🛕 Temples, ghats & ashrams

Vashishtha Gufa Ashram

The meditation cave of Lord Ram’s guru

Distance

~25 km

from ISBT Rishikesh Bus Stand

Trip type

Day trip

18 km +

Mythology & history

Why it’s famous

This cave is believed to be where Sage Vashishtha meditated. He was the guru of Lord Ram. The cave has been sacred for thousands of years, and silence and meditation continue even today.

What to experience

Highlights

Ancient meditation cave

Sage Vashishtha, guru of Lord Ram

Silence is still observed inside

Getting there

Location

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