The Begnas Lake Resort & Villas

• On arrival, transfer to Summerhill House in Kathmandu, 1 night with breakfast
• Scenic overland journey (air-conditioned, approx. 5 hours) from Kathmandu to Begnas Lake Resort, or domestic flight (approx. 25 minutes) to Pokhara with transfers

• Return transfer: domestic flight or overland car journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu (both legs by air on request; any supplement available on request)
• Day-use room at Summerhill House in Kathmandu, depending on departure time, including airport transfer
• Ayurvedic farewell gift
• Use of the rock pool, sun terrace and Wi-Fi

5% returning guest bonus from your second booking via SpaDreams (please provide the date of your last stay at The Begnas Lake Resort when booking).
Companions who are not having treatments are welcome and can be booked via SpaDreams.

Personal guidance from an experienced yoga teacher, for beginners and advanced practitioners.

• On arrival, transfer to Summerhill House in Kathmandu, 1 night with breakfast
• Scenic overland journey (air-conditioned, approx. 5 hours) from Kathmandu to Begnas Lake Resort, or domestic flight (approx. 25 minutes) to Pokhara with transfers
• Ayurvedic full board at Begnas Lake Resort, tailored to your dosha, including fruit juices
• Consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor and yogacharyas (teachers) to establish the aims of your Yoga & Meditation stay
• Yoga and meditation twice daily (morning and evening) in a group, in English

• Return transfer: domestic flight or overland car journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu (both legs by air on request; any supplement available on request)
• Day-use room at Summerhill House in Kathmandu, depending on departure time, including airport transfer
• Ayurvedic farewell gift
• Use of the rock pool, sun terrace and Wi-Fi

5% returning guest bonus from your second booking via SpaDreams (please provide the date of your last stay at The Begnas Lake Resort when booking).
Companions who are not having treatments are welcome and can be booked via SpaDreams.

Adventure and culture meet Ayurveda and wellness in fascinating Nepal, the roof of the world.

• 3 nights with breakfast in Kathmandu
• 2 nights with full board in Chitwan, including all jungle activities
• 1 night with breakfast in Bhaktapur
• 5 nights with full board at Begnas (Superior Room)
• Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles

• Day 1: Welcome at the airport with the traditional "Khada" (a silk scarf blessed by a Buddhist monk). Transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu, for 3 nights with breakfast.
• Day 2: In the morning, visit Kathmandu's magnificent old town and its picturesque market, with pearls, bangles and spices among the items on offer. In the afternoon, visit Nepal's largest stupa, "Bodhnath", also known as "Little Tibet". Then continue to Nepal's holiest Hindu shrine, "Pashupatinath". In the evening, attend the Arati ceremony on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River.
• Day 3: Walk to the twin villages of Bungamati and Kokhana, dating from the 16th century and just outside Kathmandu. In the afternoon, visit Lalitpur, the city of fine arts. Also known as Patan, Lalitpur is famed for its intricately carved temples, narrow lanes and picturesque shops.
• Days 4–5: Travel to the jungles of southern Nepal for an unforgettable wilderness experience, including an elephant-back safari, a nature walk and crocodile spotting. You may even encounter the spotted Himalayan leopard or the Royal Bengal tiger. One evening, enjoy a slide show on Nepal's flora and fauna or a Tharu tribal stick dance. 2 nights with full board in lodges.
• Day 6: Scenic overland journey to Pokhara, known for its snow-capped mountains, lush green vegetation and spring-fed lakes. Take a boat transfer to Begnas Lake Resort (approx. 25 minutes) for 5 nights with full board.
• Days 7–10: Begin your Ayurvedic retreat and take a step towards a healthier, younger you. Consultations with the doctor, Ayurvedic treatments and massages, and yoga/meditation twice daily, according to your individual treatment plan. In your free time, explore the surrounding hills, with their ethnic mountain villages, organic farms and the village school supported by the resort, or go hiking. On one of the days, enjoy a guided city tour of Pokhara, taking in the main attractions. Ayurvedic cooking classes are available on request.
• Day 11: Transfer to Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for an enchanting city tour of its temples and shrines. 1 night with breakfast.
• Day 12: Transfer to the airport.

• Return transfer: domestic flight or overland car journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu (both legs by air on request; any supplement available on request)
• Day-use room at Summerhill House in Kathmandu, depending on departure time, including airport transfer
• Ayurvedic farewell gift
• Use of the rock pool, sun terrace and Wi-Fi

Not included: lunch, tips, personal spending on drinks and souvenirs, and permission for photography and filming. Any entrance fees for sights at sacred sites are payable locally and cost approximately £47 (€55) per person.

On day 11, an optional flight transfer to Bhaktapur is available for an additional charge, on request through SpaDreams. Depending on the booking, accommodation in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Bhaktapur is in standard or deluxe hotels. At Begnas Lake, accommodation is in the Superior category; other categories are available on request for a supplement.

5% returning guest bonus from your second booking via SpaDreams (please provide the date of your last stay at The Begnas Lake Resort when booking).
Companions who are not having treatments are welcome and can be booked via SpaDreams.

• On arrival, transfer to Summerhill House in Kathmandu, 1 night with breakfast
• Scenic overland journey (air-conditioned, approx. 5 hours) from Kathmandu to Begnas Lake Resort, or domestic flight (approx. 25 minutes) to Pokhara with transfers
• Ayurvedic full board at Begnas Lake Resort, tailored to your dosha, including Ayurvedic drinks and seasonal fruit
• Consultations with the doctor, pulse diagnosis, identification of your dosha type, and preparation of an individual treatment and nutrition plan
• Personalised Ayurvedic treatments and Ayurvedic medicine as prescribed by the doctor, for example an oil forehead treatment, massages (sometimes synchronised), herbal baths and intestinal cleansing
• Yoga and meditation in a group twice daily (individual sessions included on the doctor's recommendation)

• Return transfer: domestic flight or overland car journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu (both legs by air on request; any supplement available on request)
• Day-use room at Summerhill House in Kathmandu, depending on departure time, including airport transfer
• Ayurvedic farewell gift
• Use of the rock pool, sun terrace and Wi-Fi

No treatments, yoga or meditation take place on the day of arrival or departure.

Please note the contraindications for an Ayurvedic treatment programme.

5% returning guest bonus from your second booking via SpaDreams (please provide the date of your last stay at The Begnas Lake Resort when booking).
Companions who are not having treatments are welcome and can be booked via SpaDreams.