Nepal · Spiritual Journey
7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery
7-day yoga and meditation retreat in Pharping — daily Hatha yoga, Pranayama, sacred Buddhist sites, sound healing and vegetarian sattvic meals 23 km from Kathmandu.
Trip Highlights
- Stay at a Buddhist monastery guesthouse in Pharping — 23 km south of Kathmandu, away from city noise
- Daily Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Bhakti Yoga and Dhyana meditation led by experienced Nepali instructors
- Participate in morning and evening puja with resident monks — a rare authentic experience
- Hike to the sacred Asura Cave where Guru Padmasambhava meditated in the 8th century
- Visit Dakshinkali Temple — one of Nepal's most powerful Shakti shrines
- Singing bowl sound healing sessions and Buddhist philosophy talks
- Daily sattvic vegetarian and vegan meals — local, organic, mountain-grown
- One-on-one private instruction available for beginners and advanced practitioners
Trip Overview
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Our representative meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you the 23 km south to Pharping — a drive of around 60 minutes through the southern hills of the Kathmandu Valley. Check in to the monastery guesthouse, settle into your room and meet your yoga instructor for a brief welcome and orientation.
Day 1 Schedule:
- Before 14:00 — Check-in, room arrangement and rest
- 15:30–16:30 — Rest and orientation
- 17:30–18:00 — Herbal tea
- 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (welcome meditation)
- 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
- 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study
- 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)
The first full day of practice. Mornings begin with the traditional Ushapan and Jala Neti rituals, then move into a two-hour foundational session covering Bhakti Yoga chanting, Suryanamaskar (sun salutations), Yogasana, Bandha work and Pranayama. After breakfast and rest, the afternoon includes a singing bowl sound healing session and the second Hatha Yoga session of the day. Evenings close with Dhyana meditation and a quiet walk through the monastery grounds.
Daily Schedule:
- 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan (drinking warm water)
- 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
- 07:00–09:00 — Bhakti Yoga (chanting), warm-up, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanti Path
- 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
- 11:00–13:00 — Therapy and rest
- 13:00–14:00 — Lunch and herbal tea
- 15:00–16:00 — Singing Bowl healing or free time
- 16:30–17:30 — Hatha Yoga asana
- 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
- 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
- 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
- 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study and practice
- 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)
The daily rhythm continues with the same structured flow. Today's emphasis shifts toward deeper alignment work in the morning Yogasana session — your instructor refines your postures and introduces more challenging variations for those ready. The afternoon singing bowl healing session is held in the monastery courtyard. By now, the body is beginning to recognise the rhythm.
Daily Schedule:
- 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan (drinking warm water)
- 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
- 07:00–09:00 — Bhakti Yoga (chanting), warm-up, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanti Path
- 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
- 11:00–13:00 — Therapy and rest
- 13:00–14:00 — Lunch and herbal tea
- 15:00–16:00 — Singing Bowl healing or free time
- 16:30–17:30 — Hatha Yoga asana
- 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
- 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
- 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
- 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study and practice
- 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)
A full practice day with the same structure as Day 3. The mid-morning therapy and rest window (11:00–13:00) is well used by most participants for self-study, journaling, or a quiet walk along the ridge above the monastery. Today's evening Dhyana meditation extends into a longer silent sit. This is often the day participants begin to feel the cumulative effect of consistent practice.
Daily Schedule:
- 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan (drinking warm water)
- 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
- 07:00–09:00 — Bhakti Yoga (chanting), warm-up, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanti Path
- 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
- 11:00–13:00 — Therapy and rest
- 13:00–14:00 — Lunch and herbal tea
- 15:00–16:00 — Singing Bowl healing or free time
- 16:30–17:30 — Hatha Yoga asana
- 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
- 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
- 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
- 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study and practice
- 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)
The mid-retreat sightseeing day. After morning yoga and breakfast, your guide leads a full tour of Pharping's sacred sites — the Asura Cave, where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated and left a handprint in stone in the 8th century; Yanglesho Cave, sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus; and the Dakshinkali Temple, one of Nepal's most powerful Shakti shrines. The return to the monastery is in the late afternoon in time for the evening meditation session.
