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Himalayan Wellness & Spiritual Retreat -11 Days
Trip Facts
Duration
13 Days
Group size
2-15+(Customizable)
Best Time for Visit
Spring and Autumn (moderate temperature & clear weather)
Activity
Retreat Tour
Trip Code
HSR-13.iii, HAH26
Fitness Level
Easy
Start End
Kathmandu, Nepal
Highlights
The Himalayan Spiritual Wellness Retreat Nepal offers sacred Buddhist experiences across the Kathmandu Valley and beyond.
Experience rituals in Kathmandu monasteries. Join Lhasang prayers, Avalokeshwor and Manjushri pujas, and teachings on Bodhichitta.
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Stupa. Take part in guided meditation and monastery experiences.
Travel to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Explore Mayadevi Temple, monastic zones, and Tilaurakot, the ancient Shakya kingdom.
Meditate at Namobuddha and explore sacred caves in Pharping, including Yangleso and Asura caves.
Retreat into nature with stays in forest and hill areas. Enjoy hiking, farm visits, and silent reflection.
Rejuvenate through Ayurveda, yoga, Tai Chi, and singing bowl sound healing sessions.
End your journey with Buddhist blessings and monastery rituals in Kathmandu.
Note;
- The Great Stupas of Boudha (Jayrung Khasyor) and Swayambhu (Phapasingu) are sacred pilgrimage sites in Kathmandu. They are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- The order of temple and monastery rituals may change. It depends on auspicious days like full moon, new moon, and Bodhisattva days.
Overview
The Himalayan Wellness & Spiritual Retreat is a deeply immersive 11-day retreat holiday through Nepal’s sacred Buddhist landscapes of the Himalayan mountains. It is designed to support mindfulness, healing, and inner transformation towards Buddhachitta.
This retreat takes you across the sacred sites of Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, Pharping, and Namobuddha. Each destination offers meditation, spiritual learning, and cultural immersion.
In Kathmandu, you experience monastery life, Lhasang rituals, and teachings on Bodhichitta. You also visit UNESCO sites like Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Stupa.
Learn more about heritage sites here: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The journey continues to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. You explore Mayadevi Temple, monastic zones, and Tilaurakot. These sacred sites encourage deep reflection and awareness.
Next, you travel to Pharping and Namobuddha. These peaceful meditation sites are surrounded by hills and forests. They offer silence, healing energy, and space for inner reflection.
The retreat also includes yoga, Tai Chi, Ayurvedic therapy, and singing bowl sound healing. These practices restore balance to body and mind.
Itinerary
- Arrival: Receive, Transfer to a hotel, Meet & Greet!
- Briefing about the trip over hot/cold beverages.
- Duration/Distance: ~ 1 hour
- Overnight: Kathmandu
Ritual Site: Buddhist Monastery, Kathmandu
- Participate / Observe Rituals:Lhasang prayer, #Rituals – Guru Padma Shambhava and Tshok Offering by priest Lamas, monks/ nuns.
- Spiritual Discourse: Buddhas & Essence of Buddhism.
- Duration/Distance: ~ 8 hours ~ 20 Km
- Remarks: Alternately in Boudha and Swayambu. Back & forth hotel.
- Overnight: Kathmandu
Ritual Site: Buddhist Monastery Kathmandu
- Participate / Observe Rituals:Avelokeshwor and Manjushree Puja by priest Lamas, monks & nuns.
- Spiritual Discourse:Spiritual path to Bodhichita
- Meditation Class
- Duration/Distance: ~ 8 hours ~ 20 Km
- Remarks: Alternately in Boudha and Swayambu. Back & forth hotel.
- Overnight: Kathmandu
Ritual Site: Mayadevi Temple
- Fly to Bhairawa, transfer to a hotel in Lumbini, birthplace of Shakyamuni Buddha, UNESCO world heritage site.
- Visit Mayadevi temple and eternal peace flame.
- Duration/Distance: Flight~ 30 Min.~ 25 Km
- Overnight: Lumbini
Ritual Site: Mayadevi Temple & Tilaurakot
- Prayer offers at Mayadevi temple and meditation under Bodi tree.
- Fixed departure dates coincide with Vishakha and full moon days.
