Galtare, Wada (Palghar district), Maharashtra
Govardhan Ecovillage
Temple life, yoga and Ayurveda courses in an ecovillage
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
An ISKCON-run ecovillage and ashram in the Sahyadri foothills north-east of Mumbai, with guest rooms, temples and an Ayurveda centre. Guests can stay for a quiet weekend or join residential courses in yoga, Ayurveda cleansing and Vedic philosophy.
ISKCON ecovillage with temples, a goshala and forest walks
Residential yoga, Ayurveda and Bhagavad Gita courses
About 108 km from Mumbai by road
Starts from
₹1,500 / night
per room · Plus GST
About ₹4,500 for 3 nights
- Stay
Gokul non-AC room for up to two, room only; plus 5% tax; meals at the on-site cafés are extra
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed courses, or arrive any day
Couples
Couples can share a room
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Sattvic vegetarian food
Booking
Book online
Taxes
GST added to prices
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- families
- budget travellers
- first-timers
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
Good to know before you go
- Food is vegetarian without onion or garlic; only herbal tea and coffee are served
- Unmarried couples are not allowed to share a room
- Dec–Feb is often booked out by groups; email to check availability
Programs & stays
Rooms: Non-AC Gokul rooms and AC cottages (Vrindavan, Mahavan, Madhuvan) with twin beds
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Oct–Feb. Oct–Feb is dry and pleasant, but Dec–Feb rooms are often taken by groups; the pool shuts mid-Jul to Sep
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportMumbai (BOM), ~2.5–3 hr drive (108 km)
By trainRoad access is easiest; Thane is 91 km away
- ~2 hr drive from Mumbai
- ~860 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,200 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~1,440 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 Govardhan Ecovillage before booking.
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