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Uchediya, Jhagadia (Bharuch district), Gujarat

Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre)

Name: 10-day Vipassana course, Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre)
Start: 2026-12-02
End: 2026-12-13
Location: Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre)

Riverside 10-day Vipassana courses near Bharuch

Retreat centre
Meditation
Silent retreat
Spiritual
Riverside
Countryside

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 2021 on the bank of the Narmada at Uchediya village, Jhagadia taluka, east of Bharuch. It runs free residential 10-day silent courses in Hindi, English and Gujarati, funded by donations from earlier students.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits south Gujarat first-timers wanting a free 10-day Vipassana course in Hindi, English or Gujarati, by the Narmada at Uchediya.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone expecting sheets to be supplied (bring your own), phone access or a flexible schedule; silence and separation last the full course.

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 bank of the Narmada river
Opened in 2021, with courses roughly every two weeks
Within reach of Bharuch, Ankleshwar and Vadodara

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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
3-day course (old students)3 nights
Children's and teenagers' courses1–8 nights

Rooms: Simple residential rooms; men and women housed separately

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

Practical facts

Classes in · Women

Classes in
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Women
Men and women live, eat and sit in fully separate areas for the whole course.

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Oct26
10-day Vipassana course
Open
26 Oct – 6 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Open
Nov12
10-day Vipassana course
Open
12–23 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati · Men: full · Women: open
Open
Nov26
3-day course for old students
Open
26–29 Nov · 3 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Open
Dec2
10-day Vipassana course
Open
2–13 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Open

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat 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 … 8:15–9:30 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
Pillow and one light fleece blanket

Not included

Evening meal (only tea at 5 pm)
Washing machines; small items are hand-washed in breaks
Bed sheets and pillowcase (bring your own)

When to go

Best Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and mild; Apr–Jun is hot; Jun–Sep has heavy monsoon rain

Winter · Dec–Feb

Weather by month

15° to 38°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 Uchediya, Jhagadia (Bharuch district), 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
Vadodara (BDQ) or Surat (STV), ~2 hr drive (about 90 km)
By train
Ankleshwar Jn or Bharuch Jn, ~35 min drive (about 20 km)
From big cities
- ~400 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~1,000 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,180 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

Opposite the Gumandev temple at Uchediya; apply online through dhamma.org
Instructions in Hindi, English and Gujarati
Phones and valuables are handed in for the whole course

What to pack

9 things the retreat asks you to bring, plus 1 tips

Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre)'s official information, checked October 2026: dhamma.org/en/about/code, dhamma.org/en/about/qanda, dhamma.org/en/schedules/schnarmada, narmada.dhamma.org, narmada.dhamma.org/checklist.aspx, narmada.dhamma.org/contact-us.aspx. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

Read before you go

Contact Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre)

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

Call +91 79906 22011 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 79906 22011
Email: online.dhammanarmada@gmail.com

From Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre)'s official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page

Questions people ask

How much does a stay at Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre) cost?

Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat 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: 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; Pillow and one light fleece blanket. Not included: Evening meal (only tea at 5 pm); Washing machines; small items are hand-washed in breaks; Bed sheets and pillowcase (bring your own).

What's the minimum stay?

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

When is the best time to visit Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre)?

The best months are Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and mild; Apr–Jun is hot; Jun–Sep has heavy monsoon rain.

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How do I get to Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre)?

Nearest airport: Vadodara (BDQ) or Surat (STV), ~2 hr drive (about 90 km). By train: Ankleshwar Jn or Bharuch Jn, ~35 min drive (about 20 km). Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

No. Couples stay in separate rooms at Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre).

Can I use my phone?

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

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat Vipassana Centre)?

You book directly with Dhamma Narmadā (South Gujarat 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 live, eat and sit in fully separate areas for the whole course.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Hindi, English and Gujarati.

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

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