Bodhidham
The Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre seen from Bodhidham Ashram in Ghachowk, Pokhara, NepalThe Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre seen from Bodhidham Ashram in Ghachowk, Pokhara, NepalThe Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre seen from Bodhidham Ashram in Ghachowk, Pokhara, NepalThe Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre seen from Bodhidham Ashram in Ghachowk, Pokhara, NepalThe Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre seen from Bodhidham Ashram in Ghachowk, Pokhara, NepalThe Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre seen from Bodhidham Ashram in Ghachowk, Pokhara, Nepal
Namaste,Welcome to Bodhidham

Yoga in Pokhara,NepalExplore & Embody Yoga From Experienced Yogic Minds!

Learn Yoga in its true essence, with fresh air, mountain views, and greenery all around. Only at Bodhidham, Ghachowk (1,320 m).
4.9★Rated by 140+ International Yoga Students
Ghachowk · 1,320 m elevation
500+Students
10+Years Teaching
4.9★Rated by Students
5000+Years of lineage
Bodhidham - Adobe of Enlightenment

Authentic Yogic Teaching Coming From Lineage

Not another yoga holiday. A return to the root of the practice.

Welcome to our yoga meditation retreat ashram, located in Pokhara, Nepal, at the lap of a pristine mountain, surrounded by healing nature. If you're seeking a transformative, authentic yoga and meditation retreat experience that combines traditional values of spiritual practice with a contemporary approach, you've come to the right place.

 

First and foremost, our yoga-meditation retreat ashram is deeply rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga from five thousand years ago. We have had the privilege of learning under the guidance of revered yogis and masters of the Himalayas, who have passed down their wisdom through generations.

 

With years of dedicated practice and extensive experience, our teachers are well-versed in the art and science of yoga. We are ready to help you alleviate your life from pain and suffering, and lead you toward spiritual transformation.

YOGA BY CATEGORY

Three Yoga Paths. Choose Yours.

Pick the yoga path that calls you. Full lineup with every retreat, trek and Wellness Retreats, with durations, prices and multiple sub-paths inside each one.

YTT in Nepal

Become a teacher, rooted in lineage.

Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara, Nepal. Small cohorts, all-inclusive, taught by Real Yogis.

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training yoga teacher training at Bodhidham, Pokhara
€645

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Duration11 days
IncludedAll-inclusive
FocusYTT
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training yoga teacher training at Bodhidham, Pokhara
€1280

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Duration21 days
IncludedAll-inclusive
Focus200 hrs YYT
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings yoga teacher training at Bodhidham, Pokhara
€1455

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings

Duration25 days
Group sizeSmall group
Focus300 hrs YTT
Yoga Trek in Nepal

Yoga Asana by Sunrise Ascent by Day

Two routes into the Annapurna massif, each woven with a daily practice. Mornings start with pranayama at altitude. Days are walked. Evenings are quiet.

Treks run March–May and October–December when the air is cleanest. Find what it really means by Yoga in the Himalayas.

Yoga Retreats in Nepal

Yoga and Meditation at Bodhidham

Yoga Retreats at Bodhidham that really mean Yoga retreat in the village of Ghachowk with clear Himalayas, not a Yoga Studio in a city.

Mountain View Yoga & Meditation Retreat
€360

Mountain View Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Duration6N/7D
Group sizeSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive
Buddha's Teaching Meditation Retreat
€385

Buddha's Teaching Meditation Retreat

Duration7 days
FocusBuddhist study and meditation
IncludedAll-inclusive
Luxury Yoga Retreat
€520

Luxury Yoga Retreat

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Group sizeSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive
LocationGhachowk, Pokhara, Nepal
Long Term Retreat at Bodhidham
€1365

Long Term Retreat at Bodhidham

Duration1 to 3 months
Group sizeSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive

A Day at Bodhidham Ashram

The daily rhythm, from first light to night.

