A 10-day journey through Nepal's finest wellness destinations, structured around the country's authentic healing traditions – Ayurveda, yoga, Buddhist mindfulness practice and Himalayan spa therapies – set within mountain landscapes that are among the most restorative on earth. This is not a generic spa holiday with a Nepal backdrop; it is a programme built around properties and practitioners who deliver the genuine depth of these traditions in settings that amplify their effect.
The tour begins at Dwarika's Hotel Kathmandu for cultural grounding and gentle orientation. Moving through Bandipur's hill-town atmosphere and the Trishuli River valley to Pokhara, where The Pavilions Himalayas provides eco-luxury villa accommodation with daily yoga, spa treatments and organic farm dining. The programme continues through Lumbini – the birthplace of the Buddha, one of the world's great spiritual sites – before the concluding stage at Dwarika's Resort Dhulikhel, Nepal's premier Ayurvedic wellness retreat, where the journey ends with 2–3 nights of structured wellness programming against a panoramic Himalayan backdrop.
Three nights in the most culturally significant luxury hotel in Nepal. Morning yoga in the garden, Ayurvedic treatments in the heritage spa, and guided cultural sightseeing to set the tone for a journey that combines Nepal's outer landscape with its inner traditions. The hotel's meditation sessions and evening documentary screenings about the Himalayan region add depth to the wellness experience from the first day.
Two nights in a private eco-villa with Annapurna views. Yoga by the lake in the morning, spa treatments using wild-harvested Himalayan botanicals in the afternoon, organic farm-to-table dining in the evening. The Pavilions' approach to wellness is rooted in the land – the farm, the botanicals, the mountain air and the extraordinary stillness of the setting all contribute to what is genuinely one of the finest wellness experiences in South Asia.
One night at Lumbini – the birthplace of the Buddha – for a guided visit to the Sacred Garden, Ashokan Pillar and international monastery zone. The atmosphere of Lumbini at dawn, before the day-visitors arrive, has a stillness and spiritual weight that no other destination in Nepal matches.
Two nights at Nepal's premier wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills. Structured Ayurvedic treatment programme (consultation with resident physician, personalised treatments including Abhyanga oil massage, Shirodhara and herbal steam), daily yoga and pranayama, meditation practice and therapeutic mountain walks. The resort's panoramic Himalayan view and natural material architecture create a retreat environment of genuine depth.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights. Destinations: Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, Lumbini, Dhulikhel. Accommodation: Dwarika's Hotel Kathmandu, The Pavilions Himalayas, Dwarika's Resort Dhulikhel. Fitness level: Easy – all activities optional and adjusted to your preferences. Best time: Year-round; October–April for clearest mountain views.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport you’ll be warmly welcomed by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Enjoy a welcome dinner.
Visit Durbar Square, the epicenter of Kathmandu’s religious and cultural life. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, which is home to the Living Goddess.
You’ll also visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the world’s oldest Buddhist stupas. It sits high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. You’ll see Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and located alongside the holy Bagmati River. Boudhanath is also on the tour. This is a Buddhist stupa, known to be one of the largest in the world.
You’ll drive to Bandipur, a living museum of Newari culture that features stunning 18th-century architecture. Take short hikes to the area’s villages, temples, viewpoints, and mysterious caves.
After breakfast in Bandipur, you’ll take in scenic views of the hilly countryside on the drive along the Trishuli River.
At dawn you’ll hike up to the Sarangkot viewpoint to see the magnificent sunrise over the Annapurna range, turning the peaks from white to gold. After breakfast you’ll visit the deep and narrow gorge of the roaring Seti River and then drive to Devi’s Falls, Gupteswar Cave, and the Bat Cave. In the evening you’ll relax by Phewa Lake and go for a leisurely row on its sparkling waters.
From Pokhara the tour continues on to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. The spiritual heart of Lumbini is the Maya Devi Temple where the Buddha was born under a Bodhi tree. Other sights here include the Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist monasteries, the World Peace Pagoda, and the Lumbini Crane Sanctuary.
From Lumbini you’ll head to Chitwan National Park, one of the most famous wildlife-viewing parks in Asia and listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. You’ll have an excellent chance of spotting 1-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys, leopards, wild elephants, royal Bengal tigers, and as many as 450 species of birds.
For watching wildlife, birds, and the rare species of flora and fauna you can take a 4WD jungle safari deep into the park, relax on a canoeing trip on the Rapti or Narayani rivers, or ride on an elephant, which is more thrilling than comfortable. You’ll also have a chance to explore the Tharu villages surrounding the park.
Enjoy the early morning drive to Nagarkot village that sits on a ridge and is just 32 kilometers from Kathmandu. This point offers one the broadest possible views of the Himalaya.
Watch the sun rise in Nagarkot and then take in the panoramic views from Dhaulagiri in the west to Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga in the east, on the drive to Kathmandu. The route takes you by Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Shisha Pangma, Dorje Lakpa and Gauri Shanker. You’ll enjoy a farewell dinner and be dropped off at the airport in time for your departing flight.
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Getaway Nepal Adventure (P.) Ltd.
Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977 98510 38 908
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