SV
Sanjay V.
Chandigarh
September 2026
The lack of structure was uncomfortable at first and then became the entire point. Not for beginners, as advertised.
NewVerified partnerIn Person10 daysTransform
Silent Self-Inquiry Retreat
By Ganga Ashram Trust5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person10 daysTransform
Silent Self-Inquiry Retreat
By Ganga Ashram Trust5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 10 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 10-day noble-silence retreat structured around the practice of self-inquiry (Atma Vichara) with minimal external input.
Philosophy
Silence and minimal guidance as necessary conditions for genuine self-inquiry — the retreat deliberately avoids filling silence with lectures.
Who This Is For
Experienced meditators ready for an unstructured, mostly self-directed silent retreat.
What's Included
- 10 days noble silence
- Daily brief guidance session
- Full board
- Private single room
- Group activities or excursions (none offered during silence)
Itinerary & Packages
10-Day Silent Retreat
Full self-inquiry retreat.
₹30,000
10 days
Day 1
Silence begins
Brief orientation, then full silence until day 10.
Day 5
Midpoint check
Optional short private meeting with a teacher.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹30,000
per programme
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