5 researched retreats · prices checked October 2026
Vipassana & meditation retreats in Bihar
Meditation-first retreats, from guided introductions to ten-day courses held in noble silence. We list 5 in Bihar: 5 retreat centres.
- Retreats
- 5
- Bihar
- Price
- Free or donation
- 5 of 5
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- for most of them
- Short stays
- 1 of 5
- take 1–2 nights
All 5 retreats
A to Z, with places that have their own photos first.
Vishwa Shanti Stupa Road, Bihar
Best Oct–Mar
Free
What to expect
By our price bands (per person, per night), 5 under ₹3,000. All of them are free or donation-based. We check prices on each retreat's official site, most recently in October 2026. They are indicative, so confirm before you book.
Most of them are at their best Oct–Mar. Central & East India: Oct–Mar is pleasant. Apr–Jun is hot; Jun–Sep is monsoon, heavy in the east and northeast.
1 of the 5 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 11 nights. 4 run only on fixed course dates, so plan around their calendars.
Common questions
When is the best time for Vipassana & meditation retreats in Bihar?
Most of them are at their best Oct–Mar. Central & East India: Oct–Mar is pleasant. Apr–Jun is hot; Jun–Sep is monsoon, heavy in the east and northeast. Each listing shows its own best months.
How much does a meditation retreat in Bihar cost?
By our price bands (per person, per night), 5 under ₹3,000. All of them are free or donation-based. We check prices on each retreat's official site, most recently in October 2026. They are indicative, so confirm before you book.
What is the minimum stay?
1 of the 5 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 11 nights. 4 run only on fixed course dates, so plan around their calendars.
Are Vipassana courses in Bihar free?
4 of these are Vipassana centres. All of them list their courses as free or donation-based, and courses run on fixed dates, so you apply for a place on the centre's own site.
Answers come from our research on each retreat's official site. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with the retreat before booking.