Trekking, Yoga & Spirituality in Nepal with Delphine Duguet
This 15-day trip to Nepal, guided by Delphine Duguet in collaboration with Base Camp Trek, offers a unique immersion combining trekking, yoga, and spiritual discovery. The journey begins in Kathmandu with the exploration of major cultural sites (Swayambhunath and the Buddhist immersion around Boudhanath) and time for yoga and meditation practice. The route then continues to Pokhara, gateway to the magnificent Annapurna region. You will embark on an 8-day trek of moderate difficulty through pristine Himalayan trails, lush rhododendron forests, and traditional villages. Each day alternates between mindful walking, spectacular panoramas of snow-capped peaks (notably from the viewpoints of Moharé Danda and Muldaï at 3,637 m), and daily rituals of Hatha Chakra Yoga, pranayama, and sharing circles. The trip concludes with well-deserved relaxation in natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda, a sound bath in Pokhara, and moments of spiritual reflection in Kathmandu before returning home.
Highlights
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Holistic approach: Enjoy a daily practice of Hatha Chakra Yoga, meditation, pranayama, and sound baths led by Delphine Duguet
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Scenic Himalayan trek: Embark on 8 days of progressive hiking across the Annapurna ridges with exceptional panoramic views of the peaks
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Cultural and spiritual immersion: Discover the Monkey Temple in Swayambhunath, explore Pokhara, and dive into the Buddhist atmosphere of Kathmandu near the Boudhanath Stupa
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Relaxation and sharing: Treat yourself to a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda and take part in daily sharing circles
Itinerary
After a scheduled flight with a layover from Europe, you will arrive at Kathmandu Airport.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the Base Camp Trek team, led by Rashmi and Delphine, who will ensure your stay is both smooth and enriching. You will then be transferred to the vibrant Thamel district, where you will stay in a 3-star hotel. After settling into your rooms, you will have free time to relax and get acquainted with your surroundings. We will then hold an opening circle to get to know each other, followed by an oracle reading, a first glimpse into the spirit of the journey.
The day will end with a convivial meal (Dahlia Garden).
- Accommodation: International Guest House or similar in Thamel
- Meals: Dinner included
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the Base Camp Trek team, led by Rashmi and Delphine, who will ensure your stay is both smooth and enriching. You will then be transferred to the vibrant Thamel district, where you will stay in a 3-star hotel. After settling into your rooms, you will have free time to relax and get acquainted with your surroundings. We will then hold an opening circle to get to know each other, followed by an oracle reading, a first glimpse into the spirit of the journey.
The day will end with a convivial meal (Dahlia Garden).
- Accommodation: International Guest House or similar in Thamel
- Meals: Dinner included
Upon waking, a yoga session in the hotel gardens prepares the body and mind, followed by a breakfast featuring local flavors. Then, we set off to explore Swayambhunath, the famous Monkey Temple, where prayer flags flutter in the breeze and mantras permeate the atmosphere. The afternoon takes us to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a sanctuary of peace that also houses an orphanage. Meeting a guru and yogi, followed by a shared meal, offers a unique human and spiritual experience. At the end of the day, after another yoga session, we enjoy a warm, New Orleans-style dinner. A magical evening, where sharing and joy illuminate the night.
- Accommodation: International Guest House or similar in Thamel
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: International Guest House or similar in Thamel
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
A short flight will take you to Pokhara, a peaceful lakeside town overlooked by the majestic Annapurna range. Upon arrival, you will be driven to the International Mountain Museum, which we will visit in the late morning before departing for your hotel. There, you will settle into your rooms before enjoying lunch. The day's program will be developed on the spot, allowing space for what needs to emerge naturally. Over the two days in Pokhara, we will ascend to the Giant Shiva and the World Peace Pagoda, which overlooks Phewa Lake and offers a view of the city with the Annapurna range and the unmissable Machapuchare as a backdrop. We will then descend to the shores of Phewa Lake, which we will cross by boat to reach Lakeside. There, we will participate in the Arati (a traditional Tahitian dance) on the lake's edge around 6:00 PM. In the evening, a yoga session will help you reconnect with your inner self in the yoga studio overlooking Phewa Lake. The day ends in the vibrant energy of mantra chanting, accompanied by music and dance. A moment of simple and contagious joy, a vibration that flows through body and soul.
- Accommodation: Green Hill Retreat
- Meals: Full board
- Accommodation: Green Hill Retreat
- Meals: Full board
Leaving the comforts of the city behind to embrace the Himalayan trails. A ride in a Hiace van from the hotel takes you to Patichaur, where the ascent truly begins. The first few hours of walking offer a gentle transition: passing through villages, verdant forests, and catching your first glimpses of distant peaks. Halfway up, a picnic lunch break before continuing the climb to Lespar, where you'll find the simplicity of mountain lodges. In the late evening, a sharing circle provides an opportunity to debrief on the day.
