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Watunde, Mulshi (about 35 km from Pune), Maharashtra
Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)
Personal and silent retreats with daily group meditation
- Ashram
- Meditation
- Spiritual
- Yoga
- Silent retreat
- Countryside
- Mountains
Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.
A retreat and spiritual community of Ananda Sangha, following Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings, in the Sahyadri foothills off the Pune–Lavasa road. Guests come for personal or seclusion retreats on their own dates, joining morning and evening group meditations, with occasional guided yoga and Kriya weekends.
Our take · editors' note
Suits: Suits followers of Yogananda and anyone wanting an unhurried personal retreat near Pune, with twice-daily group meditation, simple rooms and three vegetarian meals.
Maybe not for: Not for unmarried couples wanting to share a room, or anyone needing steady internet: Wi-Fi is only at reception, and the last 2 km is a rough dirt road.
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- solo travellers
- burnout & stress
- families
Maybe not for
- Private luxury or room service
- Staying reachable by phone
First Ananda community and retreat in India, on 33 hillside acres
Twice-daily group meditation; the rest of the day is yours
House where Swami Kriyananda lived, a temple and walking trails
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Price and dates
Starts from
₹2,000 / night
per person
About ₹6,000 per person for 3 nights
- Stay
- Meals
- Meditation
Shared room incl. three vegetarian meals and daily group meditations; single room ₹3,000
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Courses or any-day stays · book by email
- Personal retreat (any dates, any length)1+ nights
- Seclusion retreatFlexible
- Guided weekend retreats and yoga workshops (dated)2 nights
- Monthly stay30+ nights
Rooms: Two-storey duplex rooms for families, studio cabins (kutirs) with kitchenette, and five Kali Ma rooms (two share a bathroom)
Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
Practical facts
Getting around · Single rooms · Age
Getting around
Hilly, with slopes and stairsSingle rooms
AvailableAge
Children welcome: under 6 free, 6–12 at ₹750 a night, 12+ as adults
Upcoming dates
- Nov6
Hatha yoga workshop (residential weekend)
Check site6–8 Nov · 2 nights
Friday 5 pm to Sunday 5 pm; open to beginners
Check site
From Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)'s published schedule, checked October 2026. Dates change: confirm on the official site before you plan travel.
A typical day
7:30 am morning meditation with chanting and prayer … 8:00 pm optional spiritual videos
- 7:30 amMorning meditation with chanting and prayer
- 9:00 amBreakfast, starting in silence
- 10:00 amFree time: reading, walks, yoga or rest
- 1:00 pmLunch
- 5:00 pmChai
- 6:00 pmEvening group meditation
- 7:00 pmDinner
- 8:00 pmOptional spiritual videos
As the retreat describes it. Schedules change with the season and the programme.
What's included
Included
- Room (duplex, studio cabin or Kali Ma cabin)
- Three vegetarian meals a day
- Twice-daily group meditation and regular activities
- A how-to-meditate class for overnight guests
- Library of Yogananda and Kriyananda books
Not included
- Hatha yoga sessions with the resident teacher (₹400 an hour)
- Small administrative fee for foreign guests' police registration
When to go
Best Oct–Mar. Oct–Feb is cool and clear; Jun–Sep monsoon is green but the 2 km dirt access road gets muddy
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Weather by month
14° to 34°C through the year · wettest in July
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain for the month (mm).
Best monthsRain: dry to very wetHighs: cool to hot
Long-term averages (1981–2010) for the area around Watunde, Mulshi (about 35 km from Pune), on a grid of about 1 km; any one year can differ. Data: CHELSA V2.1 (Karger et al., 2017), CC0.
Getting there
Nearest airport
Pune (PNQ), ~1.5–2 hr driveBy train
Pune Jn, ~1–1.5 hr drive (about 35 km)From big cities
- ~3 hr drive from Mumbai
- ~720 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,000 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
From your town
See the drive, the nearest airports and the easiest way to get to Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram) from where you live. The trip estimate below uses it too.
Estimate your trip
Stay from ₹8,000 for 2 nights, 2 people
- Stay at Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)
- from ₹8,000
- ₹2,000 a night × 2 nights × 2 people
Rough total
from ₹8,000
Stay and GST where added. Doesn't include travel.
- Taxes may be extra; ask the retreat.
Rough estimate from the published starting price; set your town in “From your town” above to add the drive. Rooms, seasons and programmes change the total; Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)'s own quote is final.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed courses, or arrive any dayCouples
Couples can share a roomPhones
Phones limited to certain timesFood
Vegetarian foodBooking
Book by email
Not stated on their site: taxes. Ask the retreat before you book.
Good to know
- The last 2 km is a rough dirt road, muddy in the monsoon
- Unmarried couples are asked to stay in separate rooms; no alcohol or drugs
- Phone signal is mainly Jio; Wi-Fi only in reception with a daily limit
What to pack
1 thing the retreat asks you to bring, plus 4 tips
The retreat asks you to bring
Also useful
General tips for the setting and the months people go, not from the retreat.
Tick things off as you pack. Nothing here is saved.
Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)'s official information, checked October 2026: anandameditationretreat.in/personal-retreats/, anandameditationretreat.in/accommodations/, anandameditationretreat.in/guidelines-guests/, anandameditationretreat.in/internet-access/, anandameditationretreat.in/directions/. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.
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- Phone (10am–8pm)
- +91 90110 69792
- Phone (10am–8pm)
- +91 80071 08691
From Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)'s official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page
Questions people ask
How much does a stay at Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram) cost?
Prices start from ₹2,000 a night per person. Shared room incl. three vegetarian meals and daily group meditations; single room ₹3,000. We checked this on the official site in October 2026.
What's included in the price?
The starting price covers your room, meals and meditation. The official site lists: Room (duplex, studio cabin or Kali Ma cabin); Three vegetarian meals a day; Twice-daily group meditation and regular activities; A how-to-meditate class for overnight guests; Library of Yogananda and Kriyananda books. Not included: Hatha yoga sessions with the resident teacher (₹400 an hour); Small administrative fee for foreign guests' police registration.
When is the best time to visit Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)?
The best months are Oct–Mar. Oct–Feb is cool and clear; Jun–Sep monsoon is green but the 2 km dirt access road gets muddy.
How do I get to Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)?
Nearest airport: Pune (PNQ), ~1.5–2 hr drive. By train: Pune Jn, ~1–1.5 hr drive (about 35 km). Times are rough estimates by road.
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Can couples stay together?
Yes. Couples can share a room at Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram).
Can I use my phone?
Only at certain times: Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram) limits phone use during the day's programme.
What food is served?
The food is vegetarian.
How do I book Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)?
You book directly with Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram), by email. There are fixed-date courses, and you can also arrive any day for a regular stay. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.
Are single rooms available?
Yes, private single rooms are available.
Is it easy to get around?
The site is hilly, so expect slopes and stairs.
Is there an age limit?
As the retreat states it: Children welcome: under 6 free, 6–12 at ₹750 a night, 12+ as adults.
Answered from our research on Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram)'s official information. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with them before you book.
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Ananda Meditation Retreat (Ananda Kriya Yogashram) before booking.
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