  1. 5:30
    Wake & warm water
  2. 6:15
    Morning yogic cleansing
  3. 6:30
    Classical Hatha
  4. 9:00
    Healthy Breakfast
  1. 11:00
    Sound Healing/Journaling/Self time
  2. 5:30
    Herbal Tea
  3. 6:00
    Guided Meditation
  4. 7:00
    Dinner
Why Bodhidham

Why choose Bodhidham?

We give a personal touch, as we value you and your time and energy. We believe in quality; therefore, we give personal attention to each participant to help them to have overall growth in all aspects. That’s why we keep a limited seat so you can be at ease with the feeling that you are at home, which leads you towards your heart and soul.

  • i.Traditional lineage-based teaching from experienced yogis
  • ii.Family Environment
  • iii.Organic food grown on a local farm.
  • iv.Away from the city. At the height of 1320 m, Ghachowk Village.
  • v.Pollution-Free Location, Best AQI.
  • vi.In a lap of the holy mountain, Machhapuchhre.
  • vii.Village of Ethnic Local Community.
  • viii.Different cultural exposure, along with daily life of the village.
  • ix.Connecting with a tradition and becoming part of a global spiritual family.
  • x.Lifetime guidance and help in spiritual pursuit.
Why choose
Our kitchen

Three sattvic meals, mostly from the farm.

All meals at Bodhidham are organic, freshly prepared and vegetarian, following Sattvic (yogic) dietary principles. Breakfast includes oats, fruits and herbal teas. Lunch is the main meal, dal bhat with seasonal vegetables.

Dinner is lighter with soups, bread or rice with vegetables. Special dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, allergies) can be accommodated with advance notice.

  • Herbal Tea: Provided With Each Meal.
  • Source: Mostly own organic farm
  • Meals: Three a day, included
  • Special diets: Vegan & gluten-free on request
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Around Bodhidham

Ashram premises and Accommodation Yoga Ashram

We offer you both private and twin sharing rooms by allowing you to choose what best suits for your comfort and budget. Guided by the principle that cleanliness is next to godliness, our rooms are kept clean, simple, and comfortable with all basic amenities provided.

  • Hot Water: 24/7 hot water is available in the bathrooms.
  • Beds: Bedsheets and towels are changed regularly.
  • Toiletreies: Basic toiletries are provided by the Ashram.
  • Room: Rooms are cleaned routinely to maintain a peaceful and hygienic living space.
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The teaching team

Taught by practitioners, not performers.

