Photos show the Rishikesh & the Ganga region. See the retreat's own site for its rooms and grounds.
Raiwala, between Rishikesh and Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Aurovalley Ashram
Integral Yoga ashram stays between Rishikesh and Haridwar
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Aurovalley is a quiet ashram near Raiwala, between Rishikesh and Haridwar, founded by Swami Brahmdev around the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. Guests stay in simple rooms, eat vegetarian meals and can join daily meditation, satsang, asanas and kirtan.
Ashram of Swami Brahmdev, following the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother
Rural setting in the foothills near the Ganga, away from Rishikesh's crowds
Open to people of any faith or background
Typically
Under ₹3k / night
see official site
- Stay
Rates not published; ask when you send the reservation form
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
Apply on their site
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- solo travellers
- budget travellers
- deep practice
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
Good to know before you go
- Each guest fills in their own reservation form; stays over six months need an invitation letter for the visa
- Smoke-, drug- and alcohol-free; modest dress expected, including when bathing in the Ganga
- No published rates or timetable — confirm costs and the current programme by email
Programs & stays
Rooms: Simple rooms or apartments for 1–4 people, each with a private bathroom and solar hot water
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec. Oct–Mar is pleasant (Dec–Jan nights are cold); Apr–Jun is hot; Jul–Sep monsoon brings heavy rain
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportDehradun (DED), ~40 min drive
By trainRaiwala station, ~5 min; Haridwar Jn, ~40 min
- ~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
- ~1,760 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~1,800 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~1,900 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Aurovalley Ashram before booking.
- Photo: Prashant Bamnawat, Unsplash
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- Photo: Palak Pitroda, Unsplash
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