This five-day retreat at an Ayurvedic wellness resort in Kathmandu is a short, well-paced introduction to Ayurveda. It is built around treatment, nourishment, movement, rest and practical wellness education. Therapies are not stacked back to back: recovery periods are scheduled between them, so you have time to relax and let each treatment settle.

Your stay begins with an Ayurvedic consultation, which shapes the treatments you receive over the following days. These include oil massage, steam therapy and personalised rejuvenation treatments. Each day also has yoga, meditation and breathing practice, and on day four there is a lifestyle session on routines, food and sleep that you can take home with you.

All meals are full-board vegetarian and Ayurvedic, served with drinking water and herbal drinks. Airport pickup and drop-off are included. A closing consultation on the last day gives you personal lifestyle recommendations before you leave.

Groups are small (1 to 10 guests), and the retreat runs all year.

What's included

4 nights' accommodation at a selected Ayurvedic wellness resort; Daily Ayurvedic wellness programme and therapies as per consultation; Initial and final Ayurvedic consultations; Daily yoga, meditation and breathing sessions; Ayurvedic massage and steam therapy as applicable; Full-board vegetarian/Ayurvedic meals; Drinking water and herbal/Ayurvedic beverages; Airport pickup and drop-off; Local transportation required for the programme; Wellness orientation and lifestyle guidance; Programme coordination and assistance; All applicable taxes and service charges

What's not included

International airfare to and from Nepal; Nepal visa fee; Travel and medical insurance; Additional therapies beyond the prescribed programme; Medical tests or treatment outside the Ayurvedic programme; Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, shopping); Tips and gratuities; Extra nights caused by early arrival, late departure or flight delays