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7 Days in Rishīkesh: A Spiritual Journey

Raju Gupta

Raju Gupta

18 Jan 2024

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the spiritual haven of Rishīkesh. Discover ancient ashrams, serene temples, and the sacred Ganges River. Immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere and find inner peace amidst the breathtaking Himalayan landscape.

Trip to Rishīkesh

Day 1Ashrams and Temples Galore
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$0

Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Shatrughana Temple
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Swami Samarpan Ashram
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
Day 2Divine Serenity and Spiritual Wisdom
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$15

Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib, Rishikesh UK
Sprawling Sikh holy place set amid towering, rugged mountains & attracting thousands of pilgrims.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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The Divine Life Society (Sivananda Ashram)
Bright, ornate ashram on the river banks with meditation sessions & yoga courses.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Gita Bhawan, Rishikesh
Riverfront ashram offering a temple, devotee housing, retail shops & a large banyan tree.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
Day 3Beatles, Bhajans, and Bliss
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$15

Geeta bhawan
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 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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$15
11 - 16 min

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Madhuban Ashram
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Ganga Aarti and Sacred Dips
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$4

Triveni Ghat
Elaborate statues & other structures line this spiritual site on the banks of the Ganges River.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rishikund प्राचीन तालाब
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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Bhajan Ashram Rishikesh
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Basanti Mata Mandir
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Free
Day 5Temples, Ghats, and Divine Blessings
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$0

Garud Chatti Temple
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
7 - 9 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
15 - 18 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 6The Legend of Lakshman
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$15

Lakshman Temple
Hindu temple on the banks of the Ganges River, known for its decorative wall engravings.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
48 - 71 min

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Lakshman Jhula
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$15
Day 7Enlightenment at Parmarth Niketan
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$60

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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$60

Budget breakdown: $109 In total

Activities & Food:$109