Niru Yoga Homestay Meditation, Hiking Sound Healing Retreat

Very welcoming and warm people who invite you to stay with them. Niru's homecooking is fantastic, Nikita's humor on the hike's is very commendable and Rajan's patience in the yoga-hall makes everyone feel at ease. Happy toes!

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at this delightful homestay. Rajan is a great yogi and his family are so friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. Highly recommend this yoga retreat.

Es war von Anfang an alles fantastisch. Wir wurden herzlich willkommen geheißen, die Einrichtung war einfach aber sauber. Der Ausblick ist sehr schön, die Lage ist ruhig. Man ist schnell zu Fuß im Wald und es wurden viele tolle Wanderungen angeboten.

Das Essen war super lecker und spezielle Diäten werden berücksichtigt.

Die ganze Atmosphäre war einfach einmalig entspannend und der yogaunterricht war großartig. Es hat uns so gut gefallen, dass wir direkt am ersten Tag gefragt haben ob wir verlängern können.

Absolut zu empfehlen. Ganz ganz tolle und bereichernde Erfahrung.

Alles was goed. De omgeving is prachtig, de hikes zijn super, het eten is zo smakelijk, de yoga, soundhealing, de neusreiniging, de ademhalingsoefeningen ik vind het allemaal top. En genoeg tijd voor jezelf, ook heel fijn.

Tout à commencé par leur accueil !

Ils m’attendaient devant leur portail.

C’est un couple fabuleux et leur famille est très chaleureuse et accueillante

On se sent tout de suite comme à la maison.

La nourriture est bonne et fraîche avec les légumes et les épices et herbes de leur potager.

Les cours de yoga sont super , Rajan est très professionnel et bienveillant.

Il respecte le niveau de chacun en nous poussant un peu mais sans jamais nous imposer quoique ce soit.

J’ai aimé faire des randonnées et visiter les alentours, c’est vraiment très beau.

Leurs enfants, de jeunes adultes participent aux activités et sont impliqués dans l’activité du Homestay ce qui est très agréable.

Merci à cette merveilleuse famille de m’avoir accueilli chez eux.

Dans leur cocon d’amour et de joie.

Si vous cherchez, un lieu où pratiquer le Yoga la méditation, faire de la randonnée et profiter des bienfaits du healing bowl.

Alors n’hésitez pas un seul instant.

Réservez chez Niru et Rajan.

Un remerciement tout spécial à Teresa.🙏🏽😊

To start, I loved the food, Niru’s cooking was amazing and all home grown from their farm.

I also really enjoyed Rajan’s yoga lessons, he was very knowledgeable yet made the sessions super accessible for beginners. Likewise, I had a really strong feeling that this was not a business and more a home, which made the experience more rewarding. To end,

Rajan was very attentive, if you mentioned anything E.g a sore point in your back he would help you focus on this area and teach you strategies to help. Great Yoga retreat, would recommend!

I was looking for a place where I would just rest and calm my nervous system during my holidays. That was the perfect place for that. Rajan is an amazing yoga teacher, so thankful for sharing his knowledge with me. Niru is making the most delicious healthy food. I felt so calm and peaceful in their home and that was all I needed.

J’ai été très bien accueilli par Niru et sa famille qui ont été aux petits soins avec moi.

Niru est une personne très agréable, et il dégage beaucoup de paix.

Les cours étaient adaptés à mon niveau et j’ai beaucoup apprécié les bols tibétains après les séances de yoga.

J’ai pu bénéficier d’une initiation aux bols avec les conseils très précieux de Niru.

Je me suis régalée avec la bonne cuisine végétarienne de sa femme, qui me convenait parfaitement.

Les randonnées étaient toutes aussi intéressantes et m’a permis de découvrir les magnifiques paysages environnants.

Je recommande 1000 fois cette retraite qui m’a fait beaucoup de bien, et je reviendrais certainement l’année prochaine.

Encore merci pour tout Niru, ce séjour fut fort agréable. 🙏

Wir wurden direkt in die Familie aufgenommen.

Wir waren Beginner und er hat uns dementsprechend ins Yoga eingeführt (viel erklärt, korrigiert und gezeigt). Wir waren rund um umsorgt. Das essen war sehr lecker und sehr vieles von ihrem eigenen Garten.

