The boat glides across Fewa Lake in silence, the oars barely breaking the surface. Ahead, the white dome of Shanti Stupa floats above the treeline, and behind it, the entire Annapurna range — Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli — glows in the early morning light. You step ashore, climb the stone steps to the Peace Pagoda, unroll your mat on the terrace, and begin. No traffic, no notifications, no schedule except your breath. The mountains watch. This is what yoga was meant to feel like.
This eight-day tour moves from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back, weaving together three sunrise yoga sessions at Nepal's most iconic locations, light hiking through Gurung villages, and enough free time to explore at your own pace. It isn't a boot camp. It isn't a silent retreat. It's a carefully balanced week that feeds the body, rests the mind, and leaves you feeling genuinely restored. You'll practise at Sarangkot as the sun rises over the Himalayas, meditate at the Peace Pagoda after a peaceful boat ride, and flow through asanas at Australian Camp with the Annapurna range stretched out before you. Between sessions, there's paragliding for the brave, lakeside wandering for the reflective, and cultural encounters that bring Nepal's traditions alive.
What Makes This Tour Unforgettable
- Three sunrise yoga sessions at Nepal's most spectacular viewpoints — Sarangkot, Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda), and Australian Camp — each offering a different mountain panorama.
- Five nights in Pokhara, giving you ample time to explore the lakeside, caves, waterfalls, and museums at your own pace between yoga sessions.
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions led by a certified instructor, blending Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana (meditation) to suit all levels from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
- A peaceful boat ride across Fewa Lake to reach Shanti Stupa — one of the most calming journeys in Nepal.
- Light cultural hiking through traditional Gurung villages to Australian Camp and Dhampus, combining gentle exercise with authentic cultural immersion.
- Optional paragliding over the Pokhara Valley — for those who want to balance inner stillness with an adrenaline rush.
- Vegetarian meal options throughout, with fresh Nepali cuisine, herbal teas, and seasonal fruits that complement your practice.
- No trekking experience required. This is a city-and-village-based tour with light walks, suitable for anyone who enjoys a gentle stroll.
- The scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara through river valleys and highland villages is an experience in itself, with the landscape shifting from terraced hills to lakeside serenity.
8-Day Yoga Tour Overview
This tour is designed for people who want the depth of a yoga retreat without the intensity of a trek. You'll stay in comfortable hotels, travel by private vehicle, and practise yoga in locations that most retreat centres can only show on a poster. The rhythm is gentle: morning practice, daytime exploration, evening meditation. Some days are active — the hike to Australian Camp is a proper hill walk with rewarding views — and some days are deliberately quiet, giving you time to journal, read, or simply sit by Fewa Lake and watch the fishing boats drift.
Your certified yoga instructor travels with you throughout, adapting each session to the group's needs and the energy of the day. Morning sessions tend to be more dynamic (Vinyasa flow, sun salutations facing the actual sun), while evening sessions focus on restoration, breathwork, and guided meditation. No previous yoga experience is needed — just an openness to trying something new in a setting that makes it impossibly easy to be present.
Before You Arrive
We recommend arriving in Kathmandu by 4:00 pm the day before departure. This gives you time for a 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, any injuries or conditions, and what you hope to get from the week. We'll go through the itinerary day by day, talk about what to pack, and answer every question.
Your Tour, Your Way
This is a private tour. Your group travels with your own guide and yoga instructor, at your own pace. We'll never add strangers to your group. Want an extra session by the lake? Prefer to skip paragliding and have a longer meditation? We adjust everything.
Compare Our Three Packages
| Budget | Standard | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | USD 499 | USD 999 | USD 1,599 |
| Meals | Bed and breakfast | All meals included (B/L/D) | All meals + beverages (non-alcoholic) |
| Hotel | Tourist standard hotel | Comfortable tourist hotel | Luxury lakeside hotel |
| Transport | Local vehicle | Private tourist vehicle | Luxury private vehicle |
| Yoga instructor | Certified yoga guide | Certified yoga guide + props | Senior certified instructor + full kit |
| Best for | Budget-conscious travellers | Balanced comfort and practice | Premium lakeside retreat |
Himalayas for Every Budget — same locations, 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 tour, your team includes a knowledgeable cultural guide and a certified yoga instructor who travels with you from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back. Shreejan briefs both personally before your tour begins.
Need anything? WhatsApp Shreejan directly: +977 9810351300.
Why Yogis Trust Us
Sacred spaces, expert guidance. Practise yoga at Boudhanath, meditate at Swayambhunath, find stillness beside Phewa Lake. Our itinerary pairs Nepal's most powerful spiritual sites with qualified yoga instruction — not just stretching in a hotel room.
Comfort meets culture. Quality hotels, all meals, private vehicle transfers. You get the depth of a spiritual retreat with the comfort of a well-organised tour.
A family company that cares. 320+ five-star reviews. TAAN certified. Every booking supports 70 children's education through the Nagarjun Learning Center.
Solo Travellers Welcome
Travelling alone? You're in excellent company. Most of our yoga tour guests join solo, and this gentle, sociable itinerary makes it easy to connect. You can book it as a private tour for yourself, or let us know and we'll list your date as a fixed departure so other solo travellers can join you. Group size ranges from 1 to 20, and the shared yoga sessions create a natural bond between strangers from the very first morning.
Women travelling solo will find this tour particularly welcoming. The pace is relaxed, the locations are safe and well-established, and your guide and instructor are always nearby. Many of our solo female guests tell us this was the reset they didn't know they needed.
Difficulty: Easy (1 out of 5)
This is a gentle, city-and-village-based yoga tour with no serious trekking. The most active day is the hike to Australian Camp and Dhampus, which involves around four to five hours of walking on well-maintained trails at a maximum altitude of 2,060 m. The rest of the tour involves short walks, boat rides, and vehicle transfers. The yoga sessions are adapted to all levels — no previous experience required. Your instructor offers modifications for every pose. If you can walk comfortably for a few hours and are open to sitting quietly with your thoughts, you'll love this tour.
Trek With a Purpose — Your Retreat Changes Lives
In 2019, Shreejan Simkhada and Shamjhana Basukala founded the Nagarjun Learning Center to give back to the communities that shaped their family. Today, 70 children receive free education and hot meals daily at the flagship centre in Saldum Village, Dhading District. The centre has expanded to 7 locations across Nepal, provided free medical care to over 600 people, and brought internet access to 65 children for the first time in their village's history.
A portion of every booking with The Everest Holiday supports the Nagarjun Learning Center, which is verified and listed on the UN Partner Portal. When you unroll your mat above the clouds in Pokhara, your retreat helps change a life.
