7 Day Wellness and Art Retreat in Patan and Janakpur, Nepal
Wellness and Art Retreat in Nepal
Do you feel the desire to slow down, reconnect with your creativity, and nourish your overall well-being? Imagine beginning your mornings with gentle yoga, spending afternoons creating art with local masters, and exploring Nepal’s rich cultural heritage at a relaxed pace. The Wellness & Art Retreat in Nepal is a soulful journey that blends artistic expression, cultural immersion, and mindful wellness practices.
Highlights
- Practice mindfulness, gentle yoga, meditation, and nature walks
- Learn traditional Nepali art forms directly from local artists
- Experience deep cultural immersion and heritage sightseeing
- Participate in creative workshops in inspiring locations
- Enjoy a relaxed, supportive, and inspiring retreat environment
- Suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists and wellness seekers
- 6 nights accommodation
- Vegetarian meals included
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
During the holiday, you will stay in hotels.
Program
This retreat combines inner wellness with outer creative expression. Each destination offers a unique atmosphere and artistic inspiration. The program balances structured wellness and art sessions with free time for rest, reflection, and personal creativity. Sightseeing is included mindfully and never rushed, allowing space to truly connect with each place.
The retreat also supports local communities by working directly with artists, wellness instructors, and cultural groups. Your participation helps preserve traditional art forms and promotes responsible, low-impact travel in Nepal.
Short itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Nepal, transfer to retreat destination, orientation, and evening wellness session
- Day 2: Meditate in morning and explore Patan city
- Day 3: Morning with wellness practice and join workshop inspired by Newari art
- Day 4: Travel to Jakanpur
- Day 5: With morning meditation join Mithila Art workshop
- Day 6: Yoga in morning and explore Janakpur
- Day 7: Departure
1-Week Wellness & Art Retreat in Patan (Lalitpur) & Janakpur (Mithila Art)
This retreat is ideal for guests with limited time who want a meaningful introduction to Nepali art, wellness, and culture.
Day 1: Arrival & Patan Orientation
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Patan, Lalitpur. After check-in, a welcome briefing and wellness orientation will introduce the retreat flow. The day ends with a gentle mindfulness session.
Day 2: Patan: City of Fine Art
The day begins with morning yoga and meditation. You then explore Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with traditional metal and wood carving workshops. The afternoon is dedicated to art exploration and sketching, followed by an evening reflection.
Day 3: Wellness & Creative Expression
After a morning wellness practice, you join a guided art workshop inspired by Newari art. The afternoon is free for personal creativity, rest, or journaling. In the evening, enjoy a cultural walk through Patan’s old town.
Day 4: Transfer to Janakpur
You travel to Janakpur by scenic drive or optional flight. After check-in and rest, you receive an introduction to the Mithila art tradition and its cultural significance.
Day 5: Mithila Art Immersion
The day begins with meditation, followed by a hands-on Mithila art workshop led by local women artists. Later, you visit Janaki Mandir and nearby art villages. The evening includes a sharing and reflection session.
Day 6: Culture & Wellness
Gentle yoga and breathing exercises start the day. Sightseeing includes Janaki Mandir, local markets, and cultural heritage sites. The afternoon is free for relaxation or optional art practice.
Day 7: Closing & Departure
The retreat concludes with a closing wellness session, feedback sharing, and a certificate of participation before departure for your onward journey.
You don't need prior experience. The retreat is designed for beginners as well as experienced artists and wellness practitioners. All sessions are guided and adapted to individual skill levels and comfort.
Wellness activities include gentle yoga, meditation, and light nature walks. The program is relaxed and suitable for most fitness levels. Activities can be adjusted according to personal needs.
Essential art materials are provided during workshops. However, participants are welcome to bring their own preferred tools or sketchbooks for personal use.
Retreat duration, pace, and focus areas can be customized based on your interests, time availability, and personal preferences, especially for private or long-stay participants. Let iFly Nepal know if you are interested.
Included excursions
Sightseeing is included at a mindful and unhurried pace. Cultural visits are balanced with wellness and creative sessions and are scheduled so they do not overwhelm the retreat experience.
Retreat location
This holiday is based in two locations. First, you will stay in Patan, Lalitpur, and then you move to Janakpur.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
What's included
- Local transportation during retreat
- All retreat activities
- 3 vegetarian meals a day
- Government taxes, service charge
- 6 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Airfare: you must buy your own plane tickets to and from Kathmandu
- International flights
- Nepal visa: you must pay for the visa fee when you get to the airport
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Personal shopping: any gifts, snacks, or things you buy for yourself are your own cost
- Extra food and drinks: if you buy drinks or food outside of the planned meals, you must pay for them
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Tribhuvan International Airport
5 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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