I spent 10 days at this wonderful place and participated in a 7-day yoga retreat and a 2-day Reiki Level 1 training. I gained life-changing experiences and learned a lot that allows me to support my own and others' physical and mental well-being. From the bottom of my heart, I recommend the Mandala, where you will not only be part of a yoga program but also a family.

5* Booking - We booked a 4 days 3 nights yoga retreat directly with Mandala Studio by WhatsApp 3 months in advance. Biren was responsive and accommodating and I was grateful that he took my feedback on issuing an invoice nicely. 5* Hospitality - We were picked up punctually by the driver arranged by the Studio in Thamel. The drive to Chandragiri Hill was scenic. We were greeted and briefed by Biren in the reception while waiting for our room to be ready. Special mention to Susmi for her friendliness, and taking very good care of us during the stay. She is a valuable asset to Mandala Studio. We will miss her badly! And not forgetting Tommy, my dearest baby dog which I will miss just as badly. 5* Room - Thank you for giving us a nice panoramic mountain view room. Although the room was basic, it was comfortable and big. Would suggest providing some wall hooks for guests to hang their clothes and jackets. The bathroom was nicely done up with an down incline so after a bath, the floor would be kept dry. 3* Food - It was full board but unfortunately we didn't enjoy most of the meals. Vegetarian meals could be done very nicely. However, the meals were rather salty and lacked varieties. Hot and cold drinking water, tea and coffee, though, were provided amply. 5* Program - We connected well with our guru, Manhal, who taught us yoga, mediation, singing bowl and Reiki therapy during the 4 days. It gave me the motivation to return for the instructor's course. Thank you Manhal!! We decided to hike up to Chandragiri Hill (2,551m) on our 3rd day before our Pikey trek. Mandala arranged a good guide to go with us. For a regular hiker, the trek up to Chandragiri Hill is easy but all the way uphill. We took about 3.5 hours to hike up to the summit. After lunch, we took a cable car (USD13 ticket for adult below 60 years, USD10 above 60 years) down and return to Mandala by a taxi which overcharged us.

The Mandala Resort Yoga and Meditation Resort is a place straight from Heaven. I came here from Los Angeles, California to find myself. I finally learned to meditate and received sound healing to clear my soul. I partook in daily yoga classes taught by a wonderful yoga guru and became healthier with the delicious vegetarian cuisine. The plane is modern and clean and they even provide a fantastic laundry service. My room was huge and had the most comfortable bed. The towels and linens were high grade and the water and air conditioning was perfect. You get world class massages followed by an amazing steam bath. And they even guide you on hikes and treks to places where you can see Mount Everest!! Your body, soul and mind are all taken care of here. The air is clean and vibrant. It’s close enough to the main city yet far enough for total peace and tranquility. I recommend this to anyone who wants to find a place to tap into the kind and loving energy of people of Nepal. And the view is absolutely spectacular! You wake up and do yoga with a scenic view of the Himalayas. I’ve travelled the whole world but never quite found a magical place like Mandala. The owners Biren and Kriti make you feel so welcome and comfortable and treat you like their family ❣️❣️ This place is so wonderful that I even signed up for their famous Yoga Teacher Training! Thank you Mandala and to the entire staff and fellow yogis for the best experience of my life 🤍🤍✨✨ No complaints. Grade: A+

Beautiful retreat place n one of the best locations in Kathmandu Best yoga trainers, massage and meditation Owner is always helpful all the time u text him 40 mints drive from airport away from traffic pollution n noise Beautiful view of Kathmandu from every where of the retreat Food options are only veg and limited No smoking and alcohol zone

I spent one week in Mandala. I had the yoga retreat. It was amazing. Everyone there were very helpful and considerate. They do whatever you need to let you feel home. My retreat included yoga, massage, meditation, sound bath, and reiki. The staff are very professional and experienced. I strongly recommend this place💕

In december 23 I followed a 500 ytt course, which was absolutely amazing. The teachers are very knowledgeable in all aspects of yoga. For me the most amazing was the depth of the theoretical / philosophical lessons. It was highly spiritual and it feels prior knowledge from different paths have been integrated together in this month. This created more clarity and more confidence for me to proceed on my path. The facilities are amazing, I stayed in a private room, which had a very comfortable bed, was spacious and had an amazing view. The food is full vegetarian and very tasteful. The shala where the classes are given is just great, it has windows around with amazing views and it definitely contributes to the whole experience to be in a nature environment.

