Nepali Ghar Hotel logo: an emblem with a pendant lamp between shuttered windows, above Nepali Ghar Hotel, a handcrafted heritage hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu.
An aerial view at dusk of the planted front yard at Nepali Ghar Hotel, its lush tiled colonnade and parasol-shaded seating ringed by tiered colonial balconies.

Experiences & Wellness

A journey towards wellbeing

Complimentary daily yoga and meditation, with chargeable teaching sessions and sound-healing, and guided trails, art trails, and birdsong beyond the courtyard walls.

Wellness & Culture

Wellness atNepali Ghar

At the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre inside the hotel, daily yoga in Kathmandu is complimentary for all guests, guided by professional instructors. Teaching sessions and sound-healing therapies are also offered, on a chargeable basis at our own meditation centre. Kathmandu’s Himalayan Buddhist practice also happens inside the property, a short walk from your room. If the space is free, in-house guests are welcome to practise on their own.

  • Daily meditation & yoga in Kathmandu

    06:30–08:00

  • Teaching & meditation

  • Sound healing in Kathmandu

A morning yoga class in the thangka-hung hall at Nepali Ghar Hotel, guests moving through a guided low-lunge backbend on blue mats beneath Buddhist scrolls.Guests holding a standing overhead stretch during a complimentary yoga in Kathmandu session at Nepali Ghar Hotel, framed by thangka scrolls and a small brass Buddha statue.A yoga class holding a bridge pose with one leg raised, practised in the daylight of the meditation hall at Nepali Ghar Hotel’s Buddhist Meditation Centre.Guests seated in silent meditation before the Buddhist shrine at the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre, a meditation centre in Kathmandu inside Nepali Ghar Hotel.Planet singing bowls arranged for a sound healing session in Kathmandu at the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre, part of the wellness programme at Nepali Ghar Hotel.
Daily yoga, meditation, and sound healing at the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre
  1. A

    Hiking & nature walks

    Kathmandu is ringed by hills of trails: Shivapuri National Park, Nagarkot, Chapadevi, Changunarayan, and Nagarjun. Guided, 4–10 hours, off-property. Subject to additional cost.

    A trekker with walking poles pausing on a forest trail as cloud rolls across the ridge above Kathmandu Valley, one of the guided hikes from Nepali Ghar Hotel.
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    Art & craft exploration

    Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur are renowned for art and craft: galleries, handmade paper and carpet, pashmina, wood carving, and metal-statue workshops. Guided, 4–8 hours.

    A Newari craftsman’s hands chiselling a floral frieze into a timber temple strut at a wood-carving workshop, the same craft seen throughout Nepali Ghar Hotel.
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    Bird watching

    Suryabinayak, Shivapuri National Park, and the wetlands of Taudaha are ideal early-morning outings. Guided, 4–10 hours depending on interest.

    A flameback woodpecker with a crimson nape gripping a bare branch in the forest canopy, spotted on a guided bird-watching excursion from Nepali Ghar Hotel.A crested serpent eagle perched on a bare limb above open grassland near Kathmandu, one of the birds spotted on a bird-watching trip from Nepali Ghar Hotel.A greater coucal, chestnut-winged with a striking red eye, perched gently among tall reeds near Kathmandu, spotted on a guided bird walk from Nepali Ghar Hotel.A whiskered yuhina with a streaked throat and a small crest, holding a berry on a thin branch near Kathmandu, spotted on a bird walk from Nepali Ghar Hotel.

Wellness Opening Soon

Nuad Thai Spa

Experience the centuries-old healing art of Ancient Thai Traditional Therapy, designed to rejuvenate body, mind, and soul. Nestled on the top floor and facing east, our serene space offers a scenic view of the Kathmandu Valley, including the Narayanhiti Royal Palace and its green gardens, while intricate woodwork creates a peaceful ambience for your therapeutic journey.

A Nuad Thai therapist laying out a towel, a rose, and a singing bowl on the treatment table before a massage in the spa at Nepali Ghar Hotel, opening soon.
The therapy room laid out, the ritual calm of our spa, opening soon
A guest running on a treadmill inside the Vyayam Fitness Centre at Nepali Ghar Hotel, framed by sage-green heritage panelling and a Himalayan running mural. A guest training on the cable machine at the Vyayam Fitness Centre, the gym at Nepali Ghar Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu, open daily for guest strength workouts.

Fitness

Vyayam Fitness Centre

Open 06:00–21:30

Keep to your routine in our on-site Vyayam Fitness Centre, a bright, well-equipped gym open from early morning to late evening, with cardio machines, free weights, and room to stretch after a day in the valley.

  • Cardio & Treadmills
  • Free Weights
  • Strength Machines
  • Stretch & Mat Area

Frequently Asked

Questions, answered

What wellness experiences are available at Nepali Ghar Hotel?

Nepali Ghar Hotel offers daily yoga sessions, guided meditation, sound healing therapy, and guided hikes.

Is yoga included in the room rate?

Yes, daily yoga sessions are complimentary for hotel guests from 06:30 to 08:00. Please register at the front desk at least 12 hours in advance.

Where is the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre?

The Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre is located within the hotel.

Where can I try meditation in Nepal?

Guided meditation sessions are held daily at the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre, with chargeable teaching sessions on the Buddhist path.

What is sound healing therapy?

Sound healing therapy uses planetary singing bowls attuned to frequencies associated with cosmic movement and is available at an additional charge with prior reservation.

Do you offer a yoga retreat?

Guests can experience yoga at the hotel through complimentary daily sessions. We do not offer a residential yoga retreat in Nepal.

Can I join the guided hikes?

Yes, guided hikes lasting 4 to 10 hours are available off-property at an additional charge.

A morning yoga class in the thangka-hung hall at Nepali Ghar Hotel, guests moving through a guided low-lunge backbend on blue mats beneath Buddhist scrolls.

Wellness & Culture

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Reserve yoga, sound healing, or a guided experience with our front desk.

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