Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj (Dharamshala), Himachal Pradesh
Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre
Iyengar-method yoga courses in Dharamkot's forests
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Founded in 1985 by Sharat Arora, who trained under B.K.S. Iyengar, this Dharamkot school teaches a precise, props-based Iyengar method blended with meditation. Most people start with the 5-day course, then move on to the 9-day immersion or a silent three-week intensive at its Shanti Ashram.
Founded 1985 by Sharat Arora, a student of B.K.S. Iyengar
Affordable 5-day course as the entry point
Silent three-week ashram intensives for committed students
Programme from
₹5,500 for 5 nights
per person, stay extra
- Yoga
5-day course, Indian rate (₹6,000 foreign); rooms from ₹400/night and meals are extra
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed course dates only
Couples
Not stated: ask the retreat
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Not stated: ask the retreat
Booking
Book online
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- first-timers
- budget travellers
- deep practice
- solo travellers
Maybe not for
- Anyone who needs to stay reachable by phone
Good to know before you go
- Short courses do not include meals or accommodation
- The silent Intensive needs a prior 9-day course or three 5-day courses
- Precise, props-based teaching, slower than flow styles
Programs & stays
Rooms: Course fee excludes stay; rooms and apartments at the Dharamkot centre and Shanti Ashram, Dharamshala
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Courses run roughly late Feb to Dec; Jul–Sep is monsoon, mid-winter is cold
- Summer · Mar–May
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportDharamshala/Kangra (DHM, Gaggal), ~1 hr drive
By trainPathankot, ~3 hr drive
- ~560 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~2,030 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~2,160 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~2,250 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre before booking.
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