Dr. Dinesh Prasain & Pratikchhya Kshetry — Founders

Founded by Dr. Dinesh Prasain & Pratikchhya Kshetry – passionate nature, heritage and Himalayan hospitality enthusiasts – Jungle Mahal is a sanctuary where jungle-immersiveness, authentic Himalayan Ayurveda, modern scientific knowledge, ancient spirituality, and Newari architectural heritage unite to rejuvenate the mind, body & soul.

Dr. Binod Ghimire, Chief Consultant – Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy

Dr. Binod Ghimire is an Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy consultant with over 10 years of clinical and academic experience in Nepal. Dr. Ghimire earned the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Yoga and Rehabilitation from the renowned Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Sansthana, India. He earned his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Tribhuwan University.

Dr. Ghimire played a key role in developing Nepal’s first Bachelor of Yogic Science and Wellbeing (BYSW) program in Kathmandu, as well as the Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s programs in Yogic Sciences at Tribhuvan University, where he also serves as faculty.

Dr. Bihani Sanjyal, Chief Consultant – Ayurvedic Gynecology

Dr. Bihani Sanjyal is an Ayurvedic Consultant specializing in Gynecology and Obstetrics. She earned her Master of Surgery (MS) degree in Ayurveda Gynecology and Obstetrics from the prestigious National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) in India. She has also completed the Yoga Instructor Course (YIC) from the renowned yoga institution SVYASA in India. Dr. Sanjyal is dedicated to promoting holistic reproductive health, menstrual wellness, and hormonal balance through classical Ayurvedic therapies and lifestyle interventions.

Dr. Swekriti Lamichhane, Ayurvedic Medical Officer

Dr. Swekriti has BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree from Institute of Medicine, Tribhuwan University, Nepal. She worked as Ayurvedic Medical Officer in Arogya Health Home Ayurvedic retreat in the outskirts of Kathmandu. She has provided numerous Ayurvedic consultations and treatment services in Nepal. She has a passion for health and wellness counselling and loves helping people.

Nabin Hangkhim, Yoga and Sound Healing Senior Guru

Senior Guru Nabin Hangkhim studied Yoga at Nepal’s Valmiki Sanskrit University and India’s renowned yoga teaching institutions—Bihar School of Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga School (Mysore), and SVYASA Yoga University (Bangalore). He has been continuously teaching yoga in Nepal and abroad for over two decades. He is fully skilled in the following different Yoga systems: Scientific Hatha Yoga, Bihar School of Yoga Style, Swami Shivananda Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga (Mysore Style), Kriya Yoga, Tantra Yoga, Danda Yoga (bamboo stick yoga), Laughter Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga,

Dr. Chandra Katuwal, Yoga and Shamanic Healing Senior Guru

Dr. Chandra Katuwal is a highly accomplished yoga practitioner, educator, and spiritual scholar with a strong academic and experiential foundation in holistic health and yogic sciences. His deep commitment to the spiritual essence of yoga is further reflected in his MPhil in Spirituality and a PhD in Raj Yoga Meditation. Blending traditional yogic wisdom with contemporary health education, Dr. Katuwal brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to yoga instruction, emphasizing physical flexibility, inner transformation, and mental well-being. He has been researching and practicing Masta Shamanism since the last several years.

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