Neyyar Dam, near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram
Twice-daily Sivananda yoga and satsang by Neyyar Dam
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
This Sivananda ashram sits beside the Neyyar reservoir in forested hills about an hour from Thiruvananthapuram. Its Yoga Vacation runs year-round with a disciplined day of meditation, chanting, two yoga classes and a lecture, and you can join for as little as three nights.
Twice-daily classical hatha yoga for all levels
Lakeside ashram beside a forested wildlife sanctuary
Low rates that include meals and all classes
Starts from
₹650 / night
per person
About ₹1,950 per person for 3 nights
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
Dorm bed or own tent, incl. meals and classes; AC twin share ₹1,900; foreigners pay US$12–23
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
Vegetarian food
Booking
Book online
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- first-timers
- budget travellers
- solo travellers
- women travelling solo
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
Good to know before you go
- Full daily schedule: 5:20 am wake-up, two yoga classes, satsangs and an hour of karma yoga
- Indian rates apply only to Indian citizens living in India
- No Yoga Vacation from 22 to 31 December (Christmas programme instead)
Programs & stays
Rooms: Dorms, own-tent camping, non-AC single and twin rooms, AC twin rooms; some shared bathrooms
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Nov–Mar. Nov–Feb is the most comfortable; Mar–May is hot and humid; Jun–Sep brings monsoon rain. No Yoga Vacation 22–31 Dec
- Winter · Dec–Feb
Getting there
Nearest airportThiruvananthapuram (TRV), ~1 hr drive
By trainThiruvananthapuram Central, ~1 hr drive
- ~670 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~820 km from Chennai, best to fly
- ~1,340 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~1,700 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 Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram before booking.
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