The Nepal Academy of Tourism, Hotel and Mountaineering (NATHM), under the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, has announced specialized training programs focused on the growing fields of wellness tourism, yoga, meditation and spiritual tourism. The academy is offering two separate three-month courses, Yoga Wellness Tourism Training and Meditation & Spiritual Tourism Training, with the initiative aimed at encouraging participants to learn, practise and explore the transformative potential of wellness-oriented tourism.
The training announcement comes as wellness, mindfulness and spiritually focused travel continue to gain greater attention within the broader tourism industry. By introducing specialised courses in these areas, NATHM is offering structured training opportunities for individuals interested in developing knowledge and skills connected with tourism experiences centred on yoga, meditation and spirituality. The programmes combine the academy’s tourism training focus with areas increasingly associated with meaningful and experience-based travel.
Two Specialised Courses Focus on Wellness and Spiritual Experiences
Under the newly announced program, NATHM will conduct Yoga Wellness Tourism Training, a specialized course designed around the connection between yoga, wellness and tourism. The training will run for three months, providing participants with an opportunity to engage with an emerging area of tourism that brings together travel and wellbeing-focused experiences. The program is being offered as part of NATHM’s broader effort to provide specialized tourism-related training in areas that reflect changing interests and opportunities within the sector.
NATHM has also announced the Meditation & Spiritual Tourism Training, another three-month program focusing on meditation and spiritual tourism. The course highlights the growing significance of tourism experiences associated with mindfulness, spirituality, and personal transformation. Through the two programs, the academy is promoting a training approach built around the message: “Learn, practice, and inspire a journey of transformation through Yoga, Meditation, & Spiritual Tourism.”
Three-Month Programs With Rs 48,000 Training Fee
Both the Yoga Wellness Tourism Training and Meditation & Spiritual Tourism Training will have a duration of three months, according to the official announcement. The training fee for each programme has been set at Rs 48,000. Interested participants can choose the programme that best matches their interests and professional goals within the specialised fields of wellness and spiritual tourism.
The courses offer an opportunity for individuals interested in exploring tourism beyond conventional travel experiences. Wellness and spiritual tourism place greater emphasis on experiences connected with physical and mental wellbeing, meditation, personal reflection and spiritual exploration. NATHM’s decision to offer dedicated training in these areas brings together several interconnected aspects of tourism under specialised programmes focused specifically on developing knowledge and practical engagement.
Application Deadline Set for September 11
According to the notice, applications must be submitted by September 11, 2026. Interested applicants have been encouraged to complete the application process within the specified deadline for participation in the respective training programs. For further information, NATHM has provided its official website, www.nathm.gov.np, and the contact number 01-5970605. The academy is conducting the programs under its role as the Nepal Academy of Tourism, Hotel and Mountaineering, offering specialised training opportunities within Nepal’s tourism and hospitality sector.
A New Focus on Wellness-Oriented Tourism Training
The introduction of training programs dedicated to yoga wellness tourism, meditation and spiritual tourism reflects a growing focus on specialized tourism experiences that extend beyond traditional sightseeing and travel. The two courses provide participants with an opportunity to explore areas where tourism intersects with wellbeing, mindfulness and spirituality, while developing a deeper understanding of these distinct tourism segments.
With applications now open, the NATHM initiative offers prospective trainees a structured pathway into specialised areas of tourism centred on wellness, yoga, meditation and spiritual experiences. The programmes are expected to provide participants with a three-month learning opportunity under one of Nepal’s key tourism training institutions, bringing greater attention to the evolving role of wellness and spirituality within the wider tourism landscape.
