Buddhist Wellness Retreat: Lumbini, Kathmandu & Pokhara

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Buddhism is more spiritual than religious. It preaches about the calmness of mind and a better mental state to reach the realm of divinity. Therefore, in this wellness tour, we have incorporated the spirituality of Buddhism with a meditation camp to make you closer to your divine self. You’ll be visiting some significant parts of Lumbini, and one monastery in Kathmandu. To finish up everything, you will be traveling to Pokhara for ultimate relaxation on our Private Buddhist Wellness Retreat Nepal.

Most people regularly ignore the importance of mental health. Suppressing emotions and trying to appear happy has become a problem for many people. We have a tendency to blame ourselves for everything—problems with daily life, stress at work, failed relationships, and so on—which harms our mental stability. We have created this Private Buddhist Wellness Retreat Nepal that brings you to a different realm of serenity and stability in light of this.

However, this tour isn’t just designed for your mental well-being but for you to explore the vistas of spirituality and how it connects with our faith or religion. With this tour, you will escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience the splendor of spiritual solitude. This tour seeks to improve your current status by purifying your body and mind. We have included practices like yoga, meditation, breathing exercises (which also fall under the umbrella of yoga), ayurvedic treatments, and spiritual discussions in order to accomplish this goal. And, to accomplish the exploration aim, we will take you to the places where Gautam Buddha was born, raised, and realized his purpose.

For more details on our other wellness tours, visit Elite Explorer. Explore more about the importance of mental health in our blog on mental well-being.

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
      Culture, Family, Wellness
    • Activity Level Leisurely
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    • Group Size Small Group
      Private

    Highlights

    • Immerse yourself in positive energy through meditation and breathing exercises.
    • Learn Yoga and get insights into its history from highly experienced Gurus.
    • Let go of your stresses and burdens through ayurvedic massages.
    • Experience the flow of progressive energy by spending time in Yoga Centre and monasteries around Boudhanath, Lumbini, and Pokhara.
    • Discover the divine side of Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha.
    • Relax with the soothing breeze of Pokhara, the city of serenity and relaxation.

    Why This Tour with Us?

    Quality: We, Elite Explorer, are extremely considerate about the quality of services we provide. And, this wellness tour is designed following an immense amount of research on alleviating stress, negative energy, and mental burdens. Through this wellness tour, you will feel a massive change in your character as you are certain to feel positive and progressive energy filling you with joy and hopefulness. This change will be introduced to you by your company, your time in monasteries, and the yoga center. Likewise, through ayurvedic massages, you will feel the stress leaving your mind and your heart being a peaceful place for you to enjoy yourself.

    We don’t just be a medium for you to travel and experience new things, we create an environment where you become an explorer – in this tour, you will definitely become an explorer of your soul and learn to keep your mind cool.

    Inclusion of Local Community: In this wellness tour, we keep you away from the hassle of the city. Upon doing so, you will find yourself merging with the community to a greater extent. At the yoga center, you would be listening to the tales of overlooked communities of Kathmandu’s outskirts. You would be learning from Gurus that know the country well and this will allow you to feel the atmosphere of the country even more. Hence, you will become a medium to propagate the rejuvenation you will acquire which will directly contribute to the local economy.

    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
    • Pick up and transfer to the booked accommodation by Elite Explorer representative from Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. (please look for your full name card outside the arrival hall, +977 985 115 5251 arrival assistance WhatsApp call or message
    • Twin or Double sharing bedroom with buffet breakfast in Kathmandu.
    • Twin or Double bedroom with vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Namobuddha and Lumbini.
    • Private yoga at the yoga center.
    • Ayurvedic massage.
    • Private vehicle with driver for ground transportation
    • English-speaking government-licensed tour guide at your service (language guide of your preference can be arranged upon request)
    • Government entrée fees at the monuments and heritage sites.
    • Three liters of bottled water for each individual each day.
    • Transfer to the airport on the day of departure.
    What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
    • Travel/Medical insurance
    • Drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary
    • Any personal expenses such as laundry, sim cards, data, other tours and services not within the itinerary.
    1. Day 1 Arrival

      As you arrive in Kathmandu, we want you to take a deep breath and leave all your stresses and anxieties at the airport. The following days would be your time of reawakening and finding glory and joy within yourself. We will pick you up from the airport and drop you at your hotel. There we would have facilitated a detailed session on what to expect in days to follow.

