Badang Village · Koraput · Odisha · 900 MTRS

You are about to
step into stillness.

A Zen Buddhist silent retreat in the Eastern Ghats. A living ecosystem of practice, silence, and mindful community.

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01 · Zen Meditation Retreats

Twice a month, by the moon.

Full moon and new moon — four fixed days of sitting, silence, and (on the darkest nights) the Milky Way overhead.

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02 · Weekend Trekking Retreats

Every Friday to Sunday.

Village life, Kunti Hill, Khuda Waterfall, and a morning of forest bathing — three days, two nights, every week of the year.

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03 · Workshop Retreats

Hands, craft, and the forest.

Three to five days of hands-on practice — eco printing, ceramic pottery, hand-made papermaking — woven into the rhythm of the valley.

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04 · Zen Cycling Retreats

Slow tourism in the Eastern Ghats.

Four rides a season, October through January — cycling as a meditative practice through the hills of Koraput.

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05 · General Visits

Stay as long as the valley calls you.

No fixed programme — any number of days, lived at the daily rhythm of Satori Valley.

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Is This Retreat For You?

A sanctuary for those seeking stillness — and self-discovery.

Satori Valley is a place where silence meets nature, and self-discovery unfolds through stillness and movement. This retreat is for:

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The Stressed & Overwhelmed

If burnout, digital fatigue, or city chaos drain you — unplug in nature's quiet embrace. Return with clarity.

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Spiritual Seekers & Zen Curious

Explore meditation, Zen philosophy, and mindful living. Learn how simplicity can transform daily life.

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Adventurers & Nature Lovers

Trek through rolling hills or cycle through wild trails. Birdwatchers, bring your binoculars.

Cycling as meditation →

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Sustainable Living Enthusiasts

Dive into permaculture design, JADAM organic farming, and off-grid wisdom. Take home skills for a greener life.

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Creatives & Solo Wanderers

Writers, artists, and deep thinkers thrive here. Silence sparks inspiration; nature fuels creativity.

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Healing & Transition

If you are navigating change, grief, or simply need space to breathe — this retreat holds gentle, unstructured sanctuary.

Not for you?

If you crave rigid schedules, constant social interaction, or luxury resorts, this retreat's rustic simplicity may not align. Here, nature sets the rhythm.

Ready to wander, wonder, and wake up to stillness?

About the Retreat

A place where silence is the fullest presence.

Satori Valley is a Zen Buddhist silent retreat located in Badang Village, Gollur Gram Panchayat, Nandapur Taluk, Koraput District, Odisha.

Set in the Eastern Ghats at approximately 900 MTRS elevation, the retreat is conceived as a living ecosystem integrating Zen practice, sustainable land use, tribal enterprise, and mindful hospitality.

Every screen, every schedule, every guideline here reflects the calm and intentionality of the valley itself — unhurried, uncluttered, and purposeful.

Daily Life at Satori Valley

अनिरोधमनुत्पादमनुच्छेदमशाश्वतम् ।
अनेकार्थमनानार्थमनागममनिर्गमम् ॥

यः प्रतीत्यसमुत्पादं प्रपञ्चोपशमं शिवम् ।
देशयामास सम्बुद्धस्तं वन्दे वदतां वरम् ॥

I bow to the Perfectly Awakened Buddha, the supreme among teachers, who taught Dependent Origination — the calming of all conceptual constructions; a reality that is neither ceasing nor arising, neither annihilation nor permanence, neither one nor many, neither coming nor going.

— Nāgārjuna (c. 150–250 CE)
Illustrated view of Satori Valley — the clock tower, the Zendo and guest quarters, the fields and the forested hills beyond
Daily Life

A Day at Satori Valley

Life here follows a gentle but deliberate rhythm. Every hour has its purpose. Every practice has its place.

01 · Zen Meditation Retreats

Full Moon & New Moon — Twice Every Month

Two fixed retreats run every month, timed to the lunar cycle: a 4-day Full Moon Retreat (the day before the full moon, the full moon day itself, and two days after), and a 4-day New Moon Retreat — the darkest skies of the cycle, and the finest nights of the year for star gazing. Both are fixed at four days, three nights; dates below.

