Kandi village, Khanyara (Dharamshala), Himachal Pradesh
Z Meditation Centre
Silent 4- and 10-day self-inquiry retreats near Dharamshala
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Z Meditation Centre, in Kandi village near Khanyara about 4 km from Dharamshala, runs silent residential retreats in a self-inquiry method developed by its founder Ajay Kapoor. Four-day retreats teach the first level twice a month; ten-day retreats cover all three levels a few times a year.
Self-inquiry method taught by founder Ajay Kapoor since 1996
Teaching draws on the Bhagavad Gita, Ramakrishna and Ramana Maharshi
Short 4-day retreats run twice a month
Starts from
₹12,000 per course
per person
- Stay
- Meals
- Meditation
4-day silent retreat in a triple-share room; double share ₹18,000, single room ₹32,000
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed course dates only
Couples
Not stated: ask the retreat
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Sattvic vegetarian food
Booking
Book online
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- burnout & stress
- first-timers
- spiritual seekers
- deep practice
Maybe not for
- Anyone who needs to stay reachable by phone
Good to know before you go
- Both formats are fully silent; food is vegetarian and sattvic
- Fees cover room and all meals; extra nights cost ₹4,000–8,000 with meals
- Arrive before 1 pm on day one; the centre is about 4 km from Dharamshala town
Programs & stays
Rooms: Triple-share, double-share and single rooms at the centre
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. 4-day retreats run twice a month, 10-day ones about four times a year; Jul–Aug is very wet, Dec–Feb cold
- Summer · Mar–May
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportDharamshala/Kangra (DHM, Gaggal), about 40 min by road
By trainPathankot Cantt or Amb Andaura, each about 3–4 hr by road
- ~550 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~2,030 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~2,160 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~2,240 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 Z Meditation Centre before booking.
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