Wellness and Spiritual Healing Retreat in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

The programme runs daily, with a structured but unhurried flow. Mornings begin with prayer and dynamic meditation before breakfast, followed by philosophy discussion. Afternoons include Karma Yoga, guided meditations, and on two days, trips into Kathmandu to visit spiritual monuments. The highlight for many is the silent day — a full day of no-mind meditation, Reiki healing and rest, with an evening tea break before the group re-emerges into conversation.

What makes this retreat different is the teacher: Swami Basu is a former sannyasin trained in a wide range of meditation techniques, Buddhist philosophy, Reiki and sound healing. He has taught for two decades, and guests consistently mention how he can explain Buddhist teachings in a way that holds a room. His wife Binita leads meditation, sound baths and Reiki sessions, and their family cook prepares the meals. You leave with new techniques you can practise at home — dynamic meditation, Kundalini meditation, no-mind meditation — and a grounding in why each is used.

The location is part of it. There's a short hike to a village on the mountain behind the house, and the city is visible below. The centre itself is a family home spread over a garden with a yoga shala, a library and a kitchen where you can help during Karma Yoga. It's not a luxury resort — it's a working spiritual community that has hosted thousands of guests over twenty years, and it carries that lived-in warmth.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Cooking class - Transportation during the retreat - Course manual - Sound healing therapy - Reiki therapy - Luggage storage - Parking - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers (available for $20 extra) - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Laundry (per kg) - Extra nights before or after the retreat