Photos show the Near Mumbai & Pune region. See the retreat's own site for its rooms and grounds.
Khadavli, near Kalyan (Thane district), Maharashtra
Dhamma Saritā Vipassana Centre
Free 10-day Vipassana by the Bhatsa river near Kalyan
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
A Goenka-tradition Vipassana centre opened in 1999 on 2.5 acres beside the Bhatsa river at Khadavli, near Kalyan. It runs free residential 10-day silent courses through the year, funded by donations from earlier students.
Founded in 1999 on the bank of the Bhatsa river
Air-conditioned hall for about 100 meditators
About 1.5 hours from Mumbai
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.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed course dates only
Couples
Couples stay separately
Phones
Phones handed in
Food
Vegetarian food
Booking
Apply on their site
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- deep practice
- spiritual seekers
- budget travellers
- digital detox
Maybe not for
- Short breaks: the minimum is 11 nights
- Anyone who needs to stay reachable by phone
Good to know before you go
- Reachable by Central line suburban train to Khadavli
- Apply online for a specific course; confirmation can take up to two weeks
- Phones and valuables are deposited for the whole course
Programs & stays
Rooms: Residential rooms on a 2.5-acre riverside campus
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is the driest, mildest spell; Jun–Sep monsoon is very wet; Apr–May is hot and humid
- Winter · Dec–Feb
Getting there
Nearest airportMumbai (BOM), ~1.5–2 hr drive
By trainKhadavli (Central line), walking distance
- ~1 hr drive from Mumbai
- ~810 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,150 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~1,390 km from Chennai, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Dhamma Saritā Vipassana Centre before booking.
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