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Kondapur village, near Sangareddy (about 70 km from Hyderabad), Telangana

Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre

Name: 10-day Vipassana course, Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre
Start: 2026-12-16
End: 2026-12-27
Location: Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre

Silent 10-day Vipassana courses west of Hyderabad

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

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Dhamma Koṇdañña is a Vipassana centre in the S.N. Goenka tradition at Kondapur village near Sangareddy, about 70 km west of Hyderabad. It holds free 10-day silent residential courses throughout the year, and a second campus runs courses for teenagers and children and short courses for adults.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits Hyderabad-area meditators wanting a free 10-day Vipassana course in Telugu, Hindi or English on a rural campus about 70 km from the city.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone wanting a large centre, phone access or a flexible schedule; there is about one mixed 10-day course a month and places are limited.

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

Two campuses: one for 10-day courses, one for teenagers, children and short courses
About 1.5 hr by road from Hyderabad
Kondapur is traditionally linked to Koṇḍañña, one of the Buddha's first five disciples

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Price and dates

Free

donation-based

Stay
Meals
Meditation

Free incl. food and lodging; donations accepted only after completing a course

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
Satipatthana Sutta course for old students9 nights
Teenagers' courses and 2–3-day adult courses (second campus)1–7 nights

Rooms: Separate accommodation for men and women; room details are not published

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

Practical facts

Classes in · Single rooms · Women

Classes in
Telugu, Hindi, English
Single rooms
Available
Women
Men and women live, eat and sit in fully separate areas for the whole course; 7 single and 7 double rooms for women.

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Nov4
10-day Vipassana course
Open
4–15 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Telugu
Open
Nov18
10-day Vipassana course
Open
18–29 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Telugu
Open
Dec2
10-day Vipassana course
Open
2–13 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Telugu
Open
Dec16
10-day Vipassana course
Open
16–27 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Telugu
Open

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation 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 meditation, open questions; lights out 9:30

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 in the hall or room, as the teacher directs
11:00 am–12 noonLunch break
12 noon–1:00 pmRest; private questions to 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 in the hall or room, as the teacher directs
5:00–6:00 pmTea break (tea and fruit for new students)
6:00–7:00 pmGroup meditation in the hall
7:00–8:15 pmRecorded evening talk by S.N. Goenka
8:15–9:30 pmGroup meditation, open questions; lights out 9:30

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

What's included

Included

Teaching, room and meals at no charge
Simple vegetarian breakfast and lunch
Tea at 5 pm, with fruit for new students
Meditation cushions; chairs if you can't sit on the floor

Not included

Evening meal (only tea at 5 pm)
Washing machines; small items are hand-washed in breaks

When to go

Best Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is cool and dry; Apr–May is very hot; Jun–Sep is the monsoon

Winter · Dec–Feb

Weather by month

15° 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 Kondapur village, near Sangareddy (about 70 km from Hyderabad), 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
Hyderabad (HYD), roughly 2 hr by road
By train
Hyderabad (Lingampalli or Secunderabad), about 1.5 hr by road
From big cities
- ~2 hr drive from Hyderabad
- ~690 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~750 km from Chennai, 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

Apply online for a specific course date; acceptance comes by email
Courses are taught in Telugu, Hindi and English
Phones are handed in, and men and women stay apart 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 loose, modest clothes for the full 12 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 Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre's official information, checked October 2026: dhamma.org/en/about/code, dhamma.org/en/about/qanda, dhamma.org/en/schedules/schkondanna, kondanna.dhamma.org, kondanna.dhamma.org/kondanna-centre/. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

Read before you go

Contact Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre

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

Call +91 93920 93799 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

Mobile: +91 93920 93799
Mobile: +91 93983 16155
Centre: +91 8455 202002
Email: info@kondanna.dhamma.org

From Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre's official website, checked Oct 2026.

Questions people ask

How much does a stay at Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre cost?

Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre doesn't charge a fixed fee; it runs on donations. Free incl. food and lodging; donations accepted only after completing a course.

What's included in the price?

The official site lists: Teaching, room and meals at no charge; Simple vegetarian breakfast and lunch; Tea at 5 pm, with fruit for new students; Meditation cushions; chairs if you can't sit on the floor. Not included: Evening meal (only tea at 5 pm); Washing machines; small items are hand-washed 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 Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre?

The best months are Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is cool and dry; Apr–May is very hot; Jun–Sep is the monsoon.

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How do I get to Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre?

Nearest airport: Hyderabad (HYD), roughly 2 hr by road. By train: Hyderabad (Lingampalli or Secunderabad), about 1.5 hr by road. Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

No. Couples stay in separate rooms at Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre.

Can I use my phone?

Phones are handed in at Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre, so plan to be unreachable during your stay.

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre?

You book directly with Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation 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?

Men and women live, eat and sit in fully separate areas for the whole course; 7 single and 7 double rooms for women.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Telugu, Hindi and English.

Are single rooms available?

Yes, private single rooms are available.

Answered from our research on Dhamma Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation 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 Koṇdañña Vipassana International Meditation Centre before booking.

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