4 Day Yoga, Sound Healing & Reiki Retreat in the Himalayan Foothills

Mandala Yoga Retreat sits at 2000 meters on Chandragiri Hill, a 30-40 minute drive from Kathmandu's airport, surrounded by gardens, forest, and hiking trails with views over the Kathmandu valley and the Annapurna range. The retreat runs for four days and three nights, mixing daily yoga with a rotating set of healing therapies: massage, sound healing, and Reiki, plus a hike through the local countryside.

The itinerary has a clear structure. Day one is arrival and easing in—check in, lunch, a massage, a steam or sauna bath, and an evening Yoga Nidra session. Day two includes a morning energizing yoga and breathing practice, then a short hike to a local village, an ancient temple, and a Gumba, with sound healing therapy in the evening. Day three focuses on Reiki healing therapy in the morning and meditation in the evening. Day four wraps up with morning yoga and pranayama before breakfast and checkout at noon.

What makes this retreat stand out is the combination of therapies in one place. Kriti and her team offer massage, sound healing, Reiki, sauna, and daily yoga, which is unusual for a retreat of this length. The location is a big part of the appeal too—being up in the hills means clear mountain air, quiet surroundings, and those Himalayan views, but you're still close enough to Kathmandu for easy transfers.

The instruction comes from Kriti Karki herself, the founder and lead teacher, who has over 20 years of experience and formal training in Yogic Sciences and Naturopathy, including a diploma from Banaras Hindu University. Her husband Biren manages the retreat and teaches sound healing. The two of them create a family-run, personal atmosphere, and the guest house is a traditional Nepalese building with modern comforts like AC, Wi-Fi, and attached bathrooms.

What's included

- Airport pickup - 3 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (vegetarian) - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 1 hour treatment (massage, sound healing, Reiki) - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Drop-off at airport