Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj (Dharamshala), Himachal Pradesh
Tushita Meditation Centre
Ten-day silent intro to Buddhism above McLeod Ganj
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Tushita is a Tibetan Mahayana Buddhist centre in the forest above McLeod Ganj, best known for its silent 10-day Introduction to Buddhism courses that mix philosophy classes with meditation. It is semi-monastic rather than a guesthouse: you stay only while on a course, keep precepts, and give a donation.
Forest setting at 1,888 m in the Dhauladhar foothills
Renowned 10-day Introduction to Buddhism courses
Donation-based, with Mon–Sat drop-in meditation
Donation from
₹8,600 for 9 nights
per person
- Stay
- Meals
- Meditation
Suggested minimum donation, 10-day course in a large dorm; other rooms cost more; INR only
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 course dates only
Couples
Couples stay separately
Phones
Phones handed in
Food
Vegetarian food
Booking
Not stated: ask the retreat
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- spiritual seekers
- deep practice
- budget travellers
- solo travellers
Maybe not for
- Short breaks: the minimum is 9 nights
- Anyone who needs to stay reachable by phone
Good to know before you go
- Full silence from the first evening, and you cannot leave the grounds during a course
- Basic dorms and very few single rooms; bring a sleeping bag
- Closed in winter (roughly December to mid-February)
Programs & stays
Rooms: Mostly dormitories (3–12 beds) with shared showers; a handful of single rooms
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Open Feb–Nov; Apr–Jun busiest, Jul–Sep very wet, Oct–Nov clear; closed Dec to mid-Feb
- Summer · Mar–May
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportDharamshala/Kangra (DHM, Gaggal), ~1 hr drive
By trainPathankot, ~3 hr drive
- ~560 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~2,030 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~2,160 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~2,250 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 Tushita Meditation Centre before booking.
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