17 researched retreats · prices checked October 2026
Ashram stays in the Himalayas
Ashram stays follow the ashram's own routine of practice, seva and shared meals, in simple rooms. They are usually very affordable. We list 17 in the Himalayas: 17 ashrams.
- Retreats
- 17
- in 2 states
- Price
- From ₹700
- a night, where published
- Best months
- Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
- for most of them
- Short stays
- 10 of 17
- take 1–2 nights
All 17 retreats
A to Z, with places that have their own photos first.
Tapovan, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
Starts from
From ₹2,600 / night
Sidhbari, Himachal Pradesh
Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Typically
Typically Under ₹3k / night
Talla Ramgarh, Uttarakhand
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Typically
Typically Under ₹3k / night
Phool Chatti, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Starts from
From ₹27,000 for 6 nights
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Starts from
From ₹700 / night
Ayarpata hill, Uttarakhand
Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Typically
Typically Under ₹3k / night
- Illustrative photo
- Illustrative photo
Almora, Uttarakhand
Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Starts from
From ₹8,000 for 5 nights
What to expect
By our price bands (per person, per night), 16 under ₹3,000 and 1 at ₹3,000–10,000. 7 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (6 of 17), starting prices run from about ₹700 to ₹4,500 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 Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov.
10 of the 17 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 2 nights. 1 run only on fixed course dates, so plan around their calendars.
Common questions
When is the best time for ashram stays in the Himalayas?
Most of them are at their best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov. Each listing shows its own best months.
How much does an ashram stay in the Himalayas cost?
By our price bands (per person, per night), 16 under ₹3,000 and 1 at ₹3,000–10,000. 7 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (6 of 17), starting prices run from about ₹700 to ₹4,500 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?
10 of the 17 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 2 nights. 1 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.