€690
Namaste, Welcome to Bodhidham
Yoga in Pokhara,NepalExplore & Embody Yoga From Experienced Yogic Minds!
Learn Yoga in its true essence, with fresh air, mountain views, and greenery all around. Only at Bodhidham, Ghachowk (1,320 m).
4.9★from 160+ reviews on Google and TripAdvisor
Ghachowk · 1,320 m elevation
Scroll500+Students
10+Years Teaching
4.9★Rated by Students
5000+Years of lineage
Bodhidham - Abode of Enlightenment
Authentic Yogic Teaching Coming From Lineage
Not another yoga holiday. A return to the root of the practice.
Welcome to our yoga meditation retreat ashram, located in Pokhara, Nepal, at the lap of a pristine mountain, surrounded by healing nature. If you're seeking a transformative, authentic yoga and meditation retreat experience that combines traditional values of spiritual practice with a contemporary approach, you've come to the right place.
First and foremost, our yoga-meditation retreat ashram is deeply rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga from five thousand years ago. We have had the privilege of learning under the guidance of revered yogis and masters of the Himalayas, who have passed down their wisdom through generations.
With years of dedicated practice and extensive experience, our teachers are well-versed in the art and science of yoga. We are ready to help you alleviate your life from pain and suffering, and lead you toward spiritual transformation.
YOGA BY CATEGORY
Three Yoga Paths. Choose Yours.
Pick the yoga path that calls you. Full lineup with every retreat, trek and Wellness Retreats, with durations, prices and multiple sub-paths inside each one.
YTT in Nepal
Become a teacher, rooted in lineage.
Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara, Nepal. Small cohorts, all-inclusive, taught by Real Yogis.
Popular Yoga Retreats
Retreats Loved by our Students
The most-booked Bodhidham retreats, handpicked for students by our us. All-inclusive: stay, organic meals and real Yoga in the Mountains of Nepal.
€180
Nature Yoga Retreat in Nepal
Duration3 days / 2 nights
Group sizeSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive
€245
€270
Sound Healing & Ayurvedic Retreat
Duration3 nights / 4 days
FocusHealing
IncludedAll-inclusive
€380
Intense Yogasana & Meditation Retreat
Duration7 days
FocusIntensive practice
IncludedAll-inclusive
€405
Noble Silence Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Duration6N/7D
Group sizeSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive
€420
Buddha's Teaching Meditation Retreat
Duration7 days
FocusBuddhist study and meditation
IncludedAll-inclusive
Yoga Trek in Nepal
Yoga Asana by Sunrise Ascent by Day
Two routes into the Annapurna massif, each woven with a daily practice. Mornings start with pranayama at altitude. Days are walked. Evenings are quiet.
€680
€680
Treks run March–May and October–December when the air is cleanest. Find what it really means by Yoga in the Himalayas.
Yoga Retreats in Nepal
Yoga and Meditation at Bodhidham
Yoga Retreats at Bodhidham that really mean Yoga retreat in the village of Ghachowk with clear Himalayas, not a Yoga Studio in a city.
€430
Mountain View Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Nepal
Duration6N/7D
Group sizeSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive
€430
Detox Yoga Retreat in Nepal
Duration6 nights / 7 days
Group sizeSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive
€430
Standard Yoga Retreat in Pokhara, Nepal
Duration5 Days
Group sizeSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive
€485
€505
Chakra Workshop & Healing Retreat
Duration8 days
FocusEnergy healing
IncludedAll-inclusive
EUR1299
7-Day Spiritual Retreat in Nepal - Muktinath Yoga Tour
Duration7 days
SessionsMeditation
FocusPranayama
€1550
Long Term Retreat at Bodhidham
Duration1 to 3 months
Group sizeSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive
A Day at Bodhidham Ashram
The daily rhythm, from first light to night.
- 5:30Wake & warm water
- 6:15Morning yogic cleansing
- 6:30Classical Hatha
- 9:00Healthy Breakfast
- 11:00Sound Healing/Journaling
- 1:00Delicious Lunch
- 2:00Self Study/Nature Walk
- 4:00Core Hatha Yogasana
- 5:30Herbal Tea
- 6:00Guided Meditation
- 7:00Dinner
Why Bodhidham
Why choose Bodhidham?
We give a personal touch, as we value you and your time and energy. We believe in quality; therefore, we give personal attention to each participant to help them to have overall growth in all aspects. That’s why we keep a limited seat so you can be at ease with the feeling that you are at home, which leads you towards your heart and soul.
- i.Traditional lineage-based teaching from experienced yogis
- ii.Family Environment
- iii.Organic food grown on a local farm.
- iv.Away from the city. At the height of 1320 m, Ghachowk Village.
- v.Pollution-Free Location, Best AQI.
- vi.In a lap of the holy mountain, Machhapuchhre.
- vii.Village of Ethnic Local Community.
- viii.Different cultural exposure, along with daily life of the village.
- ix.Connecting with a tradition and becoming part of a global spiritual family.
- x.Lifetime guidance and help in spiritual pursuit.
Our kitchen
Three sattvic meals, mostly from the farm.
All meals at Bodhidham are organic, freshly prepared and vegetarian, following Sattvic (yogic) dietary principles. Breakfast includes oats, fruits and herbal teas. Lunch is the main meal, dal bhat with seasonal vegetables.
Dinner is lighter with soups, bread or rice with vegetables. Special dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, allergies), accommodated with advance notice.
