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Our Buddhist Monastery Stay
A rare opportunity to stay in a Buddhist Monastery, with teachings in English.
We combine a leisurely 5 day comfortable trek in the lowlands around Kathmandu with a 3 night stay in a working Monastery with the teachings in English. We are delighted to have secured the services of the Head Lama giving us exclusive access to the Pharping Monastery on the outskirts of Kathmandu.
This is a thought provoking journey that may well change your life.
Buddhist Monastery Stay itinerary and information
On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met and transferred to our hotel in Thamel. You have the whole of the following day to settle in and perhaps do some sightseeing either self organised or with one of our qualified Guides.
You will then embark on 4 night, 5 day trek through the lowlands of the Kathmandu Valley with superb views of the surrounding Himalaya. Staying in hotels and comfortable lodges, this easy paced trek will show you the genuine rural life that exists here. You will visit and stay in the hilltop village of Nargakot; Everest can be seen from here on a clear day.
You will visit Namo Buddha, a significant Buddhist pilgramage site in these parts.
On your 5th trekking day, you will be collected at the end of your trek and transferred to the Pharping Monastery on the edge of Kathmandu for your Monastery Stay. Your room is shared, comfortable and spacious. Simple, neutral, respectful clothing will be required.
Whilst flexible, your daily routine during your Monastery Stay is likely to be:
0645hrs - Pooja (Paying homage to God)
0730hrs - Breakfast
0900 - 1100hrs - Teaching by Lama (all teaching on our Monastery Stays are in English)
1130hrs - Lunch
Free time after Lunch
1530 - 1700hrs - Teaching by Lama
1800 - 1845hrs - Meditation
1900hrs - Dinner
1930hrs - Study Group (you can join this class with monks if you wish (not likely to be in English))
All food is included during your stay at the Monastery.
Combine all of this with your 3 night stay in our hotel in Kathmandu, it is a fantastic experience to savour.
Other treks that may interest you: The Annapurna Experience
