21-Day Panchakarma Detox & Yoga Healing Journey in the Himalayas

Days at Jungle Mahal Wellness Resort follow a steady rhythm. Mornings start early with yoga and breathwork, then move into your first Ayurvedic therapy session of the day. Afternoons bring more treatments, and evenings wind down with a second yoga or sound healing session before a light sattvic dinner and early bedtime. It's a schedule designed to let the body and mind fully absorb the healing work.

The treatments themselves are the heart of the retreat. You'll start with a consultation that determines your dosha and any imbalances, and from there your daily therapies are chosen to address them—typically a combination of Abhyanga (full-body medicated oil massage to support circulation and the nervous system), Swedana (herbal steam therapy to release toxins), and Shirodhara (a steady stream of warm oil poured over the forehead to calm the mind). Other treatments like Pinda Sweda (herbal compress massage for muscle tension) and Nasya (nasal oil therapy for sinus health) are added as needed.

What makes this retreat stand out is the level of personal attention. You're not one of a crowd—the consultation, the monitoring of your pulse and blood pressure, and the adjustments to your diet and treatments over the three weeks mean it's a genuinely individualized program. The staff, including the doctors and therapists, have been praised by past guests for their warmth and care, and the resort itself is small and personal.

The setting helps too. The resort sits on a jungle-covered hillside with views of the Himalayas on clear days, and the sounds of birds and forest replace the noise of the city. You're only about 45 minutes from Kathmandu's airport, so you get the feeling of being deep in nature without a long, difficult journey to get there.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 20 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - 30-minute massage - Tibetan singing bowl session - Personalized Ayurvedic wellness consultation upon arrival - Wellness monitoring: symptoms, pulse, blood pressure by health team - Daily hands-on Ayurveda practical experiences - Forest bathing sessions on the resort premises - Meditation walks in the adjoining forest - Mindful walks - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Parking - Wi-Fi connection - 1-hour treatment per day - Group excursions and activities

What's not included

- International flights - Visa fees - Additional treatments not included in the itinerary - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Travel insurance - Personal expenses