Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

7-Day Buddhist Monastery Retreat in Kathmandu with Resident Monks

7 Days Round trip from Nepal Moderate pace

Live Like a Monk: A Soulful Retreat in the Heart of Nepal

The journey

Trip highlights

01 1-week immersive retreat in a serene Kathmandu monastery
02 Engage directly with resident monks and observe monastic life
03 Structured teachings on Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness, and meditation
04 Participate in daily rituals, chanting, and contemplative exercises
05 Explore Kathmandu's spiritual heritage and sacred monastery sites

Experience a 1-week Buddhist monastery retreat in Kathmandu, where you will engage directly with resident monks in a serene monastery setting. This retreat combines structured teachings on Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness, and meditation with immersive monastic practices, including daily chanting, rituals, and contemplative exercises. Guided meditation sessions, reflective practices, and interactive discussions help deepen your understanding, while visits to sacred monastery sites reveal Kathmandu's spiritual heritage. Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, it offers a supportive environment to cultivate inner calm and experience the rhythm of monastic life in Nepal's spiritual capital.

Experience a 1-week Buddhist monastery retreat in Kathmandu, where you will engage directly with resident monks in a serene monastery setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Kathmandu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

7-Day Monastery Retreat Routine in Kathmandu

Tentative daily itinerary:

5:00 AM - Wake up call and enjoy the peaceful mountain air.
5:30 AM - Join monks for morning prayers and guided meditation to embrace mindfulness.
7:00 AM - Share a wholesome vegetarian breakfast with the monastic community.
8:00 AM - Participate in daily monastery chores such as gardening, cleaning, or cooking.
10:30 AM - Attend Buddhist teachings and discussions on compassion and mindful living.
12:00 PM - Relish a simple vegetarian lunch with the monks.
1:00 PM - Take time for rest, journaling, or self-reflection in a serene setting.
3:00 PM - Enjoy a mindfulness walk through forests, villages, and ancient monasteries.
5:30 PM - Rejoin the monks for evening prayers and meditation.
7:00 PM - Savour a light vegetarian dinner and peaceful conversation.
8:00 PM - Unwind and rest in the quiet monastery environment.
Note: The schedule remains consistent throughout the 7-day retreat.

Please note that this will be adjusted based on the interest, pace, and experience of each client.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nepal 1 city · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private accommodation in the monastery
All vegetarian meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Meditation and mindfulness sessions with monks, gurus, or lamas
Guided monastery orientation and retreat activities
Local transportation, including hotel and airport transfers
Taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable, modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered
Light jacket or shawl for cool mornings and evenings
Personal toiletries and towel
Notebook or journal for reflection
Reusable water bottle
Slip-on shoes or sandals for easy removal in temple areas

Know before you go

No prior meditation or Buddhist experience is required; an open mind and respectful attitude are essential.
The daily schedule includes meditation, chanting, teachings, and monastery visits.
Participants should dress modestly and follow monastery etiquette.
This retreat is spiritual and experiential, not a medical or therapeutic program.
The schedule may be adjusted based on group pace and energy.

Logistics