I hade an amazing stay at mandala. I learned so many things I didn’t expect. The staff is really nice and welcoming. I would definitely recommend:).

Grateful to have found out about Mandala Yoga Studio and the courses they offer! My 7 day Advanced level Sound Healing Course was beyond Amazing 🤩❤️ From the Registration process, transport from airport to the yoga studio, to the course itself... coordination has been most smooth and prompt. Thanks much to one of the founders, Biren, who was most accommodating to help with my queries and requests. Sound healing course was taught by Shanta Guruji who is most patient and generous with sharing his teachings... My deepest gratitude goes to Guruji for this amazing experience, learning the beauty and power of sounds to heal. Shanta Guriji's expertise with singing bowls goes beyond the techniques, his warmth and empathetic nature makes learning a fun experience for his students. He is also very much inspiring with his wisdom and life stories. Accommodation exceeded my expectations as well, clean and comfy bed. Best of all is the amazing view of the mountain ridges in the day and the mesmerising contrast of the night sky - city lights way below where the studio is located. Great that there's AC for extra warmth too as it was winter in Dec n it can get quite chilly at night. The team in Mandala Yoga Studio works like a family, from the founders, trainers to operational staff ❤️🥰 Notable is Susmi, who is always ready to welcome us with her bright smile n cheery nature. She's a multi-tasker, from helping guests /participants settle into our rooms when we first arrive, helping out in the kitchen to even being the massage therapist for those who opted for retreat! Oh yes, part of the team too is Tommy!! I called him Mandala's Yoga Dog as he does perfect mountain poses! 🤩 Not to mention too that he makes a great study buddy... Cuddling up with happy tail wags and kisses! ❤️✨ Food was fabulous! Thanks to Agjay, the Chef! Every meal is different and most yummy! I found myself eating double servings on most days. Most memorable was Christmas as we were happily surprised when Biren, Kriti n their team prepared a special Christmas dinner (n also Xmas gift) for us as celebration! Oh yes, I'm counting my blessings as on my last night, my dream of trying MoMos came true! We had so much MoMos that night, veg MoMos, chocolate MoMos... that I can only describe myself as being MoMo-fied!! 😋✨❤️ In conclusion... Throughout my stay, I'm most touched by the team's thoughtful n kind ways to welcome us as a big global family, no matter where we came from or what we come for... The happy vibes in this beautiful community is most memorable. The many beautiful connections made with new friends lasted even after our courses. Once again, my deepest gratitude to Biren, Kriti, Susmi, Agjay and the amazing kitchen / housekeeping team for this wonderful experience. I definitely hope to visit again someday 🙏 Wishing all in Mandala Yoga Studio many more fabulous years ahead and may your studio bring light to those who seek✨❤️ With Gratitude, Chia p.s. I've documented the highlights of my 7 days stay in Mandala Yoga Studio in my Instagram page. It was this experience that inspired me to revive my Instagram n learn how to make reels, haha! Most welcomed to have a look IG: @barefoodarchitect (posts dated 22 - 28.Dec.2023)

Namaste to all and everyone! Just accomplished my 500 hrs YTT at Mandala Retreat. Amazing, amazing, amazing! Well-designed study program covering various theoretical and practical aspects of Yoga. Experienced and knowledgable teachers with amazing personalities who are always happy to share their skills, guide and answer all your questions. The facilities are of top quality in my opinion - cozy rooms, spacious with amazing view training hall on the top of the hill overlooking Himalayan range which makes it inspirational and highly motivating to wake up in the morning to start morning practice. Healthy and delicious freshly made vegeterian meals 3 times a day. Everything is provided from the day one to make you feel comfortable and welcomed so that you can completely focus on the training program with minimum distraction. Amazing Mandala people who are always there for you and ready to go extra mile to make you happy and welcomed. Great experience and stay. Would consider doing another course in the future.

Today is my last day of the 300 hours yoga teacher training and I feel very grateful for the whole team. Teachers are incredibly good, they barely breath while the provide info to students, they could be speaking for hours about yoga. They have a lot of experience, that make you very very safe during the training. The rest of the team are always smiling from their heart, whatever you need they will do their best to help you out. I stayed in the dorm which was very comfortable and the beds are very cozy. Thank you mandala family for everything, hope to see you again

Best yoga teacher training I ever had. Highly recommend mandala yoga school which 2200 meter hight in chandragiri hill.

Went for a 3 days meditation retreat including mediation, yoga, massage and we added reiki The reiki was my first experience but I felt lots of energy and the practitioner was very wise and professional. The place is simple but an heaven to relax and forget about stress thanks to the amazing view They are also very flexible about the schedule ! Just ask them The food is vegetarian and simply amazing taste! I am vegetarian but my partner isn't and loved the food Small recommendation: If you are a glutton we recommend to take some snacks, as the vegetarian meal may not be enough for some body types even though you can take unlimited quantities

I am thankful to the universe for finding the best yoga teacher training ! The place is located in the heart of the hills above Kathmandu, whose views by day and night are incredible. Waking up every morning facing the Himalayan range is in itself an experience not to be missed. The rooms have a beautiful panorama, the bed is very comfortable. The teachers are absolutely knowledgeable and experienced, and Kriti and Biren are always ready to meet every request. I was also lucky enough to take part in classes taught by Guru Kriti, whose presence and ability to explain and spirituality enriched me so much. The food is always different and never boring, it also allowed me to get into the Nepali culinary culture adapted to the tastes of us Europeans as well. I cannot wait to come back for some other courses here at Mandala! This experience will forever stay in my heart

Hello everyone, I would love to share what has been my wonderful experience at Mandala Yoga Retreat. I decided to start my journey in Nepal at your retreat to continue my meditation practice, and to learn more about your culture, before continuing my journey. I don't know if there are enough words to express my gratitude and surprise with what I have been able to experience with you. First of all I would like to talk about the quality of the teachers that after living a week with you, for me you are more than teachers, I could say Masters. Every day we started with a Yoga practice with Vishnu Joshi, from the beginning his simplicity and elegance surprises you, I don't have a great level in Yoga, but after a week, I can say that I have improved a lot, thank you for making the difficult easy, and for encouraging us to overcome challenges every day. You are a great teacher and I have learnt a lot not only about asanas, but about everything that Yoga means, deepening in a way that I didn't expect. Next and for me the most important thing has been to have the honour to meet and share this week with Santa, great Reiki, Sound Healing, and Meditation Master, what I have lived I don't know if I can express it with the right words, I have never lived experiences like this before and I have been in other retreats and practiced several therapies. They were deep, intense, making you feel safe in every moment, the depth of your gaze, every word, I will carry with me always. There is a before and an after after my time at your retreat. Regarding the meditations, each day we were able to experience different types, great disciple of the great Osho, we were able to enjoy active, semi-active and static meditations, allowing me to deepen my practice and taking me to places I never thought I would go. I feel very fortunate just to have had the pleasure of working with you. The rest without words, the location is incredible, just outside the bustling Kathmandu, the views, the calmness help you in the whole process, the rooms are very comfortable, the food is very good, varied, local produce and cooked with love, the staff is very respectful and friendly. And without forgetting our smiling Sushmi, great masseuse and better person, she never loses her smile and helped us in everything we needed, I never forget you. The retreat was perfect because at the head are Kriti and Biren, there could not be better hosts who make you feel like their own family at all times. If you are thinking of travelling to Nepal, and you want a transformative experience, getting to know the culture, tradition and at the same time working on your body, mind and soul, don't think twice! MANDALA YOGA RETREAT IS YOUR PERFECT START AND PLACE Thanks again for everything

I did the 4 day yoga and meditation retreat. The facilities are great (very comfy beds!), the staff are absolutely lovely and helpful. Gorgeous views from the rooms and yoga studio. Great yoga instructor as well.