I liked mostly everything.

Niru and Nikita welcome, their kindness and tender made me feel at home immediately.

My room was clean and cozy enough, for common standards in Nepal local stays, this is really important and well achieved. Bathroom was perfect, clean, good shower.

All the place makes you feel good, always good vibes, smiling faces, Niru singing beautifully inviting you to "tea time"...is such an experience, unforgettable for me.

All the house very well kept and with love and expertise from Rajan that is always around to take care of all his "babies"...fruit trees, vegetables growing in the garden, flowers all over, so always plenty of birds and their lovely singing, bees and butterflies.

Several greenies we ate where from their garden. Niru cooking was delicious for me.

Rajan yoga class, is the most meaningful experience you can have in this subject.

Not only because his knowledge is super high level, but in human terms, you feel he is careing of you, shareing his wisdom but also with notes of humor and good support. Deep Hatha yoga twice a day is an immersion, you really feel the good effects!!!

His sessions of sound healing were sublime...all his beautiful Tibetan Bowls, sounds traveling through your body, unforgettable.

Trekking was also good, but, maybe May wasn´t best season for it because long time with no rain so all very dusty and also, lots of garbage everywhere. That in Nepal in general, is such a pity.

Was a perfect Yoga retreat to be repeated!!

De ligging van het retreat is prachtig. Na enkele minuten wandelen beland je in prachtige natuur en kan je genieten van watervallen. De openheid en goedgehumeurde familie maakt dat het retreat aanvoelt als een thuis. Ik had wat last van diarree en ze hebben hiermee erg geholpen. De kamers zijn proper en de bedden liggen goed. De yoga sessies bouwen op in tempo waardoor je elke dag wat extra leert. Het eten wordt met liefde bereid en is steeds erg lekker. Ik raad dit retreat zeker aan voor personen die zoeken naar en rustige plek.

Rajan is an amazing yoga instructor! We had two sessions of 1.5-2 hours each day following the Hatha style, which included breathing practice (pranayama), warm up movements, postures (asanas) and a meditation, using singing bowls and other instruments to create a relaxing sound bath. Rajan was very responsive to the needs of the students in the class and easily adapted the level of difficulty to suit different abilities, so that everyone could progress at their own pace.

The food was plentiful and delicious: three vegetarian meals a day cooked by Rajan's very cheerful wife Niru. We had pancakes, egg rotis or semolina porridge for breakfast with a small curry and lots of fresh fruit. Lunch and supper were traditional Nepalese thalis with rice, dhal soup, yoghurt, pickled and curried vegetables - much of it homegrown.

The family farm a small plot of land around the house, like most of their neighbours, which gives the village a rural feel even though it's only 6kms from the city of Bhaktapur. This is a UNESCO world heritage site which has amazing temples and palaces dating from C13th and great souvenir shopping, only 20 minutes away by bus or taxi.

There are optional hikes in the mornings, including trails through pine woods and bamboo forest, past Buddhist temples and across a spectacular suspension bridge. We even swam in a waterfall! On Sundays there's a sauna and campfire.

Rajan and Niru go out of their way to make guests feel welcome and I had a wonderful stay.

Das Konzept Homestay und Yoga hat super geklappt. Man war in die Familie eingebunden. Hatte schöne Ausflüge, eine diverse Gruppe und tolle Erlebnisse auch drum herum. Wir hatten das Glück einige Feierlichkeiten mitzufeiern und Rajan war super flexibel im Programm. 🙃

It was an incredible time. The family was very hospitable. Teresa, who has been with us for several months, was also great.

I had no expectations, just spontaneously booked 4 days at this place. Was sooo surprised…everything was just fantastic. The energy, the yoga, the food, the possibility to adjust the schedule after what we wanted to do. Felt like living together with extended family.

Rajan and his family were all so welcoming making sure you felt part of the family.

The food was always freshly prepared plentiful and served with a smile.

The yoga experience (even for beginners like us) was amazing Rajan carefully explained everything and the benefits linked with each movement.

We also tried sound healing and nasal cleansing which were both new to us but positive experiences.

