After two weeks on the trail, nothing beats a massage, a long bath and a garden with a view. Nepal has a growing range of spa and wellness resorts, from Ayurvedic retreats on the Kathmandu Valley rim to lakeside spas in Pokhara.
Quick answer: For a full wellness programme, choose Dwarika's Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort in Dhulikhel. Near Kathmandu, Gokarna Forest Resort, Fortune Resort and Wellness Spa (Sanga) and The Terraces Resort & Spa (Lakuri Bhanjyang) are quiet escapes. In Pokhara, try The Pavilions Himalayas or Temple Tree Resort & Spa; in Upper Mustang, Shinta Mani Mustang.
Dhulikhel and the eastern rim
- Dwarika's Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort, Dhulikhel: a hillside wellness resort with Ayurveda, yoga and meditation programmes and Himalayan views.
- Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort, Dhulikhel: spa resort with mountain views, an hour from Kathmandu. See hotels in Dhulikhel.
Around Kathmandu
- Gokarna Forest Resort: a resort and spa in a protected forest north-east of the city.
- Fortune Resort and Wellness Spa, Sanga: a wellness resort on the eastern rim of the valley.
- The Terraces Resort & Spa, Lakuri Bhanjyang: hilltop resort south-east of Kathmandu.
See all resorts near Kathmandu.
Pokhara
- The Pavilions Himalayas: eco-luxury villas in farmland west of Pokhara.
- Temple Tree Resort & Spa: a spa resort in Lakeside.
Mustang
- Shinta Mani Mustang, Jomsom: named the world's No. 1 luxury hotel by Robb Report in 2026, with a spa and journeys into Upper Mustang. See Mustang lodges.
Plan a wellness stay
Many travellers add three to five days of rest after a trek. Combine with our wellness and spiritual retreats, read about Ayurveda in Nepal and yoga retreats, or ask us to plan it.
Hotel categories follow the Hotel Association Nepal member directory (checked October 2026). The directory lists HAN members only.