Trek Highlights
- 9-day private trek combining the Poon Hill route (Annapurna sunrise viewpoint at 3,210m) with daily yoga practice at each lodge stop.
- Yoga session each morning before walking and each evening before dinner. Led by a certified Nepali yoga instructor who walks the trek with the group.
- Slower pace than our standard 6-day Poonhill trek. Walking days 3 to 5 hours each. Time for yoga, journaling, and a slower experience of the Himalayan villages along the trail.
- Private guide and porter ratio that does not change based on group size. No shared-group surcharge gimmicks.
- 10% deposit to lock dates, balance paid in person in Kathmandu.
- Every booking helps fund our Nagarjun Learning Center work at Saldum, where 70 children are taught by one dedicated teacher.
Why I built this trek the way I did
I am Shreejan, the founder of The Everest Holiday. The Poonhill Yoga trek is the version of our standard Poonhill route for people who want the trek to be slower, more intentional, and combined with morning and evening yoga practice. The yoga instructor walks the trek with the group and leads sessions at each lodge along the way.
The 9-day shape extends the standard 6-day Poonhill trek by adding rest mornings, longer breaks at viewpoints, and dedicated time for yoga at each lodge stop. The yoga practice is hatha-style and adapted for travellers with mixed experience levels. You do not need to be an advanced practitioner to join this trek.
The yoga at altitude itself is what most clients say they remember. The Annapurna sanctuary viewpoint at Poon Hill at sunrise after a 45-minute meditation is the standard final yoga session, and it is what makes this trek different from the standard Poonhill route.
We run this as a private group only. The yoga instructor and the trekking guide both stay with your group throughout. We can run this for solo travellers or for groups of up to 8.
Every booking on this trip helps us pay the teacher’s salary at our Nagarjun Learning Center in Saldum, where 70 children get free education. The salary is currently funded out of my own pocket. Your trek is what makes that sustainable.
“The sunrise from Poon Hill with the Annapurna range glowing pink was magical. Starting each day with yoga at altitude gave the whole trek a different energy. The pace was gentle enough that I never felt rushed. Beautiful guesthouses along the route. This is a wonderful option for anyone who wants more than just walking.”
— Yuki Nakamura · Verified Google Review, January 2026 · ★★★★★
The morning mist lifts off the valley floor and there it is — the entire Annapurna massif, from Dhaulagiri to Machhapuchhre, glowing pink in the first light of dawn. You're standing at Poon Hill with your mat rolled under your arm, breath steady from the climb, about to begin a sunrise yoga session at 3,210 metres with the greatest mountain panorama in the Himalayas stretched out before you. The air is thin and cold and absolutely still. The instructor's voice carries clearly in the silence. And as you move through your first sun salutation, you realise the mountains are doing exactly the same thing you are — waking up.
This nine-day yoga trek through the Annapurna foothills is something rare: a proper Himalayan trek combined with daily yoga and meditation sessions led by a certified instructor. You'll walk through rhododendron forests, sleep in Gurung villages, soak in natural hot springs at Tatopani, and practise yoga in settings that most retreat centres can only dream about. The trail to Poon Hill is Nepal's most popular short trek for a reason — it packs towering mountain views, cultural richness, and genuine wilderness into a walk that doesn't require high-altitude experience. Adding yoga to this route turns a brilliant trek into something that stays with you long after you've flown home.
What Makes This Yoga Trek Special
- Practise sunrise yoga at Poon Hill (3,210 m) with a 360-degree panorama of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges — one of the most spectacular yoga settings on earth.
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions led by a certified instructor who adapts each class to the group's energy and the altitude, blending Hatha, Vinyasa, and Pranayama throughout the trek.
- Walk through traditional Gurung and Magar villages where stone houses, terraced fields, and prayer flags create a living museum of Himalayan culture.
- Soak tired muscles in natural hot springs at Tatopani, a perfect restorative stop after days on the trail.
- Trek through blooming rhododendron forests in spring — Nepal's national flower turns the hillsides red, pink, and white between March and May.
- Vegetarian meals available throughout the trek, with fresh Nepali dal bhat, seasonal vegetables, and herbal teas that complement your yoga practice.
- All permits included — ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) and TIMS card, so you don't need to queue at permit offices in Pokhara.
- Maximum altitude of 3,210 m means no risk of serious altitude sickness, making this accessible to yoga practitioners of all fitness levels.
- Combine responsible trekking with mindfulness — a trek that strengthens both body and spirit without rushing through the landscape.
