Monastery Living & Spiritual Retreat in Pharping
- Any
Duration
4 Nights 5 Days
Transportation
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Monastery Hotel
Region
Makalu Region
Overview
This 4 nights, 5 days monastery spiritual retreat in Pharping is a thoughtfully designed journey for travelers seeking inner peace, mindful living, and meaningful cultural connection. Staying at the serene Neydo Hotel & Retreat Centre, the retreat blends daily yoga, mindful meditation, and an immersive monastery experience through voluntary service such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, and teaching young monks. Guests explore Pharping’s sacred landscape with a gentle hike to powerful meditation sites including Asura Cave and Yangleshö Cave, and deepen relaxation through a one-hour sound healing session. Surrounded by monasteries, forested hills, and ancient spiritual energy, this retreat offers a balanced space for self-reflection, service, and spiritual renewal—ideal for conscious travelers looking to slow down and reconnect with purpose.
Highlights
- Stay at tranquil Neydo Hotel (Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery)
- Daily yoga, pranayama & mindful meditation
- One-day sound healing session (60 minutes)
- Authentic monastery volunteering experience
- Teaching & interacting with young monks
- Guided hike to Pharping’s sacred meditation caves
- Ideal for spiritual seekers, wellness travelers & conscious explorers
Itinerary
Day 1
A scenic drive from Kathmandu brings you to Pharping, where prayer flags flutter and monastery bells echo softly through the valley. Upon arrival, check in at Neydo Hotel & Retreat Centre and settle into its serene atmosphere.
Afternoon
- Welcome herbal tea & retreat orientation
- Introduction to mindful living and monastery etiquette
- Quiet personal time to rest, journal, or explore the peaceful surroundings
Evening
- Gentle Yoga & Breath Awareness Session (60 minutes) to release travel fatigue
- Guided Mindful Meditation focusing on grounding and intention setting
- Wholesome vegetarian dinner prepared with local ingredients
Overnight: Neydo Hotel, Pharping
Day 2
Wake to the soft sounds of morning chants drifting from nearby monasteries.
Morning
- Sunrise Yoga & Pranayama (60 minutes) overlooking the hills
- Participation in morning chanting or meditation with resident monks
- Nutritious breakfast
Late Morning – Afternoon
- Voluntary Service at the Monastery, including:
- Assisting in communal cooking
- Cleaning meditation halls and common spaces
- Gardening and caring for monastery grounds
- Teaching basic English, art, or games to young monks
This hands-on service fosters humility, connection, and genuine cultural exchange.
Evening
- Silent Mindful Meditation Session (45 minutes)
- Reflection time & vegetarian dinner
Overnight: Neydo Hotel, Pharping
Day 3
This day focuses on inner healing and sacred exploration.
Morning
- Yoga for Energy Flow & Balance (60 minutes)
- Breakfast at the hotel
Late Morning
- Guided Spiritual Hike to the holy caves of Pharping:
- Asura Cave – where Guru Padmasambhava attained realization
- Yangleshö Cave – a powerful tantric meditation site
Walk through forest trails, mani walls, and prayer flags, pausing for silent meditation inside the caves.
Afternoon
- Lunch and rest at the hotel
Evening (Special Session)
- Sound Healing & Deep Relaxation Session (60 minutes)
- A one-hour therapeutic experience using Tibetan singing bowls, bells, and harmonic sounds to:
- Release emotional blockages
- Calm the nervous system
- Support deep meditation and inner alignment
- Light dinner and early rest
Overnight: Neydo Hotel, Pharping
Day 4
A day to integrate spiritual experiences through mindful living and service.
Morning
- Mindful Yoga & Breathwork (60 minutes)
- Morning meditation or prayer with monks
- Breakfast
Late Morning – Afternoon
- Continued voluntary activities at the monastery
- Cultural interaction and informal Dharma conversations with monks
- Optional mindful cooking experience using local produce
Evening
- Closing Meditation & Reflection Circle
- Participants share insights, gratitude, and personal transformations from the retreat journey.
- Farewell vegetarian dinner
Overnight: Neydo Hotel, Pharping
Day 5
Begin the final morning in silence.
Morning
- Short closing meditation & gratitude practice
- Breakfast and gentle farewell to the monastery community
Return to Kathmandu carrying inner calm, clarity, and meaningful memories of service, spirituality, and self-discovery.
COST INCLUSION
- 4 nights accommodation at Neydo Hotel & Retreat Centre, Pharping
- Daily vegetarian meals, including breakfast and dinner throughout the retreat
- Two-way shuttle transfers between Kathmandu and Neydo Hotel (arrival & departure)
- Daily yoga, pranayama, and mindful meditation sessions led by experienced instructors
- One-hour sound healing session (on one selected day)
- Participation in monastery programs, including morning prayers or meditation with monks
- Guided voluntary service activities at the monastery (cooking, cleaning, gardening, and teaching young monks)
- Guided spiritual hike to Pharping’s sacred sites, including Asura Cave and Yangleshö Cave
- Local cultural orientation and retreat briefing
- All necessary local coordination, retreat facilitation, and on-ground support
- Government taxes and service charges
COST EXCLUSION
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory and to be arranged by participants)
- Nepal visa fees
- Personal expenses, including laundry, phone calls, tips, snacks, and beverages beyond included meals
- Optional donations to monasteries or monks
- Any additional therapies, private yoga/meditation sessions, or wellness treatments not mentioned in the inclusions
- Alcoholic beverages and packaged drinks
- Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, strikes, flight delays, or government restrictions
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