Discover Nepal by hiking in the footsteps of realized yogis and yoginis as we visit the most sought after sacred sites in the Kathmandu valley and the Everest region.
Our 14 day itinerary incorporates daily meditation sessions and group discussions on Buddhist philosophy.
We will be staying in the best possible locations throughout the journey ranging from high-end eco-resorts to Monastery guesthouses with all basic facilities.
This journey is facilitated by Himalayan Hermitage co-founder Sisse d’Artois.
All lectures will be guided in English.
The Facilitator
Sisse d’Artois is a knowledge gateway between Asia and the West. For the last eleven years, she has been living in and traveling to Nepal and Tibet.
A born nomad from Denmark, Sisse has been an avid traveler for the past 20 years. 2005 was the first time she traveled to the Himalayas. This sparked within her an ongoing love affair with both Nepal and the Buddhist wisdom tradition. Sisse’s studies couldn’t even keep her settled down - her double BA in ‘Educational Studies’ and ‘Development Studies’ led her to the likes of Lebanon, Syria, and eventually back to her first love: Nepal. Moving on to her post-grad at the University of York in England, on ‘Post War Recovery Studies’, Nepal pulled Sisse back yet again with a thesis on ‘Transitional Justice in post-conflict Nepal’. The first time Sisse traveled to Tibet was in 2007 - this marked a major turning point in her life. Every year since, she has guided between 1-3 Danish groups for a minimum of 21 days, throughout the Tibetan plateau.
Price per Person
‘Early Bird Special’: USD 3’100.- (expires 6 months prior to the start of the journey)
Normal price: USD 3’350.-
Single Room Supplement: USD 600.-
Included in the price
14 days/13 nights as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off
All accommodation as per itinerary
All healthy vegetarian meals (vegan possible too)
Daily Buddhist philosophy discussions and meditation sessions
Experienced guides and instructors
Notebook for journaling during the pilgrimage
Not included are
International airfare to and from Nepal
Personal travel insurance during the journey (compulsory)
Personal visa to Nepal (USD 25.- for 15 days / USD 30.- for 30 days to be purchased upon arrival)
Any alcoholic beverage during the journey
Tips to local guides and porters
Prerequisite for Joining the Journey
Physically:
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 & 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!
Since we will not be venturing higher than 3,050 meters (10,000 feet), altitude sickness should not be a concern during this itinerary.
Mentally:
The best way to prepare yourself mentally for this journey is to start contemplating the reasons why you would like to go.
The east is quite different than the west in its sights, sounds, smells, psychology, social customs, etc. In developing countries like Nepal, it is always best to expect the unexpected, especially while traveling en route. Although Nepal is much less intense than India, in terms of sensory-stimulation, it is still good to prepare for a vastly different atmosphere. There is less infrastructure and therefore more of a perceived chaos (there is sanity to this chaos, it just takes a while to adapt before you can recognize it!). The best antidote here is openness, curiosity, and a sense of humour!
It is not required to have any prior knowledge or experience with 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 email hello@himalayanhermitage.com
Click here to book your journey.
The group will hold a maximum of 21 people.
Please review Himalayan Hermitage’s new Covid-19 Travel Protocol carefully before your departure to ensure safety for all travellers.
Insurance is your own responsibility.
This pilgrimage journey is organized by Himalayan Hermitage. It is subject to the company’s General Terms and Conditions.