2026 Nepal's Sacred Sounds and the 5 Elements Retreat 2
Saturday October 24th - Wednesday November 4, 2026
10 Day Retreat
Learn to harness the power of sound and vibration for profound healing.
This immersive training retreat offers a complete foundation in Himalayan singing bowl sound massage combined with the wisdom of the Five Elements. Over ten days, we will travel around the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding mountains, visiting Unesco World Heritage Sites while you gain the skills and knowledge to use sound and vibration to enhance the elemental energies that govern the chakras.
During these 10 core days, you will:
- Master the practical application of singing bowl sound massage, learning how to create shifts in physical and energetic balance.
- Explore how the Five Elements relate to the chakras and how you can use sound to bring these elemental energies into harmony.
- Gain confidence through hands-on practice, applying what you've learned directly with the bowls.
- Visit a variety or UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
By the end of this training, you'll have a solid toolkit for using sound therapy to support holistic healing in yourself and others.
We will be staying at three different 5-star Resorts in Kathmandu and up in the mountains in Nargakot! See the mountains from your bedroom window. It's a once in a lifetime experience!
Call us for details about this amazing retreat. (905) 563-3234
Reserve your spot today! Limited to 20 Students and 12 Explorers
Experience the Magic of Nepal for Yourself
Reserve your spot today!
We will take a maximum of 20 students and 12 Explorers on this adventure.
Call Denise to reserve your spot before they are all gone. 905-563-3234
Your Itinerary
Arrival - Saturday Oct. 24th
Kathmandu
MEET AND GREET DINNER
We will check into our rooms at Kathmandu’s 5 Star Hotel “THE SQUARE”.
We will be staying at this hotel for 3 evenings.
Join us for our OPENING RECEPTION /MEET and GREET on the Square’s rooftop restaurant for dinner.
Day 1 - Sunday Oct. 25th
Kathmandu
MONASTERY, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE OF SWAYAMBHU MONKEY TEMPLE AND PUJA
Experience a puja, a Hindu ritual of worship that involves a variety of devotional practices, such as prayer, songs, and offerings, to honour a deity.
Visit a local Buddhist monastery in the Tibetan tradition, beautifully situated on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley.
Day 2 - Monday Oct. 26th
Kathmandu
FOUNDRY, MUSICAL PROCESSION & FULL MOON
Visit our foundry for a rare viewing of how Himalayan singing bowls are made.
Participate in a Nepali Traditional musical procession. Experience the full "Hunter's" moon in Kathmandu.
Day 3 - Tuesday Oct. 27th
Bhaktapur
THANKGA ART, PALACE EXPLRATIONS AND SUNSET
Visit the Unesco Wold Heritage site Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a former royal palace complex.
Participate in a Thangka Art lesson, and then spend the afternoon exploring the rich heritage of these 14th and 15th century temples.
After sunset we’ll drive to NAGARKOT where we can settle into our rooms at the 5 Star Soultee Resort. We will stay at this resort for 5 nights.
Day 4 - Wednesday Oct. 28th
Nagarkot
SUSPENSION BRIDGE, WATERFALLS AND LESSONS
Wake up at the Soaltee, Nagarkot’s 5 Star resort. Visit the Bageshwori Nagarkot 250 meter Suspension Bridge. Learn about Less is More as we hike to the Nagarkot Waterfalls. Journal at the falls.
In the afternoon, new students will stay at the resort learning the basics of the Himalayan singing bowls.
Former students and all other attendees can pick from the activities offered at Soaltee Resort
Day 5 - Thursday Oct. 29th
Nagarkot
LESSONS, PEACE TEMPLE & 5 ELEMENT THEORY
New students will spend the morning at the resort continuing to learn the basics of the Himalayan singing bowls. Former students and all other retreat attendees can choose from a variety of Soaltee Resort activities.
In the afternoon, everyone will travel to the Peace Temple (Buddha Peace Park) which is carved into the side of the Himalayan foothills, offering stunning views of the Himalayas and the Kathmandu Valley. Here you will learn about the 5 Element theory.
