Devachan campus, Choglamsar (Leh), Ladakh
Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre
Buddhist meditation and yoga on a campus near Leh
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
MIMC is a non-profit Buddhist organisation whose Sambodhi Retreat Centre sits on a 250-acre desert campus at Choglamsar, about 10 km from Leh airport. It offers short yoga and Samatha-Vipassana retreats, a summer yoga instructor course and daily drop-in classes in Leh's Changspa area.
Retreat centre between rocky peaks and sand dunes
Short Buddhist meditation retreats suited to beginners
Founded in 1986 by Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena
Starts from
₹1,400 / night
per room
About ₹4,200 for 3 nights
- Stay
- Meals
Campus guest house common room with 3 meals (room only ₹700); retreat fees not published
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Not stated: ask the retreat
Couples
Couples can share a room
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Not stated: ask the retreat
Booking
Book online
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- first-timers
- budget travellers
Good to know before you go
- Leh is at about 3,500 m; allow two or three days to acclimatise
- Town classes in Changspa run mainly June to September
- The charity also runs a school and hospital on campus
Programs & stays
Rooms: Campus guest house: common room, singles and doubles with or without attached bath, deluxe rooms, family suite
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Jun–Sep. Best May–Sep; the yoga instructor course runs 15 May–15 Jun; Ladakh winters are severe
- Monsoon · Jun–Sep
Getting there
Nearest airportLeh (IXL), ~10 km / 20 min
- ~830 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~2,240 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~2,340 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~2,510 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 Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre before booking.
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