ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (ABC) YOGA & TREKKING ADVENTURE 26TH- 7TH December 2023

Encounter the essence of Nepal’s Himalayans with new friends who will become family. YAMA is about bringing like-minded people together to share, connect and grow. Together on this epic journey to Annapurna base camp, you will discover; mystical lush green fertile forests that make you feel like you are in a fairy tale land, with cascading waterfalls and vast wide open spaces decorated with snow-cap mountains.

The trek to Annapurna base camp has got it all! We bring this experience to life with our cool, young and fun team of experts, good vibes only, and of course you! You know who you are, yes! This trip is for you.

A bucket list must! Let’s tick this one together.

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 2: Fly to Pokhara

Day 3: Hiking Nayapul – Ghandruk

Day 4: Hiking Ghandruk – Chhomrong

Day 5: Chomrong – Dovan

Day 6: Dovan – Deurali

Day 7: Deurali – Machhapuchhare Base Camp

Day 8: Machhapuchhre Base Camp – Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)

Day 9: ABCl – Jhinu Danda

Day 10: Jhinu Danda – Nayapul to Pokhara

Day 11: Pokhara – Kathmandu

Day 12: Final Goodbye

Trip Highlights:

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• 3 nights – 5-star hotel in Kathmandu city and Pokhara city.

• 8 nights – traditional Nepalese teahouse

• visit natural hot springs

• 8 -day mountain hiking experience.

• summit to Annapurna base camp

• Experienced local mountain guide with Everest assent and local cultural knowledge.

• Certified yoga teacher, daily yoga and meditation classes.

Includes:

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• Eleven night’s accommodation

• 3 x meals + hot drinks per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) 8 days

• Breakfast only for 3 days

• Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara return

• Airport transfers (International and Domestic flights)

• English-speaking local Mountain Guide

• Daily yoga and meditation practice with an experienced yoga teacher

• 1 x porter per 2 people (each porter can carry up to 20 Kilos)

• Transport from Pokhara and return

• First Aid Kits

• TIMS Card: Entry into Annapurna conservation area.

• Permit Card

• Guide and Porter

THE YAMA EXPERIENCE

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The YAMA family warmly invites you to come and connect in nature to have a therapeutic experience filled with workshops, adventure, food, sharing, co-creation, relaxation, love and play. Set in some of the world’s most exotic locations. Welcome to paradise, Welcome to YAMA 

WHAT TO EXPECT 

The YAMA experiences are adventurous, mindful, globe-trotting boutique retreats.  Each trip is unique, wild and wonderful and captures this common theme of celebrating life in colour through dance, arts, music, yoga, and connection with ourselves and others while exploring the raw elements of nature. We are not just a yoga retreat! Our feature of difference is that we provide a range of adventure activities, movement styles, breathwork and arts. So flow with life, find your freedom and travel with like-minded soon-to-be lifelong friends. 

Our trips are LGBT & gender-inclusive. The theme we wish to encapsulate is festive vibes, a sense of freedom, openness and connectedness. Suppose you are free-spirited, fun and fabulous. Then you are perfect for our trips!

The average age of our groups is 20-55 years old. However, you are only as old as you act :).  Most, but not all, of our trips are physically demanding (trip dependent) and may require a moderate fitness level. However, we encourage anyone open to the challenge to come along. If you believe you can do it, then you can! 

Let us take you on a life-changing, soul-soothing journey. Learn, live and experience the local culture and native arts while establishing techniques to create inner peace and self-awareness skills to integrate you into life back home.

OUR ETHOS

1. INCLUSION

Anyone may be a part of our community. No prerequisites exist for participating as long as you act with integrity, care and respect.

2. SHARING, GIFTING & PLAY

We encourage you to share your unique gift at this gathering. YAMA is a space to express yourself through what brings you joy. What you share could be everything and anything from a hugging workshop to music, games, play, arts, singing, creativity, culinary, performance and dance. Shine through sharing. It’s great for the soul. 

3. SELF EXPRESSION

Radical self-expression is our thang – dressing up in exotic locations and taking epic misfit shots. Be outrageous. The more outrageous, the better. Everyone is free to be whoever they want as long as it doesn’t harm others and the environment. We recommend (glitter-free) recycled or second-hand fashion. 

4. SUSTAINABILITY

Leave no trace. Just make memories.  We are passionate about the natural world, and as visitors, we are responsible for keeping it clean.  YAMA fam love a beach clean! It’s SEXY! When our community gets involved.  We are working with Climate Force and Reforest Now to give back to the earth and our feathered, furry and scaly friends. 

5. LEARNING 

Learning should be fun. There are many opportunities to learn on a YAMA experience, whether it be from the community gifting or through our professional, fun young facilitators. Some of our trips also offer intensive learning and certifications (trip dependent). All our retreats are unique and provide different opportunities for self-development and growth on a physical and mental level.  

6. SELF-RELIANCE

Ensure you have all the items you’ll need during the entire retreat. For guidance, we will provide a packing list for each experience. So that you dont forget your toothbrush or your passport 😉

We can’t wait to create something beautiful with you.