Trekking was fab especially as we got to swim in the high waterfall both refreshing and freezing 😃

Perfect way to round off our 2 month trip (volunteering and trekking) would definitely recommend 🤩

From the moment I entered the gates of the yoga centre I felt welcomed. The classes covered everything and more than I had done previously. Rajan is a friendly, learned and humble teacher who treated us like family. I met lots of wonderful people at the yoga centre and the hikes were out of this world. I highly recommend this place to friends and family and will definitely come back.

Rajan's family welcomes you in like you are family. Almost all the guests, who could, stayed longer than they originally planned because they loved being there so much. Rajan truly takes care of you. The food is amazing. Yoga and hiking is adapted to your level of ability and comfort. The air is so fresh and clear outside the city.

i loved my time here and did not want to leave! everything was perfect

Rayan and his family treated us like we were part of the family. They arranged everything and were so accommodating. The food that Niru cooked was delicious. The hikes were breathtaking! Best of all, the yoga was just what we needed. Definitely recommend it!

Rajan and Niru are simply fantastic! Yoga classes are excellent and professional, hiking was fantastic every day, the foor Niru makes is simply one of the best we have ever eaten, the facilities are great. We have extended our stays because we simply liked everything. We will come back soon! Thank you Rajan and Niru.

I couldn’t have asked for a more hospitable family home stay. Niru cooked 3 gorgeous Ayurvedic meals everyday. I’ve never felt so well nourish. Not to mention almost everything is homegrown! Rajan is an absolute yoga master who has written a book. It was my first time trying Hatha yoga (now my new favourite). The sound healing was so therapeutic. The trekking was so special. I went in July and the sun was shining. Although it’s technically ‘rainy season’ the rain only occurs at night or maximum one hour a day. It makes the scenery so much more beautiful as all the rice paddies are bright green! already planning my trip back ❤️🧘‍♀️

I loved how I felt supported to try new yoga poses and practice more breathing exercises. Rajan, Niru and their family are very caring and accommodating. Niru’s food was so tasty and generous. The activities we did were tailored to the weather and Rajan was happy to help organise any activities we wanted to do in Nepal. The facilities were great, the schedule well-planned and the location was a welcome getaway from the busyness of Kathmandu city. I would love to return!

I stayed at Niru & Rajan's homestay for 10 days and did the Prana Shakti Yoga course. The experience exceeded all my expectations. The hosts Niru and Rajan are warm, friendly, caring and will make you feel like home. I wish to visit them again in the future.

+ Yoga: you will learn Hatha yoga, pranayam and meditation from an authentic and knowledgeable source

+ Everything is safe, clean and well maintained

+ Transport can be arranged to and from the homestay

+ Daily hikes to beautiful nature and temples

+ Good and healthy food

Even if you are a beginner in hiking and yoga, you’ll love it! The food and atmosphere are amazing! And you get to know so much about the nature and culture just because you live with them for a few days!

From the moment you arrive you’re made to feel welcome and part of the family. Rajan is a wonderful teacher, who has so much knowledge about yoga, mediation and Nepal history and tradition.

I learnt so much about wellness in general whilst I was here.

There is also downtime each day where you have time alone to read etc.

The hikes were great and Rajan taught us a lot about the region and the people whilst on these walks.

The food is also exceptional and lots of variety.

Would really recommend this yoga homestay.

Everything was way better than expected. There is nothing to complain about. Maybe just that I didn’t book an even longer stay! I already miss Nirus fabulous food and cheerful smiles, Rajan’s excellent hatha yoga classes with very thorough explanations and instructions (and some challenging moments), the amazing and soothing Sound healing, Dinesh’s intriguing stories about culture, Hinduism and the village, the amazing landscape scenery, the friendly people we met everywhere (and even got invited to a wedding) and temples, temples, temples. If you want to feel welcome, relax, enjoy the best yoga and learn about Nepali’s culture you should definitely go here. But remember; it’s not a hotel / you are home :)

The hosts were very nice, they told us a lot about their culture and family. The yoga classes very really good as well as the hike. The food was amazing each time and they offered more if anyone wanted.

Niru, Rajan, Dinesh and their family are so welcoming to everyone that stays at their home and are the sort of people that leave a lasting impression long after your visit. Niru cooked the best food I had in Nepal and always had a big smile on her face as she piled up extra servings of food onto your plate. Rajan's yoga catered to all levels and he was great at helping me improve. Like Niru he is always smiling and happy to answer lots of questions about Nepal. Thank you for everything during my stay, hopefully I will be back to visit some day.

