Kalpavriksha
Wellness Center
Assessment comes first
Lum is not self-selected from a treatment menu. A qualified Sowa Rigpa practitioner reviews suitability and may approve, adjust, postpone, or advise against a session.
Soft opening November 2026
The wish-fulfilling tree
Wellness, rooted
in wholeness.
Inspired by the sacred tree of abundance, Kalpavriksha Wellness Center is a place for deep roots, attentive care, and your innate capacity to flourish. We consider the whole person.
Private care
4 Lum rooms · 3 Ku Nye rooms · sauna
Traditional guidance
Qualified Sowa Rigpa practitioner
Considered rhythm
Preparation, immersion and rest
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Soft opening November 2026
01 / Tibetan Lum medicinal bathing
A Sowa Rigpa external therapy
What Lum is —
and how it
works.
Lum is a traditional external therapy of Sowa Rigpa that uses warm medicinal water, steam, or another practitioner-selected application. It is not simply a spa bath: suitability and the method are considered before treatment.
In the traditional teaching, Lum is associated with moistening and softening. Before recommending it, a qualified Sowa Rigpa practitioner considers the person's reason for visiting, constitution, age, strength, current condition, and other relevant health information.
Recognized as living cultural heritage
Inscribed by UNESCO
In 2018, UNESCO inscribed the knowledge and practices of Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The inscription recognizes the living tradition itself; it is not a certification of an individual center or a claim that Lum is suitable for everyone.
Read the UNESCO record ↗There is no single formula
The preparation, method, treatment area, duration, and level of support depend on the individual and the practitioner's guidance. Kalpavriksha does not apply one fixed temperature, formula, or session length to every guest.
Explanation and consent
Before Lum begins, the team explains the process, answers questions, prepares the room and ordered materials, and confirms consent. Guests may pause or stop at any time, with assistance arranged according to their needs.
How a Lum visit works
Assessment.
Preparation.
Bathing. Rest.
A Lum visit follows a clear sequence. The exact preparation and session details vary because the same method is not appropriate for every person.
01
Assess suitability
A qualified practitioner reviews relevant health information and decides whether Lum is appropriate, should be adjusted, or should be postponed.
02
Prepare & explain
The team prepares the practitioner-selected method and room, explains what will happen, answers questions, and confirms consent.
03
Bathe & recover
You use a private Lum room with the agreed level of support, may pause or stop at any time, and receive individual aftercare before leaving.
Three private massage roomsTraditional Ku Nye
Ku Nye · Traditional Tibetan massage
Massage with
a specific tradition
behind it.
The massage offered at Kalpavriksha will be Ku Nye, the traditional Tibetan massage practice used within Sowa Rigpa. It generally combines oil application with rubbing, kneading, and other external techniques. We will still use the word “massage” when that is clearest for guests, while naming the tradition accurately.
At Kalpavriksha, Ku Nye is provided by experienced massage practitioners trained in the tradition under the guidance of our qualified Sowa Rigpa practitioner. Each session begins with a clear intake so the approach can be matched to the guest's needs and comfort.
✦ Traditional Sowa Rigpa external therapy
✦ Oil-based massage techniques
✦ Qualified Sowa Rigpa guidance
✦ Three private massage rooms
✦ Clear intake before each session
02 / The Kalpavriksha standard
Why the experience feels different
Care is in
the details.
Premium wellness is not about excess. It is the feeling that nothing important has been rushed, overlooked, or left to chance.
From practitioner guidance and private rooms to the warmth, materials, pacing, and time to settle afterwards, the Kalpavriksha experience is designed as one considered whole.
Personal guidance
Your visit begins with listening, context, and a thoughtful conversation about suitability.
Complete privacy
Private bathing and treatment rooms create space for dignity, quiet, and uninterrupted care.
Sensory precision
Light, material, warmth, sound, and movement are composed to help the nervous system settle.
Time to integrate
The experience does not end at the water. Space to rest is part of the rhythm of care.
Unhurried care, held with intention.
Request a private consultation ↗03 / Our spaces
Spaces for restoration
Designed to quiet
the outside world.
A first look at our four private Lum rooms and three Ku Nye massage rooms. A dedicated sauna is also available at the center.
Natural stone, warm timber, gentle light, and private treatment settings create an atmosphere that feels grounded from the moment you enter.
04Private Lum rooms
03Ku Nye massage rooms
01Dedicated sauna
“Like a tree, lasting well-being begins beneath the surface — with strong roots, patient care, and room to grow.”
Our guiding belief
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Find us near
Boudha.
Kalpavriksha Wellness Center is located on Mahankal Marg, a short distance from Boudha.
Kalpavriksha Wellness Center 4th Floor & Rooftop, P9G5+8RP Mahankal Marg, Kathmandu 44600, NepalEntrance landmark: Samsara café on the ground floor
Soft openingNovember 2026
Questions before opening?+977 970-4980432
Official Google Maps location · Street imagery may show an earlier stage of the building.
Before your first visit
Practical questions,
clear answers.
These are useful starting points. Lum and Ku Nye recommendations are considered individually before a session is confirmed.
Who decides whether Lum is suitable?
A qualified Sowa Rigpa practitioner reviews relevant health information and the reason for your visit. Lum may be approved, adjusted, postponed, or not recommended. It is not a self-selected spa service.
What happens during a first visit?
Your visit begins with an intake and suitability assessment. If Lum is appropriate, the team explains the session, prepares the practitioner-selected method and room, confirms consent, and gives you time to bathe and rest. The exact preparation and duration vary by person.
What is Ku Nye massage?
Ku Nye is traditional Tibetan massage within Sowa Rigpa. It generally combines oil application with rubbing, kneading, and other external techniques. At Kalpavriksha, it is provided by experienced massage practitioners trained in Ku Nye under the guidance of a qualified Sowa Rigpa practitioner.
Do I need to know Sowa Rigpa?
No. Curiosity is enough. Our role is to hold the tradition with respect and help you understand the experience in clear, grounded language.
How do I arrange a visit?
Kalpavriksha Wellness Center is planning a soft opening in November 2026 and is not yet accepting appointments. Services may be introduced in phases. Join the opening list below and we will contact you when bookings become available.
Soft opening November 2026
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to hear.
We are not yet accepting appointments. Tell us whether you are interested in Lum medicinal bathing, Ku Nye massage, or the sauna. Services will be introduced in phases, and our team will contact you when the relevant bookings become available.
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Questions before opening?+977 970-4980432Lum and Ku Nye at Kalpavriksha Wellness Center are traditional Sowa Rigpa wellness practices and are not substitutes for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please tell us about relevant health considerations so we can discuss suitability.