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Tushita Meditation Centre
Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh
Key facts
- Volunteer Yes
- Foreigners can stay Yes
- Minimum stay Course length (individual retreats min. 10 days)
- Cost type Donation-based
In short: Tibetan Mahayana Buddhist meditation centre above McLeod Ganj (FPMT). Rooms only for participants of scheduled residential courses and experienced retreatants. Foreigners are accepted; cost: Donation-based; minimum stay: Course length (individual retreats min. 10 days).
Last checked 2026-10-23 · from 6 official sources: Accommodation · Rules of Discipline · FAQ · Location & travel · Weather / when to visit · Contact
Can I volunteer here?
Yes
Volunteers work a 6-day week for at least one year, with food and board plus a free course afterwards.
- Foreigners can volunteer: Not confirmed
- Min stay 1 year (unless otherwise stated)
- free food and board; free course after the working period
Source · checked 2026-10-22
Volunteering at ashrams is often called seva (selfless service).
What's unique here
Stay details
- Who can stay
- Participants of scheduled residential courses/group retreats, and experienced meditators doing strict individual Buddhist retreats of at least 10 days. Not a guesthouse.
- Foreigners can stay
- Yes
- Cost / donation
- Donation-based with a minimum: guideline minimum ₹8,600 for a 10-day residential course in a large dormitory (varies by room and duration) (FAQ). Non-refundable / non-transferable deposit ₹2,000 for all residential courses (FAQ). Duvet rental ₹400 per course.
- Minimum stay
- Course length (individual retreats min. 10 days)
- Volunteer (seva) terms
- Volunteers work a 6-day week for at least one year, with food and board plus a free course afterwards. (see 'Can I volunteer here?')
- Daily schedule
- Office: Feb–Nov, Mon–Sat 9:30–11:30 AM and 12:30–4:00 PM; Sundays closed
- Rooms allocated at 1 PM on the first course day in registration order
- Rules
- Five precepts: no killing, stealing, lying; no intoxicants (smoking only at a designated spot)
- Complete silence from the first evening until the course ends; stay on the property
- Hand in phones/laptops/cameras at check-in
- Respectful dress: no shorts above knee, tank tops or tight clothing
- Same-gender friends/family placed in separate rooms
- How to apply / book
- Register for a specific course via the online form on tushita.info, uploading the ₹2,000 deposit receipt.
- Nearest transport
- Dharamsala is ~10–12 h by road from Delhi. Nearest stations Pathankot / Chakki Bank (3–4 h by road to McLeod Ganj).
Common questions
How much does it cost to stay at Tushita Meditation Centre?
Donation-based with a minimum: guideline minimum ₹8,600 for a 10-day residential course in a large dormitory (varies by room and duration) (FAQ). Non-refundable / non-transferable deposit ₹2,000 for all residential courses (FAQ). Duvet rental ₹400 per course.
Compare costs across 36 ashrams →Is it free to stay at Tushita Meditation Centre?
It is donation-based. Donation-based with a minimum: guideline minimum ₹8,600 for a 10-day residential course in a large dormitory (varies by room and duration) (FAQ).
How do I book a room at Tushita Meditation Centre?
Register for a specific course via the online form on tushita.info, uploading the ₹2,000 deposit receipt.
Can foreigners stay at Tushita Meditation Centre?
Yes, foreigners can stay at Tushita Meditation Centre.
What is the minimum stay at Tushita Meditation Centre?
Course length (individual retreats min. 10 days)
Last checked 2026-10-23 · Source
Contact
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Sources: tushita.info · last checked 2026-10-22
Best time to visit
Official page: closed in winter (Dec–mid-Feb). Courses start mid-Feb; Apr–early Jun is peak season (15–38 °C) with waiting lists; mid-Jun–Sep heavy monsoon; Oct–Nov mild autumn.
- Saka Dawa: May/June (tushita.info)
Sources: tushita.info · last checked 2026-10-22
Things to do
- Introduction to Buddhism residential courses
- Drop-in guided meditations and library
Sources: tushita.info · last checked 2026-10-22
How to get there
| Nearest airport | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Rail | Pathankot (PTK) or Chakki Bank, 3–4 h by road |
| Notes | Overnight train from Old Delhi to Pathankot (per official page; check current times). |
Sources: tushita.info · last checked 2026-10-22
What visitors say
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What to pack
- Warm layered clothing – Advised year-round (tushita.info)
- Sleeping bag – Advised year-round (tushita.info)
- Umbrella – Advised year-round (tushita.info)
Questions about this ashram
- ▲ 0When is Tushita open, and what does a course cost?
Costs✓ Answered · 1 answer · 2026-10-22
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Sources
Last verified: 2026-10-23
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