Nasha Mukti Kendra in Kangra
नशा मुक्ति केंद्र, कांगड़ा
When chitta, sharab or pills have taken hold of someone you love, you need more than advice. Our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra gives him medically supervised detox, real counselling and 180 days to rebuild his life.
+91 62304 15581. A counsellor answers, day or night.
Govt. registered: Sr. No. 193, HP State Mental Health Authority
- Govt. registeredHP State Mental Health Authority, Provisional Reg. Sr. No. 193, under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017.
- Charitable trustRegd. No. 2025/19/IV/123, Delhi. We exist for recovery, not profit.
- Men only, 18 and overNo upper age limit.
- Open 24x7Admissions any day of the week.
Is this happening in your home?
Most families who call our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra start the same way. Something has been wrong for months, and they are no longer sure what is true. These are the signs they describe most often.
- Money or jewellery going missing from the house
- Sudden weight loss, sleeping all day, awake all night
- Foil, lighters or syringes hidden in his room
- New friends, long absences, a phone he never lets go of
- Anger, lies and promises to quit that never last
- Shaking, sweating or vomiting when he cannot use
- Drinking from the morning, or bottles hidden away
- Tablets or cough syrup bought again and again
None of this makes him a bad son or husband. Addiction is an illness that changes the brain, and like any illness it responds to proper treatment. The hardest part is usually the first phone call, and you do not need the right words. Tell us what you are seeing and the team at our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra will take it from there.
What our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra treats
Most men who come to our drug rehabilitation centre in Kangra use more than one thing: chitta with alcohol, or tablets with charas. We assess everything at admission and build one plan around the whole picture.
Chitta, heroin, smack and brown sugar
Chitta hooks fast and withdrawal is brutal, which is why so few men manage to stop at home. Chitta ka ilaj at our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra starts with medically supervised detox, then counselling, group therapy and a plan to stay clean.
Alcohol
Stopping suddenly after years of heavy drinking can cause tremors, seizures and hallucinations. Sharab chudane ka ilaj needs medical care, so our alcohol de-addiction in Kangra begins with supervised detox before the real work of rebuilding daily life. Read more on alcohol addiction recovery.
Charas, ganja and bhang
Because it grows in these hills, cannabis is often brushed off as harmless. We see young men whose studies, jobs and motivation have quietly fallen apart. Charas ganja treatment here works on the habit through CBT, routine and fitness.
Opium, afeem, doda and bhukki
These are opioids too, and they are common among older men, drivers and labourers. The body becomes dependent, so coming off them needs a medically managed taper, followed by the full residential programme.
Tramadol, codeine syrup and alprazolam
Prescription dependence hides in plain sight because the strips and bottles come from a chemist. We taper under medical supervision, since stopping a benzodiazepine like alprazolam abruptly can be dangerous.
Injecting, mixed use, cocaine and MDMA
Injecting carries the highest risks: overdose, abscesses, hepatitis and HIV. Mixing substances makes withdrawal unpredictable. We screen for infections, refer where needed, and treat party drugs inside the same programme.
What makes the best nasha mukti kendra in Kangra?
Every centre says it is the best. Before you choose any rehab centre in Kangra, ask for these six things. They are the standard we hold ourselves to, and you can check each one when you visit.
Registered, with papers you can see
We hold Provisional Registration Sr. No. 193 from the HP State Mental Health Authority. Ask to see the certificate. A centre that hesitates is telling you something.
Medical detox, not a locked room
Withdrawal is managed with medication, monitoring and nursing round the clock. Cold turkey behind a locked gate is not treatment, and with alcohol or tablets it can be dangerous.
180 days, not 15
Short stays rarely hold. Six months gives the body time to recover and the mind time to build new habits before a man goes home.
Family inside the treatment
Parents, wives and siblings learn how addiction works and how to help without enabling. Recovery holds better when the home changes too.
Fees written down
Our fees are published in full. Anything outside them, such as a hospital referral, is discussed with the family before a rupee is spent.
Run by someone who has been there
Our founder, Eshan Pathania, is five years in recovery himself. He knows what your son is going through, and what it takes to come out the other side.
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Searching for a rehab near me in Kangra?
Many families start by typing rehab near me, de-addiction centre near me or nasha mukti kendra near me into their phone, often late at night. Here is what that search should lead you to.
