Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Location: Dollu Village, Pharping, Nepal
Pickup & Drop-off: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Traditional village setting in Dollu Village
Retreat Overview
Step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of Dollu Village and Pharping, a sacred landscape known for its monasteries, temples, caves, and spiritual traditions.
This five-day retreat combines traditional yoga practices with meditation, breathwork, sound healing, mindful movement, nature walks, cultural exploration, and time for personal reflection. Alongside daily practices, you will have the opportunity to visit important spiritual sites and experience the living traditions of Pharping.
The retreat is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, with space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience yoga beyond the mat.
Day 1 — Arrival, Grounding & Beginning the Journey
Kathmandu → Dollu Village, Pharping
- Pickup from Kathmandu and scenic drive towards Dollu Village
- Arrival and check-in at the retreat accommodation
- Welcome herbal tea and time to settle into the peaceful village surroundings
- Introduction to the retreat and orientation
- Gentle Yoga & Mindfulness Practice
- Introduction to basic pranayama and conscious breathing
- Guided meditation for grounding and presence
- Evening Candle-Gazing Meditation (Trataka)
- Welcome dinner
- Journaling and quiet reflection
Theme of the day: Arrive, slow down and reconnect.
Day 2 — Yoga, Breath & the Spiritual Landscape of Pharping
Sunrise Yoga & Cultural Exploration
- Early morning Sunrise Hatha Yoga
- Pranayama and traditional breathing exercises
- Breakfast
- Introduction to Jal Neti and its traditional practice
- Visit to Vajra Yogini Temple
- Explore the surrounding spiritual landscape and local traditions
- Visit Asura Cave, associated with Guru Padmasambhava
- Mindful and silent walking through the surrounding natural environment
- Return to the retreat
- Lunch and rest
- Afternoon Therapeutic & Gentle Yoga
- Guided Mindfulness Meditation
- Evening Puja Experience / Prayer Ceremony
- Dinner and personal reflection
Theme of the day: Connecting breath, body, nature and tradition.
Day 3 — Monastery Experience & Deepening the Practice
Yoga, Chanting & Buddhist Traditions
- Sunrise Ashtanga Yoga Practice
- Pranayama and breathing exercises
- Breakfast
- Morning visit to a local monastery
- Experience morning chanting and prayers
- Exploration of Padmasambhava Monastery
- Learn about the spiritual traditions and history of the area
- Mindful walking and quiet contemplation
- Lunch
- Free time for rest, reading or journaling
- Afternoon Yin / Restorative Yoga
- Introduction to Chakra Healing & Meditation
- Singing Bowl Sound Healing
- Evening meditation
- Dinner
Theme of the day: Stillness, awareness and inner listening.
Day 4 — Nature, Self-Reflection & Inner Transformation
Nature Connection & Deeper Inner Practice
- Sunrise yoga and meditation
- Pranayama and guided breathing practice
- Breakfast
- Silent Nature Walk / Jungle Hike
- Time to connect with the natural surroundings of Dollu Village
- Exploration of Shesh Narayan Temple
- Visit to Adzome Monastery
- Cultural and spiritual exploration of the local community
- Return for lunch
- Afternoon free time for rest and personal contemplation
- Therapeutic Yoga & Yoga Nidra
- Guided 7-Chakra Meditation
- Journaling and self-reflection session
- Evening Candle-Gazing Meditation
- Closing circle and sharing
- Dinner
Theme of the day: Nature, reflection and transformation.
Day 5 — Integration, Gratitude & Return to Kathmandu
A Gentle Closing to the Retreat
- Sunrise Hatha Yoga & Meditation
- Pranayama and breathing practice
- Short mindfulness meditation
- Breakfast
- Free time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Dollu Village
- Personal journaling and reflection
- Closing Sound Healing / Singing Bowl Session
- Gratitude practice and retreat closing circle
- Check-out
- Drive back to Kathmandu
- Drop-off in Kathmandu
Theme of the day: Integrate the experience and carry the practice forward.
What Makes This Retreat Special
- Traditional Yoga Practices — Hatha, Ashtanga, therapeutic, gentle and restorative practices
- Meditation & Mindfulness — Developing awareness, presence and inner stillness
- Breathwork — Pranayama and traditional breathing techniques
- Spiritual Exploration — Visit sacred caves, temples and monasteries
- Cultural Immersion — Experience chanting, puja and local spiritual traditions
- Sound & Energy Practices — Singing bowls, sound healing and chakra meditation
- Nature Connection — Silent walks and peaceful exploration around Dollu Village and Pharping
- Personal Reflection — Journaling, contemplation and dedicated quiet time
- Authentic Village Experience — Stay in the peaceful surroundings of Dollu Village away from the busy Kathmandu Valley
A Retreat Beyond the Yoga Mat
This is more than a yoga holiday. It is an opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, explore Nepal’s spiritual heritage and reconnect with yourself.
From sunrise practices and silent walks to monastery chanting, sacred caves, sound healing and quiet evenings in the village, each day offers a different way to experience yoga as a practice of body, breath, mind and awareness.
Come with an open mind. Leave with a deeper connection to yourself.
