Annapurna Chitwan Yoga Retreat Trek
Rejuvenate and refresh your body and soul, radiates postive energy and reboost yourself by the yoga practices in Annapurna and Chitwan.
Best Season
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March to May and September to November |
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Trip Duration
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21 Days & 20 Nights |
Trip Difficulty
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Medium |
Accomodation
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Hotel in city and tea houses & lodges during the trek |
Max. Elevation
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3,840 m ( 12,598ft) |
Trip Highlights
- Each day yoga sessions with yoga teachers and trainers.
- Soak in the majestic view of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan Range.
- Lush forests, cascading waterfalls, rivers, suspension bridges, terraced farmlands, villages, temples and monasteries.
- A lifelong chance to experience the spiritual world.
- Encounter with local lifestyle, culture, and customs.
- Wake up with the chirping birds and wildlife in the wilderness of Chitwan National Park.
- Stunning sunrises and sunsets
- Stay in a luxurious safari camp
- Maximum chance of spotting tigers, rhinos, elephants, deer, leopards, and other animals and birds.
Introduction
Annapurna Yoga Retreat Trek is a luxurious and spiritual trip for those who are seeking peace of mind, soul, and body. The trip not only includes hiking the peaceful highlands of the Annapurna region. And also staying in the heart of the jungle Chitwan National Park in Nepal. We will walk near nature, experience new local culture, and practice yoga in the serene splendor. It offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take in the vastness of nature while also taking in a tranquil breath.
The stunning Himalayan sceneries of the Annapurna region make for a perfect setting for yoga and meditation. Situated in tranquil mountainous areas, many retreats and meditation practices in this region enable practitioners to achieve inner peace and harmony with nature. During this yoga retreat trip, visitors can participate in traditional ceremonies, attend festivals, and learn from spiritual leaders, obtaining an in-depth knowledge of spiritual history and the importance of the region. Each day in the morning, we will have yoga sessions by the yoga trainer during the trek.
Without any doubt, Nepal is truly a trekker’s paradise and the land of endless possibilities. In addition to its breathtaking scenery and trekking opportunities, Nepal is popular for its extensive spiritual history. Nepal is the perfect place for yoga and meditation programs combining nature, culture, adventure, and spirituality in a single trip. Nestled in the Himalayas, Nepal has a long history of meditation and yoga practices, and cultural and spiritual importance, dating back thousands of years. Many great yogis from all over the world have meditated and been enlightened in Nepal. Nepal is the birthplace of several spiritual practices, such as Buddhism and Hinduism. Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha who, via his meditation and wisdom-sharing, preached a world of peace. Buddhists revere Lumbini as a sacred spot where mindfulness and meditation have a high value.
Itinerary
Cost Includes
- All necessary airport arrival departures are as per the itinerary.
- Domestic Flights (Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu) Tickets for clients and guides.
- 2 night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis on the BB plan.
- 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kushma and Pokhara on a twin-sharing basis on the BB plan.
- 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Muktinath on a twin-sharing basis on the BB plan.
- 1 night’s hotel accommodation in Sarangkot on a twin-sharing basis on the BB plan.
- 10 nights at the best available twin-sharing rooms at Haljure, Mohare Danda, Ghorepani, Dobato, Swata, Naurikot, Hilekhara, and Khumai Danda.
- 4 nights’ resort accommodation in Chitwan.
- 3 meals a day during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 3 times tea or coffee during the trek.
- Professional government license holder English speaking trekking guide and his salary.
- The required number of porters to carry the luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).
- Coverage of Guides and Porters, meals, insurance, transportation, flight, and other necessary equipment.
- ACAP Permit
- Trekking permit (TIMS)
- Farewell dinner.
- A comprehensive medical kit.
- All government and local taxes.
- Trekkers Paradise’s appreciation of the certificate after the successful trek.
Cost Excludes
- International airfare to/ from Nepal.
- Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple Entries on arrival at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport- (15 days – $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Insurance covers medical, emergency evacuation, loss, etc.
- Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boiled bottled water, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, Alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee), extra porters, etc
- Hot shower during the trekking.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Additional costs or delays caused by out-of-management control include landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc.
- Tips and gratitude to staff.
Train Yourself
Qualification/Training
The best physical condition is required to trek in Nepal’s high altitude. Without some pre-trek training or a good level of basic fitness, it can be hard. We suggest running, walking, hiking on the hill, and climbing stairs rather than elevators to prepare for the trek. Include swimming, rowing, and biking in your daily base training.
Basic further experience and strength required for Trekking
- One should be able to hike for 6-7 hours a day.
- One should be able to carry 8 kg themselves in a backpack for preparation.
- We suggest you run about 4/5 miles in the home for the preparation with some load on your back for 2 to 3 months to make your climbing much easier. Or use the treadmill for everyday running and walking.
- If you have an uphill location/mountain then once a week you should go hiking with a loaded bag pack on your back. If you do not have mountains and high hills then use stairs to go up/down than the elevator.
- Regular swimming, biking, and rowing are also good ways to maintain your physical strength.
- Fuel your body well with small but frequent healthy foods and drink plenty of water.
- Go through a trek grading and know what type of trekking is suitable for you. The treks are graded as easy, moderate, hard, and challenging treks.
- Go after what you want and what your physical capabilities will allow you to. Do not push too hard yourself. Trekking is not a competition. It is relaxing and rewarding.
- Walk at a pace you are most comfortable with. An assistant guide will be always walking at the back of the group so you don’t have to rush to catch up with the faster walkers at the front.
- Using trekking poles reduces the body and backpack’s weight on the legs and makes walking more easier on inclines.
- Invest in the comfortable full trekking boot with ankle support and a sturdy Vibram sole that suits your foot to avoid blisters.
FAQs
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Will someone come after my arrival to pick me up at the airport?
Yes, a Trekkers Paradise representative will be there to greet you outside of Terminal Hall. He will be displaying a Trekkers Paradise name card with your name on it. You will be moved to the pre-selected hotel after that.
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Do I need a visa to travel to Nepal?
All foreign nationals, except Indian Citizens, need visas to enter Nepal.
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What is the cost of the visa application process and Visa? Should we apply for a visa from our home country or will we get it at Nepalese Airport? Which documents are important that I should bring with me?
After landing, you can obtain a visa at Tribhuwan International Airport, furthermore, it will be easier if you fill out the visa form online (http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa) before taking the flight to Nepal. Entry Visa fees- at present are $ 30 for 15 days, $ 50 for 30 days, and $ 125 for a three-month visa on entry to Nepal.
You should bring the following essential documents on the trip:
- Valid Passport: must be valid for up to 6 months.
- Travel insurance: you need to provide a copy of the insurance paper to Trekkers Paradise before you start the trek.
- Flight Tickets.
- Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s bank, insurance, and family contacts.
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When is the best time to travel to Nepal?
The weather is probably the best guide for deciding when to plan your trip to Nepal. The best time to visit Nepal is between September to November and March to May when the sights are breathtaking and the skies are a bright blue.
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Are there porters or yaks carrying the luggage or are we supposed to be carrying it alone?
Our porters, who are honest and experienced, will look after your luggage while on the trek. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like a camera, water bottle, sun cream, money, etc. Normally, we assign one porter to carry the luggage of two trekkers.
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What are the facilities available in case of emergencies during the trek?
In case you suffer from altitude sickness or any other problems, we will offer you the doctor’s prescribed medicines according to the type of problem facing you. We will descend you and incise of extreme cases, you will get rescued by the helicopter.
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What is yoga retreat trekking?
