Kathmandu Valley
Program Overview
THE REMOTE HIMALAYAN KINGDOM OF NEPAL HAS LONG BEEN A SEEDBED OF UNIQUE ARTISTIC AND SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS.
Go behind the scenes to explore the richness of Kathmandu in all of its complex, awe-inspiring, and raw realities. Surrounded by the tallest mountains on earth, we encounter breathtaking locations and are welcomed by world-renowned Nepali kindness and hospitality.
Program Highlights
- Travel to ancient Buddhist monuments and do a short stay in a Buddhist monastery
- Explore temples, stupas, and sacred sites throughout the surrounding hills
- Learn from local masters and engage in daily meditation, mindfulness, and yoga practices
- Study ancient crafts…
Go behind the scenes to explore the richness of Kathmandu in all of its complex, awe-inspiring, and raw realities. Surrounded by the tallest mountains on earth, we encounter breathtaking locations and are welcomed by world-renowned Nepali kindness and hospitality.
Program Highlights
- Travel to ancient Buddhist monuments and do a short stay in a Buddhist monastery
- Explore temples, stupas, and sacred sites throughout the surrounding hills
- Learn from local masters and engage in daily meditation, mindfulness, and yoga practices
- Study ancient crafts such as as stone carving, Thangka painting, or silversmithing alongside expert Newari artisans
- Enjoy a three-night community stay in the medieval city of Patan, with the possibility of another two-night community stay in a rural village
- Reinvigorate your imagination during optional day hikes throughout the foothills of the Himalayas
