Short 2 to 3 Night Retreats from €205
Weekend Yoga Retreats in Pokhara
Three genuine short retreats in the quiet village of Ghachowk above Pokhara. Compare what each one includes, what it costs, and which one fits the days you actually have.
Short Yoga Retreats in Pokhara: How to Choose
Sometimes you do not have a week to spare, but you still need to reset. A short yoga retreat gives you two or three nights away from your routine: daily yoga and meditation, simple vegetarian food, a quiet room in a mountain village, and enough space for the mind to settle before you go back to ordinary life.
All of our short retreats run in Ghachowk, a farming village about a 30-minute drive above Lakeside Pokhara, and they all work the same way. We arrange pickup from Lakeside Pokhara or from the airport or bus station, and from arrival onward your accommodation, three vegetarian meals a day and every yoga and meditation session are covered by one price. Teaching is by instructors trained in Indian Himalayan ashrams, and groups stay small.
What changes between the three is the setting and the emphasis, and that is really the only decision to make. The Nature Yoga Retreat takes the practice outdoors, into forest clearings and to the water. The Sound Healing and Ayurvedic Retreat runs a night longer and puts healing work rather than activity at the centre. The Mountain Homestay Yoga Retreat places you inside a Nepali family home in the village. Prices start at €205 per person sharing.
Ghachowk offers what the Lakeside tourist strip cannot: real quiet, with no restaurant noise competing with your evening meditation. October and November give the clearest Himalayan views and the most settled weather, and March to May is nearly as good. Short retreats run year-round, including through the green, quieter monsoon months from June to September when there is more rain.
Want to go deeper? Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training offers comprehensive training. Looking for regular practice? Explore our yoga classes in Pokhara.
Choose Your Retreat
From weekend escapes to adventure combinations, find the retreat that matches your time, goals, and spirit.
The lowest-priced short retreat, and the one to choose if you want to practise outdoors: yoga in forest clearings, meditation by the water, and pranayama with mountain views.
The longest of the short retreats. Choose it if you can spare a third night and want sound healing and Ayurveda at the centre of the stay rather than an activity-led weekend.
Choose this if the point of the trip is the place and the people. You stay with a local family in Ghachowk, eat home-cooked Nepali food, and walk to class through village paths.
Need something different? We create custom retreats for groups and individuals.
Inquire About Custom RetreatWhat Every Short Retreat Includes
Accommodation in Ghachowk
A clean, simple room in the village with mountain views, in either a sharing or a private room. Comfortable rather than luxurious: this is a yoga retreat, not a hotel.
Three Vegetarian Meals a Day
Organic vegetarian food prepared along sattvic lines, mostly sourced from local farms, with herbal tea. Vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice.
All Yoga and Meditation Sessions
Every yoga and meditation session on your chosen retreat is included in the price, along with the activities listed for that retreat.
Ashram-Trained Teachers
Teaching comes from instructors trained in Indian Himalayan ashrams, so the practice includes philosophy and breath work, not only physical postures.
Real Village Quiet
All three retreats run in Ghachowk rather than the Lakeside tourist area. No bar noise, no hustle: just birds, wind and the Annapurna range.
Pickup Arranged
We arrange pickup from Lakeside Pokhara, a 30-minute drive, or from Pokhara airport or the tourist bus station. Detailed directions are sent once you book.
A Typical Retreat Day
Day activities differ by the yoga plan or retreat you choose
Short Retreat Prices
Sharing Room
per person, room shared with one other guest
- Nature Yoga Retreat: €205 (3 days / 2 nights)
- Sound Healing & Ayurvedic Retreat: €210 (4 days / 3 nights)
- Mountain Homestay Yoga Retreat: €245 (3 days / 2 nights)
- Accommodation included
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- All yoga and meditation sessions
Private Room
per person, room to yourself
- Nature Yoga Retreat: €225 (3 days / 2 nights)
- Sound Healing & Ayurvedic Retreat: €240 (4 days / 3 nights)
- Mountain Homestay Yoga Retreat: €280 (3 days / 2 nights)
- Accommodation included
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- All yoga and meditation sessions
All prices are per person. Your final price depends on which of the three retreats you choose and whether you book a sharing or a private room. Not included: airfare to Nepal, visa fees, personal expenses, and optional excursions not listed for your retreat.
What Retreat Guests Say
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Marcel Noack
Germany
Just pay a visit and you will understand why this place is special. Authentic yoga teachings, peaceful environment, and wonderful hosts. A hidden gem in Pokhara.
Yoga RetreatLee Seung-hun
South Korea
The best yoga class in this city. With teachers who has warm heart.
Yoga ClassesTove Eklund
Sweden
Such a wonderful and empowering experience. Dedicated, hospitable and knowledgeable leaders. Clean and cozy facilities. Tasty and healthy food.
Yoga RetreatLise Crauwels
Belgium
Really nice spot to stay some days in Pokhara in between trekkings. Lovely yoga classes from Deepika 2 times a day. Oasis of peace with little garden in the center of Pokhara near the lakeside.
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Retreat FAQs
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Swami AnandaSwami Ananda is the founder of Yoga in Pokhara, with over 10 years of teaching experience. Trained at ashrams in the Himalayas, he brings authentic yoga traditions to Pokhara, Nepal.
Not Sure Which Short Retreat Fits?
Tell us the dates you have and what you want from the time. We will tell you honestly which of the three suits you best, and whether a sharing or private room makes more sense.