Yoga retreat trekking refers to a combination of hiking in the Himalayas and simultaneously practicing yoga while being close the nature. Trekking means traveling through terrain that includes farmlands, beautiful forests, steep mountains, and hills. Additionally, yoga refers to physical activity that calms and revitalizes the body, mind, and spirit.
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Do you provide customized yoga treks?
On our website, we list the treks that we offer. Upon request, we might also offer more itineraries and make our itineraries as well. It can be feasible for you to have a shorter or longer excursion.
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Is Annapurna region safe to trek?
The only potential hazard during the trek is the possibility of altitude sickness to reduce the chances of it we suggest a single day for acclimatization. You will also be guided by an experienced trekking guide and assisted by local porters, who are there to take care of you during your trek.
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How is the Higher Himalayan toilet facilities like?
There are generally common toilet facilities in teahouses and lodges, which are typically clean and well maintained. A limited number of tea houses and lodges now sell attached toilets. We will provide you with the best choice in this regard, as far as possible.
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How are the shower facilities on the trek?
Normally there are hot water shower services in various teahouses and lodges. In the absence of such a facility, the teahouse/lodges will provide you hot water bucket. The payment for the shower has to be made by yourself and the cost varies with the places.
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Will my Cell phone (mobile phone) work in Nepal?
Please, Contact your service provider and check if Nepal country is included in their `Global roaming’ package. Please note, not all parts of Nepal are covered by the GSM Network in Nepal.
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Will we have Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi and network might not be always available. However, few hotels provide Wi-Fi free or with a certain charge.
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May I charge my camera and mobile batteries on my Trip?
These facilities will be available in most of the places in your Hotel reception by paying some service charges. Don’t forget to bring your adapters!!
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Are Trekkers Paradise’s staff insured?
Yes, all the staff of Trekkers Paradise including guides and porters are insured to recover any kinds of casualties.
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What are some basic Nepali customs that I should know about?
- Take off your shoes before entering a temple or one’s home
- Ask for permission before entering a Hindu temple
- Taking photographs inside most temples and monasteries is considered illegal
- Ask for permission before taking photographs of objects and including Nepali people.
- Nepali people are friendly by nature. Have a genuine interest in them. Talk to them. Be friendly as you travel
Equipments
Safety Precaution for Annapurna Yoga Retreat Trek
Aside from geographical protection, Trekkers Paradise has taken safety in following things to make travel as safe as possible making the most out of it without any worry!
- Our guides have received extensive wilderness first-aid training.
- Trek leaders and guides have years of trekking experience and can help you if there is any kind of uneasiness and ensure happiness & satisfaction are guaranteed.
- We’ll have High-quality masks & Gloves with sanitizers for everyday use throughout the journey for the Trekkers Paradise team assisting you.
- Encouragement and inspiration can be a regular occurrence.
- Food and accommodation in the mountains would be rechecked for additional hygiene.
Meals during the trek
Our trek takes us to high altitudes near the world’s highest point, which means your body will need enough starch, protein, and nutrition, as food is the body’s fuel for hiking on such massive Himalayan trails.
All the meals including breakfasts, lunch, and dinner are served during your stay in Kathmandu and the trekking journey. Usually, breakfast and dinner are served at the same hotel where we stay overnight and lunch is served en route to our destination during the trek.
The services are basic, with some of the popular western, Asian, or Nepalese menus being the most popular and consumed. The most popular and common menu items include the Dal-Bhat set, which consists of rice, lentils, and vegetables, as well as meat, rice, and noodle items, spaghetti, pasta, momo(dumplings), Tibetan bread, chapatti, local tsampa porridge, potatoes, sandwiches, macaroni dishes, pizza, Sherpa stew, steaks, vegetable curry and so forth. The Dessert Items (Rice Pudding, Apple pie), Hard Drinks Steaks, etc.) are available on the menu as well during the trek.
However, you cannot compare them with the choices available in large cities. Usually, local agricultural products are used to prepare meals. Other ingredients are purchased from the market if they cannot grow at a particular elevation.