Day 5 Schedule:
- 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan
- 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti and herbal tea
- 07:00–08:45 — Bhakti Yoga, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Pranayama
- 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
- 10:00–16:30 — Guided sacred site tour (Asura Cave, Yanglesho, Dakshinkali Temple)
- 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
- 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
- 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
- 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study
- 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)
The final full day of practice. The morning session focuses on integrating everything covered through the week — refined asana, sustained Pranayama and a longer Suryanamaskar sequence. The afternoon includes a deeper singing bowl healing session and an extended evening meditation. Tonight's dinner is shared with the instructor and any monks who would like to join — a quiet closing to the retreat practice.
Daily Schedule:
- 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan (drinking warm water)
- 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
- 07:00–09:00 — Bhakti Yoga (chanting), warm-up, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanti Path
- 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
- 11:00–13:00 — Therapy and rest
- 13:00–14:00 — Lunch and herbal tea
- 15:00–16:00 — Singing Bowl healing or free time
- 16:30–17:30 — Hatha Yoga asana
- 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
- 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
- 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
- 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study and practice
- 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)
The final day begins with the usual morning ritual and yoga session, followed by a closing ceremony and final breakfast. After packing and a final lunch at the guesthouse, you check out at 14:00. Your driver will transfer you back to Tribhuvan International Airport or your onward Kathmandu hotel.
Day 7 Schedule:
- 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan
- 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti and herbal tea
- 07:00–08:45 — Final yoga session — Bhakti Yoga, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Pranayama
- 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast, closing ceremony and herbal tea
- 10:00–13:00 — Pack, shower, rest
- 13:00–14:00 — Final lunch and herbal tea
- 14:00 — Check out and transfer to Kathmandu
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Traveler Reviews20 verified
Seven days in Pharping completely reset my nervous system. The morning Pranayama sessions on the rooftop with Machhapuchhare in the distance (visible on clear days) were unforgettable. Our instructor was patient, knowled…
Came to Nepal for trekking and stumbled across this retreat. So glad I added it before the EBC trek. The monastery setting is genuinely peaceful, and morning puja with the monks was a powerful experience. Daily Hatha + m…
Best week of my year. The structured rhythm — Jala Neti at 6 am, yoga, breakfast, rest, sound healing, more yoga, meditation, dinner, lights out by 10 — felt restorative rather than restrictive. Loved the visit to the As…
Came here as a beginner and left with a daily practice I have kept up six weeks later. The teacher's one-on-one attention during private sessions was invaluable. The Pharping location is far enough from Kathmandu to feel…
I have done yoga retreats in Bali, Goa and Rishikesh. This one stands out for the authenticity of the monastery setting. You hear morning prayers from the gompa next door at 5 am. You eat with the resident monks. The Shi…
As an Indian who grew up around yoga but never practiced consistently, this retreat reconnected me with my own tradition through a Nepali lens. The Bhakti Yoga chanting sessions were beautiful. Pharping has an energy you…
I needed a digital detox after a difficult work year. The limited Wi-Fi, simple monastery room, sattvic food and disciplined schedule were exactly what I didn't know I needed. By day 4 my sleep had completely normalised.…
Excellent retreat overall. The teaching, food, accommodation and treatments are all top quality. Lost one star only because Wi-Fi was almost non-existent which was an issue for me as I needed to take a few work calls — b…
The integration of yoga, Buddhist puja, sound healing and Ayurvedic massage made this feel like a complete wellness reset rather than just a yoga course. The instructor's teaching of Pranayama opened a door for me that I…
Travelled solo and felt completely safe and welcomed from the moment of pickup at the airport. The HSJ team kept communication easy throughout. The group was small (only 6 of us) which meant a lot of one-on-one attention…
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 Shirodha…
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…
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