About Dhamma Kalyana
Surrounded by long stretches of fertile agricultural fields of flowers, rural calm, 22 km. away from city. The Dhamma Kalyana is situated on the bank of famous river The GANGA near Aima Village Dhori Ghat Kanpur, the Largest City of Uttar Pradesh. One of the most peaceful area dedicated to the practice of Vipassana Meditation as taught by Vipassana Acharya S.N. Goenka. The simple 8 bighas centre with its flower trees and well-kept gardens can accommodate 100 students in single room occupancy with attached bathrooms. Dhamma Kalyana attached many foreigners from all over the World, who want to put the Buddha's teaching into practice so registering in advance is recommended. Residential courses are held here throughout the year. Ten days courses generally start on 5th and 20th of every month.
How To Reach Dhamma Kalyana
The centre is located about 23 km. from the Kanpur Central railway station along south-east direction and is reached via G.T. Road. Pre-paid 3-wheeler taxi transport is available from Railway station to the centre for about Rs. 200. Please tell the driver to go to Hanuman Temple, Dhori Ghat (near Village Ema) at Ganga river-bank. The centre is 3-4 km. beyond Village Ema, and located right next to the Hanuman Temple. Alternatively, you may take a shared 3-wheeler up to Rama Devi crossing (about 8 km. from the station) for about Rs. 15, and then take a 3-wheeler taxi to the centre, which will cost about Rs. 100.
The centre is located about 8 km. from Kanpur airport. There is a three-wheeler as well as taxi stand which is located outside the airport. A pre-paid 4 wheeler taxi will cost about Rs. 200-250, three-wheeler will about in 150.