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Experience Kalantra Ashram in the Himalayas

A place where nature, sound, yoga, meditation, and conscious living come together in the heart of Rishikesh.

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Kalantra Ashram

StatusOperational
AddressKalantra Ashram, Balaknath Rd, behind Raha Cafe, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137, India
HoursDaily, 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Find us

Balaknath Road, Tapovan.

Kalantra Ashram, Balaknath Rd, behind Raha Cafe, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137, India

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Plan your visit

From your front door to the ashram gate.

Everything an international traveller needs to arrive in Rishikesh without worry.

Nearest airport

Dehradun (DED)

Jolly Grant Airport, 21 km. Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

From Dehradun airport

45 - 60 min

Pre-paid taxi or a pickup arranged by our team on request.

From Delhi

5 - 6 h by road

Private car, Volvo coach to Rishikesh, or the Shatabdi train to Haridwar.

Nearest railway station

Rishikesh / Haridwar

Rishikesh station 6 km (20 min). Haridwar Junction 25 km (50 min).

Taxi & local transport

Ola, Uber, auto

Ask for Tapovan, Balaknath Road, behind Raha Cafe. We can send a driver.

Emergency contact

+91 96273 38752

Reachable on call and WhatsApp, day and night, while you are travelling.

Weather & best seasons

March - June

18 - 34 C, bright and dry

Long days, warm river swims, high mountain trails opening.

July - September

22 - 30 C, monsoon

Green, dramatic and quiet. Sound and meditation immersions come alive indoors.

October - November

12 - 28 C, clear skies

The finest season. Crisp Himalayan views, ideal for the Tungnath trek.

December - February

5 - 20 C, cold nights

Deep silence, fewer travellers, fire circles and long meditations.

What to pack

  • Layers - mornings and nights are cool even in summer
  • Comfortable clothing for yoga, meditation and walking
  • Sturdy shoes or trekking shoes if you join the trek
  • Refillable water bottle and a shawl or wrap for sitting
  • Sunscreen, insect repellent, a torch and basic medication
  • Modest clothing for temples and ceremonies

Useful travel tips

  • Carry your passport and a printed visa copy - hotels and taxis ask for both.
  • Rishikesh is a vegetarian and alcohol-free town; the ashram kitchen is fully sattvic.
  • Indian SIM cards are easy to buy in Rishikesh with a passport photocopy.
  • Message us your flight or train details and we will guide the last mile.

Discover the surroundings

What lies within a walk or a short drive.

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The Ganga700 m

The Ganga

Morning sit and evening aarti on the banks a short walk below the ashram.

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Laxman Jhula1.2 km

Laxman Jhula

The iron footbridge and the lanes of temples, chai and cloth around it.

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Ram Jhula3.5 km

Ram Jhula

Crossing to Swarg Ashram, Parmarth Niketan and the old ghats.

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Tapovan Cafes200 m

Tapovan Cafes

Rooftop cafes over the river - slow breakfasts and long conversations.

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Neer Garh Waterfall4 km

Neer Garh Waterfall

Forest path to a cold pool under falling water. Best after the rains.

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Himalayan Trails20 km

Himalayan Trails

Sunrise ridge walks with the first snow peaks on the horizon.

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Temples & Ashrams1 - 5 km

Temples & Ashrams

Thirteen-storey temples, riverside shrines and the Beatles Ashram walls.

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Adventure & River2 - 16 km

Adventure & River

Rafting, cliff jumps and forest cycling for the days between practices.

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Community around the world

Kalantra is not one address. It is a map.

These numbers are counted live from real registrations, so they grow as the community grows.

Growing community

Your journey

Six quiet steps from curiosity to community.

  1. Discover Kalantra

    Read who we are and what the ashram holds.

  2. Explore the ashram

    Photos, the map and the surrounding valley.

  3. Read Google reviews

    Unedited words from people who stayed here.

  4. Plan your visit

    Flights, trains, taxis, seasons and packing.

  5. Join a retreat

    Choose a retreat or a teacher training date.

  6. Become community

    Stay connected through the weekly circle.

Contact & directions

Tell us when you are coming.

Address

Kalantra Ashram, Balaknath Rd, behind Raha Cafe, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137, India

Business hours

Daily, 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM