10 Meditation Retreats in India

Ananda in the Himalayas Located amongst some of India’s most important and unique geographical features; the Himalayas, the Ganges and the ancient cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh

Tushita (Dharamshala) The Centre offers various meditation retreat options varying in duration and intensity, and its location cannot get better.

Vipassana International Academy, Igatpuri At Igatpuri, one can learn this by attending a 10-day course formulated by Dr.S.N.Goenka at the world’s largest Vipassana Meditation Centre.

Dhamma Bodhi, Bodh Gaya At Dhamma Bodhi, Vipassana meditation is widely taught under the guidance of S.N.Goenka.

Ashiyana Yoga Retreat, Goa Goa also houses one of the country’s best yoga retreats at the untouched and pristine Mandrem Beach.

Osho Osho International Meditation Resort in Pune, teaches its visitors the teachings of Buddha and provides a luxurious stay.

Art of Living Ashram, Bangalore The Art of Living ashram is the perfect place for anyone who wants to take a few days or even hours away from the humdrum city life.

Dandapani- Enstasy Enstasy, the luxurious meditation retreat is right beside India’s longest lake, Lake Vembanad. 

Isha Yoga and Meditation An interesting architectural feature of the dome in which the meditation is to take place, is that it was built without the use of steel, cement or concrete but with brick and mortar.

Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry The philosophy of its founder which was deeply rooted in yoga inspired a number of followers including a Parisian musician called Mirra Alfassa.