5-Day Himalayan Yoga Lifestyle Retreat by Begnas Lake, Pokhara

This five-day retreat is for anyone who wants to step away from the pace of daily life and settle into a slower, more considered rhythm. It suits those drawn to yoga as a complete way of living rather than a single hour on the mat. A basic comfort with light physical activity and walking will serve you well, and the practice can be approached gently, so you need not arrive with years of experience behind you.

The focus here is a full daily routine rather than one class a day. Alongside yoga, you follow philosophy classes, pranayama, periods of silence, and mindful eating, moving through meditation, breathwork, nature walks, and sound healing as the days unfold. The intention is that practice carries through the whole day, from a sunrise session to a candlelit meditation before you wind down for the night.

You stay beside Begnas Lake in Pokhara, in Nepal's Gandaki Province, at a luxury resort on the edge of the water. The setting is calm and green, with forest trails, a lake for swimming, and mountain views from nearly everywhere, including the Annapurna range. Described as eco-friendly and designed for comfort and tranquillity, the resort offers clean, well-appointed rooms and plenty of open space for practice and relaxation, while giving you a taste of Nepali rural life. The private super deluxe room comes with a balcony and hill views, a wardrobe, and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower, toiletries, and a hairdryer, so you have a quiet, peaceful place to unwind with uninterrupted mountain views from your own terrace.

A typical day begins with sunrise yoga and guided meditation, followed by a healthy breakfast and a mindful nature walk or hike. After a nourishing lunch there is time to rest and reflect, then a sound bath or vibrational healing session, restorative yoga or gentle stretching, dinner, and candlelight meditation before an early night. The first day eases you in with an afternoon arrival, a gentle evening restorative session, and dinner, while the final morning offers traditional asanas with sun salutation and breathwork before breakfast and departure. Meals are prepared according to Ayurvedic principles and are sattvic, clean and light, designed to energise the body without dulling the mind. They use locally produced organic ingredients, often fresh vegetables, grains, and legumes, served with seasonal fruits and juices, and vegetarian and organic diets are fully catered for. Herbal teas and detox drinks are offered during breaks.

Your package covers five days and four nights in the private super deluxe room for single occupancy, with all meals and activities included. That means airport pickup and drop-off, a boat transfer, four nights of accommodation, three daily meals, and daily classes in yoga, meditation, pranayama, and yogic philosophy, as well as nature walks and hikes, sound healing sessions, and those herbal teas and detox drinks. Flights and travel insurance are not included. Arrival and pickup from Pokhara airport or bus station is at 14:00 on the first day, with departure at 10:00 on the fifth.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily yogic philosophy classes - Nature walks and hikes - Sound healing sessions - Herbal teas and detox drinks - Boat transfer

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance