Udayapura, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Art of Living International Center
Sudarshan Kriya and silence courses at a hillside ashram
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
The Art of Living's international headquarters is a large, green ashram campus on Kanakapura Road on Bengaluru's southern fringe. Most visitors come for a structured course such as the three-day Happiness Program or the six-day residential Silence Retreat, staying in simple campus rooms.
250-acre campus founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Learn the Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique
Iconic lotus-shaped Vishalakshi Mantap meditation hall
Typically
Under ₹3k / night
see official site
- Stay
- Meals
- Meditation
Course contribution covers food, stay and course; rates not published—ask the housing desk
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed courses, or arrive any day
Couples
Not stated: ask the retreat
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Not stated: ask the retreat
Booking
Book by email
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- first-timers
- spiritual seekers
- budget travellers
- burnout & stress
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
- Anyone who needs to stay reachable by phone
Good to know before you go
- The Silence Retreat is for adults (18+) and not suitable during pregnancy
- Campus is open to visitors 9 am–8 pm; course participants follow separate guidelines
- Accommodation cost depends on room type and availability
Programs & stays
Rooms: Dormitories to twin-share rooms, depending on availability
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Sep–Feb. Sep–Feb is pleasant; Apr–May is hot; the Jun–Sep monsoon is mild in Bengaluru
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportBengaluru (BLR), ~1.5–2 hr drive
By trainKSR Bengaluru City, ~1 hr drive
- In Bengaluru
- ~410 km from Chennai, best to fly
- ~700 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,150 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 Art of Living International Center before booking.
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