Himalayan Luxury Retreat
Himalayan Luxury Retreat: a 5-Day Meditation Retreat in Mustang, Nepal
Five days and four nights at Lodge Thasang Village in lower Mustang, with daily meditation, sound healing and Reiki led by Maa Nisha Kabir and Swami Anish Ji. Group departures on 1 to 5 and 20 to 24 November 2026, from USD 4,850 per person in a single deluxe room, maximum 10 guests.
What is the Himalayan Luxury Retreat?
The Himalayan Luxury Retreat is a 5-day, 4-night meditation retreat in lower Mustang, run by Jivan Parivartan and led by Maa Nisha Kabir and Swami Anish Ji. You stay at Lodge Thasang Village, about 2,700 metres above the Kali Gandaki gorge, with Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri across the valley. Groups are capped at 10 guests.
Mustang lies behind the Annapurna range, in the dry rain shadow of the Himalaya. The region holds caves and monasteries linked to Guru Rinpoche, the 8th-century teacher credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet, and the retreat is built around two caves: Gurusangbo Cave, held sacred to Guru Rinpoche, and Maa Nisha Kabir Sacred Cave, where Maa Nisha meditated. You also sit in meditation beside Sekong Lake.
The walking is gentle. Mornings start with yoga and guided meditation. Afternoons have a walk and a long rest. Evenings have sound healing, Reiki, massage therapy, kundalini meditation or kirtan. Every practice is guided and optional, and no previous experience is needed.
You fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and drive up the Kali Gandaki by private vehicle. The flights, the drive, four nights at the lodge, all meals, the Annapurna and Mustang permits and every practice and therapy are included in the USD 4,850 group fee. To compare it with our shorter retreats at the Kathmandu centre, see all our yoga retreats in Kathmandu and Mustang.
What does the itinerary look like day by day?
Each day has practice in the morning, the valley in the afternoon and the lodge in the evening. The weather in Mustang decides the order, so the cave day or the lake walk may move earlier or later in the week. Nothing is dropped. Only the order changes.
- Day 1
Kathmandu to lower Mustang
Fly to Pokhara, then drive up the Kali Gandaki
A short morning flight takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara. From there a private vehicle drives north up the Kali Gandaki valley, between Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri, to Lodge Thasang Village. You arrive in time for a welcome dinner at the lodge.
- Day 2
Yoga and sunrise meditation
An easy first day at altitude
Yoga before breakfast as the light reaches Dhaulagiri, followed by a guided sunrise meditation. After lunch and a long rest, a short walking meditation in the valley. Massage therapy in the late afternoon, kundalini meditation in the evening, then dinner at the lodge.
- Day 3
Gurusangbo Cave
An hour of guided silence inside the cave
After breakfast the group walks up to Gurusangbo Cave, a cave held sacred to Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava). The walk takes about two hours at a slow pace. Inside, an hour of silent guided meditation, then about two hours back down. At the lodge: rest, a singing bowl sound healing session, and kirtan by the fire in the evening. This is the day most likely to move if the weather changes.
- Day 4
Sekong Lake and Maa Nisha Kabir Sacred Cave
Meditation facing the mountains
An hour on foot to Sekong Lake, where the group sits in meditation beside the water. From there you continue to Maa Nisha Kabir Sacred Cave, a separate cave from Gurusangbo, where Maa Nisha did her own meditation practice. The afternoon is free for rest, a last meditation or another therapy session, followed by a final dinner together.
- Day 5
Return to Kathmandu
Drive to Pokhara and fly back
Breakfast at the lodge, the private drive back down to Pokhara, and the flight to Kathmandu. We can arrange extra nights in Pokhara or Kathmandu if you want to stay on.
What is included in the USD 4,850 fee?
The fee covers everything from the Kathmandu flight onward. Not included: international flights, your Nepal visa, comprehensive travel and evacuation insurance (mandatory for this retreat), extra nights in Pokhara or Kathmandu, and personal expenses.
4 nights at Lodge Thasang Village
A deluxe room at the lodge in lower Mustang, at about 2,700 metres, with an attached bathroom and electric heating. In a group departure the room is yours alone.
Return flights Kathmandu to Pokhara
Both domestic flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara are included in the fee.
Private drive to Mustang and back
A private vehicle from Pokhara up the Kali Gandaki to the lodge, and back down on the last day. There is no Jomsom mountain flight.
All meals and hot beverages
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, taken together at the lodge. Tell us about dietary needs when you book.
Annapurna and Mustang permits
We arrange the Annapurna and Mustang permits for you as part of the booking.
Daily meditation, sound healing and Reiki
Guided meditation each day, singing bowl sound healing and Reiki, led by Maa Nisha Kabir and Swami Anish Ji.
Evening massage therapy and kirtan
Therapeutic massage after the walking days and an evening of kirtan (devotional singing) by the fire.
Cave, village and lake visits
Guided visits to Gurusangbo Cave, Thasang Village and Sekong Lake, plus a sit at Maa Nisha Kabir Sacred Cave.
Retreat guide and teacher
An experienced retreat guide and teacher travels with the group for the full five days.
Where do guests stay in Mustang?
All four nights are spent at Lodge Thasang Village in lower Mustang. The retreat is not held at our Kathmandu centre.
