Photos show the Near Mumbai & Pune region. See the retreat's own site for its rooms and grounds.
Pisai, near Dapoli (Ratnagiri district), Maharashtra
Dhamma Udaka (Dapoli Vipassana Centre)
Free 10-day Vipassana in the hills near Dapoli
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
A small Goenka-tradition Vipassana centre on six acres of hill country near Pisai village, about 12 km from Dapoli on the Konkan coast. It holds free residential 10-day silent courses, funded by donations from earlier students.
Six acres among green hills about 12 km from Dapoli
Regular 10-day courses plus one-day sittings for past students
One of the few Vipassana centres on the Konkan coast
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
- A small, newer centre; check each course listing for places for women
- Nearest station is Khed on the Konkan Railway, 25 km away
- Phones and valuables are deposited for the whole course
Programs & stays
Rooms: Rooms with attached bathrooms; small capacity
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and pleasant on the Konkan coast; Jun–Sep brings very heavy rain
- Winter · Dec–Feb
Getting there
Nearest airportPune (PNQ) or Mumbai (BOM), ~5–6 hr drive
By trainKhed (Konkan Railway), ~45 min drive
- ~4 hr drive from Mumbai
- ~750 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~960 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~1,240 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 Udaka (Dapoli Vipassana Centre) before booking.
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