About Us

Himalayan International Yoga Academy and Research Centre (HIYA-RC) was founded by Dr. Subodh Simkhada and Mr. Rajan Simkhada.

Dr. Simkhada specialises in and has been practicing Yoga and Naturopathy for over 10 years. Graduated from Open International University for Complementary Medicines of Sri Lanka in 2002, he has completed several professional courses like Human Consciousness & Yogic Science, Hatha Yoga, Traditional Thai Reflexology, HIV/AIDS Care and Support through Yoga and other Alternative Therapies, etc.

In 2001 he received the the Lifelong Yoga Popularity award by the International World Congress of Alternative Medicines in India. At present he is an active member of the Complementary Medical Practitioner Association Nepal. Several of his articles and journals have been featured by different magazines.

 Dr. Subodh Simkhada: Yoga specialist, Himalayan International Yoga Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal

Rajan Simkhada: Yoga specialist, Himalayan International Yoga Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal


Mr. Rajan Simkhada comes from an entirely different background, which is tourism. Initially a Front Desk Attendant at a hotel in Kathmandu, he went on to be a tour leader in 1996 for a reputed trekking company. Ever since he has led over 90 expeditions to several destinations in Nepal, India and Tibet. Between 1997 and 2000 he also took researchers from the USA to Mustang and Simikot.

 


Our Policies

Check in time: 11:00, Check out time: 12:00

Late check out: Up to 2 extra hrs allowed on request while delays up to 6 hrs require 50% of 1 night's charges.

Children Policy: Free accommodation to children below 5 yrs and sharing beds with their parents; 50% of normal rates for those aged 5-10 yrs.

Cancellation: 30% cancellation charge required if you fail to cancel your booking at least 2 weeks before the scheduled check in date.

No-show: No refunds will be entertained.

Pricing: All rates include applicable taxes and service charges and are quoted in US Dollars.

Accepted payment forms: Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Traveller's Cheques