Full Moon 4-Day Full Moon Retreat New Moon 4-Day New Moon Retreat · star gazing

July 2026

Full MoonJul 28 – 31 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

August 2026

Full MoonAug 27 – 30 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

September 2026

New MoonSep 10 – 13 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonSep 25 – 28 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

October 2026

New MoonOct 9 – 12 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonOct 25 – 28 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

November 2026

New MoonNov 8 – 11 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonNov 23 – 26 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

December 2026

New MoonDec 7 – 10 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonDec 23 – 26 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

January 2027

New MoonJan 7 – 10 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonJan 21 – 24 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

February 2027

New MoonFeb 5 – 8 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonFeb 19 – 22 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

March 2027

New MoonMar 7 – 10 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonMar 21 – 24 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

April 2027

New MoonApr 6 – 9 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonApr 20 – 23 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

May 2027

New MoonMay 5 – 8 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonMay 19 – 22 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

June 2027

New MoonJun 4 – 7 · 4-Day New Moon Retreat
Full MoonJun 18 – 21 · 4-Day Full Moon Retreat

New Moon Retreats — for the star gazers. On new moon nights there is no moonlight at all, and at 900 MTRS in the Eastern Ghats, far from any city, the sky opens completely. The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye. Evenings are kept for quiet sky watching after Zazen — bring warm layers, and binoculars if you have them.

Full moon and new moon dates follow Indian Standard Time (IST) and are approximate. Please confirm with us when applying.

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02 · Weekend Trekking Retreats

Every Friday – Sunday · 3 Days, 2 Nights

Trekking retreats run every weekend of the year, no application deadline required — arrive Friday, leave Sunday. Village life, hilltop views, a waterfall, and a morning of forest bathing.

Day 1 · Friday

Arrival & Village Life

  1. Arrival and settling in
  2. Village Life visit — Badang Village
Day 2 · Saturday

Kunti Hill & Khuda Waterfall

  1. Morning Zazen — sitting meditation
  2. Physical workouts
  3. Breakfast
  4. Trek to Kunti Hill
  5. Visit Khuda Waterfall
Day 3 · Sunday

Forest Bathing & Departure

  1. Morning Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) in the forest
  2. Waterfall visit
  3. Departure

₹3,000 per person, all-inclusive — stay, meals, and guiding to Kunti Hill and Khuda Waterfall. See Contribution for pricing across all programmes.

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03 · Workshop Retreats

Hands, Craft, and the Forest

Three to five days of hands-on practice, depending on the workshop — eco printing, ceramic pottery, hand-made papermaking — woven into Zen meditation and daily valley life. New workshop dates are announced through the year; the current confirmed programme is below.

Eco Print Special Programme

🍃 Impressions of the Forest — Eco Printing Retreat, Oct 16–19, 2026. A 3-night, 4-day retreat exploring eco printing — transforming leaves, flowers and natural tannins into impressions on cloth — alongside Zen meditation, farm walks, and a trek to Kunti Hill. ₹10,000 per person, all-inclusive. Because this is a closed-batch programme, Satori Valley is not accepting general applications for Oct 16–19, 2026 — please apply under this programme instead.

Interested in a future ceramic pottery or papermaking workshop? Write to us — we keep a waitlist and announce dates as they're confirmed.

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04 · Zen Cycling Retreats

Slow Tourism in the Eastern Ghats

Four Zen Cycling Retreats run each season, October through January — cycling as a meditative practice through the hills of Koraput. Full itineraries and booking are handled by our cycling partner at arakucycling.com; the dates below are a quick reference.

₹13,000 per person · 5 nights — includes cycles, stay, meals, and enroute support.

Ride 1
Oct 10 – 15, 2026

5 Nights · Zen Cycling Retreat

Ride 2
Nov 14 – 19, 2026

5 Nights · Zen Cycling Retreat

Ride 3
Dec 12 – 17, 2026

5 Nights · Zen Cycling Retreat

Ride 4
Jan 2 – 7, 2027

5 Nights · Zen Cycling Retreat

View Itineraries & Book at arakucycling.com
05 · General Visits

Stay as Long as the Valley Calls You

No fixed programme, no minimum or maximum stay — anyone may come to Satori Valley for any number of days. There is no calendar to check for a general visit; instead, guests are asked to honour the daily rhythm of the valley for the whole of their stay, the same as every other guest.

