Cleansing Body and Soul in Nepal | Millis Potter Travel

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Best time to go: Mid-September to April
Best for: Slow Travel, First Time Visitor

There are few better destinations than Nepal for cleansing both body and soul; and we promise you will return back glowing! You’ll start with an immersive experience in Kathmandu, meeting with Buddhist monks and Hindu priests, gaining an understanding of the spiritual side to Nepal. You will also see the hidden side to this wonderful city with a private guide, such as exploring the dramatic pagoda-style Durbar Squares, to the bustling spice and vegetable markets. You then work on the ‘body’, with a four-day trek beside the snow-capped Himalayan peaks in the Annapurna Range. You stay in exceptionally comfortable trekking lodges, and the trekking takes about four to five hours a day (although for those who really want to give their body a good workout, you can set off each afternoon for a further walk). You are walking under some of the highest snow-capped peaks in the world, through rural farms and villages. Return to the Kathmandu and head to Dhulikhel, located on the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley, with views looking out at the high-Himalayan peaks in the distance. You’ll spend five nights at Dwarika’s Dhulikhel, a luxury spa retreat, where you will enjoy the revitalisation package. You can enjoy daily yoga and meditation, tuck into spa cuisine, and have a range of spa treatments, including a sessions of Vasti and Shirodhara. Our favourite inclusion is the Himalayan Singing Bowl therapy! Needless to say, you will slowly restore your soul and your legs would have had a good work-out, and return home with a totally cleansed in both body and soul!

Guide Pricing

Starting At

£3830

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDING ALL ACCOMMODATION, guides, sherpas, PRIVATE TRANSFERS, EXPERIENCES, 5 night spa package AND including INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS with qatar airways. Single Traveller Pricing on Request.

Highlights

This itinerary aims to revitalise both your soul and body, with a 2-week journey to Nepal
Meet Buddhist monks, and Hindu Sadhus gaining an understanding of the spiritual side to Nepal
Take a four-night trek in the Annapurna Range to restore your body
Conclude with a five-night stay at Dwarikas Dhulikhel, aiming at revitalising your Atma (soul), Buddhi (intelligence), Mann (mind) and Indriyas (senses).

Day 1-3

Dwarika’s

Day 4

Sanctuary Lodge

Day 5

Himalaya Lodge

Day 6

La Bee Lodge

Day 7

Gurung Lodge

Day 8-12

Dwarika’s Dhulikhel

Day 13

Days	Location	Hotel
Day 1-3	Kathmandu	Dwarika’s
Day 4	Birethanti	Sanctuary Lodge
Day 5	Ghandruk	Himalaya Lodge
Day 6	Landruk	La Bee Lodge
Day 7	Majgaun	Gurung Lodge
Day 8-12	Dhulikhel	Dwarika’s Dhulikhel
Day 13	Kathmandu	Fly Home

Day 1

Kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu at the Tribhuwan International Airport with a traditional “Khada” welcome and have a private transfer to Dwarikas. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2

Kathmandu

A day to explore Kathmandu’s superb cultural heritage. In the morning, explore Swayambhunath, one of the most revered Buddhist stupas in Nepal and otherwise known as the ‘Monkey Temple’. It is located on a hill overlooking Kathmandu, and dates from the 17th century. Drive the short distance to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a collection of pagoda-style temples, palace squares, narrow alleyways and local markets. Walk through the spice market for your lunch at Kaiser Cafe, located in the picturesque Kaiser Cafe. In the afternoon, explore Patan Durbar Square before visiting a local astrologer who will give you your first ‘soul’ experience.

Day 3

Kathmandu

Today is all about soul and spirit. Visit Boudhanath Stupa, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a spiritual home to the Tibetan exile community in Nepal. Considered to be one of the worlds’s largest and ancient Buddhist stupas, located on the original trade route leading to Lhasa. During your visit to Boudhanath Stupa, you will meet with a Monk from Shyalpa Monastery and chat with him on the soul, spirit and Buddhism. Next, visit the abode of the Shiva, Pashupatinath, which is the oldest and most holy Hindu temple in Nepal. Take a tour of this sacred Hindu temple with a Sadhu from the Temple surroundings.

Day 4

Birethanti

After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport for your flight (25 mins) to Pokhara. You then meet your sherpas and guide, and drive for an hour to the starting point. Our walk will follow a ridgeline in the lower foothills of the Annapurnas with surrounding views of the Pokhara Valley. This route then drops to the Modi River Valley, where Sanctuary Lodge is located. The lodge has magnificent views of the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, or Machhapuchhre, as it is locally known. Lunch is at the lodge followed by an optional walk to the village of Birethanti. Or you may choose to spend the afternoon exploring the surrounding river valley.

Day 5

Ghandruk

After breakfast, we leave the lodge walking out through the outlying farms following the Modi River Valley. Soon we begin to climb out of the valley and up towards the mountains. The trail passes through small hamlets, terraced rice fields and forests with spectacular views of the surrounding valley. Snacks are provided along the trail. Hot lunch is served on arrival at the lodge in the early afternoon. (Trek time five to six hours). It is from this lodge that there are magnificent close up views of the surrounding mountains.

Day 6

Landruk

After enjoying a relaxing breakfast and the glorious views from the Himalaya Lodge, we start our trek to Landruk. After leaving the village of Ghandruk, the trail descends steeply to the banks of the Modi River. Here, you’ll be at the base of the cliffs where the famed honey hunters of Nepal climb on ropes to collect the honey. You’ll then cross a strong suspension bridge to the opposite banks of the Modi. From here is it about a hour’s trek up switch backs and steps to reach the village of Landruk. Landruk affords more glorious views of the Annapurna range. Trek time about four hours.

Day 7

Majgaun

After breakfast, we leave the Bee Lodge & trek to Gurung Lodge in the small village of Majgaun. Today’s trek contours the side of the hill, with small ups and downs, passing through villages and farmland. Trek time to the Lodge is about four hours. You’ll reach the Gurung Lodge in time for lunch with optional afternoon hikes to the surrounding villages.

Day 8

Dhulikhel

Return to Lumle, a short two-hour walk and return to Pokhara Airport for your flight to Kathmandu. You will then head to Dhulikhel, located on the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley

Day 9-12

Dhulikhel

Addressing the Pancha Kosha from sole to soul, the Revitalisation Package focuses on revitalising your Atma (soul), Buddhi (intelligence), Mann (mind) and Indriyas (senses). You will have a range of treatments, and look after yourself with a carefully curated spa cuisine. You can of course extend your stay here to truly revitalise, and some guests spend up to three weeks.

Day 13

Kathmandu

Return to the airport, and fly home, saying a fond farewell to Nepal, hopefully with a totally refreshed soul and body!

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Customise Your Itinerary

We can tweak and change any element of this itinerary and you can depart on any day you want, add nights here and there, and we can fully customise your day-to-day experiences depending on your interests. Here are just a few ideas of many that we can look at and discuss when we come to plan your tailor-made itinerary.

Idea 1

You might want to include a stay in Pokhara after your trek and before travelling back to Kathmandu. We suggest the superb Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, with views looking back over the Annapurna Range.

Idea 2

If you feel you would like even more relaxation, why not opt for Oman Air and stop back in the Chedi on your return?

Idea 3

If you really want a 'wow' experience, you could take a flight, or even a private helicopter experience around Everest. If you opt for the helicopter, we can take you to Tengboche Monastery for morning prayers, overfly Base Camp and then fly back down the Gokyo Valley. The views are as you would expect, utterly stunning.