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Near Mitha village, Mehsana–Becharaji road, Gujarat

Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre)

Name: 10-day Vipassana course, Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre)
Start: 2026-12-09
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre)

Large Vipassana centre for 10-day courses near Mehsana

Retreat centre
Meditation
Silent retreat
Spiritual
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Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.

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A large Goenka-tradition Vipassana centre near Mitha village on the Mehsana–Becharaji road, about 13 km from Mehsana and 75 km from Ahmedabad. It runs free residential 10-day silent courses in Hindi, English and Gujarati almost continuously, funded by donations.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits beginners in north Gujarat wanting a free 10-day silent course in Hindi, English or Gujarati, with 110 individual rooms that have attached toilets and hot water.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone wanting spicy food or to bring their own meals, or to keep phone and books; food is simple vegetarian and devices are handed in.

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

Large centre whose Dhamma hall seats about 250 students
About 13 km from Mehsana and 15 km from the Modhera Sun Temple
The schedule already lists courses into 2028

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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
Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta course (old students)8 nights
2- and 3-day courses (old students)2–3 nights

Rooms: Segregated residences and dining halls; the hall seats about 250

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

Practical facts

Classes in · Single rooms · Women

Classes in
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Single rooms
Available
Women
Separate dining hall for women; men and women are kept fully apart.

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Oct29
3-day course for old students
Open
29 Oct – 1 Nov · 3 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Open
Nov11
10-day Vipassana course (Diwali)
Full
11–22 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Full
Nov25
10-day Vipassana course
Open
25 Nov – 6 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Open
Dec9
10-day Vipassana course
Open
9–20 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Open

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana 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 … 8:40–9:30 pm group sitting, then question time

4:00 amWake-up bell
4:30–6:30 amMeditation in the hall
6:30–8:00 amBreakfast break
8:00–9:00 amGroup meditation in the hall
9:00–11:00 amMeditation as the teacher directs
11:00–11:30 amLunch break
11:30 am–1:00 pmRest; time to meet the teacher
1:00–2:10 pmMeditation in the hall
2:30–3:30 pmGroup meditation in the hall
3:40–5:00 pmMeditation as the teacher directs
5:00–6:00 pmTea break
6:00–7:00 pmGroup meditation in the hall
7:10–8:30 pmRecorded evening discourse by S.N. Goenka
8:40–9:30 pmGroup sitting, then question time

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 room with attached toilet and hot water
A chair if you can't sit on the floor

Not included

Washing machines (hand-wash small items 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

13° to 40°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 Near Mitha village, Mehsana–Becharaji road, 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), ~1.75 hr drive (about 85 km)
By train
Mehsana Jn, ~25 min drive (13 km)
From big cities
- ~680 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~1,010 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~1,270 km from Hyderabad, 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

Courses run back-to-back most of the year; apply online through dhamma.org
Instructions in Hindi, English and Gujarati
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 Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre)'s official information, checked October 2026: dhamma.org/en/schedules/schdivakara, divakara.dhamma.org/about-center/, divakara.dhamma.org/about-center/getting-there/, divakara.dhamma.org/course-schedule-apply/, divakara.dhamma.org/frequently-asked-questions/, dhamma.org/en/about/code, dhamma.org/en/about/qanda. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

Read before you go

Contact Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre)

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

Call +91 89800 01110 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

Registration & information: +91 89800 01110
Registration & information: +91 89800 01112
Email: info@divakara.dhamma.org

From Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre)'s official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page

Questions people ask

How much does a stay at Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre) cost?

Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana 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 room with attached toilet and hot water; 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 Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre)?

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 Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre)?

Nearest airport: Ahmedabad (AMD), ~1.75 hr drive (about 85 km). By train: Mehsana Jn, ~25 min drive (13 km). Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

No. Couples stay in separate rooms at Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre).

Can I use my phone?

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

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre)?

You book directly with Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana 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?

Separate dining hall for women; men and women are kept fully apart.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Hindi, English and Gujarati.

Are single rooms available?

Yes, private single rooms are available.

Answered from our research on Dhamma Divākara (Mehsana 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 Divākara (Mehsana Vipassana Centre) before booking.

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