Meditation

17-day itinerary combining a full 10-day Vipassana meditation course in India with 1 week of gentle travel in Nepal.

17-Day: Spiritual Journey!

10 Days Vipassana (India) + 7 Days Nepal

DAYS 1–10: 10-Day Vipassana Meditation Course – India

Vipassana Centers

  • Dhamma Giri – Igatpuri (near Mumbai) (most established)
  • Dhamma Bodhi – Bodh Gaya (near Buddha’s enlightenment site)
  • Dhamma Sikhara – Dharamsala region

Course Overview

  • 10 full days (arrival Day 0, departure Day 11 morning)
  • Noble Silence
  • 10–11 hours/day meditation
  • Teachings by S.N. Goenka
  • Simple vegetarian meals
  • No cost (donation-based)

Daily Schedule (Typical)

  • 4:00 am – Wake up
  • Meditation sessions throughout the day
  • Evening discourse
  • Lights out by 9:30 pm

Vibe: Silent, disciplined, deeply transformative

DAY 11: Transition Day – India → Nepal

  • Morning departure from Vipassana centre
  • Rest day (very important)
  • Flight from Delhi or Mumbai → Kathmandu
  • Evening: quiet walk, early sleep

DAYS 12–14: Kathmandu Valley (Spiritual & Cultural)

Highlights

  • Boudhanath Stupa (ideal for post-Vipassana mindfulness)
  • Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
  • Pashupatinath Hindu temple complex
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square

Vibe: Sacred, vibrant, grounding

DAYS 15–16: Lumbini (Birthplace of Buddha)

Travel: Short flight or overnight drive from Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Maya Devi Temple
  • International monasteries
  • Quiet meditation gardens
  • Evening chanting or walking meditation

Vibe: Peaceful, contemplative, sacred

DAYS 17–18: Pokhara (Nature & Reflection)

Travel: Lumbini → Pokhara

Highlights

  • Sunrise Annapurna views
  • Phewa Lake relaxation
  • World Peace Pagoda
  • Gentle yoga or silent sitting
  • Journaling & reflection

Vibe: Calm, spacious, restorative

DAY 19: Departure

  • Depart from Pokhara or Kathmandu

Best Time to Go

  • October – March (best weather)
  • Feb–April especially good for Vipassana + Nepal

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Included Services:
– Overnight stays in Delhi:
– 1 night upon arrival and 1 night before the departure to Frankfurt/Vienna/Zurich.
– If arriving earlier in Delhi, any additional hotel costs must be covered by the traveler.
-Domestic Flights:
-according to tour plan (with Vistara, Air India, or GoAir, depending on availability).
– 15 kg of checked luggage.
-Tour Guide: Authorized English speaking.
-Accommodations: Double room (DZ) with shower/toilet. 3 to 4 Star Hotels
-Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Drinks are extra).
-Permits and Entrance Fees:Entrance fees in according to Monuments.
-Transfers: All transfers with a driver.
-Taxes and Fees: All government-mandated taxes.
-Environmental and conservation fees.
-Travel Medical Kit:
-Farewell Dinner: organized by As Metta Insight Journey.

Excluded Services:
-International flights.
-Visa fees for India.
-Meals which is not mentioned in Tour Plan.
-Travel Insurance:
– Personal travel insurance such as international health, trip cancellation, or luggage insurance.
-Drinks and individual excursions and activities.
– Camera fees.
– Tips:Guide +driver
– Costs due to unforeseen circumstances:
– Such as strikes, bad weather, illness, or Natural disaster etc.
-Personal expenses: Such as phone calls, laundry service, etc.

Duration of the trip:

From: 00.00.000 To: 00.000.0000

Total price: USD:                                         Single room/single supplement : USD:

Participants:
Minimum number: 4
Maximum number: 8