I enjoyed my stay at Niru Yoga Homestay very much. Coming from Káthmándú, I found the much needed peace, tranquility and had a good chance to relax. The family welcomed me with wide smiles and opened arms and it truly felt like finding a new home. I came originally for 1 night but I prolonged my stay as much as I could. I enjoyed everything about my stay - yoga classes with an amazing teacher Rajan giving me just the right amount of challenge, delicious homemade fresh organic food made by Niru and the grandmother, hiking with Dinesh and learning about local flora and fauna, playing board games with the kids or just chatting and sharing knowledge over a cup of herbal tea. If you ever come to Nepal, you just have to visit this place. It has soooo much to offer ! Thank you all for everything and all the good memories that were created.

During my stay, I really enjoy every part !

It was for me the first time doing yoga and the teacher was really kind and patient for explaining everything to me. Then, hikings was really nice with amazing viewpoint and an amazing guide who has a lot of knowledge and enjoy to sharing them. Finally, Niru is wonderful as a cooker. Every meals was delicious with local product. I discover a lot of Nepali food.

I highly recommend this retreat !

We loved everything f from food dishes to yoga courses & hikes.

The setting was idyllic in a rural area surrounded by the Himalayan Foothills on an organic farm with a yoga studio and a rooftop yoga facility. The quality of Razan's instruction was outstanding. My flexibility, balance, and overall level of physical fitness improved noticeably during my six-day stay and the level of stress reduction was immeasurable.

Niru is a fantastic cook who prepared three organic vegetarian meals a day, each one being unique.

Dinesh took me on several hikes to scenic viewpoints, temples, and historical sites that enabled me to experience the natural and historic magnitude of the location. I was treated like family during my stay.

Ravie de mes quelques jours passés au Niru homestay. Toute la famille est adorable, les repas sont excellents et copieux, les balades sont variées. Pour le yoga, Rajan est à votre écoute et s'adapte à vous. L'ambiance est chaleureuse et souriante. L'emplacement est un peu excentré des grandes villes, ce qui permet d'être au calme. Mais un arrêt de bus se trouve à 5mn à pied, c'est donc très facile d'accès depuis Bhaktapur ! Vraiment, je recommande totalement, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés !

loved the simplicity of the retreat and Niru’s family! An affordable retreat packed with simple vegetarian meals , hikes( dusty) and authentic yoga! Accommodation could be more comfortable, the drain and gutter stench could be fixed! overall a satisfying experience.. and blessings to Rajan and family

After 4 weeks of traveling in Nepal, I decided to end my trip at Niru Homestay. I was welcomed by Rajan & Dinesh and was pleasantly surprised by their hospitality and level of English. Besides the great yoga sessions, the beautiful location and Niru's delicious food, I learned a lot about the Nepalese culture. Every question was answered with pleasure.

I enjoyed every yoga session and really felt like I was a family member for 4 days. I also loved it that the children were present during my stay. The conversations were very informative and enriching for me. Another vision on the Nepali traditions and way of life.

The daily hikes and my visit to Bhaktapur completed the retrait.

The homestay was welcoming and with everything that you need for a full immersion and reset- a kind and wonderful family, in beautiful surroundings , generous delicious and healthy meals, challenging And varied yoga and fabulous hikes across the surrounding valley. I can’t recommend it enough !

The warm hearted people, the Home, the yoga the hikking! Everything was perfect and cant wait to go back! 💜

Niru Homestay - simply a Paradise on Earth!!!

I have spent the best one week of my life with the Bastola family. The moment you enter their place you become part of the family. They are so loving and caring and literally do everything possible to make you feel at home.

The house is surrounded by huge organic farm and beautiful garden so all meals are 100% organic and vegetarian and absolutely delicious! Niru is the best Chef and she will never let you feel hungry, You will have to learn how to say No, because she is constantly refilling your plate.

Rajan is the most professional and knowledgeable modern yogi I had the pleasure to practice with. The groups are small so he can help everyone achieve perfect results. I am very new in Yoga and on the 3rd day I succeeded to do Headstand. I am so proud of myself and thankful to him for the help, the motivation and the inspiration!

