Tapovan, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
Starts from
From ₹2,600 / night
11 researched retreats · prices checked October 2026
Ashram stays in and around Rishikesh
Ashram stays follow the ashram's own routine of practice, seva and shared meals, in simple rooms. They are usually very affordable. We list 11 in and around Rishikesh: 11 ashrams.
- Retreats
- 11
- Uttarakhand
- Price
- From ₹1,700
- a night, where published
- Best months
- Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
- for most of them
- Short stays
- 7 of 11
- take 1–2 nights
All 11 retreats
A to Z, with places that have their own photos first.
Phool Chatti, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Starts from
From ₹27,000 for 6 nights
- Illustrative photo
What to expect
By our price bands (per person, per night), 10 under ₹3,000 and 1 at ₹3,000–10,000. 6 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (4 of 11), starting prices run from about ₹1,700 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–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.
7 of the 11 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 1 night.
Common questions
When is the best time for ashram stays in and around Rishikesh?
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 an ashram stay in and around Rishikesh cost?
By our price bands (per person, per night), 10 under ₹3,000 and 1 at ₹3,000–10,000. 6 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (4 of 11), starting prices run from about ₹1,700 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?
7 of the 11 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 1 night.
Answers come from our research on each retreat's official site. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with the retreat before booking.