India retreat guide

Spiritual retreat centers in India

Compare traditions, program styles, stays and practical details from a curated, English-first directory.

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Editorial illustration of a quiet meditation hall; not a photograph of Bodhi Zendo.

Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

Bodhi Zendo

A Zen training center in the Kodaikanal Hills offering daily meditation, silent residential stays, and three- or five-day intensive sesshin retreats.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Silent retreat
Editorial illustration of a sustainable retreat garden; not a photograph of Govardhan Ecovillage.

Palghar, Maharashtra

Govardhan Ecovillage

A residential spiritual and sustainability center in Palghar district offering yoga, Bhakti practices, Ayurveda programs, retreats, and satvik meals.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Yoga retreat
Editorial illustration of a quiet meditation hall; not a photograph of Tushita Meditation Centre.

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Tushita Meditation Centre

A Tibetan Mahayana Buddhist center above McLeod Ganj offering ten-day residential introduction courses, silent retreats, meditation, and philosophy study.

Meditation retreat Silent retreat Scripture study
Editorial illustration of a traditional study pavilion; not a photograph of Root Institute.

Bodhgaya, Bihar

Root Institute for Wisdom Culture

A Tibetan Buddhist meditation and study center in Bodhgaya supporting scheduled courses and personal retreats with residential accommodation.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Silent retreat
Editorial illustration of a quiet meditation hall; not a photograph of Dhamma Giri.

Igatpuri, Maharashtra

Dhamma Giri Vipassana International Academy

A residential Vipassana meditation center in Igatpuri offering structured ten-day courses and shorter programs under published eligibility rules.

Meditation retreat Silent retreat
Editorial illustration of a quiet meditation hall; not a photograph of Pyramid Valley International.

Ramanagara, Karnataka

Pyramid Valley International

A residential meditation campus near Bengaluru offering silent stays, breath meditation, workshops, dormitories, rooms, and satvik vegetarian food.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Silent retreat
Editorial illustration of a serene yoga ashram setting; not a photograph of Art of Living International Center.

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Art of Living International Center Bengaluru

A residential ashram campus on Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru offering meditation and yoga programs, satsang, accommodation, and volunteer activities.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Yoga retreat
Editorial illustration of a serene yoga ashram setting; not a photograph of Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute.

Lonavala, Maharashtra

Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute

A residential yoga institute in Lonavala offering weekly yoga stays, pranayama, lectures, Ayurveda and naturopathy options, and longer study programs.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Yoga retreat
Editorial illustration of a contemplative garden; not a photograph of Amritapuri Ashram.

Kollam, Kerala

Amritapuri Ashram

A large residential ashram in coastal Kollam district where registered visitors can join meditation, bhajans, seva, scripture classes, and daily community life.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Scripture study
Editorial illustration of a contemplative garden; not a photograph of Sri Ramanasramam.

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Sri Ramanasramam

A contemplative ashram at the foot of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai offering limited stays for devotees familiar with Sri Ramana Maharshi's teachings.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Scripture study
Editorial illustration of a serene yoga ashram setting; not a photograph of Sivananda Neyyar Dam Ashram.

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram

A residential yoga ashram at Neyyar Dam, Kerala offering year-round Yoga Vacation cycles, meditation, teacher training, Ayurveda programs, and satvik meals.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Yoga retreat
Editorial illustration of a serene yoga ashram setting; not a photograph of Isha Yoga Center.

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Isha Yoga Center

A large residential yoga center at the Velliangiri foothills near Coimbatore, with cottages, meditation spaces, yoga programs, and vegetarian meals.

Ashram stay Meditation retreat Yoga retreat