A nasha mukti kendra near me, 15 minutes from Kangra town
Our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra is at Tanda Kholi, about 5 to 6 km from Kangra bus stand. Families from Kangra, Dharamshala, Palampur, Nagrota Bagwan and Shahpur can reach us the same day, and admissions happen any day of the week.
A rehab centre in Kangra with real medical cover
A rehab centre near me is only useful if it can manage withdrawal safely. We detox under medical supervision with 24x7 nursing, and a government medical college hospital is about a kilometre away if a resident ever needs more.
The best rehabilitation centre in Kangra for your family
The best rehabilitation centre in Kangra is the one you can check: registration you can see, fees in writing, a stay long enough to work and a real place for the family. Visit our drug rehabilitation centre and judge for yourself.
Chitta, charas and sharab: what Kangra is facing
149NDPS cases registered by Kangra police in 2024
9 in 10of the 245 people arrested were from Himachal
1 in 38people with alcohol dependence in India report getting any treatment
Kangra district is the most populous in Himachal, and it has not escaped chitta. In 2024 Kangra police registered 149 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 245 people, according to police figures reported by The Tribune. About nine in ten were from Himachal itself. Most were local men, not outsiders.
The seizures show where the drugs come from. Police recovered 24 kg of charas that year, most of it grown in Himachal, along with opium from Punjab and Rajasthan and heroin from Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. In June 2026 they broke up a heroin network run from Jalandhar that supplied the district, and chitta arrests since then have come from around Kangra town, Palampur, Shahpur and Baijnath.
Across India, the AIIMS-NDDTC report Magnitude of Substance Use in India found that only about one in 38 people with alcohol dependence reports getting any treatment. Help is scarce everywhere, and scarcer still for families who do not know where to start. That is the gap our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra exists to close.
If a son or husband in your home is part of these numbers, you are not alone, and asking for help is not a failure.
The 180-day programme
Every man admitted to our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra follows the same eight stages. The pace changes from man to man; the structure does not.
Admission and assessment
A confidential medical and psychiatric assessment of his substance history, health and family situation, then a written treatment plan made for him.
Medically supervised detox
Withdrawal from chitta, alcohol or tablets is managed with the right medication, regular monitoring and 24x7 nursing, so it is as safe and bearable as possible.
Psychiatric and psychological therapy
Addiction rarely comes alone. One-to-one sessions and CBT work on the depression, anxiety, anger or trauma that often sits underneath.
12-step programme and group therapy
Daily group meetings where men learn from each other, hold each other to account, and find out they are not the only one.
Yoga, meditation and fitness
Mornings begin with yoga and meditation on the lawn, facing the Dhauladhar. Exercise, sport and regular meals rebuild a body that addiction has run down.
Family counselling
Parents, wives and siblings learn how addiction works, how to rebuild trust, and how to support recovery without funding a relapse.
Relapse prevention
Before discharge, every man writes his own plan: his triggers, his warning signs, the people he will call and the shape of his day at home.
Aftercare and follow-up
Discharge is not goodbye. We stay in touch through follow-up calls and reviews, and the helpline stays open to him and his family.
A day at the centre
Structure is part of the medicine. Life at our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra follows a steady rhythm, so that discipline slowly takes the place of craving.
Morning
An early start, yoga and meditation on the lawn, breakfast, then group therapy and one-to-one counselling.
Afternoon
Rest, reading, skill-building and vocational work, and time for fitness and games.
Evening
Sport, a 12-step meeting and quiet reflection, with fixed meal and sleep times throughout.
Fees at our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra
Families comparing the best nasha mukti kendra in Kangra usually start with cost, so we publish our fees in full. The treatment is identical in every plan; only the room and the diet change.
General accommodation
Shared Residential Care
Rs 12,500 per month
A place in shared quarters, with meals from the trust kitchen.
Deluxe room, twin sharing
B Caring
Rs 25,000 per month
A deluxe room shared with one other resident, with an upgraded diet.
Private room, single occupancy
A Caring
Rs 40,000 per month
A room of his own and an upgraded diet, for men who need privacy.
Medically supervised detox: Rs 6,000, charged once at admission, whichever plan you choose.
