7 Day Himalayan Yoga Trek in Nepal: Awakening Yoga, Meditation & Nature

This retreat is built around a five-day trek in the Annapurna region, one of Nepal's classic walking routes. You start with a night in a deluxe hotel in Pokhara's Lakeside district, where you meet your guide and get a briefing on the days ahead. From there, a local jeep takes you to Tikhedhunga, and the trek begins. The trail passes through small villages where locals go about their daily lives, through jungle and high hills, with the white peaks of the Himalayas often in view. Each day includes a guided yoga session in the morning and a meditation session in the evening, usually at the teahouse where you're staying.

The trek is graded moderate. You'll walk between three and six hours a day, and the highest point is Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. On the Poon Hill morning, you get up before dawn to watch the sun hit the mountains, then return to the trail. A later day includes time to soak in the natural hot springs at Jhinu. The final day ends with a boat ride on Phewa Lake in Pokhara and a farewell dinner.

The yoga and meditation are led by Swami Ananda, who trained in the Himalayan yoga tradition and has an M.Sc in yoga. His teaching is grounded in experience rather than theory. The group is small, generally between three and eight people, so you get personal attention. The retreat is run by Bodhidham Yoga Retreat Ashram, based in Pokhara, which offers this trek as one of several programs.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation (1 night deluxe hotel in Pokhara, 5 nights guest houses on trek) - All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily guided yoga and meditation sessions - Experienced yoga master and guide - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Group excursions/activities - Hotel transfer from Pokhara airport or bus stop - Local jeep transport as per itinerary - 1-hour boat tour on Phewa Lake - Farewell dinner

What's not included

- International or domestic flights - Travel insurance (recommended) - Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, hot showers, laundry) - Optional spa treatments or extra massages - Tips for guides and porters - Anything not explicitly listed as included