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Satpur, near Gangapur Dam, Nashik, Maharashtra

Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre)

Hilltop 10-day Vipassana centre on the edge of Nashik

Retreat centre
Meditation
Silent retreat
Spiritual
Countryside
Lakeside

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

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A Goenka-tradition Vipassana centre on a 17-acre hilltop plot at Satpur on the western edge of Nashik, about 3 km from Gangapur Dam. It runs free residential 10-day silent courses about twice a month, plus short courses for old students, funded by donations.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits Nashik-area meditators wanting a free 10-day Vipassana course in Hindi and English, on high ground overlooking the city near Gangapur dam.
Maybe not for: Not for couples hoping to sit the same course, as many dates are men-only or women-only; nor for anyone wanting phones or a flexible schedule.

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

17-acre hilltop plot overlooking Nashik city, with Sahyadri views
Gangapur Dam is about 3 km away
About an hour from Dhamma Giri, the main centre at Igatpuri

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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
3-day course (old students)3 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
Women
Women only (all or some programmes). Several 10-day courses are for women only; others are men-only or mixed, always with full separation.

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Oct29
3-day course for old students
Wait list
29 Oct – 1 Nov · 3 nights
English · Men: full · Women: wait list
Wait list
Nov6
Satipatthana Sutta course for old students
Wait list
6–14 Nov · 8 nights
English
Wait list
Nov18
10-day Vipassana course
Open
18–29 Nov · 11 nights
English · Women only
Open
Dec2
10-day Vipassana course
Open
2–13 Dec · 11 nights
English · Men only
Open

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik 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

Not included

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

When to go

Best Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is dry and pleasant; Apr–May is hot; Jun–Sep is monsoon

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

Weather by month

14° to 35°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 Satpur, near Gangapur Dam, Nashik, 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
Nashik (ISK, Ozar), ~1 hr drive (about 35 km)
By train
Nashik Road, ~45 min drive (about 20 km)
From big cities
- ~4 hr drive from Mumbai
- ~790 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,200 km from Bengaluru, best to fly

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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

Office hours for phone enquiries are 10 am–5 pm
Apply online through dhamma.org; courses run about twice a month, and many 10-day dates are for men only or women only
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 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 Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre)'s official information, checked October 2026: dhamma.org/en/about/code, dhamma.org/en/about/qanda, dhamma.org/en/schedules/schnasika, nasika.vridhamma.org, nasika.vridhamma.org/about. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

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Contact Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre)

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

Call +91 77588 87453 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

Office (10 am–5 pm): +91 77588 87453
Office (10 am–5 pm): +91 98225 13244
Email: registration.dhammanasika@vridhamma.org

From Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre)'s official website, checked Oct 2026.

Questions people ask

How much does a stay at Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre) cost?

Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik 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. 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 Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre)?

The best months are Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is dry and pleasant; Apr–May is hot; Jun–Sep is monsoon.

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How do I get to Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre)?

Nearest airport: Nashik (ISK, Ozar), ~1 hr drive (about 35 km). By train: Nashik Road, ~45 min drive (about 20 km). Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

No. Couples stay in separate rooms at Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre).

Can I use my phone?

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

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre)?

You book directly with Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik 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?

Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre) (or some of its programmes) is for women only. Several 10-day courses are for women only; others are men-only or mixed, always with full separation.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Hindi and English.

Answered from our research on Dhamma Nāsikā (Nashik 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 Nāsikā (Nashik Vipassana Centre) before booking.

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