# Panchakarma Programme

> The Panchakarma programme is Ayurveda's traditional cleansing programme, run over two weeks under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. It moves through preparation (special diet and oil therapies), the main cleansing procedures, and a gentle recovery period with a light diet and rest.Accommodation, consultations, all therapies, meals and transfers are included.

## Trip facts
- **Destination:** Nepal
- **Duration:** 14 days
- **Difficulty:** Easy
- **Activity:** Ayurveda and wellness
- **Max altitude:** About 1,400 m / 4,590 ft
- **Best season:** Year-round; spring and autumn are popular
- **Group size:** 1–15 people
- **Accommodation:** Ayurveda wellness centre
- **Meals:** Ayurvedic meals as prescribed
- **Price:** from US$1,590 per person
- **Web page:** https://himalayanhiking.com/panchakarma-programme-nepal
- **Book:** https://himalayanhiking.com/booking?trip=panchakarma-programme-nepal

## Overview
**Quick answer:** a 14-day Panchakarma programme with consultations, therapies and meals, from US$1,590 per person.

Panchakarma is demanding; a consultation is required before you book. It is a traditional wellness practice, not a substitute for medical care. See our [Panchakarma guide](/category/panchakarma-treatment-in-nepal).

### At a glance

FactDetailsDuration14 daysStagesPreparation, cleansing, recoverySupervisionQualified Ayurvedic practitionerCostFrom US$1,590 per person

## Highlights
- Traditional Panchakarma under supervision
- Daily oil therapies and herbal steam
- Prescribed Ayurvedic diet
- Rest and gentle yoga
- Follow-up advice

## Day-by-day itinerary
### Day 1: Arrival and consultation
Transfer to the centre and initial consultation.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Dinner · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 2: Preparation
Prescribed diet, internal oleation and gentle external oil therapies.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 3: Preparation
Prescribed diet, internal oleation and gentle external oil therapies.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 4: Preparation
Prescribed diet, internal oleation and gentle external oil therapies.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 5: Preparation
Prescribed diet, internal oleation and gentle external oil therapies.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 6: Cleansing
The main Panchakarma procedures, as prescribed by the practitioner, with rest.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 7: Cleansing
The main Panchakarma procedures, as prescribed by the practitioner, with rest.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 8: Cleansing
The main Panchakarma procedures, as prescribed by the practitioner, with rest.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 9: Cleansing
The main Panchakarma procedures, as prescribed by the practitioner, with rest.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 10: Cleansing
The main Panchakarma procedures, as prescribed by the practitioner, with rest.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 11: Recovery
Light diet, rest and gentle yoga as the body recovers.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 12: Recovery
Light diet, rest and gentle yoga as the body recovers.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 13: Final consultation
Final consultation with diet and lifestyle advice to take home.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Meals as prescribed · Overnight: Wellness centre_

### Day 14: Departure
Transfer to the airport or your hotel.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Breakfast_

## What is included
- Transfers
- Accommodation at the centre (13 nights)
- Consultations with a qualified practitioner
- All Panchakarma therapies
- Meals as prescribed
- All government and local taxes

## Not included
- Herbal products to take home
- Medical tests if required
- Travel insurance
- Tips

## Useful information
### Consultation first

We send your health details to the practitioner before you book; the programme is not suitable for everyone.

### After the programme

Allow a few days of rest before trekking or long travel.

## Packing list
- Comfortable loose clothes
- Old clothes for oil treatments
- Sandals
- Books

## Frequently asked questions
### What is Panchakarma?
Ayurveda's traditional multi-step cleansing programme.

### How long is it?
**14 days**.

### How much does it cost?
From **US$1,590 per person**.

### Is a consultation needed?
Yes, before you book.