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Sakariya village, near Modasa, Gujarat

Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra

Name: 10-day Vipassana course, Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra
Start: 2026-12-30
End: 2027-01-10
Location: Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra

New 10-day Vipassana centre in the Aravalli foothills

Retreat centre
Meditation
Silent retreat
Spiritual
Countryside
Mountains

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

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A Goenka-tradition Vipassana centre opened in 2024 at Sakariya village on the Malpur road near Modasa, in the Aravalli foothills about 100 km from Ahmedabad. It runs free residential 10-day silent courses in Hindi, English and Gujarati, funded by donations.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits people wanting ten silent days of Vipassana near Modasa, about 100 km from Ahmedabad, taught in Gujarati, Hindi or English.
Maybe not for: Not for couples hoping to attend the same dates (courses alternate by gender), or anyone unable to give up phone and talking for 12 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

In the foothills of the Aravalli range near Modasa
About 100 km from Ahmedabad
Hall for around 100 meditators

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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
2- and 3-day courses (old students)2–3 nights

Rooms: Simple residential rooms; the Dhamma hall holds about 100

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

Practical facts

Classes in · Women

Classes in
Gujarati, Hindi, English
Women
Women only (all or some programmes). Courses alternate between men-only and women-only dates; check which a date is for.

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Nov11
10-day Vipassana course
Open
11–22 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati · Men: open · Women: closed
Open
Dec2
10-day Vipassana course
Open
2–13 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati · Men: closed · Women: open
Open
Dec24
3-day course for old students
Opens 24 Nov
24–27 Dec · 3 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Opens 24 Nov
Dec30
10-day Vipassana course
Opens 30 Oct
30 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Opens 30 Oct

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra'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 pm group meditation, questions at 9 pm, lights out at 9:30 pm

4:00 amWake-up bell
4:30 amMeditation in the hall or your room
6:30 amBreakfast and rest
8:00 amGroup meditation in the hall
9:00 amMeditation in the hall or your room, as the teacher directs
11:00 amLunch break
12:00 pmRest, and short interviews with the teacher
1:00 pmMeditation in the hall or your room
2:30 pmGroup meditation in the hall
3:30 pmMeditation in the hall or your room, as the teacher directs
5:00 pmTea break (old students take only lemon water)
6:00 pmGroup meditation in the hall
7:00 pmRecorded evening discourse by S.N. Goenka
8:15 pmGroup meditation, questions at 9 pm, lights out at 9:30 pm

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

What's included

Included

Ten days of instruction, lodging and vegetarian meals, free of charge
Chairs for those who can't sit on the floor

Not included

Washing machines: laundry is by hand, in breaks

When to go

Best Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and pleasant; Apr–Jun is very hot; Jul–Sep brings monsoon rain

Winter · Dec–Feb

Weather by month

14° to 39°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 Sakariya village, near Modasa, 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
Ahmedabad (AMD), ~2 hr drive (about 100 km)
By train
Himmatnagar, ~1 hr drive (about 45 km)
From big cities
- ~660 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~930 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~1,160 km from Hyderabad, best to fly

From your town

See the drive, the nearest airports and the easiest way to get to Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra from where you live. The trip estimate below uses it too.

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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

A new centre (first course 2024); some courses are for women only, so check the schedule
Instructions in Hindi, English and Gujarati
Phones and valuables are handed in for the whole course

What to pack

2 things the retreat asks you to bring, plus 3 tips

The retreat asks you to bring

Enough simple clothes for the whole course (hand-wash only)
Loose, modest clothes: no shorts, tights, leggings or sleeveless tops

Also useful

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

Warm layers, a warm jacket and socks for cold winter nights
Shoes with grip for hill paths
A torch for paths after dark

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

Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra's official information, checked October 2026: dhamma.org/en/schedules/scharavalli, aravalli.vridhamma.org/faqs, dhamma.org/en/code. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

Read before you go

Contact Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra

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

Call +91 98254 20827 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 98254 20827
Email: reg.aravalli@vridhamma.org

From Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra's official website, checked Oct 2026.

Questions people ask

How much does a stay at Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra cost?

Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra 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: Ten days of instruction, lodging and vegetarian meals, free of charge; Chairs for those who can't sit on the floor. Not included: Washing machines: laundry is by hand, 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 Aravalli Vipassana Kendra?

The best months are Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and pleasant; Apr–Jun is very hot; Jul–Sep brings monsoon rain.

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How do I get to Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra?

Nearest airport: Ahmedabad (AMD), ~2 hr drive (about 100 km). By train: Himmatnagar, ~1 hr drive (about 45 km). Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

No. Couples stay in separate rooms at Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra.

Can I use my phone?

Phones are handed in at Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra, so plan to be unreachable during your stay.

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra?

You book directly with Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra, 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?

Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra (or some of its programmes) is for women only. Courses alternate between men-only and women-only dates; check which a date is for.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Gujarati, Hindi and English.

Answered from our research on Dhamma Aravalli Vipassana Kendra'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 Aravalli Vipassana Kendra before booking.

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