🛕 Temples, ghats & ashrams

Parmarth Ashram

Yoga & Ganga Aarti

Yoga, prayer and a famous Ganga Aarti

Distance

~5 km

from ISBT Rishikesh Bus Stand

Trip type

In town

Up to 7 km

Best time

Evening, for the aarti

Mythology & history

Why it’s famous

Parmarth Ashram was established to spread spiritual knowledge. It follows ancient yoga and prayer traditions, and saints have taught here for decades. Its Ganga Aarti follows old Vedic rituals.

What to experience

Highlights

Ganga Aarti with Vedic rituals

Yoga and prayer traditions

One of the best-known ashrams

Getting there

Location

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