7-Day Himalayan Ayurvedic Wellness Escape in Nepal

The retreat is built around the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda, and Panchakarma is its most intense form of purification. Each day, you'll receive personalized therapies based on a consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor. Treatments like Abhyanga, a full-body medicated oil massage, help ease muscle tension and improve circulation. Shirodhara—where a thin stream of warm oil is poured over your forehead—quiets the mind and is often described as deeply calming. Swedana involves herbal steam to promote sweating and release toxins, while Pinda Sweda uses warm herbal compresses to nourish tissues.

What sets this retreat apart is the lack of classroom time. You're not here to listen to lectures or take notes—you're here to feel the treatments and let them work. The daily schedule gives you plenty of space to rest, but it also keeps you moving. Mornings kick off with a yoga session led by Nabin Hangkhim, who has been teaching for over two decades and studied at the Bihar School of Yoga and SVYASA. In the afternoons, you might have a session with Dr. Binod Ghimire, an Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy consultant with an MD from India, who is deeply involved in the wellness scene in Nepal.

The experience also leans into the environment around you. The resort is perched in the Himalayan foothills, and the air is noticeably cleaner than in the city. There are forest bathing sessions, where you're guided through mindful walks among the trees, and the evenings often wind down with Tibetan singing bowls. Unlike a generic spa package, this retreat is immersive—you're encouraged to unplug from your devices and connect with nature, yourself, and the small group of guests around you.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off from Kathmandu airport - 6 nights accommodation in a Deluxe room - 3 daily sattvic vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Herbal welcome drink with marigold mala on arrival - Daily yoga and meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathing exercises) - Daily personalized Ayurvedic consultations and wellness monitoring - Daily Ayurvedic therapies (Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Swedana, Pinda Sweda) - Forest bathing sessions - Tibetan singing bowl sessions - Guided nature hikes - Free Wi-Fi and parking - Herbal tea and detox water available all day

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional Ayurvedic treatments beyond what's scheduled - Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary - Extra nights or upgrades