Daksh Mandir Road, Kankhal (Haridwar), Uttarakhand
Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre
Quiet self-study stays beside Ma Anandamayi's samadhi
- Ashram
- Spiritual
- Meditation
- Riverside
- City edge
Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.
A retreat guesthouse next to Ma Anandamayi's ashram and samadhi in Kankhal, a few kilometres south of Haridwar on the Ganga. It is meant for seekers who want to meditate and study on their own in a traditional ashram setting; stays are usually ten days.
Our take · editors' note
Suits: Suits devotees of Ma Anandamayi, or seekers who know her teachings, wanting a self-directed ten-day stay of study and meditation beside her Kankhal ashram and samadhi.
Maybe not for: Not for tourists, or anyone wanting classes, hatha yoga or group meditation; there is no set programme and rates aren't published.
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- deep practice
- solo travellers
Maybe not for
- Private luxury or room service
- Short breaks (10-night minimum)
Adjoins Ma Anandamayi's Kankhal ashram and her Samadhi Mandir by the Ganga
Guests may meet the ashram's senior English-speaking swamis
Daily ritual at the samadhi is open to guests (advised, not compulsory)
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Price and programmes
Typically
Under ₹3k / night
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- Stay
Rates not published; ask the centre manager when booking a room
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
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- Self-directed retreat stay (study, meditation, daily samadhi ritual)10, extendable
- Samyam Saptah week at the Kankhal ashram (November)7 nights
Rooms: Guesthouse rooms beside Ma Anandamayi's Kankhal ashram and samadhi; other lodging nearby
Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is cool and dry (Dec–Jan nights are cold); Apr–Jun is hot; Jul–Sep is monsoon
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Weather by month
7° to 37°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 Daksh Mandir Road, Kankhal (Haridwar), 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
Dehradun (DED), ~1 hr drive (~40 km)By train
Haridwar Jn, ~15 min drive (~4 km)From big cities
- ~5 hr drive from Delhi NCR
- ~1,760 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~1,780 km from Mumbai, best to fly
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Good to know
- Meant for serious seekers, preferably familiar with Ma Anandamayi's teachings; not a tourist guesthouse
- No classes, hatha yoga or group meditation are organised; you practise and study on your own
- Standard stay is ten days (extendable); no alcohol, tobacco, meat or eggs, and unmarried couples are asked to take separate rooms
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- Centre (phone/fax)
- +91 1334 246345
From Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre's official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page
Questions people ask
How much does a stay at Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre cost?
Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre doesn't publish its rates online, so ask them for a quote for your dates.
What's the minimum stay?
The shortest stay is 10 nights.
When is the best time to visit Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre?
The best months are Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is cool and dry (Dec–Jan nights are cold); Apr–Jun is hot; Jul–Sep is monsoon.
How do I get to Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre?
Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED), ~1 hr drive (~40 km). By train: Haridwar Jn, ~15 min drive (~4 km). Times are rough estimates by road.
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What food is served?
The food is vegetarian.
How do I book Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre?
You book directly with Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre, by email. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.
Answered from our research on Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre'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 Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee International Centre before booking.
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