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Announcing the opening of the KFI retreat centre at Uttarkashi

Rajghat Education Centre is happy to announce the opening of the Krishnamurti Retreat Centre at Village Ranari, Dist. Uttarkashi (previously, The Uttarkashi Retreat under UKEC) from June 2009.

KRC is located on the ancient pilgrim route from Rishikesh to Gomukh, the origin of the river Ganga. Over the centuries and even to date, the Garhwal region of the Himalayas continues to attract seekers of truth.

Away from the noise and rush of the cities, in the lap of the Himalayas, on the banks of the Bhagirathi river, is located the Krishnamurti Retreat Centre. Sitting atop the high bank of the river, on about 3 acres of land, the retreat has as its backdrop the steep mountain slopes covered with pine forests.

Set in the quiet rural backdrop of Ranari village, the retreat is surrounded by mountains and green fields on all sides. The whole ambience lends itself to quiet reflection and to delve within.

The Retreat is essentially meant for those who wish to be alone and quiet in natural surroundings and wish to explore deeper fundamental questions of life in the light of Krishnammurti’s teachings. Here you have the leisure to sit under the shade of the trees, watch the river flow by, or go high up into the mountains and contact unknown energies.

How to get there:

From Haridwar/Dehradun, to reach Devidhar:

You could come to Devidhar (on the Uttarkashi Highway N 94) from Haridwar or Dehradun which are well-connected railheads. Between Dehradun and Rishikesh, there is an airport with daily flights from Delhi.

From Haridwar you could take a taxi (6-7 hrs) or bus(7-8 hrs). Shared jeeps are available from Natraj Hotel at Rishikesh, which is on the way to Uttarkashi and about 45 minutes drive from Haridwar.

From Dehradun take a jeep, taxi or bus.

How to reach Ranari/Retreat from Devidhar stop:

From Devidhar Bend (you will see there the yellow KFI Signboard pointing to the Retreat), turn right to take the motorable bridge, and proceed north on the road that winds along the river on your left and brings you right upto the retreat gate.

Alternatively, one could walk from Dunda village market (about 3 kms from Devidhar on the Uttarkashi Highway). Moving through the narrow lanes of Tibetan settlement you hit upon the hanging bridge that takes you across the river. About a kilometre long walk on the mountain path brings you to Ranari village and to The Retreat Centre.

Facilities

For those who wish to study there is a library of Krishnamurti’s books and dvds.

About 8 persons in four independent cottages can be accomodated at a time in the retreat campus. The cottages are modestly furnished. Since only few rooms are available, kindly send in your request in advance. Sometimes you may have to share a room with another person. The charges (including food and stay) are Rs 400 per day person for those working in India and USD 25 / Euro 20 for the overseas visitors. We would just like to indicate that your contributions will help us to keep the place viable.

Simple vegetarian food is served in the dining hall. In keeping with the ethos of the place, guests are requested not to smoke or drink alcohol nor eat non-vegetarian food.

Weather
Weather in the Himalayas is uncertain. Day-time temperature is generally pleasant except during May and June when it can be around 36-40ºC. Mornings and evenings can be generally cold (below 20ºC) except during December to February, when the temperature dips even lower. You need to bring only your personal articles, including woolens, walking shoes and a torch.

For further information, write to:
Krishnamurti Retreat Centre, KFI,
Village and Post Ranari, Dunda, Dist. Uttarkashi, Pin 259151

Email: krc.himalay@gmail.com Phones: 94124 36429/ 94159 83690