Samne Ghat, Lanka, south Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Amrit Yoga Holistic Center (Aghor Foundation Bal Ashram)
Yoga, meditation and seva at a Ganga-side ashram, Varanasi
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Amrit Yoga Holistic Center is the guest and retreat wing of the Aghor Foundation's Bal Ashram, a riverside campus in south Varanasi founded in 2001 by Baba Harihar Ram. Guests join daily yoga and temple meditation, eat vegetarian meals on site, and can add Ayurvedic or naturopathic treatments or seva at its projects.
Riverside campus about 2.5 km from Assi Ghat
Seva at the foundation's school, eye hospital and farm
Sister ashram of Sonoma Ashram in California
Typically
₹3k–10k / night
see official site
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
No rates published; the centre sends a customised package price on enquiry
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Arrive any day
Couples
Not stated: ask the retreat
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Vegetarian food
Booking
Book by email
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- solo travellers
- friends
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
Good to know before you go
- Alcohol, tobacco and other substances are banned; dress modestly and wear a shawl in the temple
- Temple meditation is around 7:30 am and 6 pm; weekday yoga classes run Monday to Friday
- The campus is also home to about 10 boys and the foundation's projects, so expect school and seva activity
Programs & stays
Rooms: Private, shared and dormitory rooms, each with a private bathroom; room for up to 25 guests
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is pleasant (Dec–Jan mornings are foggy and cold); Apr–Jun is very hot; Jul–Sep monsoon swells the Ganga
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportVaranasi (VNS), up to 1.5 hr drive (~32 km)
By trainVaranasi Jn, ~30–40 min drive (~10 km)
- ~840 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~920 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~1,340 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,690 km from Mumbai, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Amrit Yoga Holistic Center (Aghor Foundation Bal Ashram) before booking.
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