    2. Day 2 Boudhanath Kora – Namonbuddha visit, Monastery stay, or hotel

      Your first day starts with spiritual purification as we head to Boudhanath early in the morning. The soothing environment will freshen you up. We will visit nearby places that hold spiritual significance and learn about spirituality from a Buddhist perspective. After that, we will travel to Namobuddha. It will take about 1.5 hours to 2 hours and upon reaching there, we will explore the rich spirituality that resides there. We will go to different monasteries, try new kinds of meditations under the supervision of monks and spend the night there. If you don’t wish to spend the night at the monastery, we can book a hotel room for you.

    3. Day 3 Yoga and Meditation

      Today is the day you will learn about a Yogi and live like one. Our entire day’s focus will be on doing Yoga and meditation. You will spend the entire day simply and organically. The food will be organic and you will learn about Sanatam yoga, mantra chanting, and yoga philosophy.

    4. Day 4 Yoga and Meditation

      We will follow the same thing as the day before but today we would be focusing more on guided meditation. We will be doing light meditation, and music meditation under the guidance of someone experienced. Like the day before, today too, you will be spending your day as a Yogi.

    5. Day 5 Ayurvedic Massage

      After a thorough spiritual journey, you would be resting your mind through an ayurvedic massage. We will have an expert carry out the massage for you as you rest listening to a piece of soothing music. This ayurvedic massage will let your body be rejuvenated and feel immense pleasure and joy.

    6. Day 6 Yoga center – Transfer to the hotel

      We will spend our last day at the yoga center doing all the things we had been doing. In the evening, we will go to our hotel and prepare for the following day’s journey.

    7. Day 7 Kathmandu – Lumbini including Sagarhawa, Tilaurakot

      Today we will travel to another spiritually significant place, Lumbini. We can either fly or take a road trip. Whatever is convenient for you, we will plan accordingly. Upon reaching Lumbini, we will visit Sagarhawa and Tilaurakot to know more about Buddhism and the importance of spirituality in our daily lives.

    8. Day 8 Lumbini

      Being the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini has a spiritual charisma. This place is divine in itself and lets one be calm under any kind of pressure. Having worked on your mental health in the previous days, spending this day in Lumbini will expand our calmness and will let us be more energetic and joyful. We will visit temples and monasteries, listening to the stories of Lord Buddha and suggestions on how to improve our mental well-being.

    9. Day 9` Lumbini – Pokhara

      Aside from Lumbini, Pokhara is another destination to chill and relax. Today we will travel to Pokhara to enjoy and celebrate our existence. By the time we reach Pokhara, it will be almost evening, so we will stroll the busy and blooming streets of Pokhara and chill at the Lakeside or anywhere you would like.

    10. Day 10 Pokhara relaxation

      Today you will let Pokhara do its wonders. We will walk around places, close to nature and just enjoy the moment and feel ourselves submerging in nature with a calm mind. Today it will all be about you and the calmness of Pokhara.

    11. Day 11 Pokhara – Kathmandu

      We will travel back to Kathmandu. Upon reaching we suggest you stroll around the busy streets to see how unbothered you would be by the hassle and the noise. This will only tell you how much you have grown and become a person of sheer focus and peace. At night, you should prepare for your flight.

    12. Day 12 Departure

      Today you would be departing with a calm mind and peaceful heart. We would be bidding you farewell with the hope of seeing you again.

