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Brahma Kumaris Gyan Sarovar (Academy for a Better World)
Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Key facts
- Volunteer Not confirmed
- Foreigners can stay Yes
- Minimum stay Not confirmed
- Cost type Contact ashram
In short: Gyan Sarovar is a 35-acre Brahma Kumaris retreat campus in the Aravalli hills at Salgaon, Mount Abu, with residential Raja Yoga retreats and a free 7-day meditation course open to all. Foreigners are accepted; cost: Contact ashram; minimum stay is not confirmed.
Last checked 2026-10-24 · from 7 official sources: Gyan Sarovar – Home · Gyan Sarovar – Campus Overview · Gyan Sarovar – Retreat Environment (campus disciplines) · Gyan Sarovar – How to Reach · Gyan Sarovar – International Retreat · Gyan Sarovar – Contacts · Brahma Kumaris – Mount Abu Gyan Sarovar centre page
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What's unique here
- Solar-powered retreat campus – The kitchen cooks sattvic meals for up to 1,200 at a time using solar steam, and the Golden Meditation Dome runs on solar and wind power source
Stay details
- Who can stay
- Participants in residential programmes and retreats (national professional 'wing' retreats, international retreats for BK students, family retreats). The residential complex has single, twin and dormitory rooms for about 450 people. Some retreats, such as the Peace of Mind Retreat, are by invitation only. Day visitors can join the free daily classes without an appointment.
- Foreigners can stay
- Yes
- Cost / donation
- The 7-day Raja Yoga meditation course and daily classes are free of charge. Charges for residential stays and retreats: Not confirmed - contact Gyan Sarovar.
- Minimum stay
- Not confirmed
- Volunteer (seva) terms
- Not confirmed
- Daily schedule
- Daily meditation classes about 7:00–9:00 AM and 5:00–8:00 PM (approximate; call to confirm)
- Retreats include meditation, classes, yoga/stretching sessions and musical meditation
- Rules
- No tobacco, smoking or alcohol on campus
- Modest clothing
- Sattvic vegetarian diet cooked on campus
- Guests are asked to observe brahmacharya (celibacy) on campus
- How to apply / book
- For residential programmes, contact the wing or retreat organiser, or Gyan Sarovar directly: [email protected], [email protected], +91 9414026601, 02974-238788 or 9414124382. For the free course, just visit during class hours (call first to confirm timings).
- Nearest transport
- Nearest airports: Udaipur (about 176 km) and Ahmedabad (about 200 km). Abu Road railway station is about 28 km from Mount Abu, on the Delhi–Mumbai line. Gyan Sarovar is about 4 km from Pandav Bhawan, the Brahma Kumaris headquarters in Mount Abu.
Common questions
How do I book a room at Brahma Kumaris Gyan Sarovar (Academy for a Better World)?
For residential programmes, contact the wing or retreat organiser, or Gyan Sarovar directly: [email protected], [email protected], +91 9414026601, 02974-238788 or 9414124382. For the free course, just visit during class hours (call first to confirm timings).
Can foreigners stay at Brahma Kumaris Gyan Sarovar (Academy for a Better World)?
Yes, foreigners can stay at Brahma Kumaris Gyan Sarovar (Academy for a Better World).
Last checked 2026-10-24 · Source
7-day Raja Yoga meditation course
- Cost
- Free
- Timings
- About 7–9 AM and 5–8 PM, start any day
- Who
- Open to all; no experience or appointment needed
Contact
| Phone |
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| Not confirmed |
Sources: gyansarovar.in · www.brahmakumaris.com · gyansarovar.in · last checked 2026-10-24
Best time to visit
Climate: Not confirmed by the ashram, beyond noting that during the monsoon the campus feels as if it is floating on the clouds.
Sources: gyansarovar.in · last checked 2026-10-24
Things to do
- Free 7-day Raja Yoga course and daily classes
- Spiritual Art Gallery and 3D Meditation Show (Hindi or English)
- Dadi Janki Park and the Golden Meditation Dome
- Nature walks and outdoor meditation on the 35-acre campus
- Nearby: Nakki Lake, Dilwara Temples, Peace Park, Achalgarh
Sources: www.brahmakumaris.com · gyansarovar.in · gyansarovar.in · last checked 2026-10-24
How to get there
| Nearest airport | Udaipur (about 176 km) or Ahmedabad (about 200 km) |
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| Rail | Abu Road station, about 28 km from Mount Abu |
| Notes | Reception can book onward flights, trains, buses and local sightseeing for guests. |
Sources: gyansarovar.in · gyansarovar.in · last checked 2026-10-24
What visitors say
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What to pack
- Modest clothing – Campus disciplines ask guests to dress modestly (gyansarovar.in)
Questions about this ashram
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Sources
Last verified: 2026-10-24
- Gyan Sarovar – Home
- Gyan Sarovar – Campus Overview
- Gyan Sarovar – Retreat Environment (campus disciplines)
- Gyan Sarovar – How to Reach
- Gyan Sarovar – International Retreat
- Gyan Sarovar – Contacts
- Brahma Kumaris – Mount Abu Gyan Sarovar centre page
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