Mardi Himal Yoga Trek

You could be already in Kathmandu or you may be arriving on this very day and whatever it is we welcome you to Nepal! Thank you for choosing Mardi Himal Yoga Trek with Himalayan Yoga Academy. On this first day, we transfer to Himalayan Yoga Academy. You will not do much except observe the ambiance around you and get acquainted with the country.

06:00 am – Wake up and Ushapan (Early Drinking water)

06:30 - 07:00 am – Jala Neti (Nasal Cleansing) and
07:00 - 08:45 am – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants), Warm up exercise, Sr, Yogasana, Bandha,
Pranayama, Shanty Path (Peace Mantra)
09:00 - 10:00 am – After Breakfast Sightseeing Kathmandu Durbar Square, Thamel, and Shopping.

This is an important day because today is the day when you will meet with your guide. The guide or one of our team members will brief you about the trek about more or less everything you need to know. After briefing we would thoroughly go through the trekking gear that we have. Furthermore, if there is anything that is not according to the trekking standard we will do last minute shopping of the trekking gears. On the other hand one of our backend office staff will get busy preparing required permits and logistics.

06:00 am – Wake up and Ushapan (Early Drinking water)

06:30 - 07:00 am – Jala Neti (Nasal Cleansing) and Herbal Tea

07:00 - 08:45 am – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants), Warm up exercise, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana,
Bandha, Pranayama, Shanty Path (Peace Mantra)
09:00 - 10:00 am – Breakfast and Herbal Tea

We take breakfast after yoga class and we check out of the hotel to go to Pokhara. A 7 hours drive by tourist bus takes us to the amazingly beautiful city of Pokhara 200 km west of Kathmandu. The drive is very scenic which goes through the winding and stretching road along side the famous rafting river of Trishuli and later on Marsyangdi. Passing through some beautiful small Nepali towns will give you some glimpses of the countryside of Nepal. Stay in Hotel and evening meditation

Another day on the road, we drive to one of the hill stations on the outskirts of Pokhara known as Kande. Kande is spectacular viewpoint for the mountains in the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri but on clear day. From Kande we take our bags and begin trekking towards Pothana and further to Pitam Deurali through beautiful small villages. The first hour of walk on stone slated trail takes us to Deurali. On a clear day Australian base camp offers a beautiful view of the Himalayas in Annapurna. From Deurali we again enter dense forest. The trail somehow gets more gradual and easier. We walk some easy ups and down on beautiful trails tucked in Rhododendron, maple, pine and hemlock forest until we reach

Forest camp and further to Deurali. We will spend the night at an comfortable Guest House Overnight in Deurali. and evening meditation and dinner.

If the weather is clear we wake up with splendid views of Annapurna south and Machhapuchhre. From the open hilltop of a deeper section of forest, higher we go better we are surrounded by Rhododendrons of every hue. The Himalayas get closer and the view of 6990m is profound. The entire day is spent on serene trails with handful of tea houses that cater hot meal and clean beds. We spend the day and enjoy the surreal natural presence.

After completion of breakfast we get our legs on the trail. We walk on the highland pasture and out of the dense forest, except for the rare occasions when we come across patches of Rhododendron Forest and moreover soaring views of the mountains. This portion of the Mardi Himal trek is famous for spotting of Impend pheasant; the national bird of Nepal. We call it a day in Forest camp and enjoy the surrounding vista. Teahouses in forest camp may not have enough rooms to cater trekkers in season which may result in more natural form of accommodation under the tents.

Wake up early in the morning for a sunrise view & gentle stretching yoga. After breakfast, we will hike towards the Mardi Himal base camp (MBC). You will start hiking on a well-established trail through the grass with a couple of steeper sections. The trail becomes more vertiginous at some points with uneven and steep rocky steps. After 3 hours of hike, we should reach MBC. You will spend some time gazing at stunning views of Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Fishtail & more. Later we will trek back to High camp for lunch then retrace back to Low camp. Evening yoga, relaxation & overnight in the lodge in Low camp.Mardi himal yoga trek in Nepa

Wake up in the morning with a nice cup of tea and join the yoga class. After breakfast, we will start hiking down towards Sidhing village. Siding is a traditional Nepalese village away from the busier modern tourist treks. We will trek down the woods and appear out on the region touched by modern civilization. Later, we will cross the suspension bridge over a river & reach Siding. You can have a short break & lunch here. Then we will drive back to Pokhara which may take around 90 minutes.

06:00 – 7:00 pm - Meditation

07:00 - 07:30 pm – Dinner and Herbal Tea

07:30 - 08:30 pm – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants), Trataka (Concentrated Gaze) and Discussion 08:30 – 09:45 pm – Evening walk, Vajrasana, Self-study & Practice

10:00 pm – Bed Time (Lights out)

And can discuss the trip experience Stay in the Yoga Center

Meals Included

06:00 am – Wake up
06:30 - 07:00 am – Jala Neti (Nasal Cleansing) and Herbal Tea
07:00 – 09:00 am – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chant) Warm-up exercise, Suryanamaskar,

Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanty Path (Peace Mantra)
09:00 - 10:00 am – Breakfast and Herbal Tea
10:00 - 11:00 pm – Ayurvedic Massage

01:00 - 02:00 pm – Lunch and Herbal Tea
03:00 - 04:00 pm – Free Time

05:30 – 06:00 pm – Herbal Tea
06:00 – 07:00 pm – Dhyana Yoga (Meditation)
07:00 - 8:30 pm – Dinner and Herbal Tea

06:30 - 07:00 am – Jala Neti (Nasal Cleansing) and Herbal Tea

07:00 - 08:45 am– Morning Hatha Yoga Session

09:00 - 10:00 am – Breakfast and Herbal Tea

Today is our last day of the Mardi Yoga Trek, so we will transfer you to airport for the departure or to city.