Kathmandu · MASSAGE & RELAXATION
The 9 best massage & relaxation you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about seven hours at Nepal Ayurveda Home for Ayurvedic massage, an herbal steambath, Shirodhara oil therapy, a one-hour English yoga class, tea, water, and an Ayurvedic lunch. The small group is capped at 15, with no transportation included.
“Not what I expected based on spa photo and description. Very average experience. This is not a spa but a Yoga retreat/school. There was not a lot of direction.”
Spend about two and a half hours at Aarya Wellness & Spa in Kathmandu with traditional Nepali oil massage, Shirodhara, and singing bowl sound healing. You can choose from more than 12 oil and dry massage styles, request hotel pickup, and finish back at the spa.
“Very pleasant experience. I have car pick up at the hotel and drop off. I have Sidhodara massage and buy an extra deep tissue massage. It is so wonderful and relaxing. Sound healing is excellent. The place is clean. Staff is extremely nice and courteous. Sound healing guru is knowledgeable. Masseuse has strong and warm hands. Highly recommended”
Choose one two-hour massage at Real Therapy Spa in Thamel, from Ayurvedic and Swedish to deep tissue, Thai stretching, or hot stone. Your package also includes unlimited sauna, steam, Jacuzzi, tea, coffee, water, towels, and spa essentials. Private ladies’ and gents’ sections add comfort.
“Truly one of the best massages I have had!The hot tub/sauna and steam room added to already great experience.Highly recommend!”
You’ll hike with a private guide from Kathmandu to White Monastery and Swayambhunath, with city and mountain views along the way. After roughly six hours of gentle to moderate activity, enjoy a one-hour massage, steam room, sauna, green tea, and hotel drop-off. Guide Ravi has led this route for some visitors.
“I' have been using Saara Travel for years, and they do excellent service. I just give them the desired dates/times of flying/connection times and they take care of the rest, and I never had any inconvenience but comfortable trips for my family.”
At Heritage Spa, about 15 minutes from Thamel, you receive a four-hour recovery package built for hikers: body scrub, trekkers massage, pedicure, and bio facial. Natural products such as aloe vera and raw coffee are used, with groups capped at 10 people.
“Spa day with my daughter after trekking. Simply Bliss. Beautiful ladies, wonderful skills - 4 hours of complete relaxation and skillful massage and facial. Felt so refreshed and relaxed. Great value.”
You’ll be collected from your Kathmandu hotel or residence, then enjoy one hour of full-body massage followed by one hour of sauna and steam time. This private package includes return transport, organic green tea, and bottled water. Some spa areas are unisex, so plan accordingly.
“Parts of the spa were unisex spaces but we had a nice massage which helped us recover from two weeks of hiking”
You’ll spend about three hours at a Kathmandu retreat center with a 1 to 1.5-hour yoga lesson, a one-hour Swedish massage, and a 45-minute deep-cleanse pedicure. English instruction, hotel pickup, and return transport are included. No guide names are provided.
You’ll combine Kathmandu sightseeing, a flight to Pokhara, and a five-day Annapurna foothills trek with daily yoga, meditation, and a sunrise hike to Poon Hill. A local guide and yoga expert accompany your private group, with permits, meals, lodging, transport, and an Ayurvedic massage included.
“It's been one of the best experiences of my life. Nepal is an amazing country and its inhabitants are wonderfully friendly and caring. My experience in the mountains with Placesnepal exceeded all my expectations, they are great professionals and knowledgeable about their country. Highly recommended.Auto-translated”
Spend about an hour at Avata Wellness Center in Kathmandu choosing from relaxing, aroma, remedial, Swedish, or foot and palm reflexology massage. Expect a private session, hot towel or shower afterward, unlimited herbal tea or detox water, and time to rest in the garden or cafe.
“Pahalgam Hill Side Resort & Spa is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a 4-star hotel in Pahalgam! Situated in Laripora, it offers a serene atmosphere perfect for a relaxing getaway. Among the many 4-star options in Pahalgam, this resort stands out as a favorite”
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