Yoga & Buddhism Combined Tours

Trip Facts

Destination

Nepal

Duration

12 Days

Difficulty

Easy

Max. Altitude

1400 m.

Best Seasons

All year round

Transportation

Private

Accommodation

3 Star Standard

Group Size

2 - 12 Pax

About Yoga & Buddhism Combined Tours

Nepal Yoga & Buddhism Pilgrimage – 12-Day

Theme: “Mindful Movement & Dharma Wisdom”

  • Lumbini & Pokhara Yoga Retreats – Combine Buddhist teachings with yoga practices.
  • Kathmandu Yoga & Monastery Stays – Blend meditation, yoga, and monastery visits.

Unique Blends

✔ Movement + Dharma: Morning asana sessions paired with afternoon Buddhist philosophy
✔ Sacred Geometry Yoga: Aligning poses with mandala designs at Boudhanath
✔ Silent Meals: 3 monastery-style mindful eating experiences

Immerse yourself in a transformative journey that blends ancient yoga practices with profound Buddhist wisdom. In Lumbini & Pokhara, experience sunrise yoga sessions near Buddha’s birthplace, complemented by guided meditation and Dharma teachings in serene monastery settings. The tranquil lakeside ambiance of Pokhara enhances your practice, creating perfect harmony between movement and mindfulness.

In Kathmandu, deepen your spiritual connection with yoga retreats set against the backdrop of sacred stupas and monasteries. Stay in monastic guesthouses, participate in morning chanting, and learn meditation techniques from resident monks. This unique fusion of yoga and Buddhist traditions offers rejuvenation for both body and soul, set in Nepal’s most spiritually charged landscapes

Accommodation Highlights

  • Boudha: Rooftop yoga shala at Hotel Hyatt Regency
  • Pokhara: Glass-walled yoga studio at Atithi Resort
  • Lumbini: Bamboo hut at Korean Temple

Included:

  • Daily yoga mats/props
  • Monastery donation fees
  • Ayurvedic herbal teas

Pack: Modest clothing for temples, journal, refillable water bottle

📌 Pro Tips

  • Extend with a 3-day Vipassana add-on in Lumbini
  • Align with Buddha Jayanti (May) for festival energy
  • Request private mantra initiation from Kopan lamas

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

  • Evening: Restorative Yoga at hotel + introduction circle
  • Sleep: Boutique hotel in Boudha (e.g., Lotus Villa)

Day 2: Boudhanath & Kopan Monastery

  • Sunrise: Yoga at Boudhanath Stupa (private rooftop session)
  • Afternoon: Monastery tour at Kopan + “Lam Rim” philosophy talk
  • Evening: Sound bath meditation with singing bowls
  • Sleep: Boudha

Day 3: Pharping Sacred Caves

  • Morning: Vinyasa flow at Vajra Varahi Temple
  • Afternoon: Meditation in Asura Cave (Guru Rinpoche’s site)
  • Evening: Mantra chanting with local nuns
  • Sleep: Retreat center in Pharping

Day 4: Travel to Pokhara

  • Noon: Gentle yoga on Phewa Lake paddleboard
  • Evening: Yin yoga with Annapurna views
  • Sleep: Lakeside eco-resort (e.g., Temple Tree)

Day 5: World Peace Pagoda

  • Sunrise: Hatha yoga at Peace Pagoda
  • Afternoon: Dharma talk at International Buddhist Monastery
  • Optional: Ayurvedic massage
  • Sleep: Pokhara

Day 6: Begnas Lake Retreat

  • All-day: Silent yoga/meditation retreat by Begnas Lake
  • Highlight: “Metta (Loving-Kindness)” meditation workshop
  • Sleep: Lakeside yoga villa

Day 7: Fly to Bhairahawa → Lumbini

  • Evening: Candlelit yoga at Maya Devi Temple garden
  • Sleep: Monastery guesthouse (e.g., Thai Temple)

Day 8: Sacred Garden & Monasteries

  • Sunrise: Pranayama + walking meditation along monk’s path
  • Afternoon: Yoga nidra in German Dharma Center
  • Evening: Monk-led discussion on “Middle Way”
  • Sleep: Lumbini

Day 9: Kapilavastu Pilgrimage

  • Day Trip: Yoga at Tilaurakot ruins (Buddha’s palace)
  • Evening: Kirtan (devotional chanting) circle
  • Sleep: Lumbini

Day 10: Fly back → Namo Buddha

  • Afternoon: “Compassion Yoga” at Thrangu Monastery
  • Ritual: Butter lamp offering
  • Sleep: Mountain-view eco-lodge

Day 11: Bhaktapur Sacred Arts

  • Morning: Yoga in Durbar Square (55-Window Palace backdrop)
  • Afternoon: Thangka painting workshop + mindful walking
  • Sleep: Heritage hotel in Bhaktapur

Day 12: Departure

  • Sunrise: Closing ceremony at Swayambhunath
  • Optional: Puja blessing from lama

Includes

✔ Private airport transfers
✔ Accommodation (semi-luxury) with bed and breakfast
✔ Daily vegetarian meals in monasteries where used.
✔ Guided meditation & teachings
✔ All transportation (private vehicle)
✔ Monastery entrance

Excludes

✖ International flights
✖ Nepal visa fee
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Personal expenses & tips & donation fees in monasteries.

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