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Rampuri, 20 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra

Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)

Name: 10-day Vipassana course, Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)
Start: 2026-12-16
End: 2026-12-27
Location: Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)

Free 10-day Vipassana courses near Aurangabad

Retreat centre
Meditation
Silent retreat
Spiritual
Countryside

Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.

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A Goenka-tradition Vipassana centre at Rampuri village, about 20 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) on the Vaijapur–Nashik road. It runs free residential 10-day silent courses in Hindi and English, plus long courses, with individual rooms for about 90 students.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits beginners and teens near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar wanting a free silent course in a large centre near Ellora, with individual rooms and separate teen courses.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone hoping to visit Ellora or Ajanta during the course or stay in touch by phone; you stay on site for the full ten days.

Written by RetreatAdvisors editors from the retreat's official information, October 2026. Not a guest review, and nobody paid for it.

Great for

deep practice
spiritual seekers
digital detox

Maybe not for

Short breaks (11-night minimum)
Staying reachable by phone

Named after the Ajanta caves region
Individual residential quarters rather than dormitories
Also hosts 30-day courses

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Price and dates

Free

donation-based

Stay
Meals
Meditation

10-day course is free incl. food and lodging; only past students may donate

Courses here are free or by donation. Never pay an agent or another website to book.

Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.

Fixed course dates · apply on their site

10-day Vipassana course11 nights
30-day course (experienced students)31 nights
Teenager and 7-day courses8 nights

Rooms: Individual rooms for about 50 men and 40 women; hall seats 120

Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.

Practical facts

Classes in · Single rooms · Women · Age

Classes in
Hindi, English
Single rooms
Available
Women
40 individual rooms and a separate dining hall for women; girls' 7-day teen courses run separately.
Age
7-day teen courses for ages about 15–19

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Nov3
2-day course for old students
Open
3–5 Nov · 2 nights
Hindi, English
Open
Nov11
7-day teenager course (girls)
Open
11–19 Nov · 8 nights
Hindi, English
Open
Dec2
10-day Vipassana course
Open
2–13 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English
Open
Dec16
10-day Vipassana course
Opens 10 Nov
16–27 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English
Opens 10 Nov

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)'s published schedule, checked October 2026. Open, full and wait-list labels are as of October 2026; after three weeks we show “Check site” instead. Dates change: confirm on the official site before you plan travel.

A typical day

4:00 am wake-up bell … 8:15–9:30 pm group sitting, then questions; lights out 9:30 pm

4:00 amWake-up bell
4:30–6:30 amMeditation in the hall or your room
6:30–8:00 amBreakfast and rest
8:00–9:00 amGroup meditation in the hall
9:00–11:00 amMeditation as the teacher directs
11:00 am–12 noonLunch break
12 noon–1:00 pmRest; time to meet the teacher
1:00–2:30 pmMeditation in the hall or your room
2:30–3:30 pmGroup meditation in the hall
3:30–5:00 pmMeditation as the teacher directs
5:00–6:00 pmTea break (fruit for new students)
6:00–7:00 pmGroup meditation
7:00–8:15 pmRecorded evening discourse by S.N. Goenka
8:15–9:30 pmGroup sitting, then questions; lights out 9:30 pm

As the retreat describes it. Schedules change with the season and the programme.

What's included

Included

Course, lodging and simple vegetarian meals, at no charge
Individual residential room
A chair if you can't sit on the floor

Not included

Washing machines (hand-wash small items in breaks)

When to go

Best Oct–Feb. Oct–Feb is dry and pleasant; Mar–May is hot; Jun–Sep is monsoon

Winter · Dec–Feb
Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov

Weather by month

14° to 38°C through the year · wettest in August

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 Rampuri, 20 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), 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
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (IXU), ~45 min drive (about 30 km)
By train
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, ~40 min drive (about 22 km)
From big cities
- ~350 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~610 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,100 km from Bengaluru, best to fly

From your town

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Before you book

Arrival
Fixed course dates only
Couples
Couples stay separately
Phones
Phones handed in
Food
Vegetarian food
Booking
Apply on their site

Not stated on their site: taxes. Ask the retreat before you book.

Good to know

On the Vaijapur–Nashik road, about 20 km from the city
Apply online through dhamma.org; long courses are for experienced students
Phones and valuables are handed in for the whole course

What to pack

1 thing the retreat asks you to bring, plus 1 tips

The retreat asks you to bring

Enough simple, modest, loose clothes for ten days

Also useful

General tips for the setting and the months people go, not from the retreat.

A torch for paths after dark

Tick things off as you pack. Nothing here is saved.

Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)'s official information, checked October 2026: dhamma.org/en/schedules/schajanta, ajanta.vridhamma.org, ajanta.vridhamma.org/about, dhamma.org/en/about/code, dhamma.org/en/about/qanda. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

Read before you go

Contact Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)

Ask about dates, rooms and programmes directly. They take bookings themselves; nothing passes through us.

Call +91 80804 68344 Email

Courses here are by application

Apply on their official site; they confirm a place by email. Please don't send them booking enquiries.

Apply on their site

Centre: +91 80804 68344
Email: info.ajanta@vridhamma.org

From Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)'s official website, checked Oct 2026.

Questions people ask

How much does a stay at Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre) cost?

Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre) doesn't charge a fixed fee; it runs on donations. 10-day course is free incl. food and lodging; only past students may donate.

What's included in the price?

The official site lists: Course, lodging and simple vegetarian meals, at no charge; Individual residential room; A chair if you can't sit on the floor. Not included: Washing machines (hand-wash small items in breaks).

What's the minimum stay?

Stays follow fixed course dates, and the shortest is 11 nights.

When is the best time to visit Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)?

The best months are Oct–Feb. Oct–Feb is dry and pleasant; Mar–May is hot; Jun–Sep is monsoon.

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How do I get to Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)?

Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (IXU), ~45 min drive (about 30 km). By train: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, ~40 min drive (about 22 km). Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

No. Couples stay in separate rooms at Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre).

Can I use my phone?

Phones are handed in at Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre), so plan to be unreachable during your stay.

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre)?

You book directly with Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre), by applying on their official website. Courses run on fixed dates, so check their calendar first. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.

What should women travellers know?

40 individual rooms and a separate dining hall for women; girls' 7-day teen courses run separately.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Hindi and English.

Are single rooms available?

Yes, private single rooms are available.

Is there an age limit?

As the retreat states it: 7-day teen courses for ages about 15–19.

Answered from our research on Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana 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 Dhamma Ajantā (Ajanta International Vipassana Centre) before booking.

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