Our Team
TripAdvisor4.9 ★ from 140+ students

Reviews from our students

★★★★★Google · Verified
Bodhidham is a truly special place. I joined the 200-hour YTT and it was the best decision of my life. Swami Ananda is an extraordinary teacher — knowledgeable, kind, and deeply committed to authentic yoga. The ashram environment, the organic food, the mountain views... everything was perfect. I left with skills, confidence, and a profound inner shift. Highly recommend to anyone serious about yoga.
CT
Christina TreiberGermanyYoga Teacher Training
★★★★★Google · Verified
Attended the Silent Meditation Retreat and it exceeded all expectations. The silence was challenging at first but became deeply nourishing. The structure was perfect — yoga, meditation, philosophy, walks in nature. Swami Ananda's dharma talks were the highlight. I have attended many retreats in India and Europe and Bodhidham stands out for authenticity, warmth, and the incredible natural setting.
JB
Jogi BishwanathNepalYoga Retreats
★★★★★Google · Verified
The 100-hour YTT at Bodhidham was an incredible experience. Despite being shorter than a full 200-hour program, the depth of teaching was remarkable. I learned more about real yoga in 11 days at Bodhidham than in years of studio classes back home. The environment — the village, the mountains, the organic farm, the community — creates the perfect conditions for deep learning. Already planning to return for the 200-hour.
BC
Binaya ChaurasiyaNepalYoga Treks
★★★★★Google · Verified
Bodhidham exceeded all my expectations. The Yoga Trek was an incredible combination of physical challenge, natural beauty, and deep inner practice. Doing yoga at sunrise on Poon Hill with the Annapurna range in front of you is an experience that defies description. The guide was expert and the daily yoga sessions were adapted perfectly to our physical state after trekking. Absolutely magical.
BM
Blue MarinaItalyWellness & Healing
★★★★★Google · Verified
I came in thinking mantra was a bit esoteric. By day four I was chanting on the bus back to the airport. The most practical meditation tool I've ever been given.
ML
Marion LeclercLyon · March 2025Mantra & meditation retreat
★★★★★Google · Verified
I spent 3 weeks doing the 200hr YTT at Bodhidham and it was truly life-changing. The teaching is authentic and deep — not just postures but the full philosophical and spiritual dimension of yoga. The location in Ghachowk is stunning. Waking up every morning to Himalayan views and birdsong sets the perfect tone for practice. The food is delicious and healing. I returned home a different person.
MM
Manvi MishraIndiaYoga Teacher Training
★★★★★Google · Verified
Best retreat experience I've had. The ashram has a beautiful family atmosphere. Teachers are genuinely experienced and caring. The food is outstanding — all organic, freshly prepared, and absolutely delicious. The mountain views are unreal. I came for a 7-day retreat and extended by another week because I didn't want to leave. Will definitely return.
PB
Prakash BhusalNepalYoga Retreats
★★★★★Google · Verified
I came to Bodhidham for the singing bowl and sound healing course and it was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. The instructor's knowledge is encyclopedic — history, technique, therapeutic application, the spiritual dimension. The sessions in the ashram garden at dusk with the Himalayan backdrop were genuinely magical. I left with a professional-level skill and a beautiful Nepali hand-hammered bowl. Unforgettable.
BR
Benoit RidardFranceYoga Treks
★★★★★Google · Verified
I attended the Detox Yoga Retreat and felt genuinely renewed by the end of the 7 days. The Ayurvedic diet, the daily yoga and pranayama, the kriyas, the mountain walks — it all worked together seamlessly to produce a sense of lightness and clarity I haven't felt in years. The teachers are knowledgeable, caring, and genuinely invested in each participant's wellbeing. The ashram is beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend.
LV
Liz VKDBelgiumWellness & Healing
★★★★★TripAdvisor · Verified
I'd tried Vipassana once and struggled. Mantra gave me something for the mind to do — the first time concentration felt accessible rather than a test I was failing.
KT
Kei TanakaTokyo · September 2025Mantra & meditation retreat
★★★★★BookYogaRetreats · Verified
The two nights of silence landed me somewhere I haven't been since childhood. Not mystical — just genuinely quiet. Came home unable to small-talk for a week.
SA
Sofia AlvarezBarcelona · January 2026Mantra & meditation retreat
★★★★★Google · Verified
This is the real thing. Not a yoga resort or a wellness hotel, but a genuine ashram with genuine teachers in a genuinely beautiful natural setting. The 300-hour advanced YTT was rigorous, comprehensive, and transformative. Swami Ananda and the team pushed us hard and supported us completely. I left as a significantly more capable and confident teacher. Best professional development investment I have ever made.
JV
Joy Victoria WagnerUSA
Getting here

Land in Kathmandu. Sleep in the mountains.

Three steps and a free pickup. Most guests reach the ashram on the same day they land.

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Land in Kathmandu (KTM).

Visa-on-arrival is straightforward for over 80 nationalities. Bring 2 passport photos, USD cash, and the address of your stay. 15 days · $30 · 30 days · $50 · 90 days · $125. Forms and ATMs are inside the terminal.

02

Choose your way to Pokhara.

Three options. Domestic flight KTM → PKR is 25 minutes (Buddha Air, Yeti, ~$120). Tourist bus is 7 hours via the Prithvi Highway (~$25, leaves at 7am). Private taxi is 6 hours (~$130, your own pace). All three land you in Pokhara the same day.