Breakfast and dinner orders are taken in advance to save time; breakfast orders are taken the night before and dinner orders are taken as soon as you arrive at the teahouse. Depending on your schedule for the day, your typical day will begin. Breakfast is served in your lodge each morning, after which you leave for the next stop. A guide will notify the next tea house or lodge of your arrival each day. Around noon, you’ll stop for lunch at any nearby lodge on the way. You will arrive at your destination shortly after lunch. You can unwind or explore the nearby attractions when you arrive. You will dine around 7 to 8 pm.
At high altitudes, we strongly advise drinking hot liquid drinks in addition to fresh vegetable foods and fruit drinks. Drink plenty of water, not all a once but regularly on a time intervals.
It is best to avoid smoking cigarettes, consuming alcohol, non-vegetarian foods like meat, caffeine-containing foods, hot chocolate, and dairy and cheese products on high-altitude treks. These things increase the chances of getting altitude sickness and diarrhea.
Accommodation details during the trek
21 days Annapurna Yoga Retreat Trek includes 10 nights’ lodge-to-lodge stay at a mountain, 1 night in Lushma, Pokhara, Saragkot, 2 nights in Kathmandu hotel, and 4 nights at Chitwan where we use the best available lodge and select the best luxurious accommodation in the regions.
You can find some teahouses and lodges with good services on the trekking routes during your trekking days. But as you ascend higher they become more basic. Rooms are basic, almost every room consisting twin-bedded with two beds with a mattress, a pillow, and blankets. You can share a room with a fellow trekker with whom you feel at ease.
Although, each lodge has its own set of standards, please do not anticipate luxurious accommodations, particularly in the mountains. Most teahouses offer hot showers, boiled drinking water, extra blankets, charging stations, and WIFI for an additional fee. The price of teahouses is determined by the location and the facilities/services they offer.
Safe Drinking Water
The availability of drinking water is not an issue. Bottled mineral water is available in most places for purchase, but there is no provision to dispose of plastic bottles. We encourage guests to do what they can to protect the environment. We do not recommend purchasing single-use plastic bottles. You can buy or bring your own Nalgene bottles on the trek which makes the trail free from bottles and rubbish.
Filling your water bottles in tea houses is another option for getting drinking water. Several guesthouses have the Euro-guard filters water. Boiled filter water is also available in tea houses that are completely safe to drink but may be inexpensive for the duration of the trek.
River water is generally full of glaciers and sand and may be contaminated with animal urine and toilet run-off, so do not drink it. The tap water in the lodges is piped from high up, away from rivers and clean glaciers, so it is better, but it still must be treated.
Use iodine drops (3 per liter) locally known as Lugols solution, available at Thamel supermarkets in Kathmandu. The chlorine-based tablets are another choice, but they do transmit a taste to the water. Alternatively, you could purchase a Steripen, which uses UV to kill the bacteria but a bit fragile to carry during the trek.
The best option is the water purification tablet Aquaprove, which uses cutting-edge technology. Most importantly, it works against all pathogens in impure water. It’s light, simple to use, has no taste, and is all-natural.
Waste Management during the trek
Leave No Traces, Only the Footprints! Pack out your waste. We practice responsible eco-tourism and organize eco-friendly trips to support sustainable tourism.
The trekking trail in Nepal has suffered significant damage as a result of not having a strong policy on waste management. Act and travel responsibly. We prefer that all of our clients bring their trash keep them in a container or bag, and dispose of it properly at a specific spot or dustbin.
How to avoid acute mountain sickness?
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is the most deadly risk of trekking. Anyone can get a victim of this sickness when their body is exposed to a higher elevation in a short period of time and the body is unable to adapt to the changing atmospheric pressures. As you ascend higher, the oxygen and air pressure decrease. Our bodies are capable of handling the change, but they require time to gradually adapt. If it is not treated in time, it can be severe and result in death. You can take a few preventative measures to avoid it.