Every plan includes
- Accommodation and all meals
- Prescribed medication
- Doctor and psychiatrist reviews
- Individual counselling and group therapy
- Yoga, fitness and every activity at the centre
- Family counselling sessions
Anything outside this, such as a hospital referral or transport, is discussed with the family before it is spent.
The people behind our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra
Eshan Pathania
Founder & Managing Trustee
Eshan set up the Trust with one conviction: the men of Himachal deserve serious, dignified treatment close to home, and their families deserve honest answers. He is five years in recovery himself, and he is still involved in the running of our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra every day.
Pankaj Guleria
Vocational Trainer
Skill development and daily vocational work
Rakshit Sharma
D. Pharma
Medical support and medication management
Vanshika
Psychologist
Group therapy and relapse prevention
Shivani Rana
MSW Counsellor
Individual counselling and family support
Counsellor
MSW Counsellor
12-step programme and emotional support
Abhishek
Yoga & Wellness Instructor
Morning yoga and breathwork
Kheema
Staff Nurse
Round-the-clock nursing care
Voices of recovery
Shared with permission by men who completed the programme at our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra.
“I had given up on myself long before I reached Tanda. Nobody shouted at me and nobody locked me in a room. They treated me like a man worth saving, and after 180 days I walked out with my life back.”
Dinkar“What happens here is real medical care, not punishment, and that is the whole difference. The counselling made me look at things I had been running from for years. I left with a plan, and I still follow it every morning.”
Farhan“Yoga at six with the Dhauladhar in front of us, the group meetings, and staff who never gave up on me. Piece by piece this place rebuilt me. My family has me back, and that means more than I can write.”
AyushClose to home: how to reach our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra
If you searched for a nasha mukti kendra near me or a rehab centre near me from Kangra town, we are about 15 minutes away. For families here, that closeness is a strength. Parents and wives can come to family counselling sessions, visits need no overnight journey, and aftercare check-ins after discharge are a short drive rather than a day off work.
Being close to home does not mean being close to the old routine. At our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra, residents live at the centre for the full 180 days, and calls and visits are planned with the counsellors, so old friends and dealers stay out of the picture.
Our de-addiction centre in Kangra sits in Village Tanda Kholi, beside the Food Corporation of India (FCI) godown and about a kilometre from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College and Hospital, so hospital care is close if a resident ever needs it. Ask any taxi or auto driver for the FCI godown at Tanda Kholi.
From Kangra bus stand
About 5 to 6 km by road, roughly 15 minutes by taxi or auto. Some buses stop at Tanda Medical College, a kilometre from the centre.
By train
Kangra Mandir, on the narrow-gauge Pathankot to Joginder Nagar line, is the nearest station, a short auto ride away. The nearest broad-gauge stations are Pathankot, about 90 km, and Una, about 110 km.
By air
Gaggal (Kangra) airport is about 11 km away, around 25 minutes by taxi.
From Dharamshala, Palampur or Nurpur
Take an HRTC bus to Kangra bus stand, then a taxi or auto for the last few kilometres. Call us before you set out and we will guide you.
Questions Kangra families ask
If your question is not here, call us. Every conversation is private and there is no obligation.
Where exactly is your nasha mukti kendra in Kangra?
Our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra is in Village Tanda Kholi, Ward No. 7, beside the FCI godown and about a kilometre from Tanda Medical College. From Kangra bus stand it is 5 to 6 km, around 15 minutes by taxi or auto.
How do we reach you from Gaggal airport or by train?
Gaggal airport is about 11 km away, around 25 minutes by taxi. By train, Kangra Mandir on the narrow-gauge line is a short auto ride from us, and the nearest broad-gauge stations are Pathankot and Una.
Is a nasha mukti kendra in Kangra a good idea for local families?
For most families, yes. Residents live at the centre for 180 days and outside contact is planned with the counsellors, so old friends stay away, while parents and wives can attend family counselling without a long journey.
Which drugs are Kangra families dealing with most?
Police seizures in the district point to chitta brought in from Punjab and charas grown in Himachal, with opium and prescription tablets alongside. Alcohol is also one of the most common reasons families call us.
Is there a hospital near the nasha mukti kendra in Kangra?
Yes. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College and Hospital at Tanda is about a kilometre from our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra. If a resident needs care beyond the centre, we arrange the referral and keep the family informed.
Can families visit someone at your nasha mukti kendra in Kangra?