Lodge Thasang Village, lower Mustang
4 nights, about 2,700 metres
An 18-room lodge with a spacious yoga hall, a lobby built around a log-wood fireplace and a rooftop with mountains on every side. Many rooms look straight onto the peaks, and one faces both Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri. Meals are served in the lodge dining rooms, with heated tables in the colder months.
- Single deluxe room on group departures, never shared
- Attached bathroom and electric heaters in every room
- Yoga hall, fireplace lobby and open sit-out space
- Good wifi at the lodge
Solo travellers join a group departure with a room of their own. Couples take the retreat privately (USD 12,249 for two).
What does a typical day on the retreat look like?
The days are slow, which also suits the altitude. Everything is guided and optional.
Early morning
Yoga and guided meditation
Gentle yoga as the light reaches the peaks, followed by a guided sunrise meditation taught step by step.
Morning
Breakfast together
Breakfast at the lodge with hot drinks. On the cave and lake days the group sets out afterwards.
Late morning
Walk or excursion
A walking meditation in the valley, the walk to Gurusangbo Cave, or the walk to Sekong Lake and Maa Nisha Kabir Sacred Cave, depending on the day.
Afternoon
Lunch and a long rest
Lunch at the lodge, then about two hours of rest. Read, sleep, or sit on the rooftop.
Late afternoon
Sound healing, Reiki or massage
An hour of singing bowl sound healing or Reiki, or a therapeutic massage after the walking days.
Evening
Kundalini meditation or kirtan
Kundalini meditation, an active practice of breath and movement, or kirtan by the fire, then dinner together at the lodge.
Who is this retreat for?
The retreat is open to all levels. Every session is guided, and no meditation experience is needed.
Ten guests at most
Groups are capped at 10 guests, and most departures run with fewer than eight.
Travelling solo
Solo travellers join a group departure with a room of their own, or take the retreat privately on their own dates.
Couples
Couples take the retreat privately rather than joining a group (USD 12,249 for two).
Fitness and altitude
You should be able to walk for about two hours at a gentle pace. The lodge is at about 2,700 metres. If you have a heart or breathing condition, check with your doctor before booking.
Children
Children may be able to join, depending on the circumstances. Contact us before you book.
Extra nights
We can arrange nights in Pokhara or Kathmandu before or after the retreat, outside the retreat fee.
Who leads the retreat?
Maa Nisha Kabir and Swami Anish Ji of Jivan Parivartan, the Kathmandu centre behind this site, lead the retreat. An experienced retreat guide and teacher travels with the group and is included in the fee.
Maa Nisha Kabir
Founder, Swamini & Lead Instructor
Maa Nisha Kabir left home at fourteen, practised Vipassana for six years and spent two years alone in a cave in Mustang in silence and meditation before registering Jivan Parivartan in 2021. She has more than 20 years of practice in Vipassana, Ashtanga Mahayoga, pranayama and silent meditation, and teaches Usui Reiki. In Mustang she takes you to the cave where she meditated.
Swami Anish Ji
Sound Healing Therapist
Swami Anish Ji has a decade of experience and trained in singing bowl healing with Maa Nisha Kabir in 2021. He has run more than 25 singing bowl training sessions since, and also works on programme development and yoga philosophy at the centre. In Mustang he leads the sound healing sessions.
You can read full bios of the team on our about page and learn more about Maa Nisha's Reiki teaching on the Reiki in Kathmandu hub.
What do guests say about the teachers?
Jivan Parivartan holds 5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews. The two below are from guests of the Kathmandu centre, quoted as written on Google.
This was much more than a course for me. It was a journey of learning, healing, and self-discovery. I learned Reiki, meditation, and sound healing in a warm and supportive environment. I met wonderful people and gained valuable experiences that I will carry with me. Thank you for everything.
Maa Nisha Kabir is the best. Her meditation guidance is truly wonderful.
When are the next departures, and how do I prepare?
There are two group departures in November 2026, each capped at 10 guests. A private retreat can run on your own dates.
Group departure
1 to 5 November 2026
USD 4,850 per person, single deluxe room, maximum 10 guests
Group departure
20 to 24 November 2026
USD 4,850 per person, single deluxe room, maximum 10 guests
Private retreat
Your dates, spring or autumn
USD 7,499 for one guest, USD 12,249 for two
Visas and documents
Most nationalities get a Nepal tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days or USD 125 for 90 days. Indian citizens need no visa. The visa is not included in the fee. We arrange the Annapurna and Mustang permits.
Altitude
The lodge is at about 2,700 metres and the highest excursion point about 3,800 metres. Driving up from Pokhara means you gain height slowly. If you have a heart or breathing condition, check with your doctor before booking.
What to pack
Loose practice clothes, a warm layer and shawl for early mornings, slip-on shoes, a reusable water bottle, a notebook, an eye mask and earplugs, one set of white or light clothing for ceremonies, and any personal medication.
Travel insurance
Comprehensive travel and evacuation insurance is mandatory for this retreat. Bring your policy details with you.
To meet the teachers before you book Mustang, join a session at our meditation programmes in Kathmandu first.
Himalayan Luxury Retreat: Frequently Asked Questions
Reserve Your Place in Mustang
Group departures on 1 to 5 and 20 to 24 November 2026, maximum 10 guests, from USD 4,850 per person in a single deluxe room. A 20% deposit holds your place. WhatsApp or email us and we reply within 1 hour.