Changu Narayan & Bhaktapur
Days 1–4
Every meaningful journey begins by slowing down.
Rather than rushing into sightseeing, your first days are an invitation to settle into Nepal's gentle rhythm.
Wake with the sunrise.
Breathe deeply.
Walk through quiet temple courtyards.
Explore the timeless streets of Bhaktapur, where traditional crafts and Newari culture continue to flourish.
Learn the art of Thangka painting, shape clay with local potters, share your first cups of chiya, and begin building friendships that will accompany you throughout the journey.
Highlights
• Welcome Circle
• Morning Yoga & Meditation
• Changu Narayan Temple
• Bhaktapur Durbar Square
• Pottery Workshop
• Thangka Painting
• Newari Cultural Walk
• Sunset Reflection
Days 5–7
The Kathmandu Valley has welcomed pilgrims, monks, and seekers for centuries.
Here, Hindu and Buddhist traditions exist side by side, creating one of the world's richest spiritual landscapes.
Walk around Boudhanath with local guides.
Observe evening rituals at Pashupatinath.
Watch the valley glow from Swayambhunath.
Visit the historic courtyards of Patan.
These visits are not simply sightseeing experiences—they are opportunities to understand how spirituality continues to shape everyday life in Nepal.
Highlights
• Boudhanath
• Pashupatinath
• Swayambhunath
• Patan Durbar Square
• Introduction to Nepal's Spiritual Traditions
Days 8–10
Surrounded by hills and rich history, Gorkha offers space to slow down even further.
Our days become quieter.
Longer yoga practices.
Meditation.
Nature walks.
Conversations.
Time to simply breathe.
Here you'll experience Nepal beyond the guidebooks, hosted by people who proudly call this region home.
Highlights
• Daily Yoga
• Meditation
• Silent Nature Walks
• Gorkha Durbar
• Community Connection
Days 11–13
Bandipur reminds us that beauty often lives in simplicity.
Stone streets.
Traditional homes.
Mountain views.
Morning silence.
From there, we journey to Manakamana Temple, where centuries of devotion continue to shape local life.
Rather than focusing only on the destination, we take time to understand the traditions, stories, and cultural significance that make these places meaningful.
Highlights
• Heritage Village
• Walking Meditation
• Himalayan Views
• Manakamana Temple
• Reflection Practice
Where Water Slows the Mind
Days 14–18
Water has a remarkable way of inviting us into stillness.
At Begnas Lake and Pokhara, our days unfold beside peaceful shores.
Morning yoga.
Meditation by the lake.
Boat rides across calm waters.
Sunset at the World Peace Pagoda.
Optional walks through the surrounding hills.
Here, many guests begin noticing subtle changes within themselves.
Life feels less hurried.
The mind becomes quieter.
Presence becomes easier.
Highlights
• Lakeside Yoga
• Breathwork
• Phewa Lake
• World Peace Pagoda
• Sarangkot (optional)
• Reflection Circles
The Wisdom of Everyday Life
Days 19–20
Palpa is not famous because it is busy.
It is memorable because it isn't.
Walk slowly through quiet streets.
Meet local shopkeepers.
Observe daily life.
Learn how tradition quietly continues through ordinary moments.
Sometimes the greatest lessons come from simply paying attention.
Days 21–23
Lumbini invites silence.
Whether you follow Buddhist teachings or simply appreciate peaceful places, these days encourage reflection rather than explanation.
Walk among monasteries representing cultures from around the world.
Meditate beneath ancient trees.
Allow the atmosphere itself to become your teacher.
Highlights
• Sacred Garden
• Monasteries
• Walking Meditation
• Reflection
Days 24–28
This is the heart of the retreat.
Surrounded by forests, rivers, and open skies, our focus shifts from exploration to restoration.
Experience forest bathing, sound healing, herbal medicine walks, eco-printing, creative workshops, and time beside waterfalls.
Meet local practitioners who share generations of knowledge about plants, wellness, and living in harmony with nature.
These days are intentionally slower, creating space for deep rest, meaningful conversations, and personal reflection.
Highlights
🌿 Forest Bathing
🌿 Herbal Medicine Walks
🌿 Sound Healing
🌿 Eco-Printing
🌿 Waterfall Experience
🌿 Nature Journaling
🌿 Evening Fire Circle
🌿 Closing Celebration
Day 29
Every journey eventually comes full circle.
As we return to Kathmandu, we gather one final time to reflect on the friendships we've formed, the lessons we've learned, and the memories we'll carry home.
Our closing circle is not an ending.
It is an invitation to continue living with the same presence, kindness, and curiosity that guided us through Nepal.
Because the real journey begins when we return home.
Not souvenirs.
But...
New friendships.
A slower rhythm.
Greater presence.
Stories worth telling.
Confidence to travel differently.
Respect for another culture.
A deeper relationship with nature.
And perhaps...
A quieter heart