And the every day hikes in the beautiful nature were so fullfilling. You will learn all about the history of Nepal, the incredible legends for the different Kings and Gods, the sad and the fun stories.

If you ever have the chance to visit Nepal, don't ever doubt the place you'll stay in. I vote with two hands for Niru Homestay - the most loving and wonderful family you will ever have the chance to meet.

I love them to bits and can't wait to be back!

This place is heaven, lovely food, amazing nature, good hikes, good walks, amazing yoga classes.

Warm family welcome. Top quality yoga from excellent teacher with pranayama/breathing, Hatha poses, relaxation with singing bowl and simple meditation. Super walks each morning in the hills and valley learning from our guide about local culture, plants, religion, the effects of the earthquake etc. The best Nepalese food that we ate in 3 weeks - what chutney! The guest house is on a small farm and the food is their own organic produce, locally sourced or foraged. They will have a sauna, massage room and refurbished yoga hall very shortly.

Niru, his brother and his family, they are really sweet. They’re very friendly and welcomed me like one of family member.

Not only yoga, but also each meal is also good. I enjoyed Nepali home cooking.

As naming said, it is really like homestay.

I did relax. I usually cannot sleep well, but here I could!

It’s a bit far from the city of Kathmandu. But next time when I come back to Nepal, I’ll chose here again.

Everything about this trip was fantastic.. the whole family are lovely, really make you feel welcome in their home & could not do more to make sure you are comfortable & happy. The home cooked food is delicious, the yoga sessions were great & the hikes have breathtaking scenery. There is also enough time every day to just relax. No matter your yoga ability or fitness level for hiking you will be looked after, will benefit & will enjoy. I look forward to visiting again one day..Namaste

The yoga instructor and family were very friendly and welcoming and you feel like a guest in their home. As a beginner, the yoga instructor was great, patient yet did push me to push myself, but not too far.

The facilities are all very clean, and comfortable.

The hike through the nearby village was a great experience and got to go to the temple the next morning which was very peaceful and pleasant.

Family’s closeness and warmth ! The family makes us feel very welcome like part of the family . The children, wife and grandparents are fantastic to be with ...hiking is amazing

EVERYTHING! The home is beautiful, yoga was great, food was absolutely amazing, daily hikes were so much fun, but most importantly, the people made all the difference. Niru, Rajan, Dinesh and family are the nicest, warmest and kindest people ever. They are so generous and always ready to share their incredible knowledge. I looked forward to every activity of the day and have never felt so much at home in a foreign place. I definitely recommend this to anybody and hope to be back again someday!

It was the best experience I had in Nepal. Will definitely repeat!!! Everything was more than perfect!

Lovely family, fantastic food, good hikes and yoga sessions. Nice and very clean rooms.

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I had really high expectations from reading all The positive review but this place still was so much better than I could ever dream of. Rajan, niru, dinesh and the rest of their family was just the most amazing people and they make you feel so welcome and really like a part of the family. The food was delishious and niru is just the sweestet person. The hikes with Dinesh was my favorit part, we got to see a great view of the Himalayas one Day and he was such a good guide and told us about the plats we saw and the temples we visited. It was so interesting. The nature surroundings are really beautiful.

The yoga classes are also really good, we were all on differeng levels but rajan managed to make them fun and enough challanging for all of us. I actually really gained flexibilty during just 6 days. Rajan is super knlwledgable when it comes to yoga science and you learn so much more than just the physical part.

The best part about this place is The atmosphere, I think we all agreed we had never been so relaxed before ever. I just felt so good during the whole stay and that is saying a lot cause Im a person who easily gets anxious in new environments.

I really recommend this to anyone who wants a genuine nepalese experience, weather you are a compleate beginner or an experienced yogi. I cant imagine anyone not loving this place.

Our stay was very good! The homestay is family-runned and it was such a sweet family! We only stayed for two nights but it was so sad to say goodbye to the family and a wonderfuld experience. Good yoga, good food, good and comfy rooms, hot showers and lovely hiking trips! Would love to go back - thank you!

Everything was perfect!

