Dates: 14–26 September 2026
Venue: Chhahari Retreat, Budhanilkantha
Monday 14 September
09:00–09:30
Welcome and Orientation
09:30–11:00
Methodology and Introductory Lectures
11:15–12:45
M3: Epigraphy
13:45–15:15
M2: Vaiṣṇavism
15:15 onwards
Leisurely Hike and Visit to Budhanilakantha
Wednesday 16 September
07:30–08:15
Optional Yoga
10:45–12:15
M4: Courtly Literature
13:15 onwards
Field Visit: National Archives and Svayambhu via historic route
Friday 18 September
07:30–08:15
Optional Yoga
09:00–10:30
M3: Epigraphy
10:45–12:15
M4: Courtly Literature
13:15 onwards
Field Visit: Hadigaon and Pashupatinath
Saturday 19 September
08:30 onwards
All-day Field Visit: Sankhu and Bhaktapur
Lunch in Bhaktapur
Sunday 20 September
Morning & Afternoon
Free time
(Optional hike to Shivapuri)
18:00–19:00
Special Lecture 2
Tuesday 22 September
07:30–08:15
Optional Yoga
09:00 onwards
All-day Field Visit: Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhanath via Naradevi
Wednesday 23 September
07:30–08:15
Optional Yoga
09:00–10:30
M2: Vaiṣṇavism
13:15–14:45
M4: Courtly Literature, wrap-up
15:00–16:00
Session for Discussion and Exchange
18:00–19:00
Special Lecture 3
Friday 25 September
07:30–08:15
Optional Yoga
09:00 onwards
All-day Field Visit: Nala Lokeshvara and Panauti
19:00 onwards
Farewell Dinner
Saturday 26 September
Morning
Field Visit: Patan Durbar Square