Nepal Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat with Massage from Thamel

Summary

Thamel Wellness Stay: Yoga, Ayurveda & Local Healing

Step into a quieter world just minutes from Thamel’s chaos—daily yoga on a rooftop garden, Ayurvedic massages tailored by local doctors, fresh vegetarian meals shared with new friends, and evenings filled with city sounds instead of screens. You’ll find small moments of calm here you might carry long after leaving Nepal.

What’s the experience like?

I almost missed the entrance — it’s tucked just off the noisy street in Thamel, where scooters honk and incense drifts from shop doors. My bag strap broke right as I arrived (classic), but a woman at the front desk just smiled and offered me tea before I could even fumble for my room key. The herbal smell in the lobby was oddly calming, like someone had been boiling roots all morning. I didn’t expect to meet the Ayurveda doctor right away, but he sat down with me and asked about things no one ever asks on vacation — sleep, digestion, moods. He explained the whole Vatha-Pitha-Kapha thing so simply that I actually understood it (sort of).

The first yoga class was up on a rooftop garden — you can hear Kathmandu waking up below while you’re trying to balance on one foot. Our teacher, Sita, corrected my posture with this gentle tap on my shoulder and then grinned when I wobbled. She said something about “finding lightness,” which sounded cheesy until halfway through pranayama when I realized my jaw wasn’t clenched for once. Lunch was all vegetarian — dal, rice, some kind of spicy greens — and everyone ate together at a long table by the window. There’s always laughter when someone tries to pronounce Nepali words; Li laughed hardest when I tried “dhyan.”

I’d never had an Ayurvedic full body massage before. The oil is warm and smells faintly of cloves; after a while you stop thinking about your phone or emails or anything outside that little room. The herbal steam bath left my skin tingling for hours afterward — weirdly satisfying. Evenings were quieter than I’m used to; sometimes we’d sit on the rooftop after dinner just listening to city sounds drift up through the dark. It’s not silent here but somehow it feels peaceful anyway.

By the last morning, something felt different — lighter maybe? Hard to say if it was the yoga or just being away from everything else for a bit. Sita gave us tips for practicing at home (“don’t skip breathing!” she joked) and hugged each of us goodbye. I still think about that view over Kathmandu rooftops when I’m stuck in traffic back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Yoga & Ayurveda Introduction

• Arrival and doctor consultation
• Ayurveda therapy based on body type
• Learn yoga postures (asana)
• Practice breath control (pranayama)
• Meditation and mantra chanting
• Study yoga and Ayurveda philosophy

Top questions

Is this Nepal yoga & Ayurveda retreat suitable for beginners?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and beginners are welcome.

Where is the retreat located in relation to Thamel?

The property is a 2-minute walk from Thamel’s tourism hub in Kathmandu.

Are meals included during the stay?

Yes, daily vegetarian and vegan meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are included.

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You’ll stay three nights in air-conditioned rooms with hot/cold showers.

Is there an Ayurveda doctor consultation included?

Yes, you’ll have a consultation with an Ayurveda doctor upon arrival.

Are massages part of this retreat?

You receive three Ayurvedic full body massages plus herbal steam baths during your stay.

Is transportation or pickup included?

No specific pickup is mentioned but public transport options are nearby; location is easily accessible from central Kathmandu.

Can people with mobility needs attend?

Yes, facilities are wheelchair accessible and there’s an elevator in the building.

What’s included

Your stay includes three nights’ accommodation near Thamel with air conditioning and Wi-Fi; daily yoga sessions on a rooftop garden; three Ayurvedic full body massages plus herbal steam baths; daily vegetarian or vegan breakfast, lunch, and dinner; an initial consultation with an Ayurveda doctor who tailors therapies to your needs; access to spa facilities including sauna; plus group meditation sessions—all within walking distance of Kathmandu’s main market streets.