    Meditation
    Kathmandu- Hotel Mulberry
    Kathmandu- Hotel Mulberry
    Nepal Yoga Academy and Retreat
    Yoga center- Nepal Yoga Academy and Retreat (Bhaktapur)
    Buddha Maya Garden, Lumbini
    Lumbini- Buddha Maya Garden

    Can I customize my tour?

    The tour displayed on the Elite Explorer website can be booked by clicking the Book Now button or can be fully customized as per your preferences. For customization simply click Customize link fill out and submit the form. Team Elite will get back to you with the itinerary within 24 hours.

    Can I stay more days with the local family?

    Yes. We can arrange as many days as you want. It would be easy if you mention it beforehand.

    Is it safe to travel around Nepal?

    It is very safe to travel around Nepal. The crime rate is low and people are extremely hospitable here. Even world-renowned vloggers like Sam Chui, Harald Baldr among others have visited Nepal and have talked highly about the safety of the country.

    Are accommodations safe, can I choose my own?

    Elite Explorer chooses its accommodation based on its high safety record and service quality. However, if you wish to choose your own accommodation you can simply let us know, and our team will access such accommodation from various sources and advise you accordingly.

    I am asthmatic, and can’t climb high, where can I tour?

    It is best to consult your home physician first. However, the major places of interest in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Chitwan, Pokhara, and Sarangkot lie below 3000 meters, and are accessible by vehicles, so it is possible to tour around major places of interest.

    How far I can tour since I have limited mobility?

    Most of the tour destinations are accessible by vehicles and for such travelers, special care, as well as walking pace, will be taken care of by our own experienced guides. We do not recommend long and continuous walks and recommend short one instead. Still, we recommend you know your limit and consult your physician.

    Are jungle safaris safe for children?

    Yes, our safaris are safe and you can take your children. Before heading to the wild you are briefed about the program. Still, when you are in the wild, your way is often crossed by wild animals but our experienced local nature guides will advise accordingly.

    Are there good clinics and hospitals?

    Absolutely, there are good hospitals and dedicated travelers clinics in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. Should you need medical attention in rural areas, priority will be given to the closest health facilities, and will be referred to further treatment in well-equipped facilities depending on the cases.

    Are flights and road transport safe?

    Yes, it is safe. Further, we only use the best airlines in the country for the services. Our drivers on the roads are tourist vehicle drivers and have years and years of experience driving on the mountain road and Terai plains. 

    Do POS and ATMs easily available?

    ATMs are widely available in major cities and towns however, while traveling to rural areas we recommend carrying Nepalese currency. Currencies of a different kinds can be exchanged at money changers, hotels, or banks.

    Does Nepal have good internet?

    Free wifi is available at major places, including hotels, tea houses, cafes, and restaurants. In case you need it frequently, you can easily request Elite Explorer Team for the local sim card with data, please make sure your phone is not factory locked and supports a local sim card.

    Can I decide to stay and do more activities apart from my booked itineraries?

    Absolutely, you can. If you need any help or suggestion please feel free. Furthermore, we will provide you with one departure vehicle to the airport if you are in central Kathmandu.

    Is your guide licensed? Will it be the same guide for all destinations?

    Yes, Elite Explorer uses all government-licensed guides who are highly trained in their field. It depends on your preferences. Can be fully guided but once the guide is done for the day, you will have your private time to spend. A cultural tour guide may have skills in culture and history but may lack the knowledge of deep jungles, and the nature guide may not have the skills to lead your walk or hike in the mountains. Thus, there may be different guides for different kinds of tours.

    Choosing a local company is hard, are you a registered company?

    Yes, Elite Explorer is registered Private Limited Company at the Company Registrar Office Tripureshwor Registration number 289833/78/79 registered at Inland Revenue Department Koteshwor for taxation, Nepal Government Tourism Department Valley Tourism Office Hattiban Lalitpur for Tour and Trekking license, Kathmandu Metropolitan 32 ward Office local government, Small and Cottage Industry Tripureshwor under Ministry of Industry and Nepal Central Bank Baluwatar.

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