Tapovan, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
Starts from
From ₹2,600 / night
15 researched retreats · prices checked October 2026
Retreats for beginners in the Himalayas
Welcoming places with flexible stays where no previous experience is needed. We list 15 in the Himalayas: 7 ashrams, 7 retreat centres and 1 boutique stay.
- Retreats
- 15
- in 3 states
- Price
- From ₹700
- a night, where published
- Best months
- Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
- for most of them
- Short stays
- 4 of 15
- take 1–2 nights
All 15 retreats
A to Z, with places that have their own photos first.
Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh
Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Programme from
Programme from ₹5,500 for 5 nights
Devachan campus, Ladakh
Best Jun–Sep
Starts from
From ₹1,400 / night
Tapovan, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
Starts from
From ₹15,000 for 2 nights
Phool Chatti, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Starts from
From ₹27,000 for 6 nights
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov
Starts from
From ₹35,300 per programme
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Starts from
From ₹700 / night
Kandi village, Himachal Pradesh
Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Starts from
From ₹12,000 per course
- Illustrative photo
- Illustrative photo
Jolly Grant, Uttarakhand
Best Oct–Mar
Typically
Typically ₹3k–10k / night
What to expect
By our price bands (per person, per night), 9 under ₹3,000, 3 at ₹3,000–10,000, 2 at ₹10,000–25,000 and 1 over ₹25,000. 4 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (7 of 15), starting prices run from about ₹700 to ₹11,900 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–Dec. Rishikesh & the Ganga: Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov are mild and clear. May–Jun passes 40°C; Jul–Aug brings heavy rain, no rafting and Kanwar Yatra crowds.
4 of the 15 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 3 nights. 4 run only on fixed course dates, so plan around their calendars.
Common questions
When is the best time for retreats for beginners in the Himalayas?
Most of them are at their best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec. Rishikesh & the Ganga: Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov are mild and clear. May–Jun passes 40°C; Jul–Aug brings heavy rain, no rafting and Kanwar Yatra crowds. Each listing shows its own best months.
How much does a first retreat in the Himalayas cost?
By our price bands (per person, per night), 9 under ₹3,000, 3 at ₹3,000–10,000, 2 at ₹10,000–25,000 and 1 over ₹25,000. 4 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (7 of 15), starting prices run from about ₹700 to ₹11,900 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?
4 of the 15 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 3 nights. 4 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.