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Kondajji, Harihar taluk, near Davangere, Karnataka

Dhamma Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre

Name: 10-day Vipassana course, Dhamma Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Dhamma Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre

Small, single-gender Vipassana courses near Davangere

Retreat centre
Meditation
Silent retreat
Countryside

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

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Dhamma Nagari is a small Vipassana centre in the S.N. Goenka tradition near Kondajji in Davangere district, about 18 km from the city. It holds ten-day silent courses for around 35 students, mostly alternating men-only and women-only, free of charge and funded by donations.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits English or Kannada speakers in central Karnataka who want a small, simple 10-day course in a new, still-growing centre.
Maybe not for: Not for couples hoping to attend together (courses alternate by gender) or anyone who wants a private room.

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

Great for

spiritual seekers
deep practice

Maybe not for

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

Goenka-tradition Vipassana on a 2-acre plot beside farmland and a canal
Small groups of around 35, so courses fill quickly
About 18 km from Davangere city

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Price and dates

Free

donation-based · Taxes included

Stay
Meals
Meditation

No charge for the 10-day course incl. food and lodging; donations only from past students

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
1-day and 3-day courses (old students only)1–3 days

Rooms: Eight twin-sharing rooms and a dormitory; about 35 students per course

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

Practical facts

Classes in · Single rooms · Women

Classes in
English, Kannada
Single rooms
Not offered
Women
Courses alternate between men-only and women-only

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Oct29
3-day course for old students
Open
29 Oct – 1 Nov · 3 nights
Open
Nov11
10-day Vipassana course
Open
11–22 Nov · 11 nights
Men: open · Women: closed
Open
Dec2
10-day Vipassana course
Open
2–13 Dec · 11 nights
Men: closed · Women: open
Open
Dec20
10-day Vipassana course
Open
20–31 Dec · 11 nights
Men: open · Women: closed
Open

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Nagari Vipassana 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 … 9:30 pm lights out

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 as the teacher directs
11:00 amLunch, then rest; teacher interviews at noon
1:00 pmMeditation in the hall or your room
2:30 pmGroup meditation in the hall
3:30 pmMeditation as the teacher directs
5:00 pmTea break (fruit for new students)
6:00 pmGroup meditation in the hall
7:00 pmRecorded evening discourse by S.N. Goenka
8:15 pmGroup meditation, then questions until 9:30
9:30 pmLights out

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

What's included

Included

Course teaching at no charge
Lodging for the whole course
Simple vegetarian meals
Twin room with attached bathroom, or a dormitory bed
Purified drinking water
Chair, low seat or backrest if needed

When to go

Best Oct–Feb. Courses run through the year; Oct–Feb is the most comfortable, Mar–May is hot on the Deccan plateau

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

Weather by month

17° to 36°C through the year · wettest in October

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 Kondajji, Harihar taluk, near Davangere, 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
Shivamogga (RQY), roughly 90 km; Hubballi (HBX), about 140 km
By train
Harihar, about 10 km; Davangere, about 18 km
From big cities
- ~350 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~560 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~680 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
Taxes
Prices include taxes

Good to know

A small, still-growing centre: courses alternate between men-only and women-only
Instruction is in English and Kannada only
Apply online for a specific date and wait for email confirmation

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 course (no shorts, leggings or sleeveless tops)

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 Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre's official information, checked October 2026: nagari.dhamma.org/en/about-the-center/, nagari.dhamma.org/en/how-to-reach/, dhamma.org/en/schedules/schnagari, dhamma.org/en/about/code. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

Read before you go

Contact Dhamma Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre

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

Call +91 90087 33008

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

Contact: +91 90087 33008
Contact: +91 94485 88789
Contact: +91 90350 05573

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

Questions people ask

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

Dhamma Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre doesn't charge a fixed fee; it runs on donations. No charge for the 10-day course incl. food and lodging; donations only from past students.

What's included in the price?

The official site lists: Course teaching at no charge; Lodging for the whole course; Simple vegetarian meals; Twin room with attached bathroom, or a dormitory bed; Purified drinking water; Chair, low seat or backrest if needed.

What's the minimum stay?

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

When is the best time to visit Dhamma Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre?

The best months are Oct–Feb. Courses run through the year; Oct–Feb is the most comfortable, Mar–May is hot on the Deccan plateau.

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How do I get to Dhamma Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre?

Nearest airport: Shivamogga (RQY), roughly 90 km; Hubballi (HBX), about 140 km. By train: Harihar, about 10 km; Davangere, about 18 km. Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

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

Can I use my phone?

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

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre?

You book directly with Dhamma Nagari Vipassana 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.

Are taxes included in the price?

Yes. The prices Dhamma Nagari Vipassana Meditation Centre publishes include taxes.

What should women travellers know?

Courses alternate between men-only and women-only.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in English and Kannada.

Are single rooms available?

No, the official site doesn't offer single rooms, so expect to share.

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

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