Phool Chatti, Neelkanth Road (near Rishikesh), Uttarakhand
Phool Chatti Ashram
Week-long yoga and meditation retreats beside the Ganga
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Phool Chatti is a 140-year-old ashram right on the Ganga, about a 10-minute drive from Rishikesh on the Neelkanth temple road. Its main offering is a structured 7-day yoga and meditation retreat for beginners and intermediates, with ashram rooms also available for independent stays.
Ashram founded in 1885 on the Ganga bank
Structured week of hatha, kriyas, kirtan and walks
Large garden with direct access to the river
Starts from
₹27,000 for 6 nights
per person
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
7-day retreat, twin-sharing non-AC room (₹54,000 for two); single room ₹32,000
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed courses, or arrive any day
Couples
Couples can share a room
Phones
Phones limited to certain times
Food
Vegetarian food
Booking
Book online
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- first-timers
- solo travellers
- spiritual seekers
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
Good to know before you go
- Retreats run roughly Feb–June and Sept–early Jan; no refund if you leave early
- Shoulders and knees must be covered; white clothing preferred for ceremonies
- Riverside spot ~10 min drive from Rishikesh town; Wi‑Fi can drop out
Programs & stays
Rooms: Single or shared double rooms, non-AC or AC
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov. Retreats run Feb–Jun and Sep–early Jan; no retreats in Jul–Aug (monsoon)
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportDehradun (DED), ~1 hr 15 min drive
By trainYog Nagari Rishikesh, ~30 min
- ~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
- ~1,760 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~1,820 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~1,910 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 Phool Chatti Ashram before booking.
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