Nagarkot Himalayan Sunrise and Hydrotherapy Retreat
Four nights at Kavya Resort & Spa on the Nagarkot ridge, about 1.5 hours from Kathmandu: sunrise over the Langtang range, yoga in the pavilion, salt therapy and hydrotherapy pools, an Ayurvedic massage, and a walk down through the hills to the old temple of Changu Narayan.
5 days · Nagarkot: Kavya Resort & Spa · From US$ 1,830
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Overview
Nagarkot is a pine-covered ridge on the eastern rim of the Kathmandu valley, at about 2,175 m. On clear mornings the sun rises over a long line of Himalayan peaks, from the Langtang range eastward.
Kavya Resort & Spa is a villa resort on that ridge. Its spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, Himalayan salt therapy and hydrotherapy soak pools, alongside yoga and meditation pavilions and a heated infinity pool. This retreat gives you four nights there, at an easy pace.
On the way up you stop at Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the old Newar royal city. One day you walk down through villages and terraced hills to Changu Narayan, a UNESCO-listed temple with a stone inscription from the fifth century, generally regarded as the oldest temple in the valley. The other days are for yoga, the pools and treatments, and doing very little.
On the Comfort level you stay in a Junior Villa Suite; on the Luxury level in an Executive Mountain Villa. The programme is the same on both.
Highlights
- Four nights at Kavya Resort & Spa, Nagarkot (about 2,175 m)
- Sunrise over the Langtang range from your villa
- Salt therapy and hydrotherapy soak pools
- Hill walk down to Changu Narayan Temple
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square on the way up
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Your days
Private pickup at Kathmandu airport or your hotel. On the way east, a guided visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square with its temples, palace courtyards and potters' square, then the drive up to Kavya Resort & Spa (about 1.5 hours in total from the airport, plus your Bhaktapur visit). Sunset from your villa deck.
Sunrise over the Langtang range, weather permitting, then a yoga session in the pavilion. In the afternoon, Himalayan salt therapy and the hydrotherapy soak pools.
With a licensed guide, a hike of about 3 to 4 hours, mostly downhill, through villages and terraced hills to Changu Narayan Temple. Your car brings you back to the resort for an Ayurvedic massage.
A day with nothing planned: a guided meditation session, the heated infinity pool, a book on your deck and a firepit evening at the resort.
A last sunrise and a slow breakfast, then a private drive of about 1.5 hours to Kathmandu airport or your hotel.
What’s included
Included
- Airport pickup and drop by private car
- Private car for all transfers, the Bhaktapur visit and the return from Changu Narayan
- Four nights at Kavya Resort & Spa with breakfast: Junior Villa Suite (Comfort) or Executive Mountain Villa (Luxury)
- Licensed guide in Bhaktapur and on the Changu Narayan walk
- Entrance fees for Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan
- Two private sessions: yoga in the pavilion and a guided meditation
- One salt therapy and hydrotherapy session and one Ayurvedic massage
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Extra spa treatments, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
Dates & departures
Private for you alone, a couple or your own small group, on any date. October to May usually gives the clearest sunrise views; from June to September the ridge is green and misty and the mountains are often hidden. Nights at Nagarkot are cold from November to February.
Questions, answered
Will I definitely see the Himalaya at sunrise?
Not definitely. Views depend on the weather. From October to May most mornings are clear; in the monsoon (June to September) the peaks are often in cloud. With four nights you have several chances.
How hard is the walk to Changu Narayan?
It is about 3 to 4 hours, mostly downhill on village paths and dirt tracks, so it suits anyone used to walking. The car meets you at the temple, and we can shorten the walk if you prefer.
What is the difference between Comfort and Luxury?
The programme is the same. Comfort uses a Junior Villa Suite at Kavya; Luxury uses a larger Executive Mountain Villa.
How far is Nagarkot from Kathmandu airport?
About 1.5 hours by car, depending on traffic. On Day 1 the Bhaktapur visit adds two to three hours on the way.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast every day. Lunch and dinner are at the resort or nearby at your own cost.
How is this different from your Kathmandu Valley Forest and Mindfulness Retreat?
That retreat spends three nights at Gokarna Forest Resort with Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath, then two nights at Kavya. This one keeps you at Kavya for all four nights, with Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan.
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