Bodhidham retreat guests practising yoga outdoors with the Annapurna range behind them

Yoga Retreat in Pokhara, NepalWeekend, Week-Long & Healing Retreats from €150

Where Practice Meets Purpose. Traditional yoga retreats with Indian Himalayan ashram-trained instructors in Nepal's most peaceful mountain setting.

4.9★ Rated by 135+ International Retreat Guests

Indian Himalayan Ashram Teachers • All-Inclusive • Ghachowk, Pokhara

Authentic Yoga Retreats in Pokhara, Nepal

We offer weekend yoga retreats, week-long immersions, and Ayurvedic healing retreats in Ghachowk — a peaceful village 30 minutes from Lakeside Pokhara with direct views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre Himalaya.

Our instructors trained for years at Indian Himalayan ashrams, bringing authentic guru-shishya parampara to every session. Whether you're a complete beginner on your first yoga retreat in Pokhara or a serious practitioner looking for a long-term spiritual retreat, you'll practise real, traditional yoga — not fitness yoga.

Sunrise yoga practice at our Pokhara retreat center

Yoga with Sunrise

Wake to Annapurna views at 1,300m — far from city noise, surrounded by rice terraces.

A Yoga Retreat for Every Intention

From weekend resets to month-long immersions — choose the path that fits your intention.

What's Included in Every Retreat

Honest, all-inclusive pricing — no surprise add-ons once you arrive in Pokhara.

Daily Yoga
Meditation
Vegetarian Meals
Accommodation
Cultural Activities
Small Groups

A Day at Our Retreat

  1. 1Morning meditation session
  2. 2Yoga / body-based practice
  3. 3Breakfast
  4. 4Midday practice session (meditation or inner work)
  5. 5Lunch
  6. 6Rest / personal practice time
  7. 7Evening meditation
  8. 8Dinner (or light dinner)
  9. 9Reflection / quiet time
  10. 10Rest / recovery / sleep

Day activities differ by the yoga retreat and level you choose.

Also explore our Detox Retreat or Ghachowk location. Questions? Get in touch.

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Chantalle V.

Oct 2026

I had a lovely time to practise my yoga-asana’s & do meditation. Discipline, breath, joy and challenge brought me deeper into the pose. The special massage was the cherry on the cake! Thank you very much Swami G, Sanjay and Deepika 🫶💫🙏

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Elbert L.

Oct 2026

A very relaxing and restful stay at a homely peaceful place, with amazing experience in yoga, meditation and sound therapy! Worth visiting for a recharge and reflection in life!

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Valentine L.

Apr 2026

I did my 200 hours yoga teacher training at Bodhidham and it was a great experience. Our group was very small (only 5 of us with occasional people on retreats) and it felt like family. …

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Ethan O.

Apr 2026

I recently completed my 300-hour teacher training at Bodhidham Retreat Ashram, and it was one of the most profound and insightful experiences of my life. From the moment I arrived, Swami G and the teaching team created a warm, welcoming atmosphere that made the ashram feel like home. …

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W. V.

Mar 2026

I stayed at Bodhidham for their 300 hour YTTC / 25 Day Retreat, it was a lovely, transformative time filled with authentic yogic teaching and surrounded by lush scenery. Please note that the training takes place in the small Himalayan village of Ghachok. …

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Prateek B.

Jun 2026

I had really enjoyed and learnt so many things ... The teacher are very experienced and dedicated..the atmosphere is very homely.. i have learnt authentic yoga asanas and pranayama ... I stayed here for 10 days and became very disciplined and focused

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Julie G.

Sep 2025

I recently completed my 300hr YTT with Deepika and Swami G at Bodhidam, and it was a truly amazing experience. The level of care, kindness and consideration that they run this program with is of the highest level. …

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Amy L.

Dec 2025

We came as tourists and left as family… My daughter and I came to Bodhidham for the five day yoga retreat and were delighted with the experience! Swami Ananda and his team made us feel at home with their warmth, delicious food, out of this world sessions, and loving care in their beautiful ashram by the lake in Pokhara. …

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Why Choose Our Yoga Retreat in Pokhara?

