Martin Heart Travel

02/21/2026

02/15/2026

🇳🇵 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NEPAL SEPTEMBER 25TH - OCTOBER 4TH, 2026 Mountains, Monasteries & Mindful Moments

👉🏻 Day 6. Spend the day exploring Chitwan National Park on a variety of excursions; activities differ depending on the season. Set out on a jeep safari through the grasslands and forests, seeking out rhinos, leopards, elephants, monkeys and the elusive Bengal tiger. Meet with a “tiger technician” from the Nepal Tiger Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection and conservation of these majestic cats. Visit a farming village bordering the park for a glimpse of rural life and return to our lodge this evening in time for a dance performance by the local Tharu people.

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02/12/2026

🇳🇵 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NEPAL SEPTEMBER 25TH - OCTOBER 4TH, 2026 Mountains, Monasteries & Mindful Moments

👉🏻 Day 5. Today, we travel towards Chitwan National Park, Nepal’s oldest wildlife reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park is home to 68 recorded mammal species, including the one-horned rhino and the Bengal tiger, as well as hundreds of species of birds. Check in to our lodge, located on the banks of the East Rapti River. After lunch, board a traditional flat-bottomed boat for a river safari, keeping your eyes out for aquatic birds, crocodiles and other riverine fauna.
Spend two nights enjoying cultural and wildlife excursions in and around Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP), the oldest national park in Nepal. Established in 1973, it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. Within its area of 932km² (579 mi²), RCNP is home to at least 43 species of mammals, 450 species of birds and 45 species of amphibians and reptiles, including sambars, chitals, rhesus monkeys, tigers and langurs.

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02/09/2026

🇳🇵 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NEPAL SEPTEMBER 25TH - OCTOBER 4TH, 2026 Mountains, Monasteries & Mindful Moments

👉🏻 Day 4. Rise at dawn to listen to the monks’ morning chanting and witness a stunning sunrise. Then drive to the small riverside village of Kurintar and hike to our lodge, nestled on a forested hill overlooking the Trishuli River. Opt to relax by the pool or take a guided walk through the surrounding countryside, stopping at local villages.
Arrive at our remote lodge, which sits on a ridge amidst the hills overlooking sandy beaches and a river. Forests cascade down the hillsides, enclosing tiny settlements of tribal people.
The lodge is only accessed by foot, so please expect a walk of approx. 30 to 45 minutes. Porters will be hired to carry our bags but please pack what you need for the night, as we will leave our larger bags in the vehicle.

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02/08/2026

🇳🇵 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NEPAL SEPTEMBER 25TH - OCTOBER 4TH, 2026: Mountains, Monasteries & Mindful Moments

👉🏻 Day 3. Venture to the ancient hilltop temple of Swayambhunath, decorated with vibrant prayer flags and home to troops of rhesus monkeys. Later, we’ll hear about National Geographic Grantee Chhing Lhomi’s efforts to preserve the weaving traditions of the Upper Mustang region through her work with the Himalayan Indigenous Society, a Kathmandu-based nonprofit. Then depart for nearby Pharping, known for its Buddhist pilgrimage sites, and settle into a tranquil monastery guesthouse for the night. Get an insider’s view of monastery life and enjoy a chanting and prayer service; or opt to take a walk in the monastery’s peaceful grounds. Enjoy a cooking demonstration at local community restaurant and learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings). Afterwards, taste your delicious creations.
Experience the serenity of a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The monastery guest house offers comfortable accommodations in a peaceful setting with balconies and private western-style bathrooms. There are approximately 200 monks in residence following the Nyingmapa tradition. This is a new monastery (2006), and income from the guest house directly supports it.

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02/07/2026

🇳🇵 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NEPAL SEPTEMBER 25TH - OCTOBER 4TH, 2026
Mountains, Monasteries & Mindful Moments

👉🏻 Day 2. Spend the day exploring Kathmandu, the colourful capital of this Himalayan nation. Enjoy a visit to the Bodhnath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Built in the 5th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site still attracts many pilgrims, particularly Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalis. Take in the peaceful atmosphere and observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. Then Visit this unique old town known as the City of Devotees. Explore Hindu temples, pagodas, palaces and monuments, including the beautiful wood-carved palace in Durbar Square. You can pick up clay pots and other souvenirs in the colourful open markets and taste home made yogurt, known as khopa dhau, which Bhaktapur is famous for.

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02/06/2026

🇳🇵 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NEPAL SEPTEMBER 25TH - OCTOBER 4TH, 2026: Mountains, Monasteries & Mindful Moments

👉🏻 Day 1. Enjoy an immersive and meditative full body and mind wellness experience during a Sound Bath demonstration at Avata Wellness in Kathmandu. Since ancient times, people have been using sound to heal and wash away mental distress. It may even help with the jet lag from a long flight to Nepal so you can begin your adventure feeling refreshed. Brass singing bowls will be used during the session to create a comforting and meditative atmosphere.
Afterwards, a six-course vegetarian meal will be served at Nourish by Avata. All dishes are prepared using traditional Nepali herbs and spices, a perfect blend of delicacies that will introduce you to the many different flavours of Nepal.

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02/05/2026

✨ Let us take you on a journey✨

Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing what this trip through Nepal 🇳🇵 truly looks like on our National Geographic Mindful Adventure Retreat.

✨ This is more than travel.
It’s early mornings in sacred places, quiet moments in monasteries, time in nature, meaningful cultural encounters and space to slow down and reconnect with the land, the people and yourself.

✨ Each day, we’ll share a glimpse of the journey as it unfolds including the landscapes, the rhythm and the experiences that make this retreat so transformative.

✨ If you’ve ever felt the pull to travel with intention, depth and an open heart…follow along. 💜

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NEPAL SEPTEMBER 25TH - OCTOBER 4TH, 2026
Mountains, Monasteries & Mindful Moments (65% Sold Out)

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10/07/2025

Hey 👋🏻 everyone check out what RETREATS we have coming up for 2026!

🌍 Mindful Adventure Retreats- Adventure with Intention
Mindful Retreats for the Modern Soul.

✈️ Tenerife, Spain | Feb 16–23, 2026 → Only 1☝🏻spot left!

🦁 South Africa | May 2026 → One spot available on request.

🏔️ National Geographic Nepal | Sept 25–Oct 4, 2026
Mountains, Monasteries & Mindful Moments — just launched, with an early booking incentive available until Oct 15, 2025.

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