Nepal Yoga and Wellness Tour - 10 Days

Trip Overview

This 10-day Nepal Yoga and Wellness Tour is a deeply enriching spiritual journey, thoughtfully guided by a practicing tour leader. Designed for a small to medium-sized group of 8–14 like-minded travelers, the journey combines Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, silent sitting, mindful walking, sound healing and Ayurvedic wellness practices. Departures are available on the 6th and 21st of every month throughout 2026, 2027 and 2028, allowing you to experience cultural and spiritual Nepal at a relaxed and meaningful pace.

The journey takes you through Kathmandu, Namobuddha, Bandipur and Pokhara, spending two nights in each location before returning for a final night in Kathmandu. Along the way, you will practice yoga and meditation, visit important cultural and spiritual sites, enjoy gentle hikes and experience peaceful Himalayan surroundings, all supported by pure vegetarian meals throughout.

The program also includes a full body Ayurvedic massage and a Shirodhara session. The journey ends in Kathmandu with a traditional Nepali farewell dinner, bringing together wellness, culture, nature and meaningful group experiences.

Trip Detail

Itinerary Overview

This 10 day group journey begins in Kathmandu with a tour briefing and an introductory silent sitting session with your yoga teacher and tour leader. The group spends two nights at Hotel Thrive in Kathmandu, combining daily yoga practice with visits to Boudhanath Stupa, Kopan Monastery, Swayambhunath and Patan Durbar Square, before driving to Namobuddha for a two night stay at Namobuddha Resort. From Namobuddha, the group travels to Bandipur for two nights at Bandipur Bazaar Ghar, including sunrise yoga at Thanimaai Temple Hill and a day hike to Ramkot Village, followed by a drive to Raniban Retreat above Phewa Lake in Pokhara for two nights of yoga, pranayama and sightseeing at World Peace Stupa, Gupteshwar Cave, the Tibetan Refugee Camp and the International Mountain Museum. The group then flies back to Kathmandu for a walking tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, an Ayurvedic oil massage, a Shirodhara session and a traditional Nepali cultural farewell dinner, staying the last night at Hotel Thrive before departure.

Here is a quick look at how your 10 day group journey unfolds.

• Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, check in at Hotel Thrive, tour briefing and evening silent sitting.

• Day 2: Hatha Yoga and meditation, Boudhanath Stupa, Kopan Monastery, Swayambhunath, evening sound healing.

• Day 3: Yoga, Patan Durbar Square, drive to Namobuddha, check in at Namobuddha Resort. 

• Day 4: Sunrise yoga at Namobuddha, mindful walking, free time, evening practice session. 

• Day 5: Morning practice, drive to Bandipur, check in at Bandipur Bazaar Ghar, evening walk to Tundikhel.

• Day 6: Sunrise hike and yoga at Thanimaai Temple Hill, day hike to Ramkot Village. 

• Day 7: Mindful walk through Bandipur Bazaar, drive to Pokhara, check in at Raniban Retreat.

• Day 8: Sunrise yoga and pranayama, sightseeing at World Peace Stupa, Gupteshwar Cave, Tibetan Refugee Camp, International Mountain Museum. 

• Day 9: Sunrise yoga and pranayama, fly to Kathmandu, check in at Hotel Thrive, Kathmandu Durbar Square walking tour, Ayurvedic oil massage, Shirodhara session, traditional Nepali farewell dinner.

• Day 10: Closing pranayama and silent sitting, departure.
   

Why You Will Love This Journey

• Practice Hatha Yoga and Pranayama Daily: Hatha Yoga and Pranayama sessions run every day of the journey, from 30 minute sunrise practices to a 90 minute session in Kathmandu, deepening steadily as the group moves from Kathmandu to Namobuddha, Bandipur and Pokhara.

• Stay Two Nights at Namobuddha Resort: The group spends two nights at Namobuddha Resort, close to one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal, offering time to settle into yoga and meditation practice in a peaceful hilltop setting.

• Practice Sunrise Yoga at Thanimaai Temple Hill: On Day 6, the group hikes up to Thanimaai Temple Hill near Bandipur for a sunrise Hatha Yoga session, with Mount Manaslu and the Annapurna range as the backdrop.

• Walk Through Rural Ramkot Village: The gentle day hike to Ramkot Village, approximately 4 hours round trip, brings the group through traditional farming communities and everyday mountain life away from the main tourist trails.

• Stay Two Nights at Raniban Retreat Above Phewa Lake: Raniban Retreat in Pokhara offers sweeping views of the Pokhara Valley and the Annapurna Himalayas, with dinners served overlooking the valley on both nights.

• Experience Sound Healing in Kathmandu: A sound healing session on Day 2 in Kathmandu adds a dedicated layer of deep relaxation to the daily yoga and meditation schedule.

• Receive an Ayurvedic Massage and Shirodhara Treatment: On Day 9 in Kathmandu, the group receives a full body Ayurvedic oil massage and a Shirodhara session, paired with an introduction to traditional Ayurvedic principles.

• Visit Nepal's Major Spiritual and Cultural Landmarks: The itinerary includes guided visits to Boudhanath Stupa, Kopan Monastery, Swayambhunath Temple, Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square, connecting the daily practice to Nepal's living spiritual heritage.
   

Journey Themes

This retreat is built around seven core themes, practiced daily across Kathmandu, Namobuddha, Bandipur and Pokhara.

• Hatha Yoga: A gentle, physical style of yoga using postures called asanas to build strength, flexibility and body awareness. Sessions take place both at sunrise and in structured blocks throughout the day, ranging from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the day's schedule.

• Pranayama: Structured breathing exercises used to calm the nervous system and steady the mind. Pranayama sessions run alongside the yoga practice each day, with a longer 60 minute session on Day 9 as the retreat deepens.

• Silent Sitting: Seated meditation practiced without guided instruction, allowing participants to sit quietly with their own awareness. This is included at least once, and often twice, every single day of the journey.

• Mindful Walking: Slow, deliberate walking practiced with full attention on each step and breath. This is woven into the itinerary through walks at Namobuddha, Bandipur Bazaar, Tundikhel and Lakeside Bazaar in Pokhara.

• Sound Healing: A relaxation practice using resonant instruments such as singing bowls or gongs to support deep rest and stress release. The main sound healing session takes place on Day 2 in Kathmandu.

• Ayurveda: Nepal's traditional system of holistic health and wellbeing, introduced through hands on treatment rather than lecture alone. This includes a full body Ayurvedic oil massage and a Shirodhara session with an introduction to Ayurvedic principles, both on Day 9.

• Himalayan Nature and Culture: The retreat is set against the natural and cultural backdrop of Nepal, including views of Mount Manaslu and the Annapurna range, Buddhist and Hindu heritage sites such as Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath, and rural village life in Ramkot.
   

Altitude and Activities

The journey stays within the mid hill regions of Nepal, moving between Kathmandu, Namobuddha, Bandipur and Pokhara, with no high altitude trekking involved. Activities combine daily yoga, pranayama and silent sitting sessions with guided sightseeing, mindful walks, a sunrise hike to Thanimaai Temple Hill, and a day hike to Ramkot Village.

Accommodation and Meals

The group stays at Hotel Thrive in Kathmandu, Namobuddha Resort in Namobuddha, Bandipur Bazaar Ghar in Bandipur, and Raniban Retreat above Phewa Lake in Pokhara. All meals are included daily and are pure vegetarian, except one lunch in Pokhara (Day 8), left free for guests to have their own kind of meal.