- Not to climb too high too fast.
- Climb slowly and attain the height gradually.
- Take it easy and climb at your own comfortable pace.
- Reduce your walking hours as you reach 2000 meters and walk slowly.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Get plenty of rest. If you feel like your body needs more rest, get it.
- Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking.
- Meditation and warm-up exercise each day before starting the trek.
- Allow an acclimatization day for every 1000m of elevation gain.
There are two more serious but less common severe forms of altitude sickness. Both have the potential to be fatal. You must descend immediately to receive medical care.
High-altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) causes the lungs to swell with excess fluid, which makes breathing difficult even when at rest. You experience extreme exhaustion, weakness, and perhaps a sense of suffocation. A dry cough, nose breathing, shortness of breath, fever, chest tightness, rapid heart rates, congestion, swelling, and fainting are the symptoms of HAPE. If HAPE is not promptly treated by lowering the altitude or using oxygen, it can be fatal.
High-altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) is characterized by an accumulation of fluid on the brain that results in swelling. Confusion, poor coordination, and possibly violent behavior could occur. Hallucinations, loss of consciousness, fever and fatigue, photophobia, hypertension, coma, shortness of breath, and inability to walk are some more symptoms of HACE. HACE can result in death if it is not treated immediately.
The early signs of altitude sickness can be relieved by immediately descending. However, if you are experiencing severe acute mountain sickness symptoms, you should see a doctor.
The drug acetazolamide can ease heavy breathing and lessen the effects of altitude sickness. You may also be given the steroid Dexamethasone. But you are never recommended to take such drugs as far as possible until the situation is harsh.
Booking and payment process
Trekkers Paradise is a government-authorized, registered, licensed, and bonded trekking and touring operator in Nepal. The company registered number is 221608/076/0677. We are members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN), and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Therefore, book the Trekkers Paradise trip with confidence as we are reliable.10 percent of payment in advance and other necessary documentation like passport copy, passport size photos, travel insurance policy, and arrival, and departure flight details can be made later but must not exceed within two weeks’ period from the booking date. Payment is to be made by bank transfer, Western Union. The remaining trip cost can be paid whether in cash or by bank transfer when you arrive in Nepal. Furthermore, we put forward the necessary modes of payment details at your convenience by mail.
Difficulties during the Annapurna Yoga Retreat Trek
- The trekking trail to the Annapurna Region gets filthy during Monsoon.
- Cancellations of flights following bad weather and heavy snowfall
- Altitude sicknesses like nausea, breathing difficulties, and headaches become common
- High-tech facilities like Wi-fi and ATMs get exorbitant at high lands.
- Peak season gives rise to the insufficiency of guest houses and lodges on Annapurna
- Accommodations are economical as we go higher in the highlands.
Trekkers Paradise Crews
During the 21-day Annapurna Yoga Retreat Trek, you will be accompanied by trained yoga trainers and our local best-trained and well-experienced guides/Sherpas to make your journey even more comfortable and memorable. All guides are well-trained and licensed with prior experience they have spent years trekking/climbing peaks all over the world. Porters will also be assigned to carry your luggage. Two members will be assigned one porter, combined luggage should not exceed more than 20 kg. We provide basic accommodation for our guides and porters or tents with sleeping gear and we also provide them with food and warm drinks.
- Intensive Wilderness First Aid
- Authorized certificate of Trekking Guide Training
- Fluency in speaking English and other major Languages
- Rock climbing
- Conservation and biodiversity
Join Some Extra Activities
- A unique Mountain Flight to Mt. Everest
- White water rafting on Nepal’s famous rivers
- Slacklining at Parbat Nepal
- Trail running events
- A romantic overnight stay in a mountain resort
- A cultural show, with dinner
- A traditional Nepali Luxury Dinner
- The most spectacular Bungee Jump and Swing on the Planet
Book the dates for your next adventure
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