Yoga and Meditation in Nepal: The 14 Best Retreats

1.200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training at Nepal Yoga Home (starts on 1st of everymonth)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $2,000Our pick

Train at Nepal Yoga Home in Kathmandu from the 1st of any month. This 21-day, 200-hour course covers Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, philosophy, anatomy, meditation, and teaching skills. Your $2,000 fee includes accommodation, organic breakfast, lunch, dinner, taxes, and course fees. Classes begin at 7:15 am, with groups capped at 25.

“My experience at Nepali Yoga was amazing! From the moment I arrived, everyone—teachers, classmates, and the reception team—was incredibly kind, supportive, and welcoming. The classes were wonderful, and the whole environmeRead more”

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2.3 night 4 Day Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat to Detox the Body & Mind, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $300

Spend three nights at Nepal Ayurveda Home in Kathmandu with an Ayurvedic consultation, tailored therapies, yoga, breathing practice, meditation, chanting, lessons, massages, and vegetarian or vegan meals. The retreat starts at 2:15 pm, welcomes ages 14 to 80, and leaves sightseeing and transport to you.

“I joined the yoga & Ayurveda retreat for 4 days and it was a wonderful experience. Very relaxing experience, yoga classes, chanting and Ayurvedic treatments. A very good value for money. Staff are very nice and the place is clean. FooRead more”

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3.10 Days Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,000

At Nepal Ayurveda Home in Kathmandu, you’ll follow a 10-day program of daily yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic lessons, massage, oil treatments, and a doctor-designed detox plan. Your dosha, or body type, guides your food, yoga, breathing, and treatments. Meals and accommodation are included, while sightseeing and airfare are not.

“A beautiful experience and a homely and accepting environment where you can feel good and look after your health and wellbeing under the supervision of the kind and skilled staff at Nepal Yoga Home. Something for everyone from fantastic Read more”

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4.21 Day Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat in the Himalayan country, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $2,100

Spend 20 nights in Kathmandu at Nepal Ayurveda Home with two daily yoga sessions, meditation, Ayurvedic meals, doctor consultations, massages, spa treatments, and selected Panchakarma therapies. Airport transfers, Wi-Fi, a yoga hall, steam bath, and rooftop garden are included. Sunday is a rest day, leaving time for Kathmandu sightseeing.

“I had best Ayurveda therapy and in Nepal Ayurveda home. All the therapist are behyond my expectation. I am very glad to find this paradise in Kathmandu .”

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5.14 Day Ayurveda + Yoga Detox Retreat in Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,400

Spend 14 days at Nepal Ayurveda Home on Kathmandu’s outskirts, combining accommodation, three daily meals, classical Hatha yoga, meditation, breathing, chanting, Ayurvedic consultations, massages, and detox therapies such as Shirodhara and Panchakarma. The small group size, capped at 15 people, suits anyone seeking a structured wellness stay.

“This place is OUTSTANDING . Having spent the last two years battling cancer, I came here for POST CANCER treatment by attending their Ayurveda Detoxification and Rejuvenation programme. It was a life changer. They taught me how to heRead more”

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6.5 Days Hiking, Tour, Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $586

Stay four nights at Nepal Yoga Home while combining daily yoga and meditation with Kathmandu Valley sightseeing. Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Budhanilkantha. The small group has a maximum of 15 people, with guidance from staff such as Mynos and yoga teacher Manoj.

“It was enlightening 5 days in kathmandu. I was looking for yoga with some trip aroud Kathmandu i got this amazing place with full of love and care. The money i spent is nothing what i got here. morning and evening yoga classes and on the day amazing places to visit was incredible. If you have few days in Kathmandu here you can go.”

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7.Pharping Monastery & Asura Cave Meditation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $60

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Kathmandu to Pharping with an English-speaking guide. Visit Samye Ling Monastery, prayer wheels, murals, and the sacred Asura Cave, where Guru Padmasambhava is believed to have meditated. Guides such as Shankar, Dipesh, Deepak, and Keshar can add historical and religious context, with time for quiet meditation.

“The tour was great. I was picked up right at the hotel and given a bottle of water. The tour lasted about five and a half hours. We visited many temples and monasteries, and my guide, Shankar Bhattarai, told me a lot about the history and religions of Nepal. Our driver, Sujan, navigated us confidently through the traffic. I can 100% recommend this tour.”

