Meditation
4 researched retreats · prices checked October 2026
Vipassana & meditation retreats in and around Rishikesh
Meditation-first retreats, from guided introductions to ten-day courses held in noble silence. We list 4 in and around Rishikesh: 3 ashrams and 1 retreat centre.
Vipassana dates this month- Retreats
- 4
- Uttarakhand
- Price
- Free or donation
- 2 of 4
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- for most of them
- Short stays
- 1 of 4
- take 1–2 nights
What to expect
By our price bands (per person, per night), 4 under ₹3,000. 2 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–Apr. 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.
1 of the 4 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 3 nights. 1 run only on fixed course dates, so plan around their calendars.
All 4 retreats
A mix of prices, with places that have their own photos first.
Common questions
When is the best time for Vipassana & meditation retreats in and around Rishikesh?
Most of them are at their best Oct–Apr. 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 meditation retreat in and around Rishikesh cost?
By our price bands (per person, per night), 4 under ₹3,000. 2 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 4 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 3 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.