Himalaya Shanti Ashram Accommodation
A secluded riverside ashram surrounded by mountains, forest and an organic permaculture farm — the residential home of our 160-Hour Intensive and Teacher Training courses. From ₹400 per night.
In the forested hills of the Kangra Valley near Dharamshala, the Himalaya Shanti Retreat Centre rests beside a natural mountain stream in the village of Manyana, about an hour from our Dharamkot Yoga Centre. Designed for immersive residential practice, the environment supports silence, study and sustained inquiry in a simple Himalayan setting. Students on the 160-Hour Intensive or 320-Hour Teacher Training stay here for the residential portion of their course, with all meals included — and rooms are also open to family, friends and visiting guests. Contact us to check availability: +91 98166 11075 or info@hiyogacentre.com
In the forested hills of the Kangra Valley near Dharamshala, the campus rests beside a natural mountain stream.
Designed for immersive residential practice, the environment supports silence, study, and sustained inquiry in a simple Himalayan setting.
The Foundation
Teaching began in 1985 in Dharamkot. In 1995, the Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre was established and inaugurated by His Holiness Ogyen Trinley Dorje.
From this foundation, the retreat campus evolved to support longer residential programs, teacher trainings, and silent intensives.
Premium Residential Complex
Deluxe twin-sharing rooms with attached bathroom, kitchenette, balcony, wooden interiors, hot water facility, and a spectacular view of the river and mountain peaks.
Village-inspired mud guesthouses with twin-sharing accommodations, offering both attached and separate bathroom options, nestled amid lush green natural vistas.
A spacious, well-lit, and well-ventilated state-of-the-art yoga workshop, fully equipped with quality props and capacity to accommodate 50 people.
A spacious indoor–outdoor kitchen with ample storage rooms to support seamless operations. An expansive, sunlit dining hall opens to scenic views of the surrounding natural landscape.
Set in a scenic river valley, our expansive campus is embraced by lush forests, vibrant permaculture gardens, blooming flowers, and natural rock formations.
- Teacher Trainings
- Silent Retreats
- Intensives
- Residential Study Courses
- Contemplative Arts Programs
Designed for depth rather than volume.
Master Teacher Sharat Arora was born in 1953 and discovered yoga in 1978. He trained intensively, full-time, for seven years with Guruji BKS Iyengar at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Institute in Pune, assisting on all levels of Asana classes. More significant still to his development was his involvement in daily therapy sessions, serving countless patients — a fusion of experience and medical study that sharpened his unique Yoga therapy skills.
Living in a Buddhist community, he grew interested in meditation, particularly Vipassana, and was further inspired by the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurthy and later HWL Poonja. His clear, precise instruction combined with a spiritual depth makes his teaching unique. He speaks French, German and English fluently.
The founder is available by prior arrangement to offer satsang or philosophical dialogue for residential groups.
A space where practice matures in silence.
Life at the Ashram
Where You’ll Stay
Room rates vary by floor and view — river-facing or ashram-facing. Ask our staff for guidance on availability.
Corner Room — Private Balcony
The premium room at the Shanti Ashram. Surrounded by glass on three sides, this corner room offers panoramic views of mountains and forest with its own private balcony. Middle-floor and top-floor corner rooms with private balcony (Room 12, 15, 18).
Corner Room — River View
Overlooking the mountain stream, corner rooms without a private balcony feature warm timber interiors and access to a common balcony. The sound of running water makes for a deeply meditative environment. Ground, middle and top-floor corner rooms (Room 3, 4, 6, 7, 13, 16).
Middle Room
A cozy room with access to the common balcony, warm wood interiors and a study desk. Ideal for those who wish to maintain their reading and journaling practice. Ground, middle and top-floor middle rooms (Room 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17).
Single Room — Attached Bathroom
A private room with a loft-style bed, painted in calming green. Quiet and comfortable with an attached bathroom (Rooms 8–11, 14–18).
Single Room — Outside Bathroom
A private loft-style room with warm orange tones. Peaceful and simple with shared bathroom facilities nearby (Rooms 1–7).
Shared Room — Attached Bathroom
Clean and comfortable shared accommodation with attached bathroom in the Standard Rooms building. Two rooms (12 & 13) share 4 beds with 2 washrooms.
Shared Room — Outside Bathroom
The most affordable option at the Shanti Ashram. Clean and simple with shared bathroom facilities nearby (Rooms 1–7).
What the Ashram Offers
🧘 Practice Hall — Capacity 50
A spacious, well-lit, well-ventilated yoga hall fully equipped with quality props, plus quiet meditation spaces around the grounds.
🌿 Organic Permaculture Farm
Fresh, home-grown vegetarian meals for Intensive & TTC students, sourced from the ashram’s own farm.
🌊 Riverside Walking Trails
Peaceful trails along the mountain stream that runs beside the property — ideal for reflection between practice.
🕐 Check-in / Out
Check-in from 12:00 PM • Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in subject to availability.
🍽️ Dining Hall & Kitchen
Indoor-outdoor kitchen and a sunlit dining hall. All vegetarian meals included for 160hr Intensive & TTC students.
👥 Residential Groups — 20–45
The campus hosts residential programs for groups of 20–45 participants — teacher trainings, silent retreats and contemplative arts programs.
📞 Reservations & Availability
Shanti Ashram FAQs
How do I get to the Himalaya Shanti Ashram? +
The Ashram is located in a small village called Manyana, half an hour’s walk from the larger village of Charri (Chaddi). From Dharamsala bus station there is a direct bus to Charri, from where a taxi can bring you the rest of the way. Contact us and we can help arrange a pickup from Dharamsala bus station or Kangra airport.
Is accommodation at the Shanti Ashram required? +
Yes — students enrolled in the 160-Hour Intensive or 320-Hour Teacher Training are required to stay on-site for the residential portion of their course. All vegetarian meals are included for these programs.
How much does Shanti Ashram accommodation cost? +
Riverside corner rooms with private balcony range from ₹2,100–2,300/night. Simple standard rooms start from ₹400 per person, per night (shared, outside bathroom). See the full room list above for every price point in between.
What facilities are at the Shanti Ashram? +
The Ashram has a yoga hall, meditation spaces, walking trails along the river, and an organic permaculture farm. It is a secluded location — digital devices are stored during intensive courses to support the silent, immersive experience.
A space where practice matures in silence