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Kumudavalli village, near Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh

Dhamma Rāma Vipassana Meditation Centre

Silent Vipassana courses among rice fields by Bhimavaram

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Dhamma Rāma is a Vipassana centre in the S.N. Goenka tradition among rice fields at Kumudavalli, on the edge of Bhimavaram. It has run free 10-day silent residential courses since 2006, along with longer courses for old students and courses for teenagers.

Our take · editors' note

Suits: Suits Telugu speakers wanting a small, strict 10-day silent course among rice fields, with pagoda cells for solo sitting.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone wanting their own room or a light suitcase (you bring your own sheets), or who can’t follow the full 12-day timetable.

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

Four acres among rice fields, 2–5 km from Bhimavaram's stations
Main hall for 72 meditators and a pagoda with individual cells
Runs 7-day courses for teenagers as well as adult courses

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Price and dates

Free

donation-based

Stay
Meals
Meditation

Free incl. food and lodging; donations accepted only after completing a course

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
Satipatthana Sutta and longer courses for old students9 or more
7-day course for teenagers (15–19)8 nights

Rooms: Double rooms on separate men's and women's sides, plus individual meditation cells

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

Practical facts

Classes in · Single rooms · Women

Classes in
Telugu, Hindi, English
Single rooms
Not offered
Women
Separate men's and women's sides with their own double rooms and dining hall

Upcoming dates

All dates in the calendar

Nov6
2-day course for old students
Open
6–8 Nov · 2 nights
Hindi, English, Telugu
Open
Nov11
10-day Vipassana course
Open
11–22 Nov · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Telugu
Open
Nov26
30-day course for old students
Open
26 Nov – 27 Dec · 31 nights
Hindi, English, Telugu
Open
Dec30
10-day Vipassana course
Opens 1 Nov
30 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 · 11 nights
Hindi, English, Telugu
Opens 1 Nov

All dates in the calendar Official schedule

From Dhamma Rāma 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
Base meditation cushion
Pillow and one light fleece blanket

When to go

Best Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is the most comfortable; Apr–Jun is very hot and humid; Jun–Oct is the monsoon

Winter · Dec–Feb

Weather by month

19° to 37°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 Kumudavalli village, near Bhimavaram, 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
Rajahmundry (RJA), ~85 km; Vijayawada (VGA), ~110 km
By train
Bhimavaram Town or Bhimavaram Jn, 2–5 km
From big cities
- ~450 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~560 km from Chennai, best to fly
- ~790 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

Apply online for a specific course date; some courses fill up early for new students
Courses are taught in Telugu, Hindi and English
Phones are handed in, and men and women stay apart for the whole course

What to pack

9 things the retreat asks you to bring

The retreat asks you to bring

Alarm clock and torch, with batteries
Sheets and pillowcase for a single bed
Loose, modest clothes covering knees when seated
Towel and unscented toiletries
Water bottle
Enough prescribed medicine for the course
Slip-on indoor footwear
Shawl for the meditation hall
Seasonal rain or warm wear

Tick things off as you pack. Nothing here is saved.

Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Dhamma Rāma Vipassana Meditation Centre's official information, checked October 2026: rama.dhamma.org/en/the-centre/, rama.dhamma.org/en/course-info/course-checklist/, dhamma.org/en/schedules/schrama, dhamma.org/en/about/code. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.

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Contact Dhamma Rāma Vipassana Meditation Centre

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

Call +91 99893 82887 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

Enquiries: +91 99893 82887
Email: info@rama.dhamma.org

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

Questions people ask

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

Dhamma Rāma Vipassana Meditation Centre doesn't charge a fixed fee; it runs on donations. Free incl. food and lodging; donations accepted only after completing a course.

What's included in the price?

The official site lists: Course teaching at no charge; Lodging for the whole course; Simple vegetarian meals; Base meditation cushion; Pillow and one light fleece blanket.

What's the minimum stay?

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

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

The best months are Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is the most comfortable; Apr–Jun is very hot and humid; Jun–Oct is the monsoon.

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How do I get to Dhamma Rāma Vipassana Meditation Centre?

Nearest airport: Rajahmundry (RJA), ~85 km; Vijayawada (VGA), ~110 km. By train: Bhimavaram Town or Bhimavaram Jn, 2–5 km. Times are rough estimates by road.

Can couples stay together?

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

Can I use my phone?

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

What food is served?

The food is vegetarian.

How do I book Dhamma Rāma Vipassana Meditation Centre?

You book directly with Dhamma Rāma 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?

Separate men's and women's sides with their own double rooms and dining hall.

What language are classes in?

Classes are taught in Telugu, Hindi and English.

Are single rooms available?

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

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

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