1, 3 or 5 days at the centre
Wellness and Spiritual Retreats in Kathmandu
One, three or five days of yoga, meditation, rest and sound healing at our centre in Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu. Vegetarian meals included. From $250.
- Length
- 1, 3 or 5 days
- Fee
- From $250
- Group size
- Small groups
- Where
- Our centre in Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu
- Level
- All levels, no experience needed
- Meals
- Vegetarian meals included
What is the wellness and spiritual retreat?
It is a retreat of 1, 3 or 5 days at the Jivan Parivartan centre in Tarkeshwor, on the north-western edge of Kathmandu. Each day includes gentle yoga, a guided stress-management session, yoga nidra and meditation, and a closing sound bath, with vegetarian meals from the centre kitchen.
No experience is needed. The retreats are led by Swami Anish Ji and Maa Nisha Kabir, for small groups. They are non-residential: you come to the centre each day and stay in a hotel. Most guests stay in Thamel, about 30 minutes away, and we can arrange a hotel there if you need one. On-site rooms are opening soon.
The 1-day, 3-day and 5-day retreats compared
All three use the same daily schedule. Longer retreats give you more practice and more rest. If you are not sure which length suits you, tell us how much time you have.
1-day retreat
One full day at the centre on the schedule below, with breakfast, lunch and evening tea with snacks. It suits people with little time, small groups of friends and organisations planning a wellness day for their staff.
3-day retreat
The same daily schedule over three days. With more time between sessions, you can settle into the routine and go further with meditation and rest.
5-day retreat
Five days on the same schedule, with more time for meditation, healing and rest, and for building a short daily practice you can keep at home.
Fees start from $250. We confirm the fee for your length and dates when you enquire.
What a retreat day looks like
This is the 1-day retreat schedule. The 3 and 5-day retreats repeat it each day, with extra time for walks, group sessions, meditation and rest. The centre is open Sunday to Friday and closed on Saturday.
- Morning
Gentle yoga
Slow stretches, breathing and simple movement to loosen the body. Suitable for beginners.
- Breakfast
Vegetarian breakfast
A light breakfast from the centre kitchen.
- Late morning
Rest or a nature walk
Free time after the morning session. Some guests rest in the garden, others go for a short walk.
- Late morning
Stress-management session
A guided session on dealing with mental pressure and strain, with simple techniques you can use at home.
- Midday
Lunch
A simple vegetarian lunch, shared at the centre.
- Afternoon
Yoga nidra and stop meditation
Yoga nidra is a guided relaxation done lying down. It is followed by stop meditation, a short form of silent sitting.
- Evening
Closing sound bath
You lie down while singing bowls and other instruments are played around you. Evening tea with snacks follows.
Retreat fee and what is included
Retreats start from $250, in US dollars, with taxes included.
Included
- Yoga classes with the centre’s teachers
- Sattvic Nepali vegetarian meals, cooked with little spice
- Breakfast, and evening tea with light snacks
- Meditation, yoga nidra and nature walks
- Energy healing and a sound bath
- Yoga books and study materials
- A shared yoga mat
- All applicable taxes
- Airport pickup and drop to your hotel
- Help arranging a hotel in Thamel, if you need one
Not included
- •Accommodation. The retreats are non-residential and most guests stay in Thamel
- •Extra meals or special dietary requests outside the set menu
- •A yoga mat to keep
- •Sightseeing or excursions outside the schedule
- •Visa fees, travel insurance and airport taxes
- •International flights
- •Personal expenses
Deposit, balance and cancellation
A 20% deposit by Wise transfer holds your place. We confirm availability within 6 hours. The balance is paid on arrival in US dollars cash, Nepali rupees or by bank transfer.
- 15 days or more before the start: 80% of the full fee is refunded (the 20% deposit is not).
- Less than 15 days before: the deposit is kept and any balance you paid is refunded.
- After the retreat has started: fees are not refundable.
- Instead of a refund, you can move your deposit once to a later date within 12 months, free.
- If we cancel, you get everything back, including the deposit, or a free move to another date.
- Travel insurance is required for retreats.
Refunds go back by the original payment method within 14 days, minus any bank fees. Full terms are on the booking and refund policy page.
Who leads the retreats
Swami Anish Ji
Sound Healing Therapist
Sound healing therapist at Jivan Parivartan and teacher of the Singing Bowl Training, with a decade of experience.
Maa Nisha Kabir
Swamini & Lead Instructor
Founder and lead instructor of Jivan Parivartan, with 20+ years of meditation practice, including two years in a Mustang cave. She has taught Usui Reiki since 2021.
More on the teachers page.
Who these retreats suit
You want a few days to rest
People come to step away from work stress or burnout, or simply to rest and practise for a few days.
You are new to yoga or meditation
Every practice is open to beginners, and the teachers adjust to your level.
Friends and small groups
Come on your own or with others. Groups are kept small; ask us before booking for a larger group.
An organisation planning a wellness day
The 1-day retreat works for teams. For a custom program, see the corporate wellness retreat.
Where the retreat takes place
At our centre in Goldhunga, Tarkeshwor-5, on the north-western edge of the Kathmandu valley. It has a practice hall, a healing room, a kitchen and a garden.
- About 30 minutes from Thamel by taxi.
- About 30 minutes from Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Open Sunday to Friday, 6:00am to 8:00pm. Closed Saturday.
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Ask about retreat dates
Tell us which length you want, your dates and how many people are coming. We reply within 6 hours.