- Tour of monasteries, vihars and meditation center in monastic zone.
- Tour of Tilaurakot, Sidhartha Gautam Buddha’s hometown.
- Flight back to Kathmandu
- Duration/Distance: 75 Km Flight ~ 30 Min.
- Overnight in Kathmandu
Ritual Site: Yangleso, Asura Meditation cave
- Visit Bodhisatva, Guru Rinpoche sacred site, Yangleso, Asura caves in Pharping.
- Prayer ritual
- Hiking or driving to a hill town or national park.
- Duration/Distance: ~ 5 hours ~ 55 Km
- Remarks: A comfortable resort in hill town or outskirt nature. Ground Transfer.
- Overnight: Kathmandu outskirt
Kathmandu Outskirt
- Nature Retreat- Countryside or National Park Buffer Zone:
- Morning Meditation,
- Hill Hiking & Farm Visit.
- Duration/Distance: 5 Km
- Remarks: A comfortable resort in hill town or nature.
Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu. Ayurvedic Body Cleansing & Relaxation:
- Himalayan Herbal Massage
- Spa Treats; Steam Bath, Sauna etc.
- Duration/Distance: ~ 7 hours ~ 40 Km
- Remarks: By Professional Massuer
- Overnight: Kathmandu
- Kathmandu
- Body Cleansing & Relaxation:
- Introduction to Yoga or Taichi
- Singing Bowl sound healing,
- Duration/Distance: ~ 7 hours ~ 20 Km
- Remarks: By Professional Therapists. Back & forth hotel.
- Overnight: Kathmandu outskirt
Buddhist Monastery, Kathmandu
Morning:
- Dolma and Mohlam prayer rituals in a Buddhist temple by priest Lamas, monks/ nuns.
- Blessings Ceremony by a Buddhist master, Receive Jinlap souvenir; a takeaway purse.
- Duration/Distance: ~ 5 hours ~ 15 Km
Afternoon:
- The package completes with cleansed body, purified mind and blessed feeling,
- Best wishes for the middle path to Bodhichitta towards inner peace !
- Begin your next trip in Nepal OR
- Departure, homebound
- Airport transfer is inclusive in the package.
Map
Includes
Transportation - All airport/hotel transfers, tours, outskirt transfers by private taxi/ coach as per the program + Flight fare for Kathmandu – Bhairawa – Kathmandu.
Hotel - Bed & breakfast basis 10 nights in Kathmandu, Lumbini and nature retreat resort 2- 3-star standard hotel deluxe room on twin sharing basis and veg. lunch. Single Supplement costs extra.
Retreat Package – Body detoxification therapies like; Ayurveda massage, hot stone therapy, steam bath, sauna + retreat activities like; singing bowl, yoga, taichi, meditation, spiritual discourse and Bodhisatva blessing rituals as per the program.
Sight-seeing - English and local language speaking guide and temple entry fees.
Excludes
International flights and Visa fee.
Meals – all beside breakfast.
Expenses of personal nature; beverages, your medical & travel insurance, personal gears etc.
Tips for guide and others.
Supplement charge for singe room use and all other expenses that are not stated as inclusive.
❓ FAQs
The retreat is suitable for all ages and experience levels, including beginners in yoga or meditation. It is ideal for anyone seeking spiritual growth, mindfulness, relaxation, and inner peace. No prior meditation experience is required.
The best time is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons when the weather is clear, the Himalayas are visible, and temperatures are comfortable for meditation and outdoor activities.
Accommodation includes a mix of comfortable hotels, lakeside lodges in Pokhara, and retreat/monastery stays. Rooms are usually twin or double sharing, with clean amenities and peaceful surroundings.
Yes, daily breakfast, selected lunches, and dinners are included. Most meals are vegetarian-friendly, with options for vegan or special dietary requirements on request.
Yes, private vehicles, vans, or cars are provided for all transfers, including airport pick-up/drop, Kathmandu city tours, and travel between Nagarkot, Pokhara, and Lumbini.
- Comfortable clothing for yoga and meditation
- Warm layers for mountain mornings and evenings
- Walking shoes for short hikes and monastery visits
- Personal essentials (toiletries, medications, water bottle)
- Journal or notebook for reflections
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