Silent Kriya Retreat at Hariharananda Tapovan, Uttarkashi, India

It is with great joy that we announce the Uttarkashi Kriya Yoga Ashram (Hariharananda Tapovan) will offer an exceptional, silent meditation retreat on the bank of the holy Ganga River. The ashram, usually reserved for Kriya monastics, is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and provides an unprecedented opportunity for kriyavans to deepen their spiritual practice in the pristine environment that yogis have cherished for millenniums.

The retreat, led by Swami Atmavidyanandaji, will run from June 5 through June 15. Then on June 16 to 18 we will visit the holy pilgrimage site of Gangotri, which is nestled in the magnificent Garhwal hills at an altitude of 3048 meters. Gangotri is one of the most important pilgrimage places in India and legend has it that it marks the place where the Ganga first descended to earth. If you have ever hungered to experience the austere, disciplined life of a Himalayan yogi, this is a rare opportunity to make your dream a reality. There will be daily meditation, contemplation, silent walks, and study of scriptures.

This retreat is also a special fundraiser for construction projects and general maintenance at the Uttarkashi Ashram in India and the Kriya Yoga Institute ashrams in the USA.

Participants must be prepared to arrive in India two or more days prior to the program’s start. All participants must be committed to maintaining silence for the duration of the retreat at the ashram. This will allow participants to dive deeper and more richly into their sadhana than perhaps ever before.
Spaces for this retreat are limited and applications are now being accepted. Accepted applicants will be notified and provided with more information about the retreat and what to bring.

The fee for the retreat is $1500.00 USD per person. This amount does not include your travel costs, hotel costs, and the transportation cost to and from the Uttarkashi ashram. You must also arrange your own passport and Indian visa.

To apply for this program, please complete the registration form by January 1, 2026.

Registration form

Itinerary:
- June 3: Arrive Dehradun/Haridwar; arrange own flights, hotel, taxi
- June 4: Travel to Uttarkashi Ashram, arrive by 12:30 PM
- June 5–15: Stay at Hariharananda Tapovan Ashram
- June 16: Depart for Gangotri; Ganga Arati; overnight stay
- June 17: Visit the Pandavas cave, Surya Kunda, hot springs - June 18: return from Gangotri to Uttarkashi ashram
- June 19: Taxi to Dehradun/Haridwar/Delhi and connect with international flights

Daily Tapovan Ashram Retreat Schedule
(June 5–15, 2026):
- 5:30–7:30 AM: Meditation
- 8:00–8:30 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00–10:00 AM: Class
- 10:30–12:45 PM: Meditation
- 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 2:00–5:00 PM: Study/Contemplation/Seva
- 5:00–7:30 PM: Meditation –
- 7:30–7:40 PM: Ganga Aarti
- 8:00–8:45 PM: Dinner
- 9:00–9:30 PM: Q&A / Prayer & Chanting
- 9:30 PM: Retire

Local Visits During the Uttarkashi Retreat:
- Shivananda Ashram and Vishvanath Temple on 2 days
- Gangotri Pilgrimage – June 16–17, 2026, return to Tapovan, Uttarkashi Ashram on June 18

Retreat Fee:
$1,500 USD includes:
- Retreat, meals, lodging at Tapovan Uttarkashi Ashram
- Transport from Uttarkashi → Gangotri, overnight stay
- Meals and lodging in Gangotri
- Transport from Gangotri → Uttarkashi ashram

Not Included:
- Airfare to Delhi
- Hotel and meals in Delhi
- Taxi fees at Delhi airport
- Transport to Tapovan, Uttarkashi Ashram
- Return transport from Uttarkashi → Delhi
- Travel insurance
- Bottled water, toiletries, snacks, tips, souvenirs
- Additional days due to natural calamities, road blockage, illness, or political instability