“Beautiful, authentic and genuinely transformative. The team at HSJ organised every detail from airport pickup to the final transfer back to Kathmandu. The yoga teaching is solid, the meditation guidance excellent, the food simple and pure. The setting in Pharping is unforgettable.”

Sofia Marino, Italy · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

“I have practiced Ashtanga for ten years and was unsure if Hatha would feel slow to me. It did not — the Pranayama work in particular opened things I had been missing. The monastery setting is the real magic. Wake to chanting at 5 am, sleep to silence at 10 pm.”

Hannah Bauer, Germany · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

“Came with my sister for our 40th birthdays. Best decision. The pace was perfect for both of us — challenging enough to feel growth, gentle enough to feel restorative. Our instructor adjusted poses individually. The morning puja with monks made us both cry on the first day.”

Ingrid Kristensen, Denmark · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

“Solid 7-day retreat with strong yoga teaching and a beautiful Pharping setting. The Shirodhara and massages exceeded expectations. The only thing I would change is more vegetable variety in the meals — it became repetitive by day 5. Otherwise excellent.”

Tom Wright, UK · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

“Une retraite parfaite. The combination of Hatha yoga, Buddhist meditation and Ayurvedic treatment created an experience that worked on every level. The hike to the meditation cave where Padmasambhava sat was the spiritual highlight of my year. Merci HSJ.”

Camille Lefevre, France · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

“Came as part of a longer Nepal trip and wish I had stayed for the 14-day version. Seven days felt like a meaningful beginning rather than a complete reset. The instructor was patient and welcoming, the monastery hosts were lovely, and the food was simple and nourishing throughout.”

Aiden Murphy, Ireland · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

“Excellent for first-time yoga retreat goers. No pretension, no fancy decor, just real teaching and a sacred setting. Loved the singing bowl healing sessions. Food was vegetarian and exactly what I needed at altitude (Pharping is at 1,500m). Will return.”

Carmen Vargas, Spain · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

“An honest, no-frills monastery retreat with authentic teaching and genuinely caring staff. The contrast between morning meditation at the monastery and the afternoon trip to Dakshinkali Temple was striking — both deeply spiritual in different ways. The full-body oil massages were absolute heaven.”

Lena Fischer, Switzerland · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

“I came stressed and exhausted from a difficult year. I left feeling clear, grounded and rested in a way I did not think possible in seven days. The combination of structure, simplicity and sacred-site visits is rare. The monastery breakfast bread is excellent.”

Olivia Davies, New Zealand · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

“Did the 7-day retreat as a stand-alone trip before going trekking. The disciplined schedule built strong habits — by the end of the week, I was waking naturally before 6 am. The Asura Cave was deeply moving. The Shirodhara treatment alone was worth the price.”

Michael Sullivan, Canada · 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery