assorted-color temple miniatures during daytime photo

Tirtha is a Sanskrit word which means “Crossing place, a Ford or a Transit” which usually refers to a pilgrimage site or a holy place. It is believed that liberation can be achieved just by visiting those holy places. It is also believed that Tirtha not only removes suffering from one’s life but also uplifts one spiritually and bestows individual an elevated perspective of the Wholeness of life.

Nepal has been one of the most visited pilgrimage site among Hindus, Buddhist and Jains for centuries. It is also known as the birth place of Buddha and the land of Tantric practices. Many ascetics and Yogis used to visit the Himalayas of Nepal to gain spiritual enlightenment.

A commonly observed phenomenon is that the majestic Himalayas reflect the insignificance of the “Self” leading to the dissolution of the ego and opening the path to the spirituality.

The Swayambhu is very much pleased to organize the Tirtha / retreat in foothills of Himalayas in Nepal. The purpose of this retreat is not to provide a week of escape from day to day activities but to give a glimpse to the Wholeness of spirituality that is engrained in Nepalese tradition and culture and leave an imprint in seekers so that one sees the grandeur of life and celebrates it in each and every moment of life.

We will learn and understand the essence of the spirituality through Meditation, Yoga, Homa, symbols, rituals , Imageries, Visiting to Mandir /Temples and transform ourselves spiritually thus transforming all aspect of life.

Join us in this journey

Namaste

Retreat in Nepal

a view of a mountain range at sunset

Schedule

March 19 - Airport Pickup and Hotel drop off

Evening - Retreat introduction and Welcome Dinner

March 20 - Buddhist and Hindu Mandir/ Stupas, Spiritual Fire Offering

Buddhanilkantha Temple Visit and Initiation of the retreat (Yagna)

Bhadrakali Goddess Temple Visit

Boudhanath Stupa Visit

March 21 - Yoga I, Ancient Tantric Town Visit

Learning Yoga I, Bhaktapur Visit

March 22 - Yoga II, Ancient Tantric Town Visit

Learning Yoga II, Patan Visit

March 22 - Yoga II, Ancient Tantric Town Visit

Learning Yoga III, Flaming Lotus temple Visit, Kathmandu Visit

March 23 - Hill Top Feminine Energy Portal

Manakamana (Wish Fulfilling) Temple Visit

March 24 - Pokhara Visit

Drive to Pokhara, Lake side temple visit

March 25 - Morning mountain view, Temple and Stupa visit

Sarangkot Mountain View, Shiva Temple visit, Buddhist Stupa Visit

March 26 - Close to the Mountain

Drive to Ghandruk, Closeup Mountain View

March 27 - Cultural Immersion

Relaxing in Ghandruk

March 28 - Pokhara Visit

Back to Pokhara, Lake side prayer engagement

March 29 - Bandipur Hilltop

Cave Temple Visit, Ancient Hilltop Town visit

March 30 - Drive back to Kathmandu, Cremation Ground Visit

PasupatiNath Temple Visit

March 31 - Farewell + Airport Dropoff

Thank you and See you again.