The Ganga700 m
The Ganga
Morning sit and evening aarti on the banks a short walk below the ashram.
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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
Phone+91 96273 38752
Websitekalantraashram.org
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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Laxman Jhula1.2 km
Laxman Jhula
The iron footbridge and the lanes of temples, chai and cloth around it.
Open in Google MapsRam Jhula3.5 km
Tapovan Cafes200 m
Tapovan Cafes
Rooftop cafes over the river - slow breakfasts and long conversations.
Open in Google MapsNeer Garh Waterfall4 km
Neer Garh Waterfall
Forest path to a cold pool under falling water. Best after the rains.
Open in Google MapsHimalayan Trails20 km
Temples & Ashrams1 - 5 km
Temples & Ashrams
Thirteen-storey temples, riverside shrines and the Beatles Ashram walls.
Open in Google MapsAdventure & River2 - 16 km
Adventure & River
Rafting, cliff jumps and forest cycling for the days between practices.
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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.
Discover Kalantra
Read who we are and what the ashram holds.
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Plan your visit
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Join a retreat
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Become community
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Contact & directions
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Address
Kalantra Ashram, Balaknath Rd, behind Raha Cafe, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137, India
Business hours
Daily, 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM