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ISKCON Mayapur (Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir)
Mayapur, West Bengal
Key facts
- Volunteer Not confirmed
- Foreigners can stay Yes
- Minimum stay Not confirmed
- Cost type Contact ashram
In short: World headquarters of ISKCON at Mayapur, Nadia, birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Guest houses on campus host pilgrims; the campus follows strict dhama etiquette. Foreigners are accepted; cost: Contact ashram; minimum stay is not confirmed.
Last checked 2026-10-22 · from 3 official sources: How to visit · Vamsi Bhavan guest house · Room bookings
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What's unique here
Stay details
- Who can stay
- Pilgrims, families, international visitors, long-stay sadhakas and festival visitors (Vamsi Bhavan). Unmarried couples are not accommodated.
- Foreigners can stay
- Yes
- Cost / donation
- Room rates: see official booking pages (mayapur.com room bookings).
- Minimum stay
- Not confirmed
- Volunteer (seva) terms
- Not confirmed
- Daily schedule
- Vamsi Bhavan check-in 10:00 AM, check-out 9:00 AM
- Rules
- No meat, eggs, fish, onion or garlic; no intoxicants
- Modest dress; silence after 9:30 PM
- No unmarried couples; only registered guests in rooms; visitors leave by 9 PM
- No smoking or candles in rooms
- How to apply / book
- Book via mayapur.com (Room Bookings / Packages); bring valid government ID.
- Nearest transport
- Mayapur is 12 km from Navadwip and 129 km from Kolkata. Kolkata airport 117 km; Nabadwip Dham station 30 km; taxi recommended.
Common questions
How much does it cost to stay at ISKCON Mayapur (Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir)?
Room rates: see official booking pages (mayapur.com room bookings).
Compare costs across 36 ashrams →How do I book a room at ISKCON Mayapur (Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir)?
Book via mayapur.com (Room Bookings / Packages); bring valid government ID.
Can foreigners stay at ISKCON Mayapur (Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir)?
Yes, foreigners can stay at ISKCON Mayapur (Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir).
Last checked 2026-10-22 · Source
Contact
| Phone | Not confirmed |
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| Not confirmed | |
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Best time to visit
Not confirmed on official pages.
- Gaura Purnima: Feb/March (annual) (www.mayapur.com)
- Kartik: Oct/Nov (annual) (www.mayapur.com)
Sources: www.mayapur.com · last checked 2026-10-22
Things to do
- Temple darshan and aratis
- Srila Prabhupada's Room
- Dham Darshan tours
Sources: www.mayapur.com · www.mayapur.com · last checked 2026-10-22
How to get there
| Nearest airport | Kolkata (NSCBI) – 117 km |
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| Rail | Nabadwip Dham – 30 km |
| Notes | Not confirmed |
Sources: www.mayapur.com · last checked 2026-10-22
What visitors say
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Sources
Last verified: 2026-10-22
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