Day 6 - Friday Oct. 30th
Nagarkot
HANDS ON TRAINING OR FREE TIME
All students will spend the full day at the resort as they work hands on with the singing bowls and 5 Element Theory. All other attendees can pick from a variety of the Soaltee Resort activities.
Day 7 - Saturday Oct. 31st
Nagarkot
HANDS ON TRAINING OR FREE TIME
All students will spend the full day at the resort as they work hands on with the singing bowls and 5 Element Theory. All other retreat attendees can choose from a variety of activities hosted by Soaltee resort.
Day 8 - Sunday Nov. 1st
Nagarkot
CHANGU NARAYAN TEMPLE, SOUND JOURNEY NEPAL STUDIO, THAMAL SHOPPING DISTRICT
Everyone visits the UNESCO World Heritage Site Changu Narayan Temple. Students will have a lesson at the Temple.
Say goodbye to the Soaltee resort and drive back to Kathmandu. Visit the Sound Journey Nepal Studio and play with hundreds of singing bowls.
Get dropped off in the Thamel Shopping district and explore on your own. Thamel is known for its historic narrow pathways and is the city’s main nightlife zone. Spend the night exploring this district and then walk to your 5 star hotel in Thamel for an evening's rest.
Day 9 - Monday Nov. 2nd
Kathmandu
SOUND JOURNEY NEPAL STUDIO, SHOPPING IN THAMEL
Say goodbye to the Soaltee resort and drive back to Kathmandu. Visit the Sound Journey Nepal Studio and play with hundreds of singing bowls.
Get dropped off in the Thamel shopping district, known for its historic narrow pathways and is the city’s main nightlife zone.
Day 10 - Tuesday Nov. 3rd
Kathmandu
DURBAR SQUARE, CELEBRATION DINNER
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Durbar Square. With the highest concentration of old structures, the square is home to several palaces, courtyards, and temples. It is also known as "The Museum of Temples" because there are over 50 temples in Durbar square.
Celebration Dinner with traditional music and then back to your hotel in Thamel for one last night.
Wednesday Nov. 4th
Fly home
Reminisce on your experiences and make your way back home. These memories will last a lifetime, and we are so full of gratitude to have shared them with YOU!
Your Investment for this Amazing Retreat
There are 2 options for this retreat.
STUDENT: You can attend as a student and partake in all trainings and excursions for an investment of $5,300 CAD*
(Approx. $3,650 USD, NPR 535573)*
EXPLORER: Everything BUT the hands-on training at the resort. This option is great for friends and family that may want to join the trip, but not partake in the student trainings. $4,300 CAD*
(Approx. $2,950 USD, NPR 434521)*
*Both options DO NOT INCLUDE flights, food, or accommodations.*
(Estimated investment for the retreat with Food and Shared Accommodations in a 5 Start Resort is $7,100 plus flight.)
(Approx. $5,500 USD, NPR 717466)
We have arranged special room blocks at three 5-star hotels for our guests at a discounted rate. You are welcome to book your accommodations at any of these hotels or choose a different place to stay. However, please note that buses will only pick up and drop off participants at these three designated hotels.
Most of the training sessions will take place at the Soaltee Resort in Nagarkot. Be sure to arrive at one of the listed hotels in time for the scheduled pickup. Failure to arrive on time may result in missing the day’s activities.
Scroll through images from our latest trip to Nepal
The people are so friendly in Nepal
I was invited to fly a kite with these boys.
Street Celebrations
Temples are everywhere
Full Moon over the Palaces
View of the Mountains at Soultee
Dinner at the Soultee Resort
Mountain View at Soultee Zoomed In
Shopping in Thamel
Meet Young Entrepreneurs
Narrow streets filled with vendors
Download Retreat Itinerary
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Reserve your spot today!
This retreat is limited to 20 Students and 12 Explorers
Call Denise to reserve your spot before they are all gone. 905-563-3234
