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Rishīkesh: A Spiritual Journey

Artist Sakkaravarthy

Artist Sakkaravarthy

3 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure in Rishīkesh, Uttarakhand, India. Discover ancient temples, immerse in the Beatles' legacy, and find inner peace along the holy Ganga. Join me on this 8-day pilgrimage to Rishīkesh!

Trip to Rishīkesh

Day 1Serenity at Ved Niketan Dham and The Beatles Ashram
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$10

Ved Niketan Dham
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh
Ashram where the pop band once stayed in the ’60s, now featuring Beatles art & graffiti.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
Day 2Divine Blessings at Basanti Mata Mandir, Astha Path, and Rishikund
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$3

Basanti Mata Mandir
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Astha path rishikesh
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Rishikund प्राचीन तालाब
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$3
14 - 21 min

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Chandreshwar Mahadev Temple
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
71 - 86 min

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Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Mountainside temple & mythological site where the Hindu deity Shiva consumed poison from the sea.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Spiritual Retreat at Omkarananda Ashram and Bhajan Ashram
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$0

Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Bhajan Ashram Rishikesh
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
Day 4Tranquility at Swami Samarpan Ashram and Triveni Ghat
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$0

Swami Samarpan Ashram
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Shatrughana Temple
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Triveni Ghat
Elaborate statues & other structures line this spiritual site on the banks of the Ganges River.
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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Free
Day 5Enlightenment at Gita Bhawan and Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib
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$5

Gita Bhawan, Rishikesh
Riverfront ashram offering a temple, devotee housing, retail shops & a large banyan tree.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Geeta bhawan
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib, Rishikesh UK
Sprawling Sikh holy place set amid towering, rugged mountains & attracting thousands of pilgrims.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Sacred Sites - Garud Chatti Temple, Trayambakeshwar, and Sai Ghat
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$0

Garud Chatti Temple
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Trayambakeshwar, Om Shiv Pooja bhandar
This 13-story Hindu temple perched along the banks of the Ganges River is open to the public.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
51 - 76 min

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Sai ghat
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Shri Adi Badrinath Temple
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Lakshman Temple
Hindu temple on the banks of the Ganges River, known for its decorative wall engravings.
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Riverside Bliss at LUCKY HOTEL on the Holy Ganga
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$0

LUCKY HOTEL - On the holy Ganga
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 8Serenity and Reflection at Parmarth Niketan Ashram
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$40

Parmarth Niketan Ashram
Spacious Himalayan ashram with lush gardens, offering courses in yoga, meditation & Ayurveda.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $58 In total

Activities & Food:$58