Flying to India

The Sadhana Yoga School team has over 10 years experience in planning flights to India. It is your responsibility to book and pay for your flights. To better assist you during planning, we’ve put together a flight resources guide. For programs in India, students should fly into Dabolim International Airport (GOI), which is approximately 90 minutes away by car. We will arrange your transportation from the airport, costs will be shared between number of students, to be paid in USD. Contact our team today with any questions at info@sadhanayoga.com!

Passport and Visa for India

Please note the information below is applicable to US Citizens only. If you are not from the US, it is your responsibility to refer to the website of the Indian Consulate for your country.

You must have a valid passport with a blank page.

It is important to note that India requires a visa, which must be taken care of ahead of time (the two options for obtaining one are detailed below). It is also important to note that Indian travel regulations change often, and generally with little notice. We will be keeping an eye on relevant changes, but you should also check back to the link below for any updated information.

More information and details on requirements when traveling to India can be found on this page, and on links accessible from this page.

You can apply online here for your standard Indian Visa. It is recommended to apply for your visa at least 15 days in advance. Please note that your visa type & reason for visiting is tourism, and also that this is the only site approved by the Indian Government to process visa applications in the USA.

If you are certain that you will be in the country fewer than 30 days, there is also the option to apply for an electronic travel authorization in lieu of a Visa, at the link below. This is recommended to be done at least 4 days before travel (but not more than 30 days). We advise completing the process with enough time to apply for a traditional visa (in the event they do not approve your electronic travel authorization).

It is important to state your visa type and reason for visiting is tourism. 

You can refer to this site for information regarding visa fees. 

Important: You will be given a form to fill out on the plane for customs. Please select the option which states that you are there for vacation/holiday (as we are not a permanent India institution).

Tuition, Room and Food

Our events and yoga teacher trainings in India vary in cost, dependent on time of year, location and selected room and food plan. Check out our upcoming program schedule to learn more about program-specific costs.

Flight Costs

It is your responsibility to book and pay for your flights. Flight costs to India will vary dependent on location, time of year and airline. To better assist you during planning, we’v put together a flight resources guide.

Personal Spending Money

There are ATMS at the airport when you arrive, as well as in town nearby.  Your room and board are already paid for, but budget accordingly. You will need money for the taxi from the airport and back, as well as for your dinner each day ($10-15 daily budget). You also might want to go shopping in the nearby town, take a sightseeing trip on your day off.