Practical information
Know before you go
How to reach the ridge, what the weather does, what to pack, and the handful of rules that make the place work.
The essentials
Six things worth knowing
Altitude
1,111 metres above sea level — always cool, and almost always above the cloud. The mountains are only 19 km away as the crow flies.
Weather
Moderate all year. Bring a warm jacket for December and January; it rarely drops below 9°C, and rarely climbs above 29°C in summer.
What to bring
A carry bag rather than a suitcase, personal medicine, two spare sets of clothes, a wind and rainproof layer, and comfortable walking boots.
What to wear
White or blue clothing is appreciated during meditation. Shoes come off at the door.
House rules
Self service — you wash your own dishes. Mobile off, though sending email is fine. No alcohol or tobacco on the property.
From Kathmandu
200 km west. Tourist bus at 7 am for about €25, or flights every hour from 8 am to 2 pm at about €111. Ask us for an e-ticket.
Getting here
Ask for the World Peace Stupa ridge
Every taxi driver in Pokhara knows it. We are 150 metres west of the stupa parking.
Pokhara airport
12 km · fixed taxi fare
Tourist bus park or lakeside
Taxi fare
Our airport pick-up or drop
Arranged by us
Car drop to lakeside or bus park
Arranged by us
One last stretch. There is a 55-metre walk with your luggage from the parking. Ask the driver to help with your bag.
Questions
Asked and answered
If something is not here, write to us — we answer every email ourselves.
Retreats run every Sunday, throughout the year. The minimum stay is 3 nights.
Retreats every Sunday, all year
Tushita-Nepal is your spiritual home
Send us your date, place and time of birth, and tell us what is pulling you toward the Himalaya. We will read the blueprint and write back.
O’ La… La…! Shambhala!