Rishikesh
Parmarth Niketan Ashram
Open Time : 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Entry : free
Address : Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Website : https://www.parmarth.org/
Phone : 0135 243 4301
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Why to visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- It is one of the top and largest yoga ashrams in Rishikesh and India, situated on the banks of the holy Ganges River.
- A 14-foot monument of Lord Shiva that has been built along the river bank is kept in the ashram.
- It has 1,000 rooms with varying rates depending on the quality of the accommodations and the view.
- The price includes two yoga classes and three meals per day.
- Outsiders are welcome to attend daily lessons for a donation.
Things To Do
- Yoga & meditation classes: You can sign up for any of the regular yoga and meditation classes at nominal fees.
- Spiritual lecture: Most of all these lectures are free and open to all. You can enjoy daily morning and evening lectures by saints to gain clarity over their mind.
- Ganga aarti: Hundreds of pilgrims and devotees attend the daily Ganga aarti on the ashram's private ghat.
- It is a half-hour event in which lamps and diyas are lit on the river.
- Ayurvedic treatment: Here you can learn about various ancient Hindu healing practices and ayurvedic treatments.
- Ayurveda experts and natural therapy practitioners also provide a variety of paid services.
- Morning prayers: It usually starts at 6 in the morning. Typically, one should attend morning prayers after bathing and dressing in clean clothes.
Staying At Ashram
- Doctor on call, western style bathrooms with hot running water are available.
- Here, you can get rooms with and without air conditioning at fair costs.
- The green hill vistas, flora and fauna makes it an ideal place to pursue yoga.
Price
- Entry to the ashram is free
- For basic rooms: INR 800/-
- For rooms with air conditioning and mountain view: INR 1200-1500/-
Distance From Inter State Bus Terminus, Adarsh Gram: 3 km
Ideal Duration: 1 hour
FAQ on Parmarth Niketan Ashram
What are the nearby attractions close to Parmarth Niketan Ashram?
The nearby attractions include: Lakshman Jhula (2.5 km), Triveni Ghat (14.7 km), Vashisht Caves (19.8 km).
What is the best time to visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram?
The best time to visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram is any time between late September and November. This time, the weather is still pretty agreeable, and you can explore a number of nearby tourist destinations without having to endure the sweltering heat or getting drenched in torrential rain that the valley experiences during the monsoon season.
How to reach Parmarth Niketan Ashram?
You can go by taxi, bus, and private automobile. The ashram is situated beside the Ganges River. It is just 500 metres from Ram Jhula, 30 kilometres from Haridwar, and 20 kilometres from Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport.
What activities are available at Parmarth Niketan Ashram?
Yoga, Ayurveda, Universal Prayers, Meditation, Satsang, Kirtans, Ganga Arti, Spiritual/ Cultural programmes and lectures, and other activities are available to help you achieve a peaceful life and enjoy your stay at the ashram.
Special Tip
To experience the old Hindu yogic way of life, you should spend at least two nights at Parmarth Niketan Ashram. You are permitted to bring a camera, phone, and other electronic devices in your luggage, but you must always consider the situation before using them in public.
By Mehrosh Shamim
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