Discover what makes our Ghachowk retreat center unique in Nepal

Himalayan Mountain Views

Practice yoga with direct views of the Annapurna range. Our Ghachowk location offers unobstructed mountain panoramas during every session.

Ashram-Trained Instructors

Our lead instructors trained extensively in Indian Himalayas Ashrams, bringing authentic guru-shishya parampara transmission to Nepal.

Peaceful Village Setting

Located in Ghachowk village near Pokhara, away from tourist chaos. The silence and natural environment support deep yoga practice.

Clean Mountain Air

Unlike polluted Kathmandu, Pokhara offers fresh Himalayan air. Essential for pranayama practice and overall health during your stay.

Affordable Authenticity

Nepal's cost of living means high-quality retreats at a fraction of Bali or Western prices. Your budget stretches further without sacrificing authenticity.

Unique Retreat Programs

From yoga-trekking combinations to Ayurvedic healing and silent meditation. Only Nepal offers this diversity of authentic yoga experiences.

Want to learn more about what makes Pokhara special for yoga?

Our Retreat Teaching Team

Trained at ashrams in the Himalayas, our instructors bring authentic knowledge and years of dedicated practice to guide your yoga retreat.

Swami Ananda, Founder & Spiritual Head at our yoga retreat in Pokhara

Swami Ananda

Founder & Spiritual Head

10+ years teaching yoga

Deepika Bhairavi, Yoga & Anatomy Teacher at our yoga retreat in Pokhara

Deepika Bhairavi

Yoga & Anatomy Teacher

10+ years practicing & teaching

Ratheesh (Shiva), Yoga Teacher at our yoga retreat in Pokhara

Ratheesh (Shiva)

Yoga Teacher

10+ years teaching

Everything You Need for a Yoga Retreat in One Place

Every Kind of Retreat, One Campus

As a full-service Pokhara retreat center we run everything from one place: weekend retreats, week-long immersions, sound healing and yoga trekking — all from our Ghachowk location.

4.9★ from 135+ Reviews

Rated by retreat guests from 30+ countries on Google and TripAdvisor. Real experiences, not curated testimonials.

Small & Personal

Intentionally small groups so instructors know your practice, your limits, and your goals. No assembly-line retreats — just focused, personal guidance.

Honest, All-Inclusive Pricing

Accommodation, meals, materials and excursions included. No surprise add-ons. See our FAQs or ask us directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pokhara sits at the foot of the Annapurna range with clean mountain air, comfortable altitude, and a peaceful environment ideal for yoga practice. Unlike Kathmandu, Pokhara has no pollution or traffic noise — just serene lakes, Himalayan views, and a welcoming traveler community. Our retreat center in Ghachowk offers even greater tranquility just 30 minutes from Lakeside.

Annapurna range seen from our Ghachowk yoga retreat near Pokhara

The Himalayan Advantage

Mountain Views: Practice with the Annapurna range as your backdrop. Sacred Himalayan peaks create an energy that urban studios cannot replicate.

Clean Air: While Kathmandu struggles with pollution, Pokhara offers fresh mountain air — essential for pranayama.

Peaceful Environment: Our Ghachowk retreat sits away from tourist noise. Village silence and mountain winds support meditation.

Traditional Instruction: Instructors trained in Indian Himalayan ashrams bring real spiritual practice from an unbroken lineage.

Your Complete Guide to a Yoga Retreat in Nepal

Whether you're comparing retreats across Nepal or already set on Pokhara, these guides help you decide.

Why Pokhara for a Yoga Retreat

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Our Ghachowk Location

Why we chose a quiet Himalayan village 30 minutes from Lakeside over the tourist strip.

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Getting to Pokhara, Nepal

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From weekend retreats to month-long spiritual stays, practice authentic yoga in Nepal's most peaceful mountain setting.

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