A Peaceful Village with Himalayan Views
Ghachowk - Where We Practice
Our yoga center sits in Ghachowk, a traditional Nepali village 20 minutes from Lakeside Pokhara. Direct Annapurna views, village quiet, and the authentic environment that serious practice requires.
Why Location Matters for Yoga
We could have set up in Lakeside - it's where the tourists are, where the action is. But that's exactly why we didn't. Serious yoga practice requires an environment that supports concentration, not fights against it. Lakeside offers convenience; Ghachowk offers transformation.
When you're learning pranayama, you need clean air - not exhaust fumes from tourist traffic. When you're meditating, you need quiet - not music from bars and restaurants. When you're practicing asana, seeing the Himalayas creates an energy that no urban studio can replicate. We chose Ghachowk deliberately.
Read more about why we chose Ghachowk over LakesideWhat Ghachowk Offers
Unobstructed Mountain Views
Our practice space faces directly toward the Annapurna range. No buildings block the view. Annapurna South (7,219m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), and the sacred Machhapuchhre (6,993m) are visible on clear days. Practice yoga with the world's highest peaks as your backdrop.
See the Views →Clean Mountain Air
Ghachowk sits at higher elevation than Lakeside with better air quality. Essential for pranayama practice where you're doing intense breath work. No traffic pollution, no dust. The fresh Himalayan air makes deep breathing practice a pleasure rather than a compromise.
Village Peace
Ghachowk is a working village, not a tourist destination. The soundscape is natural: birds, wind, distant farm sounds, temple bells. No restaurant music competing with your meditation. No motorbike noise during shavasana. Real quiet for real practice.
Authentic Culture
Experience traditional Nepali village life. Friendly locals, working farms, Hindu temples. This isn't sanitized tourism - it's real Nepal. The authenticity extends to your yoga practice, taught as it should be rather than adapted for tourists.
Getting to Ghachowk
Multiple options to reach our yoga center
By Taxi
NPR 500-800 (~$4-6 USD), approximately 20 minutes. Most convenient option. We can arrange trusted taxi drivers for regular commuters.
By Scooter
Many students rent scooters in Lakeside (NPR 600-800/day). Pleasant ride through countryside. Road is paved entire way.
For Retreats/YTT
We arrange pickup and accommodation in Ghachowk. No commuting needed - stay where you practice.
Location Details
20 minutes by vehicle
Above sea level
Direct Annapurna range views
Accommodation in Ghachowk
Stay in Ghachowk
For retreats and teacher training, we arrange accommodation in clean, comfortable local guesthouses with mountain views. Private rooms with attached bathroom, hot water, and WiFi. Simple but comfortable - this is a yoga experience, not a luxury holiday.
Stay in Lakeside
For drop-in class students, staying in Lakeside and commuting is fine. Lakeside offers more restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Many students enjoy the contrast: tourist convenience in Lakeside, focused practice in Ghachowk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Come Practice in Ghachowk
Experience the difference that location makes. Join us in peaceful Ghachowk for authentic yoga with Himalayan mountain views.