Nepal Retreat Guides
Practical, verified guidance for planning a retreat in Nepal, from visas and seasons to Vipassana and the Annapurna yoga treks. Written by our team on the ground.
Practical Planning
Altitude on Yoga Treks: Acclimatization Made Simple
Altitude on Nepal's yoga treks explained: how high each route goes, acclimatization schedules, AMS symptoms to know, and how daily pranayama and pacing help.
Best Time for a Retreat in Nepal (Month by Month)
The best time for a Nepal retreat, month by month: spring and autumn peaks, the monsoon truth, and why winter works for Pokhara retreats and Poon Hill treks. Booking-window advice included.
Nepal Retreat FAQs: Every Question, Answered
Every common Nepal retreat question answered: booking and deposits, visas, safety, seasons, food, what to pack, and how verification works, in one place.
Is Nepal Safe? A Retreat Traveller's Guide
How safe is Nepal for retreat travellers? Current advisories, on-the-ground reality, and a dedicated solo-female section, plus how verification changes the safety equation.
Nepal Visa for Retreats & YTT: 15, 30, or 90 Days
Nepal's visa-on-arrival for retreat travellers: $30/15 days, $50/30 days, $125/90 days. Which to choose for a retreat, YTT, or long stay, plus extension rules and airport tips.
What to Pack for a Meditation Retreat or Yoga Trek
Packing for Nepal: the meditation-retreat checklist, the yoga-trek layer system, and what centers provide. Printable lists for both, plus what to leave at home.
Monastery & Buddhist Nepal
Kopan Monastery: Courses, Stays & How to Book
Kopan Monastery near Boudha: meditation courses, guesthouse stays, the famous November course, and exactly how to book. Schedules, costs, and what daily life is like.
Can You Stay in a Buddhist Monastery in Nepal?
Yes, you can stay in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal. Which monasteries welcome guests, what stays cost, the daily rhythm, and the etiquette that matters. Bookable programs included.
Vipassana & Meditation
The 10-Day Vipassana Course: What to Expect
What the 10-day Vipassana course is really like: the 4am gong, noble silence, the daily schedule hour by hour, and how students cope. Honest preparation for your first course.
How to Apply for Vipassana in Nepal
Applying for Vipassana in Nepal: the online application, waitlists, old-student rules, and confirmation timelines, with center-by-center notes and dates to avoid.
Vipassana Centers in Nepal: Dhamma Shringa & Beyond
Every Vipassana center in Nepal: Dhamma Shringa (Kathmandu), Dhamma Pokhara, and regional centers. Locations, course calendars, and how to reach them. Application tips included.
Vipassana in Nepal: Centers, Rules & How to Apply
Vipassana in Nepal, completely explained: the 10-day course, every center, the code of discipline, and how to apply. Donation-based: we take no commission. Includes supported paid alternatives.