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7-Day Tibetan Meditation near Boudhanath

Kathmandu · Boudha · 7 days

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from $610
deposit $61 now

Overview

Boudha is the Tibetan Buddhist heart of Kathmandu, and the great stupa of Boudhanath draws practitioners from across the Himalaya. This retreat teaches meditation in that tradition, in a quiet courtyard house a short walk from the kora path.

Over the week the resident teachers introduce both the calming, stabilizing methods and the reflective, analytical methods used in Tibetan Buddhist practice. Teachings are given in plain language, and the schedule leaves time to walk the stupa in the early morning or evening.

Accommodation is a simple guesthouse near the stupa, with vegetarian meals including dal bhat. The retreat suits both first-timers and returning practitioners, and no religious commitment is asked of you.

From our visit (March 2026)
Sita: “The courtyard is set back just enough that you lose the market noise but still hear the stupa bells. I sat a morning session; the teacher explained the calm-abiding practice clearly and without any pressure to convert. Walking the kora at dawn before class is worth waking up for. Rooms are plain and clean.”

How paying works here

  1. Request your dates
  2. Boudhanath Meditation House confirms
  3. Pay the deposit

On this retreat you'd pay a $61 deposit now and $549 directly to Boudhanath Meditation House when you arrive. We only take payment after your dates are confirmed. If they can't host you, you pay nothing.

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Day-by-day

Day 1Arrival at Boudha
Settle into the guesthouse near the stupa and join an evening introduction to the week and a first guided sit.
Day 2Calm abiding
Morning teaching and practice on stabilizing the mind, with an evening sit. Time to walk the kora at dusk.
Day 3Working with breath
Practices using the breath to settle attention, plus a short talk on posture and daily practice.
Day 4Analytical meditation
An introduction to the reflective, analytical methods of the tradition, balanced with quiet sitting.
Day 5Compassion practice
Teachings and meditation on compassion and loving-kindness. Optional early-morning kora around the stupa.
Day 6Bringing it together
Longer combined practice of calm abiding and reflection, with time for questions with the teacher.
Day 7Closing morning
A final sit and closing conversation before check-out, with a last walk around Boudhanath if you wish.

What's included

  • 6 nights accommodation at a guesthouse near Boudhanath
  • Daily Tibetan-tradition meditation teaching and practice
  • Morning and evening guided sits
  • Short daily talks with a resident teacher
  • Vegetarian breakfast and dinner, including dal bhat
  • Airport pickup in Kathmandu

Not included

  • –Flights to Nepal
  • –Nepal visa fee (available on arrival)
  • –Travel insurance
  • –Lunches and personal expenses
  • –Boudhanath area entry fee

Accommodation & food

Accommodation

Guesthouse near Boudhanath Stupa

Rooms: private ($750) · shared ($610)

Food

Vegetarian · Dal bhat · Vegan on request

Languages: English, Nepali, Tibetan

Level: Beginner-friendly

Your host

Boudhanath Meditation House

Kathmandu · Boudha

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Verified March 2026 by Sita Gurung

Boudhanath Meditation House sits a short walk from the great stupa at Boudha, in the Tibetan Buddhist quarter of Kathmandu. It offers guided Tibetan-tradition meditation with resident teachers, in a quiet courtyard building set back from the kora path. Programs suit both first-timers and returning practitioners.

About your host

Location

Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Questions & answers

Do I have to be Buddhist to join?

No. The teachings are given in plain language and no religious commitment is asked of you. The retreat welcomes both newcomers and returning practitioners.

How close is it to the Boudhanath stupa?

The guesthouse is a short walk from the stupa, so you can join the early-morning or evening kora around it between sessions.

What is included in the price?

Six nights' accommodation, daily meditation teaching and guided sits, vegetarian breakfast and dinner, and airport pickup. Flights, visa, insurance, lunches and the area entry fee are not included.

Cancellation

The plain-language version:

If Boudhanath Meditation House can't confirm your dates, you pay nothing. Once booked, this retreat uses our Flexible 14-day policy:

  • Cancel 14+ days before arrival → 100% of deposit refunded
  • Cancel 7+ days before arrival → 50% of deposit refunded
  • Cancel inside the final window → 0% of deposit refunded
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from $610deposit $61

Not confirmed = nothing charged.

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