Wellness Escape: 5-Day Yoga and Nature Discovery in Pokhara

The retreat is based at Green Hills Yoga Retreat, a family-run guesthouse in the Sedi Heights area of Pokhara, about a ten-minute walk above the lakeside. The property is surrounded by the family's own farmland, so the setting genuinely is as green as the name suggests. Most rooms open onto balconies with views over the gardens and, on clear days, the mountains beyond. The yoga shala is a separate open-sided deck with plenty of space, and mats, blocks, blankets, and cushions are all provided.

Each day follows a loose structure. There's a morning yoga session, usually Hatha or Ashtanga, led by Rajesh Poudel. He's a local who grew up in the Himalayas and started learning yoga at age ten. His teaching is calm and hands-on, and he's known for simplifying poses for beginners without dumbing them down for the rest of the group. Some days there's a second session in the late afternoon or evening, plus pranayama and meditation. You're free to join everything or just the morning class.

The non-yoga time is where the 'Discover Pokhara' part comes in. One day you'll take a guided hike up to the Peace Pagoda and the Pumdikot Shiva statue, have lunch at a viewpoint, and row across Phewa Lake. Another day starts with sunrise yoga, then breakfast at Annapurna View Point, followed by a visit to a waterfall and some local neighborhoods. A one-hour massage is included, and there are optional extras like sound healing sessions if you want to go deeper.

A typical day ends with dinner together, and guests often mention the conversations with other travelers from all over the world. The flexible schedule means you can be as social or as solitary as you like. Many people come after trekking to recover, and the retreat is structured well for that — gentle activity, good food, and early nights if you want them.

What's included

- Airport pickup - 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 1 hour massage therapy - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Wifi connection - Parking

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Laundry (extra charge) - Extra nights