9-Day Yoga Trek Overview
The route follows the classic Ghorepani Poon Hill circuit through the Annapurna foothills, starting and ending in Pokhara. What makes this version different is the rhythm. Each day is built around the yoga practice: a morning session before breakfast to prepare body and mind for the trail, walking through some of the most beautiful scenery in Nepal during the day, and an evening session at the teahouse to stretch, reflect, and release the day's exertion. Your instructor walks with you, offering breathing techniques for the uphills and mindfulness practices for the quiet stretches. The trek itself is moderate — you'll walk four to six hours most days on well-maintained trails through forests and villages. No previous yoga experience is needed; the instructor meets you where you are.
You'll spend two nights in Kathmandu (arrival and return), with the trek running from Pokhara through Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and back. The trail passes through landscapes that shift from subtropical forest to alpine meadow within a single day. The culmination is the pre-dawn climb to Poon Hill, where your sunrise yoga session above the clouds will be the image you remember long after the flight home.
Before You Arrive
We recommend arriving in Kathmandu by 4:00 pm the day before departure. This gives you time for a gear check, trip briefing with your guide and yoga instructor, and a welcome dinner with your group.
Your Online Briefing
After you book, we'll send you an email with available times for a video call. This is your chance to discuss yoga experience, fitness level, and any injuries or conditions the instructor should know about. We'll go through the route day by day, discuss what to bring for yoga practice on the trail, and answer every question.
Your Trek, Your Way
This is a private trek. Your group walks with your own guide and yoga instructor, at your own pace. We'll never add strangers to your group. Want an extra restorative session after the Poon Hill climb? Prefer longer meditation in the evenings? We adjust everything.
Compare Our Three Packages
| Budget | Standard | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | USD 499 | USD 799 | USD 1,999 |
| Meals | Bed and breakfast | All meals included (B/L/D) | All meals + beverages (non-alcoholic) |
| Accommodation | Standard teahouse | Best available teahouse / lodge | Premium lodge with attached bathroom |
| Transport | Local vehicle | Shared tourist vehicle | Luxury private vehicle |
| Yoga instructor | Certified yoga guide | Certified yoga guide + props | Senior certified instructor + full kit |
| Best for | Budget-conscious yogis | Balanced comfort and practice | Premium retreat experience |
Himalayas for Every Budget — same trails, same mountain views, three comfort levels.
Your Retreat, Our Family
When Hari Lal Simkhada helped international travellers experience the Himalayas in the 1960s, he could not have imagined his grandson would still be doing the same thing six decades later. His son, Ganesh Prasad Simkhada, went on to hold senior positions in Nepal's tourism and mountaineering institutions. Today, Shreejan Simkhada carries that legacy forward as CEO of The Everest Holiday, personally designing every itinerary and hand-picking the guide for your group.
For this yoga trek, your team includes a TAAN-certified trekking guide and a certified yoga instructor who walks the trail with you. Shreejan briefs both personally before your trek begins.
Need anything? WhatsApp Shreejan directly: +977 9810351300.
Why Yogis Trust Us
Trek and practice in the Himalayas. Morning yoga at altitude, evening meditation as the sun drops behind Annapurna South. Our yoga guides are certified practitioners who understand how to adapt sessions for altitude and tired muscles.
Logistics handled, mind free. Permits, teahouses, meals, porters — we manage every practical detail so you can be fully present on the mat and on the trail.
320+ reviews, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2024. Family-run with three generations of Himalayan hospitality behind every trip.
Solo Travellers Welcome
Travelling alone? You're in good company. Most of our yoga trekkers join solo, and this route attracts a naturally warm, like-minded crowd. You can book it as a private trek for yourself, or let us know and we'll list your date as a fixed departure so other solo yogis can join you. Group size ranges from 1 to 20, and the combination of trekking and yoga creates a strong bond between strangers within the first day.
Women travelling solo will find this trek particularly welcoming. The pace is steady, the group is small, and your guide and instructor are always close by. Many of our solo female travellers tell us this was the trip that gave them the confidence to travel independently.
Difficulty: Moderate (2 out of 5)
This is a moderate trek suitable for anyone with reasonable fitness. You'll walk four to six hours per day on well-maintained trails, with one steeper climb from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. The maximum altitude is 3,210 m at Poon Hill, which is low enough that altitude sickness is rarely an issue. The yoga sessions are adapted to all levels — no previous experience required. Your instructor offers modifications for every pose, and the evening sessions focus on stretching and recovery after the day's walk. If you can walk comfortably for four hours and are open to trying yoga, you'll thrive on this trek.
Yoga that gives back
The yoga side of this trek is about doing something good for yourself. The booking side does something good for someone else. A fixed share of every Yoga Trek booking goes to the Nagarjun Learning Center, the village school we run in Saldum, central Nepal. About seventy local children study there free of charge, and the school serves them two hot meals each day. It is registered as a Nepalese charity and listed on the UN Partner Portal. Nine days of practice on the Annapurna trail funds nearly two months of school for one child.
