Mountain Spirit: A Nepal Yoga, Hiking & Safari Retreat (Pokhara, Annapurna + Chitwan) — 2026
If you’re searching for a retreat that feels real, adventurous, and deeply alive, Mountain Spirit is built for you.
This is a Nepal yoga retreat designed as a full-spectrum experience: daily yoga to ground your body, guided meditation to steady your mind, and unforgettable days exploring Nepal’s most iconic landscapes — trekking in Pokhara beneath the Annapurna range, a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park, and cultural immersion in Kathmandu’s temples and streets.
It’s not a week of lounging — it’s a week of reawakening.
Dates: 8th–16th November 2026
Location: Kathmandu → Pokhara/Annapurna → Chitwan → Kathmandu
Price: £1295 pp
Ages: 12+
To enquire/book: email Jax (as listed on the retreat page)
Why choose a yoga + hiking retreat in Nepal?
Nepal has a rare combination of spiritual depth and raw natural power. It strips life back to essentials — breath, movement, mountains, community, meaning.
A Nepal retreat is ideal if you want:
Nature that changes you (mountains, lakes, wide skies)
A physical reset (trekking, daily movement, fresh air)
Cultural immersion (temples, local rhythms, a place unlike anywhere else)
Perspective (simplicity that clears mental clutter)
If you’ve been craving a trip that feels like a life chapter, not a holiday — this is it.
What makes Mountain Spirit different from a standard yoga retreat?
Many retreats stay in one place and keep the experience contained. Mountain Spirit is designed as a journey — moving through distinct landscapes, energies, and experiences that build a deeper internal shift.
You’ll experience:
Yoga + meditation anchored through the trip
Trekking days in Pokhara with views across the Annapurna range
A Chitwan safari experience (think elephants, rhinos, crocodiles, and more)
Kathmandu temples + culture — spiritual sites and vibrant city life
Simple, authentic accommodation that keeps you close to real Nepal
This is for people who want wonder, challenge, and connection in the same week.
What’s included in this Nepal yoga, hiking & safari retreat?
Your core needs are handled so you can focus on the experience.
Included:
Daily yoga sessions in Nepal’s natural settings
Guided meditations + mindfulness
Mountain trekking in Pokhara (Annapurna range, peaks + lakes)
Safari in Chitwan National Park (wildlife viewing opportunities)
Temple visits in Kathmandu + cultural immersion
Airport transfer at an arranged time
All internal flights (small planes)
All meals, teas + soft drinks included
Not included: flights from the UK to Nepal, travel insurance, optional add-ons.
Accommodation: simple, authentic, and perfectly placed
This is not a luxury resort retreat — it’s intentionally authentic.
You’ll begin in Kathmandu, then travel to an eco retreat centre in Pokhara, where the yoga shala offers mountain and lake views across the Annapurna range. From there, you’ll head to Chitwan for safari immersion, before returning to Kathmandu.
The accommodation is designed to support what matters here: sleep, recovery, simplicity, and being close to the land.
Meals: local, nourishing, and included
All meals are included throughout the trip.
Daily nutritious breakfast
Light lunch
Daily dinner
The menu is primarily vegetarian/pescatarian, with support for:
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
If you have special dietary needs, you’ll share them when booking so hosts can plan properly.
Getting there: flights and travel basics
The flight from London to Kathmandu is around 12 hours and isn’t direct — booking early gives you the best options.
You can also choose to arrive early or stay longer (and bring friends/family before or after). The retreat runs on the dates listed — everything within that window is structured and supported.
For travel ethos, Freedom can also recommend more conscious options via Sustainable Travel International.
A realistic note: this is an active, adventure-led retreat
This experience is busy, active, and physical — suitable for fairly fit, active adventurers (12+). Pack light and minimal; a suggested kit list can be shared closer to the time.
Don’t expect long pool days.
Do expect:
Big landscapes
Full sensory days
True connection
A feeling of being genuinely awake again
A simple rhythm: what the week feels like
Think of this retreat as a moving meditation.
Yoga and mindfulness frame the day, while the experiences do the deeper work: trekking through mountain air, temple visits that invite reflection, safari days that remind you how vast and wild life still is.
It’s structured enough to feel held, but open enough to feel free — with a strong emphasis on community, safety, and shared experience.
Who is Mountain Spirit for?
This retreat is perfect if you:
Want a Nepal yoga retreat with real adventure
Love the idea of trekking + yoga, not just studio practice
Want a meaningful cultural experience (temples, local life)
Prefer authenticity over polish
Want to travel with a group and feel genuine community
Are excited by a trip that becomes a lifelong memory
Social impact: how this retreat supports local Nepal
Mountain Spirit is designed to create value locally by travelling in a way that respects place and people.
Your booking helps support:
Local accommodation and eco retreat centres in Pokhara
Local guides, drivers, and small aviation routes (internal flights)
Local food sourcing and hospitality teams
Community livelihoods connected to responsible tourism in the regions visited
Freedom’s approach prioritises local partnership, fair pay, and meaningful engagement — not extractive “retreat tourism”.
Ready to join the Nepal yoga + hiking + safari retreat?
If you’ve been craving a trip that challenges your body, clears your head, and expands your sense of what’s possible — this is your invitation.
Mountain Spirit (Nepal) — 8th–16th November 2026 — £1295 — Ages 12+
To enquire or book, email Jax via the address on the retreat page.
Quick FAQs (helpful for SEO + AI search)
Is this a beginner-friendly yoga retreat?
Yes — the yoga is supportive and grounding. The bigger factor is the adventure level: you’ll enjoy this most if you’re comfortable with active days.
How physical is the trip?
It’s an active itinerary with trekking and travel days. Suitable for fairly fit, active adventurers (12+).
What’s included in the price?
Yoga + meditation, trekking in Pokhara/Annapurna, Chitwan safari, Kathmandu temple visits, airport transfer, internal flights, all meals, teas + soft drinks.
What’s not included?
International flights to Nepal, travel insurance, and optional add-on activities.
What kind of accommodation is it?
Simple, authentic Nepalese stays, including an eco retreat centre in Pokhara with a yoga shala overlooking mountains and lake views.