• Any expenses related to emergency evacuation
• Any cost arising due to circumstances outside of our control such as natural disasters, strikes and political disturbances, guest sickness,  etc.
• Tips for trekking guide, yoga teacher & porters