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Nakkaladinne, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh
The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle
Stay at Sri M’s ashram for daily yoga and satsang
- Ashram
- Spiritual
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Countryside
Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.
The Satsang Foundation’s ashram at Nakkaladinne, outside Madanapalle, is the base of the teacher Sri M. Guests stay in campus guest houses, join free daily yoga, aarti and recorded satsangs, and can book residential yoga courses run by the Foundation’s Bharat Yogavidya Kendra.
Our take · editors' note
Suits: Suits followers of Sri M and quiet seekers wanting a simple ashram stay near Madanapalle, with free daily yoga, aarti, temple time and three vegetarian meals.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone wanting walk-in stays or published room rates (both go through the TSF app), or a structured programme outside scheduled courses.
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- solo travellers
- budget travellers
Maybe not for
- Private luxury or room service
Home ashram of the teacher Sri M, with a large temple to Mahavatar Babaji
Free yoga classes twice a day on weekdays and a longer session at weekends
Campus includes a village school and a free hospital run by the Foundation
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Price and programmes
Typically
Under ₹3k / night
see official site · Plus GST
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
Room rates not public (booked via a free TSF app account); daily yoga, aarti and talks are free
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Arrive any day · book online
- Guest stay with daily yoga classes, aarti and recorded satsangsFlexible
- Tapas, Svadhyaya, Ishwara Pranidhana residential sadhana (Bharat Yogavidya Kendra)47 nights
Rooms: Two simple guest houses on the ashram campus; vegetarian meals in the dining hall
Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
A typical day
5:30 am temple opens … 8:00 pm temple closes
- 5:30 amTemple opens
- 6:00 amAarti
- 6:30 amYoga class (weekdays)
- 8:30 amBreakfast
- 10:30 amTea
- 11:00 amAarti
- 11:30 amRecorded talk by Sri M (Fridays to Sundays)
- 1:00 pmLunch
- 3:30 pmTea
- 5:30 pmYoga class (weekdays)
- 6:00 pmAarti
- 7:00 pmDinner
- 8:00 pmTemple closes
As the retreat describes it. Schedules change with the season and the programme.
What's included
Included
- Daily yoga classes, aarti and talk screenings, free to all
When to go
Best Oct–Mar. Open all year; Oct–Mar is cool and dry on the plateau, Apr–May is hot
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Weather by month
15° to 35°C through the year · wettest in October
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 Nakkaladinne, Madanapalle, 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
Bengaluru (BLR) or Tirupati (TIR), each about 116 kmBy train
Madanapalle Road, about 15 kmFrom big cities
- ~4 hr drive from Bengaluru
- ~6 hr drive from Chennai
- ~570 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
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Before you book
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Not stated on their site: couples, phones. Ask the retreat before you book.
Good to know
- Overnight stays must be booked in advance (at least 2 days, up to 2 months ahead) through the TSF app
- Alcohol, tobacco, narcotics and pets are not allowed
- Meals for day visitors must be requested a day ahead by email
Day, inclusions, packing and facts from The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle's official information, checked October 2026: satsang-foundation.org/about/madanapalle-ashram, app.satsang-foundation.org/faq. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.
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- Ashram office
- +91 8571 221185
- Ashram office
- +91 83339 81306
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Questions people ask
How much does a stay at The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle cost?
The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle doesn't publish its rates online, so ask them for a quote for your dates.
What's included in the price?
The official site lists: Daily yoga classes, aarti and talk screenings, free to all.
What's the minimum stay?
Stays are flexible: you can arrive any day and stay for as little as a night.
When is the best time to visit The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle?
The best months are Oct–Mar. Open all year; Oct–Mar is cool and dry on the plateau, Apr–May is hot.
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How do I get to The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle?
Nearest airport: Bengaluru (BLR) or Tirupati (TIR), each about 116 km. By train: Madanapalle Road, about 15 km. Times are rough estimates by road.
What food is served?
The food is vegetarian.
How do I book The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle?
You book directly with The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle, online on their official website. You can arrive any day. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.
Are taxes included in the price?
No, GST is added to the prices The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle publishes. Since 22 September 2025, GST on hotel rooms is 5% up to ₹7,500 a night and 18% above that; packages can be taxed differently, so check your quote.
Answered from our research on The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle'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 The Satsang Foundation Ashram, Madanapalle before booking.
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