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Rishikesh
Rishikesh has 162 retreats, most of them a week long.
Yoga retreats in India
A week is the usual length. Rishikesh, Goa and Kerala come up most often.
Vivek Kumar. CC0 1.0. Source.
At a glance: 545 retreats in India, counted 16 Oct 2026. Most run about 7 days.
Counted 16 Oct 2026 from BookRetreats’ public listing list. Source and method.
By area
Kerala
42 retreats use Kerala as a base, about 11 days.
Dharamshala
Dharamshala has 7 retreats, most of them about 10 days.
Who it suits
India suits someone who wants a women-only retreat, a detox week and quiet or meditation time.
Plan your trip
Dehradun (DED) is the nearest airport. Most international itineraries connect through Delhi (DEL), then continue by road.
The months with the least rain are March, October and November.
A typical retreat here runs about 7 days.
Expect to pay around $100 a night, or about $850 for a typical 8-night retreat (BookRetreats' 2026 averages across all retreat types). Source.
Things to do nearby
By style
Detox
A detox week is easy to find in India: 69 retreats.
Silent and meditation
For quiet or meditation, India has 116 retreats.
Luxury
3 retreats in India aim at a more comfortable stay.
Weather in Rishikesh
March, October and November have the fewest rainy days: highs around 27°C, about 3 rainy days a month.
| Month | Average high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18.2°C | 5.6 |
| February | 22.1°C | 4 |
| March | 27.4°C | 5.1 |
| April | 33°C | 4 |
| May | 35.3°C | 6.6 |
| June | 35.3°C | 11.4 |
| July | 31°C | 26.3 |
| August | 30.6°C | 26.3 |
| September | 30.4°C | 15 |
| October | 29.2°C | 2 |
| November | 24.8°C | 0.9 |
| December | 20.1°C | 1.3 |
See all India retreats on BookRetreats
Questions
How long do people stay in India?
Plan on a week. Most of these retreats run about 7 days.
Which towns come up most in India?
Rishikesh, Goa and Kerala are where the weeks cluster.
When is a good time for Rishikesh?
March, October and November have the fewest rainy days: highs around 27°C, about 3 rainy days a month.
How do you get to India?
Dehradun (DED) is the nearest airport. Most international itineraries connect through Delhi (DEL), then continue by road.