Goenka tradition · India
Dhamma Khetta
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Flagship centerFounded
1976
Capacity
250 students
Tradition
Goenka tradition
Languages
English, Hindi, Telugu
About this center
The first Vipassana center established in India by S.N. Goenka, founded the same year as Dhamma Giri. Located on a sprawling forested campus 20 km south of Hyderabad. Strong year-round course schedule. Important historic center — many of the senior assistant teachers worldwide first sat here.
How to reach
- Nearest airport
- Hyderabad (RGIA) — 30 km
- Nearest railway
- Secunderabad — 35 km
- Climate
- Hot dry summer, mild winter
- Best season
- November to February
Before you apply
Forest setting with monkeys and peacocks. Vegetarian South Indian meals. Strong English-language teaching pool.
New to Vipassana? Read the full guide before applying — the 10-day course expects you to know what you are committing to.
Apply for a course
Applications go directly to Dhamma Khetta. Darshya does not handle bookings — the center reviews each applicant personally. The course itself is donation-based (no fee).