Hold your retreat or yatra at the ashram of Srila Bhakti Vijnana Goswami, at the foot of Govardhan, 400 m from the parikrama path. Everything here is arranged for bhajan.
It all began with an instruction from Srila Bhakti Vijnana Goswami: to create a place in Braj that is fully centred on devotional service. A place of silence and trees, inspiring Bhagavatam and deep kirtans, service to Vaishnavas and to cows.
Now we want every group that comes here to feel what it was all for: a simple and beautiful life in Krishna consciousness at the foot of Sri Giriraj.
A guest house with 3030 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 900 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 rooms in the old Jaipur style: arches, carvings and domes outside, Western comfort inside.
No more than 7270 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 920 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 guests: we kept the house small on purpose, so that a group can go deep.
{{f.n}}{{f.cap}}
Drag
{{cur}} / {{total}}Drag or use the arrows — {{total}} photos
A hall for katha and kirtan, bhajan kutirs for studying the scriptures in small groups, a rooftop facing Govardhan Hill and a prasadam hall for the whole group.
Lecture hall
m²
Lecture hall
A comfortable air-conditioned hall for katha, kirtan and talks, 175 m².
Guest house, third floor
Open-air spaces
Open air
Open-air spaces
A rooftop facing Govardhan Hill, an open area in the garden and open pavilions.
Bhajan kutirs of the six Goswamis among the trees of the kunj. About a hundred devotees can meet in them at once to discuss the scriptures in small groups.
In the garden
Showing each space in turn. Hover over one to look closer.
You get one coordinator for your group who speaks English, Russian or Hindi. Tell us what you need before you arrive, and it will be ready when you land.
Taxi and transfers
From Delhi airport or Mathura station, and day trips around Braj.
Buses and guides
For arrival, departure and pilgrimages around Braj, with a guide.
Indian SIM cards
With mobile data, set up when you arrive. Bring your passport.
Organisers who have brought their yatras and retreats to Govardhan.
“
{{RV_q}}{{w.w}}
{{RV_meta}}
{{RV_ini}}
{{RV_name}}{{RV_org}}
[Group photo]
{{RV_cur}}/ 03
Prices for groups · from 30 guests
Prices for your group
Book the whole guest house and the dining hall is included. If you book only part of it, we agree the terms with you. The ashram is non-profit: everything we earn goes to its upkeep and to serving Braj.
Your group
Free halls
3072
−15%
328
Meals
Currency
Other dates, a bigger group or something different in mind? Let's talk.
The best months are August to April. Orange blocks are our own retreats; striped ones still have room for another group. Purple blocks are provisional bookings: you can still ask for those dates.
{{DW_cm}}
{{DW_cf}}free days
{{DW_cs}}
{{DW_cw}}
The best months are August to April.
Best seasonHot: 40 °C and aboveMonsoonOur retreatOur retreat, room for another group2 days to prepareProvisional bookingYour dates
Yes. We help you book rooms in nearby hotels and arrange rickshaws to and from the ashram.
Yes. Write to us and we will arrange a visit to see the rooms, the hall and the grounds.
About the ashram
Sri Rupa Seva Kunj
A centre of learning and service at the foot of Govardhan.
Each word in the ashram’s name tells you something about life here. Open the words to read more.
The buildings and grounds, talks and kirtan, service and the way people treat each other: we want all of it to reflect the beauty of the spiritual world.
Rupa is the form of bhakti that we serve: our acharyas Rupa Goswami and Srila Prabhupada, hearing and chanting, and the beautiful deities of Sri Sri Radha-Govinda.
Service is the goal of life and also the way to reach it. Everything at the ashram is done in this spirit, including how we look after your group.
A quiet, hidden place, away from noise and curious eyes, where you can live a simple and beautiful spiritual life.
3.5 hectares near Aanyor village, 400 m from the parikrama path around Govardhan. Founded at the request of Srila Bhakti Vijnana Goswami. The temple of Sri Sri Radha-Govinda will open in September 2027.
PrasadamCooked by initiated Vaishnavas and offered to Sri Giriraj
02
03
04
05
06
Temporary photo