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Lespar
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 5 hours
- Elevation: +1100m
- Altitude: 2150m
- Note: Hot showers are available for a fee
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Lespar
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 5 hours
- Elevation: +1100m
- Altitude: 2150m
- Note: Hot showers are available for a fee
The day begins with a gentle warm-up before breakfast. Then, the ascent intensifies through rhododendron forests and hanging valleys. Halfway up, a picnic lunch is enjoyed before continuing the climb to Mohare Danda (3,300m), offering spectacular panoramic views. In the evening, stretching exercises are followed by a sharing circle to integrate the day's emotions.
- Overnight stay in a lodge at Mohare Danda
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 6 hours
- Elevation: +1,200m (the route is gradual, with 600m of ascent in the morning and another 600m in the afternoon after the packed lunch)
- Note: There are no showers at this lodge (bring your own wipes).
- Overnight stay in a lodge at Mohare Danda
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 6 hours
- Elevation: +1,200m (the route is gradual, with 600m of ascent in the morning and another 600m in the afternoon after the packed lunch)
- Note: There are no showers at this lodge (bring your own wipes).
The trek continues, and the trail leads us to Ghorepani, a strategic point for treks in the Annapurna region. Along the way, isolated villages offer a glimpse into the daily lives of the mountain inhabitants, where simplicity and beauty intertwine in every glance exchanged. Each day is punctuated by our yoga and meditation rituals: a gentle awakening at sunrise, a yoga session before lunch to center ourselves, followed by stretching or meditation in the evening, and then a sharing circle where everyone can share their feelings and fully immerse themselves in the experience. Each step brings us closer to the very essence of the journey: a total immersion in the grandeur of the Himalayas, where nature, silence, and spirituality become the guides of our inner adventure.
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Ghorepani
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 3.5 hours
- Elevation: +210 m / -450 m
- Altitude: 2,860 m
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Ghorepani
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 3.5 hours
- Elevation: +210 m / -450 m
- Altitude: 2,860 m
The trek continues towards Deurali, following the majestic ridges that offer panoramic views of the Annapurna range. Each step is accompanied by the soothing silence of the heights, inviting total immersion in the beauty of the Himalayas. Before setting off, a gentle warm-up prepares us for the hike. Along the way, we pause for a yoga practice, allowing us to refocus and harmonize our movements with our breath. As we approach Deurali, the serenity of the landscape invites deep meditation, a moment of connection with the immensity that surrounds us. At the end of the day, after settling into the lodge, we gather for a sharing circle, expressing our feelings and experiences before letting ourselves be enveloped by the tranquility of the mountains. - Overnight stay in a lodge in Deurali
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 4.5 hours
- Elevation: +380m / -180m
- Altitude: 3180m
- Note: No Hot Shower (bring your own wipes).
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 4.5 hours
- Elevation: +380m / -180m
- Altitude: 3180m
- Note: No Hot Shower (bring your own wipes).
The day begins with a gentle warm-up, preparing the body and mind before breakfast. Then, the ascent takes us to Muldai Viewpoint, a spectacular and pristine viewpoint perched at 3,637 meters. The horizon opens onto the icy giants, offering breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Here, a pranayama session facing the mountains strengthens this intimate connection between us and nature, inviting us to deep, conscious breathing. At the end of the day, after settling into the lodge in Dobato, meditation or stretching helps release accumulated tension. Then, around the wood-burning stove, a sharing circle brings us together to share our feelings and fully integrate this unique experience.
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Dobato
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Elevation: +640 m / -180 m
- Altitude: 3450 m
- Note: Hot showers available for a fee
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Dobato
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Elevation: +640 m / -180 m
- Altitude: 3450 m
- Note: Hot showers available for a fee
The descent begins from Dobato, offering spectacular views of the Annapurna range before plunging into lush forests. Along the way, we pass through traditional villages, witnessing the daily lives of the mountain inhabitants. As every day, we start with a gentle warm-up, followed by a yoga break before lunch, allowing us to stretch and center ourselves before continuing the descent. Upon arrival in Chuile, we settle into a welcoming lodge, where meditation or stretching helps us release the day's tension. Finally, a sharing circle brings us together to share our experiences before we let ourselves be carried away by the serenity of the surroundings.
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Chuile
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 5 hours
- Elevation: -1250 m / +180 m
- Altitude: 2350 m
- Note: Hot showers are available for a fee
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Chuile
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 5 hours
- Elevation: -1250 m / +180 m
- Altitude: 2350 m
- Note: Hot showers are available for a fee
The day begins with a gentle warm-up, preparing the body before departure. The trail winds through traditional villages and lush forests, offering a complete immersion in mountain life. Midway through, a yoga break before lunch allows us to stretch and refocus before continuing the trek to Chomrong, the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary. Upon arrival, we settle into a welcoming lodge, where meditation or stretching helps us release the day's tension. Finally, a sharing circle brings us together to share our experiences before we let ourselves be carried away by the serenity of the surroundings.
