Accommodation
A palace
built for
Vaishnavas
A guesthouse in the old Jaipur style, with altar niches for the Deities you bring with you, views of Giriraj from the upstairs balconies, and the quiet you need for sadhana.
- 30rooms: 24 doubles and 6 four-bed rooms
- 72guests — the most the house ever holds at once
- 14:00 / 12:00check-in and check-out — times are flexible
- Everyroom has a private bathroom and air conditioning
The guesthouse
Nothing to get
in the way of sadhana
Many people who come to India find everyday life here hard to get used to: paint flakes off the walls, appliances burn out the moment they’re plugged in, and the noise goes on day and night. The body protests, the mind grows restless, and it becomes hard to go deep into sadhana.
When we designed the house, we wanted to spare our guests these worries and bring together Western comfort and traditional Indian aesthetics. Every detail was made with love.
Thick double walls and double-glazed windows keep the rooms quiet and the temperature steady. The walls are finished the old way, with lime plaster.
On the ground floor, every room has its own small balcony and garden, so no one walks past right under your windows. The upstairs balconies look out on Giriraj. And each room has an altar niche for the Deities our guests bring with them.
- Hot water all day
Every bathroom has its own water heater, so hot water isn’t just for the mornings.
- Backup generator
Starts automatically if the power goes out.
- Air conditioning in every room
Cool in the heat, warm on winter nights.
- Clean water
The local water is hard and salty, so we treat it: all the water in the house is filtered and salt-free — even in the shower.
- Wi-Fi
In the rooms and at reception.
- Reception and laundry
Reception is always there to help, and we’ll take care of your laundry.
Rooms
Two kinds
of rooms
Real photos, no 3D renderings. Every room has a private bathroom and air conditioning, towels and fresh linen, soap and shower gel, and a water jug. A hair dryer and an iron are available on request.
Double room
24 rooms · 2 guests each
Four-bed room
6 rooms · 4 guests each
- How many
- 24 rooms: 20 on the ground floor, 4 upstairs
- 6 rooms, all upstairs
- Beds
- Two single beds with IKEA mattresses
- Two bunk beds with easy-to-climb ladders; every bed has its own lamp and power outlets
- Bathroom
- Private, with hot water
- Private, with hot water
- Wardrobes and mirrors
- Two wardrobes, large mirrors
- Four wardrobes, large mirrors
- For relaxing
- A corner with rattan armchairs and a small table
- A sitting area with a sofa, armchairs and a coffee table; a writing desk
- Special features
- A wall niche for your altar
- Kitchenette with a sink
- Balcony and view
- Ground floor: your own balcony and small garden; upstairs: a view of Giriraj
- Balcony with a view of Giriraj
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Yes
Staying with us
Good to know
before you come
- Check-in and check-out
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00. If your flight is earlier or later, just let us know — we can work it out.
- Housekeeping and linen
We clean your room and change the linen on request, whenever it suits you.
- In your room
Towels and linen, soap and shower gel, a water jug, wardrobes (four in the four-bed rooms) and large mirrors. A hair dryer and an iron are available from reception on request.
- Children
We can add an extra bed for a child — best to arrange this in advance.
- Water
All the water in the house is filtered and salt-free — even in the shower. You can refill the jug in your room with drinking water at any time.
- Reception
The staff can help with keys, laundry, taxis and anything else you need.
Ashram rules
The ashram is a sacred place, and we take care to protect its atmosphere. We ask every guest to observe three rules.
- No meat, fish or eggs
Only vegetarian food is allowed on the grounds.
- No intoxicants
No alcohol, tobacco or any other intoxicating substances.
- Modest dress
As is customary at India’s holy places, please keep your shoulders and knees covered.
Photos
The guesthouse
as it really is
Every photo was taken at the ashram. No AI-generated images, no stock pictures.
Join us
for a retreat
You can stay in the guesthouse during our retreats. Have a look at the schedule or write to us — we’ll reply within a day.
Prasadam
Sri Giriraj
The Kunj
Our retreats