PANCHASEE YOGA TREK

DAY 01 : KATHMANDU –POKHARA  (PREPARATORY DAY)

Drive to Pokhara by Ac  tourist couch / Personal vehicle. Meet and greet and Q&A with guide/yoga teacher (and any other participants) in Pokhara. Packing (daypack, trekking gear and possessions to be carried by porter etc.), and final preparations .Overnight in hotel/guesthouse in Pokhara (we choose simple but clean and comfortable accommodation, with a good space for yoga on the morning of Day 1)

DAY 02  :POKHARA – KHADE – BCHADAURE // 1,700M // 40 MIN DRIVE, 3HR TREK

Meditation & energizing Hatha Yoga class. After Breakfast 40min drive from Pokhara, we start our trek with an easy day’s walk through a forest, farmlands, and small villages, all the way to Bhadaure. We overlook Pokhara Valley’s green hills and see the majestic Himalayan giants Annapurna South & Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). Weather permitting, we see the whole wide Annapurna mountain range. Teahouse lunch and healthy snacks provided on the way. Restorative relaxation/meditation . Dinner and overnight at tea house.

DAY 03 :BHADAURE – BHANJYANG // 2,050M // 4.5HR TREK

Meditation & energizing Hatha Yoga class and breakfast.Breakfast .Today we walk mostly through dense forest of rhododendron, oak and pine. Occasionally, we see mountain views through the trees and panoramic views over Pokhara Valley. Just before we reach our destination, we pass by two tiny lakes in the forest. The trail is gradual up and down, not steep. We reach Bhanjayang which features a stunning panorama of the whole Annapurna mountain range. Weather permitting, we enjoy a beautiful sunset and sunrise here with a stunning mountain backdrop. Teahouse lunch and healthy snacks provided on the way. Restorative relaxation/meditation . Dinner and overnight at tea house.

DAY 04 : BHANJYANG – PANCHASSEE (2,500M) – BAHANJYANG // 2.5HR TREK, OPTIONAL 3HR HIKE

Meditation & energizing Hatha Yoga class and Breakfast .We wake up early and climb up to Panchassee viewpoint (2,500m) were we witness the sunrise over the mountain panorama. We visit a local temple, some ancient ruins and a small meditation cave where, according to legend, Siddha Baba reached enlightenment. We will have our breakfast at the top before descending back to Bhanjyang. Optionally, we take part in a 3hr walk through a forest to the holy Panchassee lake, where an annual festival with 50,000 devotees takes place. We spend the rest of the day relaxing. Teahouse lunch and healthy snacks provided on the way. Restorative relaxation/meditation . Dinner and overnight at tea house.

DAY 05 :  BHANJYANG – PUMDI BHUMDI // 1,450M // 6HR TREK

Meditation & energizing Hatha Yoga class and Breakfast.Today we have a longer walk as we descend all the way to Pumdi Bhumdi. The trail is narrow and wild and leads through a dense forest until we reach a large clearing surrounded by tall trees, from where we see a beautiful view of Annapurna South. We stop here to enjoy our packed lunch. After following the forest path for another couple of hours, we finally reach the open stone-step trail to Pumdi Bhumdi village, surrounded by terraced fields, and offering lovely mountain views from a new perspective. For the first time on this trek, we see Annapurna III. Healthy snacks provided on the way. Restorative relaxation/meditation . Dinner and overnight at tea house.

DAY 06 :  PUMDI BHUMDI – SHANTI STUPA – POKHARA // 4.5HR TREK

Meditation & energizing Hatha Yoga class and Breakfast .Today’s walk is gentle on a wide and easy trail through many small villages and farmlands. As we approach the Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) on a beautiful hill near Pokhara, a wide panorama of Pokhara Valley with Fewa Lake opens up in front of us. We enjoy lunch at Shanti Stupa and then follow a forest trail leading down to the lake. We cross the lake by boat and transfer to your accommodation. Teahouse lunch and healthy snacks provided on the way.Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Pokhara

Prices Net in US $ per person

PRICE INCLUDES:

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

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Beverages (Hard or Soft drinks, Mineral Water Bottles, Filtered Water)
• Personal travel equipment and Tips
• Personal expenses (WiFi, phone calls, laundry, extra porters, water, hot shower etc.)
• Personal travel and health insurance and 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.