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Patharat, near Pali (Ratnagiri district), Maharashtra

Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre)

Forest Vipassana centre for 10-day courses in the Konkan

Retreat centre
Meditation
Silent retreat
Spiritual
Forest
Countryside

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

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A Goenka-tradition Vipassana centre on six forested acres at Patharat near Pali on the Mumbai–Goa highway, about 20 km from Ratnagiri. It runs free residential 10-day silent courses in Hindi, English and Marathi, funded by donations from earlier students.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits people who prefer single-gender batches: most 10-day courses here are women-only or men-only, taught in Hindi and Marathi, in forest near Pali off the Mumbai–Goa highway.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone who wants English-medium teaching on any date (most courses are Hindi and Marathi), or who can't hand in their phone for ten 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

Six acres of green forest in the Konkan
Instructions in Hindi, English and Marathi
Reachable by road and rail from Mumbai, Kolhapur and Goa

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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
2- and 3-day courses (old students)2–3 nights

Rooms: Simple residential quarters; 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, Marathi, English
Women
Women only (all or some programmes). Many 10-day courses are women-only or men-only; check the batch before you apply.

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Nov1
10-day Vipassana course
Open
1–12 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Marathi · Men: closed · Women: open
Open
Nov15
Satipatthana Sutta course for old students
Open
15–23 Nov · 8 nights
Hindi, English, Marathi
Open
Nov25
2-day course for old students
Open
25–27 Nov · 2 nights
Hindi, English, Marathi
Open
Nov29
10-day Vipassana course
Open
29 Nov – 10 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Marathi · Men: open · Women: closed
Open

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Pades (Konkan 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 … 8:15–9:30 pm group sitting, then questions; lights out 9:30 pm

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 as the teacher directs
11:00 am–12 noonLunch break
12 noon–1:00 pmRest; time to meet 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 as the teacher directs
5:00–6:00 pmTea break (fruit for new students)
6:00–7:00 pmGroup meditation
7:00–8:15 pmRecorded evening discourse by S.N. Goenka
8:15–9:30 pmGroup sitting, then questions; lights out 9:30 pm

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

What's included

Included

Course, lodging and simple vegetarian meals, at no charge
Base meditation cushion, pillow and one light fleece blanket
A chair if you can't sit on the floor

Not included

Washing machines (hand-wash small items in breaks)

When to go

Best Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and warm; Mar–May is hot and humid; Jun–Sep has very heavy Konkan monsoon rain

Winter · Dec–Feb

Weather by month

18° to 34°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 Patharat, near Pali (Ratnagiri 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
Kolhapur (KLH), ~2.5 hr drive (about 115 km)
By train
Ratnagiri, ~30 min drive (about 17 km)
From big cities
- ~7 hr drive from Mumbai
- ~720 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~850 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

Near Pali on the Mumbai–Goa highway, about 20 km from Ratnagiri
Apply online through dhamma.org; 10-day courses run about twice a month
Phones and valuables are handed in for the whole course

What to pack

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

Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre)'s official information, checked October 2026: dhamma.org/en/schedules/schpades, pades.dhamma.org/en/the-centre/, pades.dhamma.org/en/course-checklist/, pades.dhamma.org/en/contact/, dhamma.org/en/about/code, dhamma.org/en/about/qanda. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

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Contact Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre)

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

Call +91 99754 34754 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 99754 34754
Email: info@pades.dhamma.org

From Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre)'s official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page

Questions people ask

How much does a stay at Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre) cost?

Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation 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: Course, lodging and simple vegetarian meals, at no charge; Base meditation cushion, pillow and one light fleece blanket; A chair if you can't sit on the floor. Not included: Washing machines (hand-wash small items 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 Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre)?

The best months are Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and warm; Mar–May is hot and humid; Jun–Sep has very heavy Konkan monsoon rain.

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How do I get to Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre)?

Nearest airport: Kolhapur (KLH), ~2.5 hr drive (about 115 km). By train: Ratnagiri, ~30 min drive (about 17 km). Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

No. Couples stay in separate rooms at Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre).

Can I use my phone?

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

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre)?

You book directly with Dhamma Pades (Konkan 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.

What should women travellers know?

Dhamma Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre) (or some of its programmes) is for women only. Many 10-day courses are women-only or men-only; check the batch before you apply.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Hindi, Marathi and English.

Answered from our research on Dhamma Pades (Konkan 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 Pades (Konkan Vipassana Meditation Centre) before booking.

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