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Bhaleri Road, about 8 km from Churu town, Rajasthan

Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre)

Free 10-day silent Vipassana courses outside Churu

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

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Dhamma Pubbaja is the Vipassana centre for Churu, on the Bhaleri road about 8 km from the town in Rajasthan’s semi-arid Shekhawati region. It offers free 10-day silent courses in the S.N. Goenka tradition, usually twice a month, along with short and Satipatthana courses for past students.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits beginners in north Rajasthan wanting a free 10-day silent course in Hindi and English, 8 km from Churu station, with regular 3-day courses for old students.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone who wants to bring books, a phone or their own food, or share a room with a partner; you also bring your own sheets and pillowcase.

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

Great for

first-timers
digital detox
spiritual seekers

Maybe not for

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

In the Shekhawati region on the edge of the Thar desert
Usually two 10-day courses a month, with Satipatthana courses for past students
Courses for children and teenagers are also held

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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
Short 1–3 day courses (past students only)1 to 3
Satipatthana Sutta course (qualified past students)8 nights

Rooms: Separate men's and women's accommodation (capacity not published)

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 kept fully separate, including living areas.

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Nov12
10-day Vipassana course
Open
12–23 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English
Open
Nov27
10-day Vipassana course
Open
27 Nov – 8 Dec · 11 nights
Hindi, English
Open
Dec11
Satipatthana Sutta course for old students
Open
11–19 Dec · 8 nights
Hindi, English
Open
Dec25
2-day course for old students
Open
25–27 Dec · 2 nights
Hindi, English
Open

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu 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 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 Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is the best time (Dec–Jan nights can drop close to freezing); Apr–Jun is extremely hot

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

Weather by month

8° to 40°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 Bhaleri Road, about 8 km from Churu town, 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
Jaipur (JAI), ~4 hr drive (about 210 km)
By train
Churu, ~15 min by road (about 8 km)
From big cities
- ~7 hr drive from Delhi NCR
- ~1,420 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~1,720 km from Hyderabad, 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 for a specific course date; complete silence and no devices for the whole course
The centre is about 8 km from Churu railway and bus stations, half a kilometre past Zamindara Colony
Facility details are not yet published on the site; ask the centre if you need a single room

What to pack

10 things the retreat asks you to bring

Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre)'s official information, checked October 2026: dhamma.org/en/schedules/schpubbaja, pubbaja.dhamma.org, pubbaja.dhamma.org/en/course-checklist/, pubbaja.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 Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre)

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

Call +91 96644 81738 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 phone: +91 96644 81738
Email: info@pubbaja.dhamma.org

From Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre)'s official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page

Questions people ask

How much does a stay at Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre) cost?

Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu 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: 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 Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre)?

The best months are Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is the best time (Dec–Jan nights can drop close to freezing); Apr–Jun is extremely hot.

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How do I get to Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre)?

Nearest airport: Jaipur (JAI), ~4 hr drive (about 210 km). By train: Churu, ~15 min by road (about 8 km). Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

No. Couples stay in separate rooms at Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre).

Can I use my phone?

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

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre)?

You book directly with Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu 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 kept fully separate, including living areas.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Hindi and English.

Answered from our research on Dhamma Pubbaja (Churu 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 Pubbaja (Churu Vipassana Centre) before booking.

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