Kathmandu Valley · Meditation, yoga and rest
Slow and wellness in Kathmandu Valley
Meditation courses in Lumbini's monastic zone and the Kathmandu Valley, yoga retreats near Pokhara, monastery stays, and slow days in Bandipur, Tansen or a farm in Nuwakot.
Trips
Kathmandu Valleymax 1,750 mBuddhist Kathmandu: Boudha to Namobuddha
Five nights following the Buddhist thread of the Kathmandu Valley: three at Boudhanath for dawn koras and monastery visits, Swayambhu and the …
Kathmandu Valleymax 1,750 mHoneymoon: Kathmandu, Dhulikhel and Pokhara
A seven-night honeymoon that moves from the temples of Kathmandu to the quiet hills of Dhulikhel and the lake and mountains of …
Kathmandu Valleymax 1,750 mKathmandu to Lumbini: the Buddha's path
An eight-night Buddhist pilgrimage that starts at the great stupas of the Kathmandu Valley and the hilltop shrine of Namobuddha, flies down …
Places
Kathmandu Valley1,370 mBoudhanath
The great white stupa where Tibet meets the Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley1,550 mDhulikhel
A Newar hill town facing the Himalaya, on the road to Namobuddha
Kathmandu Valley2,175 mNagarkot
The valley's eastern rim, for Himalayan sunrise and pine ridge walks
Kathmandu Valley1,442 mPanauti
A Newar river town where three rivers meet, one of them unseen
Experiences
SpiritualDawn kora with the pilgrims of Boudha
Walk three slow circuits round the great stupa at first light with Tibetan families, monks and neighbours. We explain the …
SpiritualSit in on a Tibetan monastery puja
Visit two of Boudha's monasteries during prayers: deep chanting, long horns, drums and butter lamps. We explain the main images, …
CraftWatch thangka painters at work in Boudha
Visit a working thangka studio near the stupa where painters grind mineral pigments and paint Buddhist scrolls by hand. Learn …
Slow daysWalk up to Kopan for quiet and valley views
A gentle walk from the stupa up to Kopan Monastery on its hill north of Boudha, through lanes and fields. …
HeritageDhulikhel's old Newar town on foot
A walk through Dhulikhel's old core behind the highway: brick lanes, the Bhagwati and Harisiddhi temples, water spouts and squares. …
TrekkingHike from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha
A classic day hike from Dhulikhel through terraced farmland and forest to Namobuddha, where a stupa marks the place of …
NatureSunrise from the Kali temple above Dhulikhel
Climb in the dark from the old town to the small Kali temple on the hill above, and watch the …
Slow daysMorning yoga facing the Himalaya in Dhulikhel
A slow morning on a terrace above Dhulikhel: a gentle yoga and breathing session with a local teacher as the …
Stays
resort2,175 mClub Himalaya
The first resort hotel on the Nagarkot ridge, opened in 1996 on Windy Hill at about 2,175 m. Rooms open …
resort1,550 mDwarika's Resort Dhulikhel
A wellness-focused resort from the family behind Dwarika's Hotel, set on terraced hillside outside Dhulikhel with views of the Himalaya. …