Wellness and Adventure Yoga Retreat with Hiking in the Himalayas

The retreat is run by Kriti Karki and her husband Biren from Mandala Yoga Retreat, a family place that has been hosting yoga students and guests for years. Kriti has over two decades of teaching experience, and her own story is tied to yoga – she says it cured her childhood asthma. The teaching style is traditional, grounded in the practice she learned in an ashram and later studied formally at Banaras Hindu University.

The five days follow a structure that balances activity with rest. The first day is gentle, with a massage and a steam or sauna to help you settle in. The second day includes the short village hike and a sound healing session in the evening. The third day is quieter, with reiki in the morning and meditation before dinner. The fourth day is the big hike up Chandragiri Hill, followed by a long massage. The final morning is yoga and breakfast, then checkout at noon.

The location is part of what makes this different. The retreat sits between two hills at about 2,000 meters, surrounded by forest and gardens, with views down to Kathmandu valley and across to the Annapurna range. It feels a world away from the city, even though you can reach the airport in under an hour. The rooms are simple but comfortable, with attached bathrooms, air conditioning, and a terrace.

The hiking is what sets this retreat apart from a standard yoga week. The short walk gives you a slice of rural life, while the climb to Chandragiri is a proper mountain day. If the weather is bad, that day is swapped for more yoga and a longer massage, so nothing is lost. It's a practical, well-run schedule that suits people who want both a real holiday and real rest.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 1 hour treatment (specific treatment not detailed) - Sound healing therapy - Reiki healing therapy - Steam or sauna bath - Two hikes (short village walk and Chandragiri Hill climb) - Wi-Fi connection - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day

What's not included

- Airport transfers (pickup can be arranged) - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not in itinerary - Cable car return from Chandragiri Hill - Food purchases during the long hike