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Ninora, near Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Anandmay
Sattvic weekend of yoga, havan and Abhyanga near Ujjain
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Anandmay is a yoga and Ayurveda retreat campus at Ninora, just south of Ujjain, set up by Dr Omanand, who has taught for over four decades through Indore's Paramanand Institute of Yoga Sciences. Weekend guests get two nights of yoga, meditation, an Abhyanga massage, sattvic meals and evening havan and kirtan.
Daily yoga and meditation with evening havan and kirtan
An Abhyanga massage included in the weekend retreat
Ashram-living option for stays of 21 days or more
Starts from
₹9,999 for 2 nights
per person
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Treatments
Double sharing; single ₹14,999; founding-guest rates of ₹5,999/₹8,999 until Dec 2026
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Not stated: ask the retreat
Couples
Not stated: ask the retreat
Phones
Phones limited to certain times
Food
Sattvic vegetarian food
Booking
Book by phone or WhatsApp
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- first-timers
- burnout & stress
- friends
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
Good to know before you go
- A new campus still offering founding-guest rates; confirm dates and arrival day when you enquire
- Book through the enquiry form, phone or WhatsApp
- Sattvic vegetarian food only; no alcohol or smoking, and Wi-Fi only in some areas
Programs & stays
Rooms: Rooms with attached western bathrooms, some air-conditioned; single or double sharing
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is mild and dry; Apr–Jun is hot; Jul–Sep brings the monsoon
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportIndore (IDR), ~1 hr drive (about 45 km)
By trainUjjain Jn, ~20–30 min drive
- ~730 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~850 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~930 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,540 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Anandmay before booking.
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