Duration 2 Days / 1 Night

Trip highlights

  • Signature Morning Yoga Session at Avata Wellness
  • 60-Minute Swedish Massage
  • Healthy Wellness Lunch at Nourish
  • Overnight stay at Neydo Monastery
  • Evening Buddhist Chanting Ceremony with Monks
  • Morning Puja and Monastic Wellness Experience
  • Ranjana Lipi Calligraphy Workshop in Kirtipur
  • Traditional Samay Baji Cultural Lunch
  • Mindfulness, Cultural Immersion, and Spiritual Reflection

Restore your body, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself through a thoughtfully curated two-day wellness retreat that blends holistic therapies, Buddhist traditions, and Nepal’s rich cultural heritage.

Your journey begins at Avata Wellness with mindful movement, therapeutic healing, and nourishing cuisine before transitioning into the peaceful sanctuary of Neydo Monastery. Here, the rhythm of monastic life invites you to slow down, embrace silence, and experience wellness through simplicity and spiritual practice.

The retreat concludes in the historic town of Kirtipur, where mindful creativity meets living heritage through the ancient art of Ranjana Lipi calligraphy and a traditional Newari feast. Designed for those seeking balance, restoration, and authentic cultural connection, this experience offers a meaningful escape from everyday life.

Duration 2 Days / 1 Night

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Itinerary

Avata Signature Wellness Retreat

Day 1

Restoring Body and Mind

Begin your wellness journey with Avata’s signature Morning Yoga Session, awakening the body through mindful movement, gentle stretching, and conscious breathing.

Continue your experience with a 60-minute Swedish Massage, carefully designed to release muscular tension, improve circulation, and promote deep relaxation.

Enjoy a wholesome wellness lunch at Nourish, where fresh, seasonal ingredients nourish both body and mind.

In the afternoon, travel to the tranquil Neydo Monastery, leaving behind the pace of the city and entering a sanctuary dedicated to peace, contemplation, and mindful living.

As evening falls, join the resident monks for a Buddhist Chanting Ceremony, allowing the soothing rhythm of sacred prayers to quiet the mind and cultivate inner stillness.

End the day with a nourishing vegetarian dinner inspired by monastic traditions.

Wellness Theme: Restoring the body and embracing inner stillness.

Day 2

Mindful Culture and Spiritual Connection

Awaken with the monastery and participate in the peaceful Morning Puja, experiencing the spiritual rituals that have guided monastic life for generations.

After a wholesome breakfast, journey to the heritage town of Kirtipur, where culture, craftsmanship, and community come together.

Participate in a Ranjana Lipi Calligraphy Workshop, discovering one of Nepal’s oldest scripts through a meditative artistic practice that encourages patience, creativity, and mindfulness.

Complete your journey with a traditional Samay Baji lunch, celebrating the flavours and hospitality of Newar culture while sharing a meaningful community dining experience.

The retreat concludes with a transfer back to your hotel, carrying with you renewed energy, inner balance, and practical mindfulness to integrate into everyday life.

Wellness Theme: Finding harmony through culture, creativity, and spiritual connection.

What's Included on this package?

Includes

  • Private transportation throughout the retreat
  • One night’s accommodation at Neydo Monastery
  • Daily healthy breakfast, wellness lunch, and vegetarian dinner as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Signature Morning Yoga Session at Avata Wellness
  • 60-minute Swedish Massage
  • Wellness lunch at Nourish
  • Participation in the Evening Chanting Ceremony and Morning Puja
  • Ranjana Lipi Calligraphy Workshop in Kirtipur
  • Traditional Samay Baji cultural lunch
  • Professional wellness facilitator and English-speaking guide
  • All applicable government taxes and service charges

Excludes

  • International airfare to and from Nepal
  • Nepal visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, and telephone calls
  • Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Additional spa or wellness treatments
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Costs arising from unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, natural disasters, or political changes

Know Before You Go

  • This retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced wellness travellers.
  • Comfortable clothing is recommended for yoga, meditation, and cultural activities.
  • Modest attire is required while visiting and staying at Neydo Monastery.
  • Vegetarian meals are served during the monastery stay.
  • Morning monastery activities begin early, and guests should be comfortable with light walking.
  • Guests are encouraged to minimise the use of digital devices to fully experience the retreat.
  • The retreat combines holistic wellness, spiritual practices, and cultural immersion to create a balanced and restorative experience.