Periya Paliapattu, off the Chengam road west of Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Sri Anantha Niketan
Ramana-inspired self-retreats on a farm near Arunachala
- Ashram
- Spiritual
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Countryside
Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.
Sri Anantha Niketan is a small ashram-style retreat centre on farmland about 10 km west of Tiruvannamalai, started in 1999 by devotees of Ramana Maharshi. Guests stay in simple rooms and cottages for self-retreats, with a meditation hall, a yoga pavilion and fresh vegetarian meals.
Our take · editors' note
Suits: Suits independent seekers drawn to Ramana Maharshi who want a quiet, self-guided stay on a village farm near Tiruvannamalai, with a meditation hall, yoga pavilion and simple vegetarian meals.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone wanting a guided programme or resort comforts: there's no set teacher or timetable, hot water is only in some rooms, and rates aren't published.
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- solo travellers
- deep practice
Maybe not for
- Private luxury or room service
Retreat centre built around Ramana Maharshi's teachings, not tied to a single guru
Meditation hall, open-air yoga pavilion and shady gardens
About 8 km from Sri Ramanasramam and Arunachala
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Price and programmes
Typically
Under ₹3k / night
see official site
- Stay
Rates not published; enquire by email or WhatsApp
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Arrive any day · book by phone or WhatsApp
- Self-retreat stay (meditation hall, yoga pavilion)Flexible
- Hosted group retreatsBy arrangement
Rooms: Simple double and family rooms and cottages with private bathrooms on a 4-acre farm
Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
Practical facts
Women
Women
Women are asked to keep shoulders and legs covered in this village ashram.
What's included
Included
- Double or family room with private bathroom
- Meditation hall and open-air yoga pavilion
- Wi-Fi in the dining and sitting area
- Free on-site parking
When to go
Best Nov–Feb. Dec–Feb is the coolest; Oct–Dec brings north-east monsoon rain; Apr–Jun is very hot
- Winter · Dec–Feb
Weather by month
18° to 38°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 Periya Paliapattu, off the Chengam road west of Tiruvannamalai, 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
Chennai (MAA) or Bengaluru (BLR), about 4 hr by roadBy train
Tiruvannamalai, ~20 min by road (about 10 km)From big cities
- ~5 hr drive from Chennai
- ~5 hr drive from Bengaluru
- ~770 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
From your town
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Before you book
Arrival
Arrive any dayCouples
Couples can share a roomFood
Vegetarian foodBooking
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Not stated on their site: phones, taxes. Ask the retreat before you book.
Good to know
- Lunch and dinner are served (breakfast when possible); sign the meal register a day ahead
- Dress modestly for a village ashram; guests are asked to help keep the place quiet
- Foreign nationals fill in a visitor record on arrival
What to pack
1 thing the retreat asks you to bring, plus 1 tips
The retreat asks you to bring
Also useful
General tips for the setting and the months people go, not from the retreat.
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Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Sri Anantha Niketan's official information, checked October 2026: sriananthaniketan.org. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.
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- Phone
- +91 97916 02241
On social media
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Questions people ask
How much does a stay at Sri Anantha Niketan cost?
Sri Anantha Niketan 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: Double or family room with private bathroom; Meditation hall and open-air yoga pavilion; Wi-Fi in the dining and sitting area; Free on-site parking.
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 Sri Anantha Niketan?
The best months are Nov–Feb. Dec–Feb is the coolest; Oct–Dec brings north-east monsoon rain; Apr–Jun is very hot.
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How do I get to Sri Anantha Niketan?
Nearest airport: Chennai (MAA) or Bengaluru (BLR), about 4 hr by road. By train: Tiruvannamalai, ~20 min by road (about 10 km). Times are rough estimates by road.
Can couples stay together?
Yes. Couples can share a room at Sri Anantha Niketan.
What food is served?
The food is vegetarian.
How do I book Sri Anantha Niketan?
You book directly with Sri Anantha Niketan, by phone or WhatsApp. You can arrive any day. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.
What should women travellers know?
Women are asked to keep shoulders and legs covered in this village ashram.
Answered from our research on Sri Anantha Niketan'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 Sri Anantha Niketan before booking.
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