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Uruli Kanchan, Pune district, Maharashtra
Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan
Gandhian naturopathy stays with yoga and hydrotherapy
- Ashram
- Naturopathy
- Yoga
- Healing
- Detox
- Countryside
Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.
A naturopathy ashram run by the trust Mahatma Gandhi founded at Uruli Kanchan in 1946, about 30 km east of Pune. Guests stay on a 30-acre campus and follow a fixed day of yoga, hydrotherapy, mud packs, massage, a naturopathic diet, health talks and evening prayer.
Our take · editors' note
Suits: Suits budget-minded adults wanting a simple, Gandhian naturopathy stay near Pune, with daily yoga, hydrotherapy, mud therapy and health talks for one or two weeks.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone expecting resort comforts, outside food or trips off campus; food, massages and consultations are billed on top of room rent.
Great for
- long doctor-led stays
- budget travellers
- burnout & stress
Maybe not for
- Private luxury or room service
Trust founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1946, after he stayed and treated patients here
30-acre campus 2 km from Uruli railway station
Daily routine of yoga, hydrotherapy, health talks, prayer and meditation
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Price and programmes
Starts from
₹400 / night
per person
About ₹2,400 per person for 6 nights
- Stay
- Treatments
Economy shared bed incl. hydro and mud therapy; food, massage and ₹750 registration extra
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
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If you have a medical condition or take regular medicines, talk to your own doctor before you go, and don't stop prescribed treatment.
- Naturopathy and yoga stay (7 days)6 nights
- Naturopathy and yoga stay (15 days)14 nights
Rooms: Women's general ward, shared economy rooms, and twin or single rooms, some with AC and attached bath
Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
Practical facts
AC · Single rooms · Age
AC
In some roomsSingle rooms
AvailableAge
Ages 75–80 need a recent 2D echo and medical reports
A typical day
5:00 am wake up … 9:30 pm bedtime
- 5:00 amWake up
- 5:15 amYoga: power, condition-specific or general
- 7:15 amHerbal tea
- 7:30 amMassage and hydrotherapy; juice at 8
- 10:30 amNaturopathy lunch
- 12:00 pmRest (silence 12:30–2 pm)
- 3:00 pmHerbal tea, then hydrotherapy
- 4:00 pmJuice
- 4:30 pmHealth talk
- 5:30 pmNaturopathy dinner
- 7:15 pmPrayer
- 7:45 pmMeditation or candle gazing (trataka)
- 9:30 pmBedtime
As the retreat describes it. Schedules change with the season and the programme.
What's included
Included
- Bed in your chosen room category
- Hydrotherapy and mud therapy
Not included
- Food (paid from a deposit)
- Massages, special hydrotherapy, physio and acupuncture
- ₹750 registration and ₹350 admission consultation
- Laundry
When to go
Best Oct–Feb. Oct–Feb is dry and mild; Mar–May is hot; Jun–Sep brings moderate monsoon rain
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Weather by month
15° to 38°C through the year · wettest in July
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain for the month (mm).
Best monthsRain: dry to very wetHighs: cool to hot
Long-term averages (1981–2010) for the area around Uruli Kanchan, Pune district, on a grid of about 1 km; any one year can differ. Data: CHELSA V2.1 (Karger et al., 2017), CC0.
Getting there
Nearest airport
Pune (PNQ), ~1 hr drive (30 km)By train
Uruli station, 2 km; Pune Jn ~1 hr drive (35 km)From big cities
- ~4 hr drive from Mumbai
- ~640 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~970 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
From your town
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Stay from ₹4,800 for 6 nights, 2 people
- Stay at Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan
- from ₹4,800
- ₹400 a night × 6 nights × 2 people
Rough total
from ₹4,800
Stay and GST where added. Doesn't include travel.
- Taxes may be extra; ask the retreat.
Rough estimate from the published starting price; set your town in “From your town” above to add the drive. Rooms, seasons and programmes change the total; Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan's own quote is final.
Before you book
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Not stated on their site: couples, phones, taxes. Ask the retreat before you book.
Good to know
- Guests may not leave the campus during their stay, and outside food is not allowed
- Some conditions are not admitted (e.g. infectious, psychiatric or kidney disease); check the list first
- The tariff is built around 7-day and 15-day stays; ask before planning a shorter visit
What to pack
11 things the retreat asks you to bring, plus 1 tips
The retreat asks you to bring
Also useful
General tips for the setting and the months people go, not from the retreat.
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Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan's official information, checked October 2026: nisargopacharashram.org, nisargopacharashram.org, nisargopacharashram.org, nisargopacharashram.org. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.
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- Booking assistance
- +91 96070 95588
- Booking assistance
- +91 20 2692 6230
- Phone
- +91 20 2692 6298
From Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan's official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page
Questions people ask
How much does a stay at Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan cost?
Prices start from ₹400 a night per person. Economy shared bed incl. hydro and mud therapy; food, massage and ₹750 registration extra. We checked this on the official site in October 2026.
What's included in the price?
The starting price covers your room and treatments. The official site lists: Bed in your chosen room category; Hydrotherapy and mud therapy. Not included: Food (paid from a deposit); Massages, special hydrotherapy, physio and acupuncture; ₹750 registration and ₹350 admission consultation; Laundry.
What's the minimum stay?
The shortest stay is 6 nights.
When is the best time to visit Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan?
The best months are Oct–Feb. Oct–Feb is dry and mild; Mar–May is hot; Jun–Sep brings moderate monsoon rain.
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How do I get to Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan?
Nearest airport: Pune (PNQ), ~1 hr drive (30 km). By train: Uruli station, 2 km; Pune Jn ~1 hr drive (35 km). Times are rough estimates by road.
What food is served?
The food is vegetarian.
How do I book Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan?
You book directly with Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan, online on their official website. You can arrive any day. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.
Do rooms have air-conditioning?
Some rooms have air-conditioning; ask for one when you book.
Are single rooms available?
Yes, private single rooms are available.
Is there an age limit?
As the retreat states it: Ages 75–80 need a recent 2D echo and medical reports.
Answered from our research on Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan's official information. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with them before you book.
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Nisargopchar Ashram, Uruli Kanchan before booking.
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