New Delhi, Delhi
Best Feb–Mar, Oct–Dec
In Delhi NCR
Typically
Typically Under ₹3k / night
15 researched retreats · prices checked October 2026
Ashram stays follow the ashram's own routine of practice, seva and shared meals, in simple rooms. They are usually very affordable. 15 are within a day's drive of Delhi NCR; Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Delhi Branch is in Delhi NCR itself.
Nearest to Delhi NCR first. Drive times are rough estimates.
New Delhi, Delhi
Best Feb–Mar, Oct–Dec
In Delhi NCR
Typically
Typically Under ₹3k / night
Jatipura, Uttar Pradesh
Best Oct–Mar
~4 hr drive from Delhi NCR
Starts from
From ₹8,000 for 6 nights
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Best Oct–Mar
~5 hr drive from Delhi NCR
Free
Raiwala, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
Typically
Typically Under ₹3k / night
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Mar, Oct–Dec
~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
By donation
Virbhadra Road, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
Starts from
From ₹1,700 / day
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
By donation
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
By donation
Muni Ki Reti, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
Starts from
From ₹1,700 / night
Tapovan, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec
~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
Starts from
From ₹2,600 / night
Phool Chatti, Uttarakhand
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
Starts from
From ₹27,000 for 6 nights
Ayarpata hill, Uttarakhand
Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
~7 hr drive from Delhi NCR
Typically
Typically Under ₹3k / night
Talla Ramgarh, Uttarakhand
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
~7 hr drive from Delhi NCR
Typically
Typically Under ₹3k / night
The mix: 15 ashrams. By our price bands (per person, per night), 14 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 (5 of 15), starting prices run from about ₹1,300 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.
10 of the 15 take stays of two nights or fewer; the typical minimum is 1 night.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Delhi Branch is in Delhi NCR itself. 1 of the 15 are within about three hours by road, and all are within roughly seven. Drive times are our estimate from straight-line distance, so check a maps app before you set off.
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.
By our price bands (per person, per night), 14 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 (5 of 15), starting prices run from about ₹1,300 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.
10 of the 15 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.