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Chomrong
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Elevation: +550 m / -490 m
- Overnight stay in a lodge in Chomrong
- Meals: Full board
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Elevation: +550 m / -490 m
After a morning gentle warm-up, we begin our descent towards Jhinu Danda, where a surprise awaits: natural hot springs, ideal for relaxing our muscles after several days of hiking. A suspended moment where body and mind surrender to the serenity of the place. Before reaching the jeeps, we cross a spectacular suspension bridge, overlooking a deep valley, a final memorable stop before leaving the Himalayan trails. Back in Pokhara, we settle into the Green Hill Yoga Center, a haven where silence and nature invite introspection. The day ends with a sound bath, a true invitation to return to oneself and experience profound surrender, followed by free time after dinner.
- Accommodation: Green Hill Retreat (full board)
- Meals: Full board
- Hiking time: 2 hours
- Elevation: -450 m
- Altitude: 1780 m
- Accommodation: Green Hill Retreat (full board)
- Meals: Full board
- Hiking time: 2 hours
- Elevation: -450 m
- Altitude: 1780 m
The day begins with a morning yoga session, awakening the body and mind before a revitalizing breakfast. The rest of the day is spent traveling by bus, which takes you to discover several iconic sites in Pokhara. You'll explore the city and its surroundings, between soothing landscapes and cultural landmarks, fully immersing yourself in its unique atmosphere. At the end of the day, we gather for a sunset yoga session, followed by a deep meditation, to fully integrate the day's emotions and discoveries.
- Accommodation: Green Hill Retreat, full board
- Meals: Full board
- Accommodation: Green Hill Retreat, full board
- Meals: Full board
After several days of yoga retreat, we leave Pokhara for a six-hour bus transfer to Kathmandu. The journey offers a final immersion in the Nepalese landscape, with its verdant valleys, winding rivers, and traditional villages.
Midway through the trip, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Upon arrival, we check into our hotel located near the Bodhnath Stupa. The hotel features a spacious terrace with small garden lounges.
- Accommodation: Shambaling Hotel or similar
- Meals: Full board
Midway through the trip, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Upon arrival, we check into our hotel located near the Bodhnath Stupa. The hotel features a spacious terrace with small garden lounges.
- Accommodation: Shambaling Hotel or similar
- Meals: Full board
You can begin the day with a Buddhist ceremony at 6:00 a.m. at Sheshen Monastery, a powerful moment where chants and prayers resonate, imbuing every gesture with spirituality and serenity. Back at the hotel, a yoga session on the terrace or in the hotel gardens allows you to gently integrate this experience into your body and mind. After breakfast, we gather for a final sharing circle, a time for sharing and gratitude, where everyone can express their feelings and bring this adventure to a mindful close.
You then have a free day, ideal for exploring the area around Boudhanath Stupa and immersing yourself in its mystical atmosphere, marked by the sounds of pujas, the spinning of prayer wheels, and the wafting of incense. I recommend visiting Kopan Monastery, perched on a hill. At the end of the day, hundreds of Tibetans gather to circle the stupa, reciting the mantra of compassion—a spiritual communion you can experience before the end of your stay.
- Accommodation: Shambaling Hotel or similar
- Meals: Lunch and dinner not included
You then have a free day, ideal for exploring the area around Boudhanath Stupa and immersing yourself in its mystical atmosphere, marked by the sounds of pujas, the spinning of prayer wheels, and the wafting of incense. I recommend visiting Kopan Monastery, perched on a hill. At the end of the day, hundreds of Tibetans gather to circle the stupa, reciting the mantra of compassion—a spiritual communion you can experience before the end of your stay.
- Accommodation: Shambaling Hotel or similar
- Meals: Lunch and dinner not included
After a final breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight time.
Include
- All transfers in private vehicles with air conditioning as per the itinerary (including jeep(s) from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara)- 3 nights at Green Hill Yoga Retreat in Pokhara with full board and access to the yoga/sound therapy areas (activities not included except participation in mantra chanting and one sound therapy session)
- 2 nights at Shambaling or similar in Boudhanath with bed and breakfast
- 2 nights at International Guest House deluxe room with bed and breakfast
- 7-night/8-day trek with full board in lodges
- Trekking team: 1 assistant for groups of 4 or more, 2 assistants for groups of 8 or more, and 1 porter for every 2 participants
- Flight Kathmandu - Pokhara
- French-speaking Nepalese guide for the entire trip
- 6 meals at restaurants in town or along the route
- Entrance fees to sites in the Kathmandu Valley (Boudhanath & Swayambhunath), International Mountain Museum in Pokhara
- TIMS and ACAP permits (Provide 1 photo)
- Staff insurance; guide flight insurance
- Luggage transfer up to 10 kg per person during the trek
- Daily yoga and meditation practice, led by Delphine Duguet (Arranged by the agency)
Not Include
- Meals before dinner on day 1 and after breakfast on day 14- Nepal visa ($30 payable locally)
- Bank fees in addition to the €600 deposit (included)
- International flight
- Mandatory repatriation insurance
- Tips, personal expenses, drinks, sleeping bag, etc.
- Single room option: 160$ for 7 nights excluding trekking
Scheduled trips and confirmed dates
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Date FromDate ToConfirm StatusPrice
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05/04/202719/04/2027confirmUSD 2245
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