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46 researched retreats · prices checked October 2026

Ashram stays in India

Ashram stays follow the ashram's own routine of practice, seva and shared meals, in simple rooms. They are usually very affordable. We list 46 across 16 states: 46 ashrams.

Retreats
46
in 16 states
Price
From ₹200
a night, where published
Best months
Oct–Mar
for most of them
Short stays
27 of 46
take 1–2 nights

All 46 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

  • A meditation building set in a green field at Anandashram
    The main bhajan hall at Anandashram

    Kanhangad, Kerala

    Anandashram

    Best Oct–Feb

    By donation

  • Ganga, the building where Swami Dayananda stayed at the Gurukulam

    Anaikatti, Tamil Nadu

    Arsha Vidya Gurukulam

    Best Oct–Feb

    By donation

  • The tiered Vishalakshi Mantap meditation hall at the Art of Living centre
    Tree-shaded walkway through the Radha Kunj gardens on campus

    Udayapura, Karnataka

    Art of Living International Center

    Best Sep–Feb

    Typically

    Typically Under ₹3k / night

  • 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

  • Golden pagoda at Dhamma Giri Vipassana centre, Igatpuri
    Myanmar-style gateway at Dhamma Giri against the Sahyadri hills

    Igatpuri, Maharashtra

    Dhamma Giri Vipassana Centre

    Best Oct–Feb

    Free

  • A view across Govardhan Ecovillage

    Galtare, Maharashtra

    Govardhan Ecovillage

    Best Oct–Feb

    Starts from

    From ₹1,500 / night

  • Dusk over the main meditation hall at Kanha Shanti Vanam during a large group sitting
    Under the tensile canopy of the meditation hall at Kanha Shanti Vanam

    Chegur, Telangana

    Heartfulness Kanha Shanti Vanam

    Best Oct–Feb

    Typically

    Typically Under ₹3k / night

  • The 112-foot Adiyogi bust at Isha Yoga Center, with the Velliangiri hills behind
    Velliangiri foothills seen from inside the Isha Yoga Center

    Velliangiri foothills, Tamil Nadu

    Isha Yoga Center

    Best Oct–Mar

    Starts from

    From ₹850 / night

  • Govardhan Hill between Jatipura and Govardhan, near the retreat centre

    Jatipura, Uttar Pradesh

    ISKCON Govardhan Retreat Center

    Best Oct–Mar

    Starts from

    From ₹8,000 for 6 nights

  • 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

  • Meher Pilgrim Retreat at Meherabad
    The monthly dhuni fire at Meherabad

    Meherabad, Maharashtra

    Meher Pilgrim Retreat, Meherabad

    Best Oct–Feb

    Typically

    Typically Under ₹3k / night

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

    Swargashram, Uttarakhand

    Parmarth Niketan

    Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec

    By donation

  • 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

  • Shady tree-lined dirt road in Auroville's regrown forest
    The golden Matrimandir at the centre of Auroville

    Auroville, Tamil Nadu

    Sadhana Forest (Auroville)

    Best Dec–Mar

    Starts from

    From ₹600 / day

  • 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

  • Visitors outside the main Ashram building in Puducherry
    Louvred facade of Golconde, an Ashram residence designed by Antonin Raymond

    White Town, Puducherry

    Sri Aurobindo Ashram

    Best Dec–Mar

    Typically

    Typically Under ₹3k / night

  • The Sri Aurobindo Ashram campus in New Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi

    Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Delhi Branch

    Best Feb–Mar, Oct–Dec

    Typically

    Typically Under ₹3k / 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

  • Arunachala hill rising above Tiruvannamalai
    Arunachala hill under a clear sky, Tiruvannamalai

    Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

    Sri Ramanasramam

    Best Nov–Feb

    Free

  • The Ganga and the forested hills around Rishikesh

    Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

    Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama

    Best Feb–Mar, Oct–Dec

    By donation

  • Rocky coast at Vagator, near the beach where SWAN holds sea-side meditations
    Coconut palms above a cove at Vagator, a short drive from Assagao

    Assagao, Goa

    SWAN Yoga Retreat

    Best Nov–Mar

    Starts from

    From ₹18,000 for 3 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

  • Yogi meditating with hands in prayer
    Illustrative photo

    Ninora, Madhya Pradesh

    Anandmay

    Best Oct–Mar

    Starts from

    From ₹9,999 for 2 nights

  • 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), 42 under ₹3,000 and 4 at ₹3,000–10,000. 15 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (19 of 46), starting prices run from about ₹200 to ₹6,000 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 Oct–Mar.

27 of the 46 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 2 nights. 5 run only on fixed course dates, so plan around their calendars.

Common questions

When is the best time for ashram stays in India?

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

How much does an ashram stay in India cost?

By our price bands (per person, per night), 42 under ₹3,000 and 4 at ₹3,000–10,000. 15 are free or donation-based. Where a nightly rate that includes a room is published (19 of 46), starting prices run from about ₹200 to ₹6,000 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?

27 of the 46 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 2 nights. 5 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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