Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama
Guided meditation and pranayama in the Himalayan Tradition
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Swami Rama's ashram on Virbhadra Road, about 6 km from central Rishikesh, teaches the Himalayan Tradition's step-by-step approach to meditation, breathwork, relaxation and hatha yoga. Even a three-day stay begins with a foundation course and one-to-one guidance, and the calendar adds themed retreats and longer periods of silence.
Swami Rama's Himalayan Tradition, taught systematically
Daily meditation, pranayama, hatha yoga and philosophy
Weekly silent day plus guided silence retreats
By donation
pay what you can
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
Contribution-based; no rates published, ask the Mandala Office
Courses here are free or by donation. Never pay an agent or another website to book.
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed courses, or arrive any day
Couples
Not stated: ask the retreat
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Vegetarian food
Booking
Apply on their site
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- first-timers
- deep practice
- spiritual seekers
- families
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting private luxury or room service
- Anyone who needs to stay reachable by phone
Good to know before you go
- Silence from 10 pm to 5 am and at meals; Thursday is a day of silence and intensive meditation.
- Lacto-vegetarian meals; no alcohol, drugs or smoking anywhere on campus, and no shorts, tank tops or tight clothing.
- Rooms are mostly twin-share — single occupancy is kept for special programmes, intensive practice or medical need.
Programs & stays
Rooms: Twin-sharing rooms in cottages, family apartments and Gurukulam rooms; singles are limited
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Feb–Mar, Oct–Dec. Oct–Mar is pleasant (Dec–Jan nights are cold); Apr–Jun is hot; Jul–Sep monsoon brings heavy rain
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportDehradun (DED), ~40 min drive (25 km)
By trainRishikesh, 8 km; Haridwar Jn, 20 km
- ~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
- ~1,760 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~1,810 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~1,910 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 Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama before booking.
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