We will pick you up at Tribhuvan International airport and transfer you to our hotel in Thamel (tourist section of Kathmandu). Enjoy some down time to rest, have showers and eat. Our group will join together for dinner, team introductions, and a fun orientation meeting. Drink copious amounts of water in route, as flying and traveling will certainly dehydrate you. Self-care begins immediately.

This morning we will greet the sun from our roof top patio in Kathmandu. We will have a 1-hour yoga Surya Namaha (Sun Salutation) before enjoying our first Nepali breakfast. After breakfast, we will meet our city tour guide at the hotel. He will take us to 3 world heritage sites. These are some of the most beautiful and sacred sites of Kathmandu including Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (Cremation Ganga Temple), and Boudhanath Stupa (world's largest Buddhist stupa). Before dinner, there is some free time to do some last-minute shopping before departure for the yoga adventure camp tomorrow.

After breakfast, we drive roughly 2 hours to Kakani Adventure Camp. Upon arrival, we will have an introduction to the camp, sort out accommodations, have lunch, and then go on a walk to get acquainted with the beautiful village of Kakani. Upon arrival back at camp, Monica will teach the foundations of breath, meditation, and yoga to prepare us, mentally, physically, and spiritually!

This morning we will begin with a yoga class during sunrise and subsequently have tea. After tea, we will dive back into more theory and practice until our delicious lunch is served around noon. After lunch we will have free time for reflection, exploration and/or personal time. The local people will be very excited to meet you and share their culture. They will most likely want to practice their English language skills while conversing and interacting. This is a great time to get to know local children and families or sink deeper into your meditation and yoga practice.

This morning, we will practice our morning yoga, breath work, and have a workshop to learn about the power of mantras and how they can support you on our trek the following days, as well as our mental health and life, in general!

This morning, we will be focusing on integrating mantra into our yoga sequences and choosing your own personal mantra for the rest of the program that Monica will personally individualize for each participant. We will meet together for a delicious ayurvedic lunch of dal, rice and curried vegetables before having free time for reflection or exploration. Tonight is our last night in Kakani, and we will have a puja to celebrate the female Buddha of compassion, Green Tara and discuss the Hindu Goddess Durga, who is known for her fierce courage, strength, and love.

After yoga and breakfast, we will load into our transportation for an overland journey towards the Langtang Himal area. We will be driving 7 hours through villages in towns until we reach Langtang National Park. From the village of Dhunche, we descend on a zig-zag winding road until we reach our overnight stop at Syabrubesi village. The majority of people here are from the Tamang ethnic group, and we will explore their fascinating Buddhist culture.

Trekking Distance: 7 miles (11.5 km)

Trekking Duration: 6 hours

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Monica will start every day of the trek with a 15–30-minute briefing on our practice for the day. Today we begin our first day of the trek. After morning Yoga and breakfast, we will prepare ourselves to walk. Our walk starts by crossing over a bridge above Langtang Khola (river) which joins to great Trisuli River, and then uphill through farms, villages and terraces. Our walk will be mainly in a forest of rhododendron, pines and bamboo trees. If we are lucky, we may see the elusive Red Panda and other wildlife today. Upon arrival to the Lama Hotel, we will check into our accommodations, have another yoga class and then have dinner, while discussing the plan for the next day.

Trekking Distance:   4.5 miles (7.5 km)

Trekking Duration: 6 hours

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The morning after yoga and breakfast, we begin walking above the river gorge into a dense forest of tall pine and rhododendron. We follow multiple farmhouses before reaching the beautiful village of Ghoretabela. After a refreshing chia stop and yoga class, we continue to walk for another few hours until we reach Langtang village. Upon arrival, we will check into our rooms, have some structured down time before meeting for dinner. We will have the opportunity to explore this Tamang village of Tibetan origin before diving into our Yoga practice.

Trekking Distance:  4 miles (6.5 km)

Trekking Duration: 4 hours

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After a pleasant overnight in Langtang Village, morning yoga, and breakfast, our walk continues up a short, steep hill on a winding trail. Slowly we walk until we reach a wide beautiful valley with spectacular views of snow-capped peaks that surround the whole Langtang valley. We will encounter prayer flags, Mani walls, and other cultural relics. Upon arrival at Kyanjin, we will check into our tea house and have our yoga class. Kyanjin is a beautiful village located within Langtang valley that overlooks Langtang Lirung glacier and other high peaks.

Trekking Distance: 6 miles (10 km)

Trekking Duration: 5 hours

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Today we have an optional peak ascent of Chorkari Ri. Climbers we will leave early before breakfast. The summit has panoramic views of Langtang Himal, Ghengu Liru, Langtang Lirung, and other beautiful mountains that form the border between Nepal and Tibet. After spending time on the summit, we head back to Kyanjin for lunch and a structured afternoon of yoga activities. This elevation may be the highest point some have ever been. Something to celebrate for sure! For those of you who do not want to hike the peak, this time will serve as time for your own practice or to explore the village. It is your time in the beautiful Himalayan mountains.

Trekking Distance:  9 miles (14.5 km)

Trekking Duration: 7 hours

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This morning after yoga and breakfast, we enjoy the last views of the surrounding mountains of the scenic Langtang valley. We will head back down hill to the Lama Hotel and check into our rooms before having dinner and getting the plan for the next day.

Trekking Distance: 7 miles (11.5 km)

Trekking Duration: 6 hours

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After our usual morning events, we pack up our gear and begin our trek back to Syabrubesi. As we descend to lower altitudes we begin to feel the oxygen in our lungs and typically most people begin to feel stronger. Upon our arrival in Syabrubesi, we will check into our last guest house in Langtang Himal before making our way back to the Kathmandu Valley.

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This morning we practice yoga have breakfast and then travel overland back to Kathmandu through the beautiful Nepali countryside. We will stop for lunch in Trisuli town and then head for the hustle and bustle of city life in Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will check into our guest house and head out to our celebratory dinner before returning to the hotel for our final yoga reflection and closing ceremony.

Today is the final day of the trip and we will be transported back to Tribhuvan International Airport for our flight home. Remember to continue to drink water, eat food, and practice good self-care while in transit. We hope you have enjoyed the beautiful country of Nepal and will continue to keep in touch with the friends you have made in Kakani and on the trek in Langtang. Enjoy sharing your photos and memories with your family and friends.

Namaste!