The Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek is an exciting and challenging way to experience the Himalayas. This trek takes you to some of the most beautiful and remote places in Nepal, while also providing an opportunity to practise yoga and meditation in one of the most beautiful settings in the world.
The trip begins with a few days in the Nepali capital of Kathmandu, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore the city and visit some of the most important Hindu and Buddhist temples. From there, you’ll begin your trek to Everest Base Camp, crossing through some of the most stunning landscapes in the world.
Along the way, you will stop at various villages and towns, where you will have the opportunity to practise yoga and meditation with local teachers. You will also have plenty of time to explore the area and take in the stunning views.
Each day of the trek will begin with a yoga session, giving you the opportunity to stretch your muscles and relax your mind after a day of hiking. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a delicious Nepali meal before turning in for the night.
The Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek is an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated. If you are looking for an adventure that combines physical challenges with spiritual growth, then this is the trek for you!
Importance of Trekking in Nepal with Yoga
Yoga is a great way to complement trekking in Nepal. Not only does it help you stretch your muscles and prepare for the physical challenge of trekking, it also offers many emotional and mental benefits. In combination, trekking and yoga can help you tap into a deep sense of peace and relaxation that few other activities can provide. Yoga helps to reduce stress and promote a sense of wellbeing. It can also help to reduce the risk of fatigue and injuries on your trek by strengthening the body and reducing tension.
Yoga and trekking, combined, provides an unforgettable experience in exploring and deepening our connection to nature. Trekking with yoga helps to clear the mind, reduce stress, and open the body to the beauty and energy of the natural landscape. Trekking with yoga also helps to develop a greater awareness of ourselves and our connection to the natural world. It’s also believed to restore balance and harmony between body and mind. In terms of spiritual development, yoga and trekking can help bring about a greater sense of inner peace and enable us to live a more mindful life.
Day 01 Arrival Day – Kathmandu
- 05:00 – 05:15 pm – Herbal Tea
- 05:15 – 06:45 pm – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants), Spinal Asana/ Suryanamaskar;
- Yoga-nidra, Mudra, Dhyana Yoga (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
- 10:00pm – Bed Time (Lights out)
Day 02 Fly to Lukla (2840m.) and Trek to Phakding (2610m) 3-4 hours walk
Day 03 Phakding – Namche Bazar (3440m.) 5-6 hours walk
Day 04 Acclimatization Day. 4-5 hours walk
Day 05 Namche – Tengboche (3860m.) 4-5 hours walk
Day 06 Tengboche – Dingboche (4410m.) 5-6 hours
Day 07 Hike to Chhukung Ri (5550m.) for panoramic view and return back to Dingboche. 7-8 hours walk
Day 08 Dingboche – Labuche (4910m.) 5-6 hours walk
Day 09 Labuche – Gorakshep (5140m.) with visit to Everest Base Camp (EBC 5364m.) 7-8 hours walk
06:30 – 07:30 am(YOGA)-Prayer, Warm up exercise, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Pranayama, Shanty Path (Peace Mantra)
Day 10 Early Morning hike to Kalapathar (5545m.) for sunrise view and panoramic view of Everest Himalayan range then trek down to Pheriche (4240m.) 7-8 hours walk
Day 11 Pheriche to Namche (3440m.) 6-7 hours walk
Day 12 Namche- Lukla (2840m.) 6-7 hours walk
Day 13Fly back to Kathmandu (1350m.)
- 05:00 – 05:15 pm – Herbal Tea
- 05:15 – 06:45 pm – Bhakti Yoga (Prayer/Chants), Spinal Asana/ Suryanamaskar; Yoga-nidra, Mudra, Dhyana Yoga (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
- 10:00pm – Bed Time (Lights out)
Day 14 Leisure & Therapy Day
Day 15 Departure Day
- 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