Yoga Retreats in Pokhara, Nepal
Weekend, Week-Long & Trekking Retreats from €275
Yoga retreats with direct Annapurna views in peaceful Ghachowk. Choose from short resets, week-long immersions, Yoga & Trek combinations, and Ayurvedic healing retreats — taught by Indian Himalayan ashram-trained instructors.
From €275
5-7 days
- 4
- Retreat Options
- 3-10
- Days Duration
- 8
- Max Group Size
- 365
- Days Available
Yoga Retreats in Pokhara — Authentic Practice in the Himalayas
A yoga retreat in Pokhara should be transformative, not just pleasant. Our retreats in peaceful Ghachowk village are designed for lasting change — in your practice, your mind, and your approach to daily life. The Himalayan setting isn't backdrop; it's an active participant in your transformation.
Unlike yoga retreats in commercial tourist areas, our Ghachowk location offers genuine peace: no bar noise competing with meditation, no tourist hustle breaking concentration. Just village quiet, the presence of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre, and focused practice with Indian Himalayan ashram-trained instructors.
Pokhara offers what India and Bali cannot — authentic yoga tradition without overwhelming chaos, genuine spiritual depth without commercial veneer, and the unique energy of the world's highest mountains. Whether you choose a weekend retreat to reset, a week-long immersion, a yoga-trekking adventure, or an Ayurvedic healing retreat, you train at the foot of the Himalayas with teachers who lived years in the lineage they teach.
Choose Your Retreat
Standard Yoga Retreat
5-7 days · From €275
Our signature retreat with daily Hatha yoga, meditation, Satsang, Ayurvedic massage, singing bowl healing, and temple visits near Lakeside.
- Daily Hatha yoga
- Guided meditation
- Ayurvedic massage
- Singing bowl healing
- Temple visits & boating
- All vegetarian meals
Nature Yoga Retreat
3 days / 2 nights · From €335
Connect with nature through outdoor yoga sessions, Hatha practice, and meditation surrounded by Himalayan scenery.
- Yoga in nature
- Hatha yoga practice
- Satsang teachings
- Guided meditation
- Mountain views
- All vegetarian meals
Mountain View Retreat
7 days / 6 nights · From €440
Log cabin accommodation with classical yoga, sound healing, Ayurvedic treatments, village tours, and hiking activities.
- Log cabin stay
- Sound healing
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Village tours
- Hiking activities
- Spiritual counseling
Yoga Trek (Poon Hill / Mardi)
5-6 days · €680
Unique combination of yoga practice and Himalayan trekking to Poon Hill or Mardi Himal with daily yoga sessions.
- Sunrise yoga at summit
- Guided trekking
- Hot springs
- All permits included
- All meals & lodging
- Experienced guides
Ayurveda Healing Retreat
7 days / 6 nights · From €415
Traditional Ayurvedic healing with personalized dosha assessment, Abhyanga massage, Shirodhara, and sattvic diet.
- Dosha assessment
- Abhyanga massage
- Shirodhara therapy
- Daily Hatha Yoga
- Sattvic organic meals
- One-on-one counseling
What Makes Our Retreats Special
Mountain Energy — Practice with direct views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. The presence of the world's highest peaks creates an energy that transforms practice. Morning meditation with sunrise over snow peaks.
Authentic Teaching — Traditional yoga from instructors trained in Indian Himalayas Ashrams. Complete practice including philosophy, not just physical postures. This is real yoga, not wellness tourism.
Genuine Peace — Ghachowk village offers what Lakeside tourist areas cannot: real quiet. No restaurant noise, no tourist bustle. Just birds, wind, and the space that meditation requires.
Small Groups — Maximum 8 participants per retreat. Personal attention, individual adjustments, and space for questions. Community without overwhelm.
Affordable Value — Nepal's cost of living means high-quality retreats at fraction of Bali or Western prices. Your budget stretches further without sacrificing authenticity.
Adventure Options — Only Nepal offers yoga + Himalayan trekking. Our Yoga & Trek retreat combines practice with moderate mountain hiking to Annapurna viewpoints. Unique in the world.
Sample Daily Schedule
Day activities differ by the yoga plan or retreat you choose
Meet Your Teachers
Himalayan Ashram Trained Instructors
Swami Ananda
Founder & Spiritual Head
Born in the Himalayas and raised by a master in an ashram at Rishikesh, India. A recognized yoga teacher and spiritual guide with deep understanding of philosophy and practical applied yoga science. His ideology is to teach from experience and deliver first-hand knowledge of yogic wisdom. He has organized many camps, retreats, and workshops related to yoga and spirituality, and has worked as a yoga Guru in the corporate world. Known as a born healer, he has helped numerous people restore their health through yogic techniques and spiritual healing.
Deepika Bhairavi
Yoga & Anatomy Teacher
Born in Himachal Pradesh, the divine Himalayan region of India. Yoga has been part of her life since age 10. Years of practice have helped her strengthen her abilities and become adaptive, flexible, and courageous both on and off the mat. She is always indebted to her first master, Mrs. Narvada Sood, who molded her in yogic practice, guiding her gradually from basic to advanced levels. Under this guidance, she participated in many state and national level yoga championships, collecting medals, prizes, and honors. She is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher who joyfully shares her experience with all who approach.
What Retreat Guests Say
Excellent service and humble staff, I booked detox yoga retreat program and it was so amazing. Cannot express my feeling in word. This is my suggestion for everyone at least should try once, it is actually life changing. My heartiest thanks to bodhidham family for pampering and all the efforts they made for me.
Prakash Bhusal
Detox Yoga Retreat
Swami Ananda and Deepika are great Yogis and excellent hosts, radiating love and kindness. They helped us with every request we had and did everything they could to make our stay pleasant. The yoga is profound, authentic and deeply spiritual. A true blessing, being able to stay at Bodhidham and experience their teachings.
Christina Treiber
Yoga Retreat
My experience with Bodhidham Yoga has been very special and emotional, many things buried deep inside came out. Swami Ananda counseled me and organized a spiritual tour for me. This 10 days spiritual trip had shattered my mind, soul and body. During this time, I did not experience any kind of worry or sorrow.
Manvi Mishra
10-Day Spiritual Retreat
This was a life changing experience to learn and practice yoga on all levels in such a beautiful and authentic setting. The instructors and guides were amazing. Always with kindness and confidence, they led me through my trip in Pokhara. I received constant support and spiritual guidance throughout my entire stay.
Liz VKD
Yoga & Meditation Retreat
What to Bring
Clothing
- Comfortable yoga clothing (3-4 sets)
- Warm layers for cool mornings and evenings
- Light rain jacket (especially monsoon season)
- Swimwear (for hot springs on trek)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals or flip-flops for around the center
Personal Items
- Toiletries (biodegradable preferred)
- Sunscreen and hat
- Insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Journal and pen
- Any personal medications
Yoga Equipment
- We provide yoga mats and props
- Feel free to bring your own mat if preferred
- Meditation cushion or shawl if you have one
Documents
- Passport (with valid Nepal visa)
- Travel insurance details
- Booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Swami Ananda
Founder & Spiritual Head
Born in the Himalayas and trained at ashrams in the Himalayas of India, Swami Ananda carries forward the authentic guru-shishya parampara lineage. With over 10 years of teaching experience, he brings traditional yogic wisdom to practitioners seeking genuine spiritual growth and transformation.
Credentials & Training
- Trained at Ashrams in the Himalayas of India
- 10+ Years of Yoga Teaching Experience
- Guru-Shishya Parampara Lineage Holder
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