Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Sivananda Kutir (Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre)
Sivananda yoga vacation beside the river at Uttarkashi
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Run by the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres since 1991, Sivananda Kutir sits in Netala village about 8 km north of Uttarkashi, high in the Bhagirathi valley. Its seasonal yoga vacation follows the classic Sivananda day — two satsangs, two asana classes, karma yoga and a lecture — at very modest prices.
Himalayan ashram in the Bhagirathi valley
Two classic Sivananda yoga classes and satsangs daily
Dorm beds from ₹700 a night
Starts from
₹700 / night
per person
About ₹4,900 per person for 7 nights
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
Dorm bed, Indian rate (US$12 intl); programme has 2 veg meals and 2 classes daily; 7-night minimum
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed courses, or arrive any day
Couples
Couples stay separately
Phones
Phones limited to certain times
Food
Vegetarian food
Booking
Not stated: ask the retreat
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- first-timers
- budget travellers
- deep practice
- solo travellers
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
- Short breaks: the minimum is 7 nights
Good to know before you go
- Open only from 16 April to 14 October; arrivals are on the 1st and 16th of the month, with a 7-night minimum.
- Satsangs and a daily yoga class are mandatory; no meat, eggs, onion, garlic, alcohol or smoking, and shoulders and legs stay covered.
- It's a 5–6 hour mountain drive from Rishikesh or Dehradun — avoid night travel and aim to arrive before 5:30 pm.
Programs & stays
Rooms: Separate men's and women's dorms, twin-share rooms (some bunk) with attached bath, river-view Vishnu Kutir
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Yoga Vacation runs 16 Apr–14 Oct; best to arrive on the 1st or 16th when a cycle starts
Getting there
Nearest airportDehradun (DED), ~5–6 hr drive
By trainHaridwar Jn or Rishikesh, then ~5–6 hr by road
- ~360 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~1,810 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~1,910 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~2,010 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 Sivananda Kutir (Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre) before booking.
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