Himalayan
Karuna Retreats
Contemplative Retreat Campus in the Himalayas
Eco-Retreats — Learning in Rhythm with Nature
“Here, learning unfolds in rhythm with the earth.”
Nestled at 1000 metres in the forested hills of the Kangra Valley near Dharamshala, Himalayan Karuna Retreats is a nature-centred residential retreat space shaped by forest and stream. Tall trees hold the land in quiet stillness. A natural stream flows nearby, carrying the sound of water through the valley.
Residential Programs
Designed for depth rather than volume. Groups of 20–45 participants.
Yoga Teacher Trainings
Immersive residential teacher training rooted in the Iyengar tradition, with therapeutic depth and contemplative practice.
Learn more →Meditation & Silence Retreats
Silent retreats in a forest environment where the practice of stillness is supported by the land itself.
Learn more →Permaculture & Regenerative Living
Courses in ecological living, organic farming, and permaculture integrated with the campus farmland.
Learn more →Art & Creative Residencies
Creative residency programs in the contemplative environment of the Himalayan foothills.
Learn more →Long-Format Immersive Programs
Extended residential study courses designed for deep transformation and sustainable practice.
Learn more →Explore the Full Program Calendar
Designed for depth rather than volume.
View All ProgramsA Campus Rooted in Nature
Set in a scenic river valley, our expansive campus is embraced by lush forests, vibrant permaculture gardens, blooming flowers, and natural rock formations. Every corner of the campus is designed to support contemplative living.
“A space where practice matures in silence.”— Himalayan Karuna Retreats
Teaching began in Dharamkot
Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre established & inaugurated by His Holiness The Karmapa
Reopening for retreat collaborations after a period of renewal
Reopening for Collaborations — 2026
Following a period of renewal and refurbishment, Himalayan Karuna Retreats is reopening for carefully aligned retreat collaborations. We welcome facilitators who value ecological sensitivity, respectful group culture, and the quiet strength of a forest-rooted retreat space.