Nepal Yoga, Ayurveda & Himalayan Trek Wellness Escape

Adishakti Yogashala runs this 10-day retreat from their base in Pokhara, Nepal's lakeside city beneath the Annapurna range. The program is built around daily yoga and meditation sessions, with a strong emphasis on traditional practices like pranayama, kriyas, and sound healing, paired with Ayurvedic treatments. You'll get two Ayurveda massages and two Indo-Thai massage sessions during the week, plus the option of additional treatments.

The retreat includes two standout excursions: an overnight trek to Australian Camp, a viewpoint at 2,100 meters with panoramic Himalayan views, and a sunrise yoga session at the World Peace Pagoda, a short hike up from the lakeside. There are also group excursions to temples and countryside areas, and a cooking class. Binoy, the host and lead teacher, brings over a decade of teaching experience and a focus on the traditional limbs of yoga—bandhas, kriyas, mudras, and yogic lifestyle—rather than just asana.

Accommodation is simple but comfortable: private or shared rooms with private bathrooms and hot water, set in a garden property with a yoga shala. The setting is peaceful, but you're close enough to Pokhara's Lakeside area to walk into town for coffee, shopping, or a boat ride on Phewa Lake. The retreat is designed for people who want an active week—daily yoga, hiking, and exploration—but also plenty of time to relax and absorb the surroundings.

What makes this retreat different is the combination of yoga and Ayurveda as sister practices, and the authentic Nepali setting. Many guests stay longer than the 10 days—reviews mention stays of three weeks—and the hosts welcome you like family. Whether you're a beginner or have practiced for years, the small group sizes mean you get personal attention from Binoy and his team.

What's included

- 9 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga / meditation / pranayama sessions - Kriyas / sound healing / meditation / kirtan sessions - 2 Ayurveda massages - 2 Indo-Thai massage sessions - Trekking & overnight stay at Australian Camp - Sunrise yoga retreat to World Peace Pagoda - Group excursions / activities - Countryside visit - Cooking class - Nature hikes with a guide - Yogic purification / cleansing - Welcome drink - Water, herbal tea served throughout the day - Pre and post retreat support - Professional event photos - Wi-Fi / internet connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - AC rooms extra charge - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Laundry (unless stated)