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We pick you up, 30 minutes to Ghachowk.

Free pickup from Pokhara International Airport, Lakeside, or the bus park. Send us your arrival time on WhatsApp and our driver will be holding your name. The road climbs 700m up to the village, windows down, mountain on your right.

Nearest international airport
Tribhuvan (KTM)
Nearest domestic airport
Pokhara (PKR) · 25 min by air
Bus from KTM
7 hr · Prithvi Highway
From Pokhara to ashram
30 min · pickup included
Ashram elevation
1,320 m
Best season
Sept–Nov · Feb–May
Send us your flight details.

Once you book, message your arrival airport, date and flight number on WhatsApp. Our driver will be at the gate with a Bodhidham sign, no taxi negotiation, no hostel night, no city navigation. Pickup is free from Pokhara airport, Lakeside or the bus park.

Send arrival details →
Quick FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bodhidham Yoga Ashram Located?

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Bodhidham Yoga Retreat Ashram is located at Ghachowk Village, 30 min from Lakeside Pokhara. Ghachowk Village is situated at 1,320m, and you will practice Yoga with Mountain Views.

How do I get to the ashram from Pokhara?

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We arrange transport from Pokhara for all guests. Please inform us of your arrival date, time, and location, we will arrange pickup. The drive from Pokhara to Ghachowk takes approximately 30 minutes on good roads. If you prefer to arrange your own transport, taxi is available from Lakeside Pokhara to Ghachowk.

What level of experience do I need for the retreats?

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Most of our retreat programs are open to all levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Our teachers are experienced in adapting practices to individual needs. The Intense Yogasana and Meditation Retreat and the 300-hour YTT are designed for experienced practitioners. If you are unsure, please contact us and describe your experience, we will help you choose the most appropriate program.

Can I extend my stay at the ashram?

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Yes. If you wish to extend your stay beyond your booked program, please inform us as soon as possible so we can check availability. Extensions are priced per night inclusive of meals, or you can book a subsequent program. We also offer our Long Term Retreat program for those wishing to stay 1-3 months.

Are your yoga teacher training programs Yoga Alliance certified?

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Yes. Bodhidham is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance USA. Our 100-hour, 200-hour, and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs are all Yoga Alliance registered. Upon successful completion, graduates can register as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which is the international standard for yoga teacher credentials.

What is your booking and refund policy?

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A 20% advance payment is required to confirm your booking. Due to Nepal Government and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) regulations on foreign currency transactions, Bodhidham operates a NO REFUND policy on deposits and payments once processed. Read Full Booking & Refund Policy
Why yoga in Nepal

The practice belongs to the mountain.

Yoga was born in the foothills of the Himalayas, not in a studio, not on a beach, not under fluorescent light. Nepal keeps that origin intact in a way few places still do.

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Pure Himalayan air.

Ghachowk sits at 1,320 metres in a pollution-free valley. Pranayama done in clean, ionised mountain air is fundamentally different.

02

An unbroken lineage.

The Himalayan Nath tradition has flowed through Nepal for over a thousand years. Our teachers trained inside it.

03

Silence that travels.

No traffic, no hawkers, no studio blasting music. The valley settles the nervous system in the first 48 hours.

04

Small classes, real attention.

Every cohort is capped at 14 students with two teachers in the room. You will be adjusted by name.

05

Food grown on the land.

Three organic meals a day from our own farm and Ghachowk village. Sattvic cooking done properly.

06

An easy, welcoming country.

Tourist visa on arrival, English spoken everywhere. You land, we pick you up, you arrive, usually on the same day.

Reserve your seat

Your seat is waiting.

Tell us a little about you and we'll write back within a day with the right programme, the next available cohort and a clear price.

PickupFree from Pokhara airport, Lakeside or the bus park.
We reply within a day. Your message is saved to our inbox and emailed to us.