Rishi Valley, near Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh
Krishnamurti Study Centre, Rishi Valley
Quiet study stays at Krishnamurti’s Rishi Valley
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
The Krishnamurti Study Centre sits on the campus of Rishi Valley School near Madanapalle, in a hill-ringed valley about two and a half hours from Bengaluru. Visitors interested in Krishnamurti’s teachings can reserve a campus cottage for quiet reflection and self-directed study with the centre’s library and recordings.
On the campus of Rishi Valley School, founded by J. Krishnamurti in 1926
Library plus audio and video collection of Krishnamurti’s talks
About 2.5 hr from Bengaluru and 2 hr from Tirupati
Typically
Under ₹3k / night
see official site
- Stay
No published rates; ask study@rishivalley.org when reserving a cottage
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Arrive any day
Couples
Not stated: ask the retreat
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Not stated: ask the retreat
Booking
Book by email
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- solo travellers
- deep practice
Good to know before you go
- Reserve a cottage in advance by email; there are no walk-ins
- There is no set programme: the centre offers a library and recordings of Krishnamurti’s talks for self-study
- The campus is a working boarding school, so expect a quiet, academic setting
Programs & stays
Rooms: Visitor cottages on the school campus, by advance reservation
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is mild; Mar–May is hot and dry; Jun–Oct brings scattered monsoon rain
- Winter · Dec–Feb
Getting there
Nearest airportBengaluru (BLR), about 2.5–3 hr; Tirupati (TIR), about 2 hr
By trainTirupati, about 2 hr by road (smaller local stations are closer)
- ~4 hr drive from Bengaluru
- ~6 hr drive from Chennai
- ~560 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,150 km from Mumbai, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Krishnamurti Study Centre, Rishi Valley before booking.
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