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Himalayan Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat

Near Kathmandu, Nepal10 DaysCohort: 10/01/26
Himalayan Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat
Nepal

About the Experience

Spend ten days in the Himalayan foothills deepening your yoga and meditation practice while experiencing everyday life in Nepal. Designed for 14–25 year olds, this retreat combines daily yoga, mindfulness, and simple mountain living near Kathmandu to help students reset, reflect, and return with practical tools for wellbeing. Alongside asana and meditation, students join light plogging clean‑ups along mountain trails and riverbanks, connecting personal growth with climate action.

Duration Options: 10 days, 9 nights (custom cohorts for school groups available).

Best Travel Time: September–November & March–May (clear skies, pleasant weather).

Daily yoga and meditation sessions (morning and evening) led by certified Himalayan instructors.

Guided breathing (pranayama) and mindfulness practices for beginners and intermediate practitioners.

Nature walks, village visits, and local Nepali cultural experiences on select afternoons.

Plogging activities along nearby mountain trails and river banks to collect litter and keep alpine ecosystems pristine.

Expedition Highlights

10 Days
Duration
Kathmandu Valley
Altitude Base
Mindfulness & Plogging
Focus
Himalayan Impact Award
Certificate

Program Inclusives

Flight & Travel Logistics

Flight & Travel Logistics

Kathmandu (KTM) airport pick-up and scenic foothill transit to the retreat centre.

Mountain Retreat Lodging

Mountain Retreat Lodging

Serene mountain eco-lodge with panoramic valley views and dedicated meditation spaces.

Ayurvedic & Nepali Meals

Ayurvedic & Nepali Meals

Wholesome vegetarian and Ayurvedic meal plans prepared with fresh mountain produce.

Visa & Entry Guidance

Visa & Entry Guidance

Student-friendly visa on arrival instructions and mountain entry permits.

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