🕉 Recommended Retreat & Ashram Options
1. Parmarth Niketan
- Type: Large riverside ashram offering daily yoga, meditation, satsang, and the iconic Ganga Aarti.
- Program Options: Retreats from 7 days to a month; includes yoga classes, spiritual discourses, nature cure & Ayurveda.
- Pricing: Approx. US $20–40/day for basic packages, $300–600 for 7–14 day retreats.
2. Sivananda (Divine Life Society)
- Type: Traditional Ashram focused on Vedanta, yoga, meditation, and karma yoga.
- Program Duration: 7 days to 1 month, donation-based ($250+ suggested).
3. Phool Chatti Ashram
- Type: Medium-sized ashram ideal for beginners.
- Offerings: 7‑day retreats with yoga, meditation, pranayama, chanting, nature walks, satsang, karma yoga.
- Pricing: ~$200–300/week.
4. Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram
- Type: Holistic spiritual retreat with Akhanda yoga and optional Ayurveda.
- Duration & Price: 3–7 days; packages from $200–400.
5. Osho Ganga Dham Ashram
- Type: Osho-inspired meditation and silent retreats.
- Duration & Price: 3–7 days; from $50–100/day.
6. Yoga Teacher & Wellness Retreats
- Rishikesh Yogpeeth – Offers certified teacher training and short retreats, fees from $225 up to $1 500, durations 3–21 days.
- Veda5 Ayurvedic & Yoga Retreat – Combines daily yoga, Ayurvedic treatments, nature excursions; ~$1 090 for a 6-day stay.
📅 When to Go
- Best seasons: Feb–May and Sept–Nov; weather ideal for outdoor activities like yoga, trekking, rafting.
- Notable Event: International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh (March 1–7, 2025) – great time for immersive experience with renowned teachers.
📝 How to Book
- Choose your retreat based on duration, spiritual focus vs. wellness, and budget.
- Visit the official website or contact the ashram:
- Parmarth: parmarth.org
- Sivananda: dlshq.org
- Anand Prakash, Veda5, Yogpeeth, Phool Chatti – check individual centers via their websites.
- Apply for a program: fill out forms, select dates (avoid summer monsoon), pay deposit.
- Prepare travel & visa: Rishikesh is ~6 hrs by road from Delhi; nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant).
- What to take: modest comfortable clothing, meditation gear, personal items, any required documents.
- Optional add-ons: Ayurveda treatments, trekking, river rafting; many centers (like Veda5, Yogpeeth) offer these inclusions.
✅ Quick Comparison Table
| Ashram/Retreat | Duration | Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parmarth | 1 week–1 month | $20–600 | Traditional ashram life & ceremony |
| Sivananda | 1 week–1 month | Donation (~$250+) | Vedanta + karma yoga |
| Phool Chatti | 7 days | $200–300 | Beginners, nature-focused seekers |
| Anand Prakash | 3–7 days | $200–400 | Holistic Akhanda yoga + Ayurveda |
| Osho Ganga | 3–7 days | $50–100/day | Osho meditation enthusiasts |
| Yogpeeth | 3–21 days | $225–1500 | Teacher training & short retreats |
| Veda5 | 6 days | ~$1 090 | Luxury Ayurveda + yoga + excursions |
📆 Suggested Next Steps
- Define your goals: spiritual immersion, yoga training, wellness, or sightseeing.
- Select a time window (e.g. during the Yoga Festival or spring/ autumn).
- Contact your chosen retreat, check availability and COVID/policy updates.
- Book early, especially for March–May and festival time.
Would you like detailed contact info for one of these ashrams, help choosing based on your goals, or support planning your trip logistics?
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