Yes. Visits and calls are planned as part of treatment, usually after the first stabilisation period, because early contact during withdrawal can set recovery back. From Kangra town the drive is about 15 minutes.
Do you take men from Dharamshala, Palampur, Nurpur and the rest of Kangra district?
Yes. Men come to our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra from across the district. Families from further away can take an HRTC bus to Kangra and a taxi from the bus stand, and we will guide you on the phone.
Is there a good rehabilitation center near me in Kangra?
Yes. Our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra is at Tanda Kholi, about 15 minutes from Kangra town. If you searched for rehab near me from anywhere in the district, call us first and we will tell you honestly whether our programme suits your family.
Which is the best nasha mukti kendra in Kangra?
The best nasha mukti kendra in Kangra is one that is government registered, detoxes under medical supervision, keeps men long enough to recover, involves the family and writes its fees down. We meet all five, and we welcome you to check.
How do we choose the best rehab centre in Kangra for chitta?
Ask whether detox is medically supervised, whether there is psychiatric care for what lies underneath, and how long the stay is. Chitta rarely lets go in 15 or 30 days, which is why the core programme at our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra runs for 180 days.
Is your nasha mukti kendra in Kangra government registered?
Yes. We are a registered nasha mukti kendra in Himachal Pradesh, holding Provisional Registration Sr. No. 193 from the HP State Mental Health Authority, Shimla, under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017. You can see the certificate at the centre.
What are the fees at your nasha mukti kendra in Kangra?
Rs 12,500 a month for shared care, Rs 25,000 for a deluxe twin room and Rs 40,000 for a private room, plus Rs 6,000 once for detox. The treatment is the same in every plan.
What is included in the monthly fee?
Accommodation, meals, prescribed medication, doctor and psychiatrist reviews, counselling, group therapy, yoga, fitness and every activity at the centre. Anything outside this, such as a hospital referral or transport, is discussed with you first.
How long is the programme?
The core programme at our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra is 180 days in residence. Detox comes first, then therapy, the 12-step programme and family work, and finally relapse prevention and a plan for life at home. The length can be adjusted after assessment.
What if he refuses to come for treatment?
Refusal is common and it is part of the illness, not proof that treatment will fail. Our counsellors will coach you through the conversation and explain honestly what the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 allows.
Is admission confidential?
Completely. As a registered mental health establishment, our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra is bound by the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 to keep it private. Nothing is shared with employers, neighbours or anyone outside the treatment.
Who can be admitted, and what should we bring?
Men aged 18 and above, with no upper age limit. Bring his Aadhaar or other photo ID, your own ID, and any old prescriptions or discharge papers. Tell us about seizures, liver problems or diabetes at the assessment.
What if he has relapsed before or failed at another rehab?
Relapse is common and it does not mean he is beyond help. We look honestly at why the last attempt failed: a stay that was too short, depression that was never treated, or no plan for home.
What happens after discharge?
Every man leaves with a written relapse prevention plan. Aftercare includes follow-up calls and reviews through the first fragile months at home, and our helpline stays open to former residents and their families.
Guides from our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra
Three honest reads for families who want to understand what addiction does, and how healing actually happens.
The Psychology of Addiction
Why addiction is a response to pain, not a failure of willpower, and how the brain can learn to heal.Read the article
Alcohol Addiction Recovery
The silent warning signs, how alcohol rewires the brain, and the real path back to health.Read the article
Yoga for Stress and Anxiety
Simple asanas and breathwork to calm the nervous system and settle a restless mind.Read the articleContact our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra
One phone call is where it starts.
Tell us what is happening at home. Calls to our nasha mukti kendra in Kangra are confidential, there is no obligation, and a counsellor will talk you through what to do next.
- +91 62304 15581, call or WhatsApp
- info@eshancharitabletrust.org
- Open 24x7, admissions any day
Need someone right now? National de-addiction helpline 14446, Tele MANAS 14416. More at Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
Eshan Charitable Trust, nasha mukti kendra in Kangra
HP State Mental Health Authority, Shimla: Provisional Reg. Sr. No. 193 under Sections 66(4) and 66(11), Mental Healthcare Act 2017, issued 14/05/2026.
Trust Regd. No. 2025/19/IV/123, Book No. IV, Vol. 4067, Sub-Registrar-I, Kashmere Gate, Delhi, 14 February 2025.