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Phool Chatti Ashram
Rishikesh (Neelkanth Temple Road), Uttarakhand
Key facts
- Volunteer Yes
- Foreigners can stay Yes
- Minimum stay 7-day retreat
- Cost type Fixed rates
In short: Ashram established in 1885 on the Ganga above Rishikesh, known for its structured 7-day yoga and meditation retreats with morning mauna, karma yoga and nature walks. Foreigners are accepted; cost: Fixed rates; minimum stay: 7-day retreat.
Last checked 2026-10-23 · from 3 official sources: Retreat details · Retreat schedule · Ashram rules
Can I volunteer here?
Yes, with conditions
Volunteer work (karma yoga, e.g. clearing plastic from Ganga beaches) is part of the paid retreat.
- Foreigners can volunteer: Not confirmed
- Program required
- Min stay 7-day retreat
- fee (retreat price)
Required first: retreat booking
Source · checked 2026-10-22
Volunteering at ashrams is often called seva (selfless service).
What's unique here
Stay details
- Who can stay
- Retreat participants and ashram-stay guests.
- Foreigners can stay
- Yes
- Cost / donation
- 7-day retreat: single non-AC ₹32,000; single AC ₹38,000; shared double non-AC ₹54,000 (2 people); shared AC ₹60,000 (2 people). Prices include a ₹10,000 booking fee per person.
- Stay extension: single non-AC ₹5,000; single AC ₹6,000; shared double non-AC ₹7,000 (2 people); shared double AC ₹8,000 (2 people) (per official page). Ayurvedic massages extra.
- Minimum stay
- 7-day retreat
- Volunteer (seva) terms
- Karma yoga (e.g. clearing plastic from Ganga beaches) is part of the retreat.
- Daily schedule
- Day 1 check-in 10–11 AM; Day 7 ends 9 AM with breakfast, checkout 11 AM
- Morning hatha yoga; mauna through mornings, meals and after evening meditation
- Afternoon lectures/discussions; guided nature walks; Ganga rituals & fire ceremonies; free-form dance
- Rules
- Cover shoulders and knees
- No smoking on grounds; no alcohol
- Silence in the dining hall; no phones at meals
- Vegetarian only; only staff serve food
- How to apply / book
- Book online via the BOOK NOW page on phoolchattiyoga.com or email [email protected].
- Nearest transport
- Not confirmed
Common questions
How much does it cost to stay at Phool Chatti Ashram?
7-day retreat: single non-AC ₹32,000; single AC ₹38,000; shared double non-AC ₹54,000 (2 people); shared AC ₹60,000 (2 people). Prices include a ₹10,000 booking fee per person. Stay extension: single non-AC ₹5,000; single AC ₹6,000; shared double non-AC ₹7,000 (2 people); shared double AC ₹8,000 (2 people) (per official page). Ayurvedic massages extra.
Compare costs across 36 ashrams →Is it free to stay at Phool Chatti Ashram?
No, it charges fixed rates. 7-day retreat: single non-AC ₹32,000; single AC ₹38,000; shared double non-AC ₹54,000 (2 people); shared AC ₹60,000 (2 people). Prices include a ₹10,000 booking fee per person.
How do I book a room at Phool Chatti Ashram?
Book online via the BOOK NOW page on phoolchattiyoga.com or email [email protected].
Can foreigners stay at Phool Chatti Ashram?
Yes, foreigners can stay at Phool Chatti Ashram.
What is the minimum stay at Phool Chatti Ashram?
7-day retreat
Last checked 2026-10-23 · Source
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Sources: www.phoolchattiyoga.com · last checked 2026-10-22
Best time to visit
Not confirmed on official pages.
Things to do
- 7-day yoga & meditation retreat
- Ganga rituals and fire ceremonies
- Guided nature walks
Sources: www.phoolchattiyoga.com · last checked 2026-10-22
How to get there
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Sources
Last verified: 2026-10-23
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