Talla Ramgarh, Uttarakhand
Madhuban – Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Yoga, meditation and hill walks at an Aurobindo ashram
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Madhuban is the Delhi Sri Aurobindo Ashram's Himalayan campus in the Talla Ramgarh valley, a Kumaon fruit-growing area of pear, plum, peach and apricot orchards. It hosts scheduled camps and workshops that blend yoga, meditation, reflective practice, hiking and collective work, inspired by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
Orchard valley in Kumaon at about 5,000 ft
Integral yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother
Yoga, meditation, hikes and shared seva
Typically
Under ₹3k / night
see official site
- Stay
- Meals
No tariff published; email the ashram for stay and camp charges
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Not stated: ask the retreat
Couples
Not stated: ask the retreat
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Sattvic vegetarian food
Booking
Book by email
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- digital detox
- friends
- families
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
Good to know before you go
- Programmes run as scheduled camps, mostly in the warmer months — check the 'Upcoming Camps' page and book by email.
- Simple ashram life: sattvik meals at fixed times, an early shramdan (work) hour, evening silence and meditation; no tobacco, alcohol or drugs.
- At about 5,000 ft with a short climb to the buildings — people with high blood pressure, altitude sensitivity or special care needs are asked not to apply.
Programs & stays
Rooms: Single, double or triple rooms and dormitories
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Camps cluster in summer (e.g. June); at about 1,500 m the valley is cool, winters cold
Getting there
Nearest airportPantnagar (PGH), ~3 hr drive
By trainKathgodam, ~2 hr drive
- ~7 hr drive from Delhi NCR
- ~1,570 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~1,800 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~1,820 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Madhuban – Sri Aurobindo Ashram before booking.
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