Explore Nepal and its most sought after sacred sites in the Kathmandu valley and in the Everest region as we weave yoga and meditation practices into our days, combined with hikes in stunning nature.
Walk in the footsteps of fully realised yogis and yoginis, as we visit monasteries and nunneries that are nestled inside a ‘pure-land’.
This yoga and meditation journey is jointly facilitated by Canadian yoga teacher Nathalie Royer and Himalayan Hermitage facilitator and co-founder Alex d’Artois.
All classes and lectures will be guided in English.
The Facilitators
A practitioner for over 20 years, Nathalie Royer specializes in Hatha style. She began her yoga journey in Colorado, before living and practicing in Frankfurt, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Boston, USA and now back in her hometown in Québec, Canada.
A runner and a mother, she is familiar with the balance and benefits that yoga offers beyond itself.
Nathalie has accrued over 1000 training hours in hatha yoga, yoga for children, aerial yoga, yin yoga, yoga Nidra, therapeutic yoga and Reiki. She has also organized a yoga retreat in Costa Rica as well as a 14 days yoga and meditation retreat in Nepal. She is currently co-teaching a 200-hour Yoga teacher training.
Alex d’Artois is the co-founder of Himalayan Hermitage, together with his wife, Sisse. Originally from Canada, he has been based in Nepal for the last number of years and has in-depth knowledge on the many sacred sites of Nepal and the Himalayas. He has studied Buddhist philosophy at a University based out of a Tibetan monastery in Kathmandu and is therefore familiar with a classical Tibetan learning environment. At the same time, Alex’s studies in Tibetan Buddhism have stemmed from a psychological/’mind-training’ interest, which comes out in his approach to meditation, philosophy, and various cultivation practices from the rich Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition.
Alex will be leading the sessions on introduction to Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice, according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Price per Person
‘Early Bird Special’: USD 3’100.- (ends six months before the journey’s starting date)
Normal price: USD 3’350.-
Single Room Supplement is an added USD 600.-
Included in the price
All accommodation and transport in Nepal as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Experienced guides and instructors
All healthy, vegetarian meals (vegan possible too)
Daily Buddhist philosophy discussions, yoga and meditation sessions
Notebook for journaling during the pilgrimage
Not included are
International flight ticket to Nepal
Personal insurance during the pilgrimage (compulsory)
Personal visa for Nepal (USD 25.- for 15 days / USD 30.- for 30 days to be purchased upon arrival)
Any alcoholic beverage during the pilgrimage
Tip to local guide and porters
Prerequisite for Joining the Journey
We like to make our journeys accessible to participants of all levels of physical fitness. On this journey we don’t hike everyday, but most days you can expect 1-3 hours of hiking. The hike up to the nunnery in the Everest region will take around 8 hours at a moderate pace, including breaks and lunch. The terrain is not too strenuous. As an alternative to this hike, it is possible to be led on horseback for all or part of the way, or to even get to the nunnery by jeep – please inquire with us about the best option for you!
It is not required to have any knowledge or experience with yoga, the practice of meditation, or of Buddhism. Simply to have the wish to go deeper with one’s mind, and to have curiosity regarding its qualities, is enough.
Booking / Further Terms
For all questions please send your message or reach out to Himalayan Hermitage on WhatsApp: +977 9813519458.
Click here to book your journey.
The group will hold the maximum amount of 21 people.
Insurance is your own responsibility.
This pilgrimage journey is organized by Himalayan Hermitage. It is subject to the company’s General Terms and Conditions.