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8.1, or 3-Day Yoga, Meditation & Reiki Retreat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $4Best value

Spend one or three days at a Kathmandu mountain retreat with guided yoga, meditation, chanting, Reiki, vegetarian Sattvic meals, and hotel transfers. The one-day plan packs several sessions into eight hours, while the three-day option adds two nights in a deluxe room and more time for rest. English and Hindi support is available.

“Gute Organisation durch die Agentur mit Abholservice. Bei dem 3-Tages-Retreat kann man an unterschiedlichen Programmpunkten teilnehmen, die aus Yogapraxis, Meditation und Chanting bestehen. Zudem war eine Reikibehandlung mit 2 Sitzungen inklusive. Positiv ist, dass man genügend Zeit hat, um die Ruhe auf dem Zimmer, im Garten oder auf dem Balkon zu genießen. Das Personal im Yoga Home ist sehr freundlich und man wird herzlich aufgenommen. Das Essen (Vollpension) ist lecker, Tee und Wasser gibt es inklusive. Das Deluxe-Zimmer war gehobener Standard. Zeitgleich finden im Yoga Home Ausbildungen statt, so dass viele unterschiedliche Menschen und Nationalitäten dort sind. Für mich persönlich war es...”

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9.Pharping Asura Cave Meditation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $60

Travel from Kathmandu to Pharping by private vehicle, then hike with a guide past monasteries and temples to sacred Asura Cave. Learn about Guru Rinpoche, receive advice on Buddhist etiquette, and take time for meditation. Bijaya is named as a guide connected with this operator, though guide availability should be confirmed.

“Incredible experience, bijaye was the most amazing guide we experienced in Nepal. Highly recommended, he was very kind and made our experience priceless. I really recommend if you come to Nepal booking a tour with him.”

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10.The Boudhanath Yoga Experience in Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $110

Spend about four hours near Boudhanath Stupa learning asanas, mudras, pranayama, mind control, and meditation in a Buddhism-inspired yoga class. Your package includes Kathmandu hotel pickup, private transport, stupa entry, and a trained instructor. The class begins at 9:00 am and accepts up to 14 people.

“I had a wonderful time experiencing meditation in such a peaceful environment where I genuinely felt in touch with the teacher. His energy radiates and makes you feel welcomed. It's also in a busy area but doesn't distract your yoga, which is explained move by move. Feel free to take ask questions!”

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11.Regular Yoga for all levels of practitioners in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,506

At Avata Wellness Center in Kathmandu, you’ll join a 75-minute Vinyasa session suited to all levels. An instructor guides poses, breathwork, meditation, and optional chanting, with extra help for beginners or physical limits. Afterward, stay for free detox water or green tea, and consider the on-site spa, massage, restaurant, garden, and wellness store.

“Our instructor was patient and made the class to suit our abilities. We went in tense and more than a bit sore, but left fully relaxed and malleable. Great class and highly recommend!”

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12.Day Yoga Meditation Retreat with Lunch, Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Spend three hours at a Kathmandu yoga school with an English-speaking instructor, beginning with light Hatha asanas and breathing practice, then meditation, chanting, lunch, and a second yoga flow. Sante and her team welcome you into a calm setting. You arrange your own way there, and Sunday can be especially quiet.

“yoga classes were great but there was a lot of in down time making it a little awkward to know how to fill the time. I wouldn't recommend the day trip unless you have plans to fill up the extra time. Also it is important to note that most students and teachers are on leave on Sunday so if you go on a Sunday it will be very empty, I didn't realize that when I booked it.”

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13.Full-Day Yoga, Body Massage and Pedicure Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Spend three hours at a Kathmandu retreat center with a 1 to 1.5-hour yoga lesson, a one-hour Swedish massage, and a 45-minute deep-cleanse pedicure. English instruction, hotel pickup, and small groups of up to 15 keep the day simple. The provider is Himalayan Smile Treks and Adventures Pvt. Ltd.

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14.Ghorepani Ghandruk Wellness Yoga Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,979

Spend nine days combining Kathmandu sightseeing, Pokhara, and a guided Annapurna foothills trek with daily yoga and meditation. You will hike to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters, stay near Tadapani, visit Ghandruk, and receive airport transfers, permits, meals, mats, an Ayurvedic massage, and a local guide.

“It's been one of the best experiences of my life. Nepal is an amazing country and its inhabitants are wonderfully friendly and caring. My experience in the mountains with Placesnepal exceeded all my expectations, they are great professionals and knowledgeable about their country. Highly recommended.Auto-translated”

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