Yoga in the Himalayas (women-only)

Over 10 days, you will venture deep into the Langtang Valley, going at a pace that allows enough time to allow your body and mind to adjust and take in the mountains and culture. You will start at Kathmandu, where you will be briefed over dinner, and catch a private vehicle to the trail-head early next day. You will be led by two women: one is an experienced meditation and yoga teacher who will guide morning yoga as the sun rises in the Himalayas, and help you end the day with quiet reflection and meditation. The other is an adventurer and wildlife enthusiast who will help you get acquainted with the natural and cultural wonders of the area.

You will slowly trek through Tamang and Sherpa villages, eventually arriving in Kyanjin Gompa where you will spend three days. You can choose to spend these days with your yoga and meditation teacher deepening your yoga and meditation practice, or venturing out with your adventure lead to take on the challenging but rewarding task of scaling a peak or two, including one that is almost 5,000 meters high.

Your package includes a briefing dinner on November 1, private transportation to the trailhead at Syabrubesi on November 2, all shared accommodation and three meals a day throughout the trek, and private transportation back to Kathmandu on November 12. Expenses of a private nature such as baked goods, chocolates, extra coffees and juices, alcohol are not included.

Who is this trek for?

All women above 18 can join. If you have a daily yoga practice or engage in daily exercise, you will be able to handle this journey. There are also enough side trips if you want to push yourself more. If you want the experience of combining an outdoor adventure with a reflective inner journey, have an open mind, a sense of humor, and a spirit of adventure then this trip is for you.

We will leave Kathmandu on the morning of November 2, and arrive back in Kathmandu in the evening of November 12. If you are coming to Nepal just for this trip, we suggest booking your flight out on November 14 or later to build in space for the unforeseen, which is quite common in Nepal. We are also happy to help you arrange your trip before or after the trek, just let us know.

Why Langtang?

The Langtang Valley is one of the most spectacular treks for the beginner. While the hike there is as simple (or as difficult) as other beginner treks in Nepal, you get right to the base of the mountains and are surrounded by them in just a few days. The rich Tamang and Sherpa cultures, together with mindblowing biodiversity in the well-preserved Langtang National Park, makes this trek truly amazing. In addition, the people of Langtang have now put their heart and soul into rebuilding their teahouses after the earthquake, and the facilities are better than ever before. When we journey there, we bring much needed business and thus hope for a better future.