The schedule gives you the opportunity to do some lovely yoga in beautiful places, to hike in nature, try Niru's great food and learn so much about the local life. Rajan was great, he gave us so much information on yoga, asanas, pranayama and ayurveda and his brother Dinesh would take us on hikes telling us various stories and showing us various trees and plants along the way. Niru's cooking is a completely different story. I already miss her voice and smile announcing tea time. You will never be hungry with her around. The whole family welcomed us during the festival time, so grateful to have been a part of it.

Highly recommend to try this lovely homestay as it's a perfect mix of hiking, yoga and culture with enough time to soak in the views and relax in a beautiful family environment!

The food, family and activities

Niru loved to feed you!

Yoga teacher was great in helping even beginners and his brother was great doing hiking - really informative

It was an awesome experience that gave me a total shift of how I deal with my physical and emotional self. I was not expecting such beautiful location and sceneries, organic and vegan food was wonderful experience to me as a chicken meat lover. The mountain side, the views are all perfect for such retreat. Our Instructor-RAJAN, was an amazing person, I couldn't find words to describe how wonderful he is as a YOGA Teacher, so professional and he asses each and everyone's need. His family is so warm, respective of others, feels like home. His brother, the one who used to do the Nasal cleaning in the morning is also a great person, he toured us by walk to nearby waterfalls and areas where we could see the farms and vineyards.

As a whole, I may say..it is worth it all. I shall return with group of friends.

The retreat was really lovely! They create a wonderful home for guests through their hospitality, cooking, yoga and general demeanour. The yoga was particularly enjoyable and Rajan is a great teacher. I would recommend!

I really liked my days in Niru House. The family is very sweet and made me feel very comfortable. The hiking is wonderful and the guide has a lot of knowledge to share. I highly recommend.

This was my very first yoga retreat and it has definitely set the bar high!

Because it is a homestay, I didn’t come with any expectations, but the whole experience went beyond my expectations.

Things I really liked:

• The village location - it was so nice to detach from the busy city life where I came from

• Rajan's yoga sessions adapted perfectly according to students’ abilities. I found myself stretching further and doing more advanced versions of poses that I never thought I would be able to do!

• Optional daily hikes led by Dinesh to nearby waterfalls, temples, ricefields, villages and hills. He was very considerate of when we got tired and we got to rest often to catch our breaths. I loved hearing his personal stories and how local life is like in Nepal

• Niru’s cooking! Delicious homemade vegetarian food with a smile - I didn’t miss eating meat!

• Getting to know the family was such a surprise and unexpected bonus! I was really touched by how warm and welcoming they are. From exploring Bhaktapur with Nikhil and Nitesh, Nikita’s talented henna and playing UNO, I come away with many happy memories and really want to come back one day!

这是我的第一次瑜伽静修体验，超出了我的预期。虽然它是一个寄宿家庭，房间干净，宽敞，并有蚊子墙驱蚊剂。这所房子位于远离城市的一个村庄，因此非常乡村。我真的很喜欢清新的空气，周围环绕着绿色的田野和稻田。我来自一个繁忙的城市，所以远离人群和建筑物放松是非常好的。 Rajan是一位非常有经验的瑜伽老师。他改编课程以配合不同的能力。我发现自己伸展得更远，并且做了比以前更高级的姿势。Dinesh领导了每日徒步旅行，它是可选的，我们看到了稻田，瀑布，寺庙和山景。我喜欢听他的个人故事。 Niru烹制了许多美味的自制素食。我的朋友是一个非常大的肉食者，但她真的很喜欢Niru的烹饪。多么热情和欢迎这个家庭是如此惊喜和意想不到的奖金！我留下了很多美好的回忆，我真的想有一天回来！

Great yoga sessions with the right level of challenge, and enough variation throughout the week. Beautiful location in the valley. The host family are incredibly kind and generous people; their warmth and hospitality are what makes this the perfect retreat! Some lovely hikes in the area too.

We had an amazing time at Niru Yoga Homestay.

The food, yoga classes, treks and accommodation were outstanding.

Hope to come back some day!

Honestly I have never felt more at home than staying with this family.

It's set in the hills outside of Kathmandu, rice paddies surround the house and you have the most spectacular views.

Rajan and Niru make sure you're well looked after and definitely well fed.

I spent my days cooking with Niru and her mother in law, laughing in the kitchen, then I spent my evenings blissfully practicing yoga with Rajan.