- Herbal Tea: Provided With Each Meal.
- Source: Mostly own organic farm
- Meals: Three a day, included
- Special diets: Vegan & gluten-free on request
Around Bodhidham
Ashram premises and Accommodation
We offer you both private and twin sharing rooms by allowing you to choose what best suits for your comfort and budget.
Guided by the principle that cleanliness is next to godliness, our rooms are kept clean, simple, and comfortable with all basic amenities provided.
- Hot Water: 24/7 hot water is available in the bathrooms.
- Beds: Bedsheets and towels are changed regularly.
- Toiletreies: Basic toiletries are provided by the Ashram.
- Room: Rooms are cleaned routinely to maintain a peaceful and hygienic living space.
The teaching team
Our Team →Taught by practitioners, not performers.
A look around
View gallery →Inside the ashram.
The shala, the courtyard, the kitchen and the quiet hours.
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Getting here
Land in Kathmandu. Sleep in the mountains.
Three steps and a free pickup. Most guests reach the ashram on the same day they land.
Land in Kathmandu (KTM).
Visa-on-arrival is straightforward for over 80 nationalities. Bring 2 passport photos, USD cash, and the address of your stay. 15 days · $30 · 30 days · $50 · 90 days · $125. Forms and ATMs are inside the terminal.
Choose your way to Pokhara.
Three options. Domestic flight KTM → PKR is 25 minutes (Buddha Air, Yeti, ~$120). Tourist bus is 7 hours via the Prithvi Highway (~$25, leaves at 7am). Private taxi is 6 hours (~$130, your own pace). All three land you in Pokhara the same day.
We pick you up, 30 minutes to Ghachowk.
Free pickup from Pokhara International Airport, Lakeside, or the bus park. Send us your arrival time on WhatsApp and our driver will be holding your name. The road climbs 700m up to the village, windows down, mountain on your right.
- Nearest international airport
- Tribhuvan (KTM)
- Nearest domestic airport
- Pokhara (PKR) · 25 min by air
- Bus from KTM
- 7 hr · Prithvi Highway
- From Pokhara to ashram
- 30 min · pickup included
- Ashram elevation
- 1,320 m
- Best season
- Sept–Nov · Feb–May
Send us your flight details.
Once you book, message your arrival airport, date and flight number on WhatsApp. Our driver will be at the gate with a Bodhidham sign, no taxi negotiation, no hostel night, no city navigation. Pickup is free from Pokhara airport, Lakeside or the bus park.
Send arrival details →Quick FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Bodhidham Yoga Retreat Ashram Nepal is located at Ghachowk Village, Pokhara, Nepal. We offer authentic yoga teacher training, meditation retreats, and spiritual wellness programs in peaceful Himalayan surroundings.
We arrange transport from Pokhara for all guests. Please inform us of your arrival date, time, and location (airport, bus park, or Lakeside) and we will arrange pickup. The drive from Pokhara to Ghachowk takes approximately 30 minutes on good roads. If you prefer to arrange your own transport, taxi is available from Lakeside Pokhara to Ghachowk.
Yes. Bodhidham is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance USA. Our 100-hour, 200-hour, and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs are all Yoga Alliance registered. Upon successful completion, graduates can register as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which is the international standard for yoga teacher credentials.
Most of our retreat programs are open to all levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Our teachers are experienced in adapting practices to individual needs. The Intense Yogasana and Meditation Retreat and the 300-hour YTT are designed for experienced practitioners. If you are unsure, please contact us and describe your experience — we will help you choose the most appropriate program.
A 25% advance payment is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due upon arrival at the ashram. Due to Nepal Government and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) regulations on foreign currency transactions, Bodhidham operates a NO REFUND policy on deposits and payments once processed. However, if you are unable to attend your booked program, your payment will be credited and valid for use within 3 months from your originally planned visit date. Check our full Booking & Refund Policy
Yes. If you wish to extend your stay beyond your booked program, please inform us as soon as possible so we can check availability. Extensions are priced per night inclusive of meals, or you can book a subsequent program. We also offer our Long Term Retreat program for those wishing to stay 1-3 months.
Why yoga in Nepal
The practice belongs to the mountain.
Yoga was born in the foothills of the Himalayas, not in a studio, not on a beach, not under fluorescent light. Nepal keeps that origin intact in a way few places still do.
01
Pure Himalayan air.
Ghachowk sits at 1,320 metres in a pollution-free valley. Pranayama done in clean, ionised mountain air is fundamentally different.
02
An unbroken lineage.
The Himalayan Nath tradition has flowed through Nepal for over a thousand years. Our teachers trained inside it.
03
Silence that travels.
No traffic, no hawkers, no studio blasting music. The valley settles the nervous system in the first 48 hours.
04
Small classes, real attention.
Every cohort is capped at 14 students with two teachers in the room. You will be adjusted by name.
05
Food grown on the land.
Three organic meals a day from our own farm and Ghachowk village. Sattvic cooking done properly.
06
An easy, welcoming country.
Tourist visa on arrival, English spoken everywhere. You land, we pick you up, you arrive, usually on the same day.
Reserve your seat
Your seat is waiting.
Tell us a little about you and we'll write back within a day with the right programme, the next available cohort and a clear price.
WhatsApp+977 986-4899791
Email[email protected]
PickupFree from Pokhara airport, Lakeside or the bus park.