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Jambudi Hapsi, Hatod Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Dhamma Mālwā Vipassana Centre

Free 10-day silent Vipassana courses outside Indore

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A Goenka-tradition Vipassana centre on the western outskirts of Indore, opposite Pitra Parvat hill on the Hatod road. It runs free residential 10-day silent courses in Hindi and English, plus short and longer courses for old students, funded by donations.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits people in and around Indore wanting ten silent days of Vipassana, taught in Hindi and English, with free lodging and vegetarian meals.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone who can't give up phone, books and conversation, keep a 4 am start, or stay all 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

On the western edge of Indore, opposite Pitra Parvat hill
Runs 10-day courses plus longer 20-day courses for experienced students
City office in Indore handles enquiries during office hours

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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
20-day course (old students)21 nights
3-day course (old students)3 nights

Rooms: Simple residential rooms; men and women housed in separate areas

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

Practical facts

Classes in · Women

Classes in
Hindi, English
Women
Men and women are fully separated, including housing; pregnant women may attend.

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Oct31
3-day course for old students
Wait list
31 Oct – 3 Nov · 3 nights
Hindi, English
Wait list
Nov15
10-day Vipassana course
Wait list
15–26 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English
Wait list
Nov29
10-day Vipassana course
Wait list
29 Nov – 10 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English
Wait list
Dec13
Special 10-day course for old students
Open
13–24 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English
Open

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Mālwā 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 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
Base meditation cushion, pillow and one fleece blanket
Chairs for those who can't sit on the floor

Not included

Washing machines: laundry is by hand, in breaks

When to go

Best Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is dry and mild on the Malwa plateau; Apr–Jun is hot; Jul–Sep is monsoon

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

Weather by month

12° 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 Jambudi Hapsi, Hatod Road, Indore, 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
Indore (IDR), ~25 min drive (about 8 km)
By train
Indore Jn, ~35 min drive (about 13 km)
From big cities
- ~690 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~890 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~900 km from Delhi NCR, 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 through the dhamma.org schedule; popular courses wait-list early
Phones, books and valuables are handed in for the whole course
Instructions are in Hindi and English

What to pack

9 things the retreat asks you to bring

The retreat asks you to bring

Alarm clock and torch, with spare batteries (phones aren't allowed)
Top and bottom sheet and a pillowcase for a single bed
Loose, modest clothes covering the knees, enough for the stay
Towel and unscented toiletries
Water bottle
Prescribed medicines for the whole course
Slip-on indoor footwear
Shawl or light blanket for the meditation hall
Rain gear and warm clothes, as the season needs

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

Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Dhamma Mālwā Vipassana Centre's official information, checked October 2026: malwa.dhamma.org/en/course-checklist/, dhamma.org/en/schedules/schmalwa, dhamma.org/en/code. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

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Contact Dhamma Mālwā Vipassana Centre

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

Call +91 98931 29888 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 98931 29888
City office: +91 731 427 3313
Email: info@malwa.dhamma.org

From Dhamma Mālwā Vipassana Centre's official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page

Questions people ask

How much does a stay at Dhamma Mālwā Vipassana Centre cost?

Dhamma Mālwā 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: Ten days of instruction, lodging and vegetarian meals, free of charge; Base meditation cushion, pillow and one fleece blanket; 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 Mālwā Vipassana Centre?

The best months are Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is dry and mild on the Malwa plateau; Apr–Jun is hot; Jul–Sep is monsoon.

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How do I get to Dhamma Mālwā Vipassana Centre?

Nearest airport: Indore (IDR), ~25 min drive (about 8 km). By train: Indore Jn, ~35 min drive (about 13 km). Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

No. Couples stay in separate rooms at Dhamma Mālwā Vipassana Centre.

Can I use my phone?

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

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Mālwā Vipassana Centre?

You book directly with Dhamma Mālwā 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?

Men and women are fully separated, including housing; pregnant women may attend.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Hindi and English.

Answered from our research on Dhamma Mālwā Vipassana Centre's official information. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with them before you book.

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