Rajan also delves into Ayruvedic practices at night time around the table and helps you with any health issues and teaches you all he knows.

Honestly 4 days isn't enough, do yourself a favour and stay as long as you can.

Grace - Australia

Fun, Yoga, trekking, new friends, food, and the most amazing experience in Nepal. From the time I got to Niru yoga guesthouse I felt at home. Niru greeted me with her captivating smile and showed me to my room which was very clean, comfy with great view of the mountains. I met Rajan and the rest of the Niru family at lunch. Lunch, breakfast and dinner were superb, Niru is true to her motherly ways as she was always offering “more food, more food”. Trekking twice a day was a great fun way to see the Nepalese mountains and near by waterfalls. Yoga every morning and afternoon is geared towards the class, I am a beginner and Rajan helped me with different poses, there were other people who were more advanced and found it challenging also, Rajan is a true Yoga master. Best experience in Nepal. As I was very sadly leaving Rajan said you have to come back and visit because we’re all friends. That’s exactly how I feel. Now I have friends in Nepal...

Rajan and his family made me feel like I was a part of them - we cooked together, planted rice together, ate together, did yoga and trekked too!

Rajan is an excellent yoga instructor and trekker and it was a an honor to spend time with his family.

The Niru Yoga Homestay is a perfect escape from the hustling Thamel of Kathmandu. If you want nature, real Nepalese culture, amazing yoga sessions and incredible food - COME HERE ! Rajan and his family will look after you like you are part of their home. Me and my partner Fernando had such a beautiful time here. Thanks so much Rajan, Dinesh and Niru for everything! We will be back :)

Amé las clases de yoga. Rajan trabaja con gran profesionalismo y dedicación. La comida es sana y deliciosa. Los productos que usan son orgánicos y provienen de su propia huerta en su mayors. Disfruté mucho las convesaciones durante las caminatas. En general todos se ocuparon de hacerme sentir bienvenida y cómoda. Recomiendo 100x100 esta experiencia!!!

Great location for hiking and see how locals live. The hiking guide knows very well the area and has a deep knowledge of local plants and vegetation. The family really looked after me, helped to book my trip to Pokhara, and everyday cooked delicious meals with homegrown veggies and fruit from their garden!

I truly enjoy the yoga classes, Rajan is an amazing and experienced instructor who teachs with passion and dedication. In 3 days I have learned breathing techniques and proper hata yoga. I would strongly recommend it!

Real authentic Nepalese homestay, yoga and hiking experience! The entire family is so loving and caring. Walking through the villages and seeing the beauty of Nepalese people, being greeted by warm smiles and Namastes. Nirus's cooking is amazing and her personality is truly precious. Pranayama and Hatha yoga taught by Rojan was great.

Rajan, Niru, Dinesh and their families were just the most amazing, warm and welcoming and knowledgeable people.. I actually didn’t stop laughing the whole time; Rajan’s yoga was great - he tailors it to the groups abilities.. Niru’s cooking did not disappoint - you will eat like a queen (or king everyday) and my favourite part was hikes with Dinesh and Rajan,.. I learnt so much about nature and the valleys - I could have spent longer on the hikes some days because they were so enjoyable. :) The family is what makes this place so special, and I couldn’t recommend enough!

I enjoyed the family atmosphere and the friendly area. The yoga was basic and excellent for all levels. The food was outstanding and the treks very interesting.

I loved the family and the program that helped me to stretch and relax before going back to work! Thank you Rajan for your advices and help!!

The vegetarian and organic food was awesome...!! Thank you Niru for your smile and your "tea time! tea time!!"

The hikking was also really nice and we went on the temple on top of Nagarkot with amazing view on the valley surrouding us!!

Rajan, Niru and his brother were so kind and thoughtful to all the guests, they went above and beyond to make our stay so very very special, they are Truly special people, I wish them every success with the

New yoga retreat and a 2nd future for their family :)

La nourriture est excellente ! Niru cuisine avec amour et presque tous les produits viennent du jardin bio. Rajan est un amoureux de la nature et un excellent professeur de yoga. Toute la famille est très investie pour nous faire passer un excellent moment. Et les villageois ont tous le sourire quand ils nous voient passer.