See Daily Life for the schedule you'll be keeping, and Contribution for nightly rates — including the 15% concession from the eighth night onward.

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Contribution

What your stay asks of you.

Satori Valley is sustained by those who come here. Your contribution covers your room, all meals, and the daily running of the retreat — and supports the land, the kitchen, and the tribal families who work with us.

General Visits — Nightly Rate

₹1,500
per person · per night

Room with attached bathroom

Single occupancy. All meals included.

₹1,000
per person · per night

Room with attached bathroom

Twin occupancy. All meals included.

₹800
per person · per night

Monk room

Single occupancy, common washrooms. All meals included.

Staying longer. From the eighth night onward, a 15% concession applies to the nightly contribution — for any number of further nights. Those who settle into the rhythm of the valley are welcome to stay in it.

All meals are vegetarian and are included in every contribution above.

Pricing by Programme

₹800–1,500
per person · per night

General Visit

Any number of days, at the nightly rate above depending on room.

₹2,400–4,500
per person · 4 days / 3 nights

Zen Meditation Retreat

Full moon or new moon retreat, at the nightly rate above depending on room.

₹3,000
per person · 3 days / 2 nights

Weekend Trekking Retreat

Friday to Sunday, all-inclusive — stay, meals, and guiding to Kunti Hill & Khuda Waterfall.

₹10,000
per person · 4 days / 3 nights

Workshop Retreat

Eco Printing Retreat — all-inclusive, stay, meals, and materials.

₹13,000
per person · 5 nights

Zen Cycling Retreat

Includes cycles, stay, meals, and enroute support. Full itineraries at arakucycling.com.

Practical Matters

Living simply, here.

The valley runs close to the land. A few things worth knowing before you arrive.

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Hot water from the sun

Hot water is drawn from our solar water heater. It is at its warmest through the middle of the day and in the early evening — please plan your bathing around the sun rather than the clock.

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Laundry

A washing machine is available for guests to use. Washing powder is not provided — please bring your own, or pick some up on your way in.

What Guests Are Saying

Hear it from those who stayed.

Read guest reviews on Google, or follow along for photos from daily life in the valley.

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Visits are by application only.

Each application is personally reviewed by the Satori Valley team to ensure a good fit for both the guest and the community. Start by choosing which programme you're applying for — the form below adjusts to show only what's relevant.

Applying for a Zen Cycling Retreat? Full itineraries are at arakucycling.com — see Cycling Retreats above — but you're welcome to apply below too.

Oct 16–19, 2026 is reserved for the Impressions of the Forest Eco Printing Retreat — Satori Valley isn't taking general applications for those dates. Please apply under Workshop Retreat above, or choose different dates.

All contributions include meals. See Contribution for details.

Find Us

Getting to Satori Valley

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Badang Village, Gollur Gram Panchayat
Nandapur Taluk, Koraput District
Odisha, India — approx. 900 MTRS elevation

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Set in the Eastern Ghats, surrounded by forest — a landscape shaped by stillness.

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When you arrive, the schedule, the silence, and the practice will feel familiar — not like rules, but like a home you already know.

How to Reach

Getting here.

Satori Valley sits in the hills near Koraput, Odisha. However you're travelling, write to us before you set out — we'll help you plan the last stretch and arrange pickup where needed.

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By Car / Own Vehicle

Visakhapatnam — approx. 150 km
Anakapalli — approx. 120 km
Koraput — approx. 75 km
Jeypore — approx. 65 km

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By Train

The Visakhapatnam – Kirandul Passenger (Train 58501) runs daily, departing Vizag at 7:00 AM and arriving at Padua at 11:54 AM. We can help arrange pickup from Padua.

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By Air

Visakhapatnam International Airport is approx. 150 km away. From there, a car can be arranged for roughly ₹6,000 per day.

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By Bus

An express bus runs daily from Vizag to Onakudelli, departing at 5:00 AM and reaching the Paduwa stop by around 9:30 AM. We will arrange pickup from Paduwa.

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From the Paderu Side

Reach Pedabayalu, then take a shared auto onward to Paduwa, and on to Bailiguda. We will arrange pickup from Bailiguda.

Timings and fares above are approximate and can change — please confirm current schedules with us when planning your journey.