The short answer
Kopan and Pharping near Kathmandu run courses and retreats at their monasteries, Lumbini's sacred garden is a naturally quiet place, and Pokhara's Peace Pagoda and lakeside yoga studios offer shorter sessions. Higher-altitude hermitages in Khumbu and Mustang are for those who want solitude.
Check course schedules, dress modestly and treat the place as a working monastery, not a hotel.
Key facts
- Near Kathmandu
- Kopan, Pharping
- Lumbini
- Sacred garden
- Pokhara
- Peace Pagoda, yoga
- Remote
- Hermitages
How it works
- Choose a styleCourse, short visit or yoga.
- Book aheadSpaces are limited.
- Read the rulesSilence, dress, meals.
- Arrive on timeStart dates matter.
- Donate fairlySupport the monastery.
Insider tip
Book retreats well ahead and read the rules about silence, food and phones.
Avoid this
Do not treat monasteries as hotels; follow house rules.
Related questions
Is previous experience needed?
Many courses welcome beginners.
Is yoga common in Pokhara?
Yes, many studios offer classes.
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