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43 researched retreats · prices checked October 2026

Retreats in the Himalayas

We list 43 retreats in the Himalayas: 18 retreat centres, 17 ashrams, 5 boutique stays and 3 luxury resorts. The most common focus is meditation, yoga and Ayurveda.

Retreats
43
in 5 states
Price
From ₹700
a night, where published
Best months
Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
for most of them
Short stays
15 of 43
take 1–2 nights

All 43 retreats

A to Z, with places that have their own photos first.

  • The snow-capped Himalayan range seen from Lohaghat, about 9 km from Mayavati

    Mayavati, Uttarakhand

    Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati

    Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Free

  • Royal palace building on the Narendra Nagar palace estate, home of Ananda
    Evening view over the hills from Narendra Nagar

    Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand

    Ananda in the Himalayas

    Best Oct–Apr

    Starts from

    From ₹81,800 / night

  • Morning mist on the Ganga at Kaudiyala, close to Atali Ganga
    Riverside beach camp on the Ganga upstream of Rishikesh

    Singtali, Uttarakhand

    Atali Ganga

    Best Feb–May, Oct–Nov

    Starts from

    From ₹47,250 for 2 nights

  • Kasar Devi village from Crank's Ridge, about a kilometre from the Kalmatia estate
    Kasar Devi temple, on the ridge near the retreat

    Kalimat Estate, Uttarakhand

    AyurVAID Kalmatia

    Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Starts from

    From ₹58,500 for 3 nights

  • Rumtek Monastery, close to the retreat
    The courtyard of Rumtek Monastery in the hills near Sajong

    Rumtek, Sikkim

    Bamboo Retreat

    Best Mar–May, Oct–Dec

    Starts from

    From ₹15,000 for 2 nights

  • Hanuman statue at Chinmaya Tapovan, Sidhbari, below the Dhauladhar range
    Shiva linga shrine at Chinmaya Tapovan with the Dhauladhar range behind

    Sidhbari, Himachal Pradesh

    Chinmaya Tapovan (Sandeepany Himalayas)

    Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Typically

    Typically Under ₹3k / night

  • Chokling Monastery in Bir, near Deer Park
    Tsering Jong Monastery, Bir

    Bir, Himachal Pradesh

    Deer Park Institute

    Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov

    By donation

  • The Dhauladhar range from Triund, above Dharamkot

    Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh

    Dhamma Sikhara Vipassana Centre

    Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Free

  • Dhauladhar peaks from the trail above Dharamkot
    Mustard fields and a shrine in upper Dharamkot

    Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh

    Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre

    Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov

    Programme from

    Programme from ₹5,500 for 5 nights

  • Dharamshala and the Dhauladhar range; the clinic is in a village a few km south-east of town

    Tangroti village, Himachal Pradesh

    Himveda

    Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Starts from

    From ₹5,800 / day

  • Deodar-dotted hills at Ramgarh in Nainital district

    Talla Ramgarh, Uttarakhand

    Madhuban – Sri Aurobindo Ashram

    Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Typically

    Typically Under ₹3k / night

  • Forested Shivalik hills near Parwanoo

    Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh

    Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort

    Best Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov

    Starts from

    From ₹1,07,000 for 3 nights

  • Tea garden in the Kangra valley below the snow-capped Dhauladhar
    Dhauladhar range over the Kangra valley

    Shilla village, Himachal Pradesh

    Osho Nisarga

    Best Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Typically

    Typically ₹3k–10k / night

  • Parmarth Niketan's ghat on the Ganga
    Gardens inside Parmarth Niketan

    Swargashram, Uttarakhand

    Parmarth Niketan

    Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec

    By donation

  • Gardens at Patanjali Yogpeeth, the group's main Haridwar campus (not Yog Gram itself)

    Aurangabad village, Uttarakhand

    Patanjali Wellness – Yog Gram

    Best Oct–Mar

    Starts from

    From ₹4,000 / day

  • The Ganga from the forested hills above Rishikesh

    Phool Chatti, Uttarakhand

    Phool Chatti Ashram

    Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Starts from

    From ₹27,000 for 6 nights

  • The Ganga barrage in front of AIIMS Rishikesh, close to the ashram

    Virbhadra Road, Uttarakhand

    Sadhana Mandir Ashram

    Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec

    Starts from

    From ₹1,700 / day

  • The Dehradun valley seen from Landour, above the retreat
    Dusk over the Dehradun valley from the Mussoorie hills

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

    Six Senses Vana

    Best Oct–Apr

    Starts from

    From ₹87,400 / night

  • Nainital town seen from Tiffin Top on Ayarpata hill, where Van Niwas stands
    View towards the plains from the Ayarpatta cliffs above Nainital

    Ayarpata hill, Uttarakhand

    Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Van Niwas

    Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Typically

    Typically Under ₹3k / night

  • The Ganga and the forested hills around Rishikesh

    Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

    Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama

    Best Feb–Mar, Oct–Dec

    By donation

  • Ram Jhula footbridge over the Ganga, near the school

    Ram Jhula, Uttarakhand

    Tattvaa Yogashala

    Best Apr, Nov–Jan

    Starts from

    From ₹71,400 for 6 nights

  • Main gompa (meditation hall) at Tushita
    Stupa among the deodars at Tushita

    Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh

    Tushita Meditation Centre

    Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov

    Donation from

    Donation from ₹8,600 for 9 nights

  • Entrance and main building of Ved Niketan Dham

    Swargashram, Uttarakhand

    Ved Niketan Dham

    Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec

    By donation

  • Ganga aarti at Shatrughan Ghat, Muni Ki Reti, near the ashram

    Muni Ki Reti, Uttarakhand

    Yoga Niketan Ashram

    Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec

    Starts from

    From ₹1,700 / night

  • Khanyara Road below the Dhauladhar range, on the way to the centre

    Kandi village, Himachal Pradesh

    Z Meditation Centre

    Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Starts from

    From ₹12,000 per course

  • Temples and ghats along the Ganga in Rishikesh
    Illustrative photo

    Raiwala, Uttarakhand

    Aurovalley Ashram

    Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec

    Typically

    Typically Under ₹3k / night

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What to expect

By our price bands (per person, per night), 27 under ₹3,000, 8 at ₹3,000–10,000, 4 at ₹10,000–25,000 and 4 over ₹25,000. 14 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (19 of 43), starting prices run from about ₹700 to ₹87,400 a night per person. 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 Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov.

15 of the 43 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 3 nights. 11 run only on fixed course dates, so plan around their calendars.

Common questions

When is the best time for retreats in the Himalayas?

Most of them are at their best Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Each listing shows its own best months.

How much does a retreat in the Himalayas cost?

By our price bands (per person, per night), 27 under ₹3,000, 8 at ₹3,000–10,000, 4 at ₹10,000–25,000 and 4 over ₹25,000. 14 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (19 of 43), starting prices run from about ₹700 to ₹87,400 a night per person. 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?

15 of the 43 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 3 nights. 11 run only on fixed course dates, so plan around their calendars.

Answers come from our research on each retreat's official site. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with the retreat before booking.

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