- La famille est authentique et très gentille

- the family is genuinely nice

- les cours de yoga sont de qualité et Rajan corrige les positions en s'adaptant au niveau de chacun (j'étais débutante !)

- Quality yoga courses. Rajan corrects everyones poses and adapts to any level (i was a beginner)

- Rajan et Dinesh (son frère) nous ont guidés pour la rando, en nous racontant toutes sortes d'histoires passionnantes sur les environs, sur les dieux hindous, sur le yoga, etc.

- La cuisine de Niru est délicieuse, fraiche, végétarienne et bio !

- les chambres sont propres, confortables et il y a de l'eau chaude :)

- le coin est très charmant

het eten, de vrolijke gastvrouw, de uitdagende yogales, de ontspannen sfeer, de gastvrijheid en geen moeite te veel, de ayurvedische middeltjes

Very much living like the locals. Beautiful surrounding scenery. Good food made my Niru. Yoga good with variety of settings.

La gentillesse de la famille. Le déroulement des séances de yoga.

I don't know where to start actually. The whole family was more than kind and lovely. They always gave me the feeling that their place is also my home and I felt never uncomfortable. I was a total yoga-beginner, Rajan supportet me very well and I loved the yoga sessions! After 4 days I could almost do the handstand by my own. That was such a great experience! I will definitly continue with yoga! Rajan is a very professional yogateacher with a lot of experience in the traditional hatha yoga. You can ask him anything. The whole family cares a lot about the environment and you'll get the best organic food! I have to eat gluten-free food, Niru always cooked extra for me and I loved her buckwheat pancakes- thank you Niru! :)

In general, the homestay was totally authentic. Sometimes the kids had fights or just laughed loud- I really enjoyed to sit in the sun and watch them.

Thank you for everything!! :)

(happy smiling face)

The most beautiful space, sensational food and loving family. We thoroghly enjoyed our time in Niru yoga homestay. Rajan provides a traditional take on hatha yoga, hiking accompanied by lovely people, could not recommend it enough.

I was at this yoga retreat in the monsoon season, which means it rains sometimes but not everyday! The hikes around the yoga retreat is amazing, and Rajan is a good guide and yoga instructor.

The yoga is amazing! It varies each day and I feel I learned a lot on six days. My balance got better and I became more flexible.

Rajans house got destroyed in the big earthquake, so he is rebuilding his house. But everything works perfectly. There is hot water in the shower, a beautiful garden and because of the construction - a nice rooftop to relax and do yoga. I really enjoyed staying here. Rajans family is amazing!

I can only recommend everyone to book this retreat. It have been a very authentic experience with beautiful nature, amazinf yoga and fantastic people.

I’ll be back!!!

(Thank you Rajan!! - see you soon)

Rajan is an amazing teacher with a lot of knowledge. Generally, you do yoga twice a day, sometimes in really nice spots like the roof of the local temple or in the jungle. Rajan is also great in adapting to your own skills and caters for all levels. If you have problems, special wishes or need a connection to the next place/airport, Rajan does his best to arrange that for you.

The hikes are nice and challenging and the view and nature were great.

The accommodation is a home stay so you get a full Nepalese life experience. Needless to say, the food is like all other reviews already mentioned indeed amazing.

The retreat is very affordable so it is excellent value for money. Don’t expect a luxury retreat and I guarantee that you will have a great time .

Environnement, activites et nourriture

The views, hiking, tea, home-made meals!!! And the family

Rajan, Niru and family were extremely hospitable and it was lovely being in their company.

Yoga sessions were conducted in the recently built yoga hall. The daily treks to the surroundings with fresh air or city explorations were delightful.

Meals were absolutely delicious and generous. Accommodation was comfortable and clean, with hot showers.

All in all, it was such a warm and beautiful experience. Thank you, Rajan, Niru and family.

Super freundliche Homestay Bereiber. Das Essen war hervorragend. Und bei einem Nachschlag war die Gastgeberin/Köchin immer super happy. Generell sind alles sehr sehr freundlich zuvorkommend hilfsbereit und immer ein gewinnbringendes herzliches Lachen auf den Lippen.

A lovely family environment enhanced my short 3 day retreat. I was seeking and found the serenity, and therapeutic activity after 4 months of travelling. I particularly appreciated the respect and quiet dignity tendered by the extended family. Thankyou