Vashishta Gufa, Rishikesh: Address, Vashishta Gufa Reviews: 4.5/5
Vashishta Gufa
Vashishta Gufa
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Shivanshu Bagga
Chandigarh, India11 contributions
One of the best place to visit in Rishikesh
Oct 2021 • Couples
You are gonna love this place. Very peaceful place where you can sit on Ganga beach and enjoy the scene.
Written 21 October 2021
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Dhruv Ratti
5 contributions
Only positive vibes
Jul 2021
Some 20 minutes drive from Laxman Jhula,better to go by your own car. Place is best suited for meditation.
But government shall take care of the adjoining areas and make it more tourist friendly
But government shall take care of the adjoining areas and make it more tourist friendly
Written 3 August 2021
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sanjudiwan
New Delhi, India78 contributions
Good
Jan 2021 • Family
It's a known place in Rishikesh but few people go there as it is a peaceful area.
Nearby maa Ganga is flowing.
Can spend1-2 hours easily
Nearby maa Ganga is flowing.
Can spend1-2 hours easily
Written 18 January 2021
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Tamanna Sankar
3 contributions
loved it
Dec 2020
It was calming and peacful .. also tried to meditate in the cave... well .. it came pretty easy ... i have always found it DIFFICULT to meditate.
Written 12 January 2021
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Rohit Gupta
Ghaziabad District, India30 contributions
Must Visit Place
Dec 2020
Category : History/ Religion
Ideal Time -1-1:30 Hrs / Rating 4.5 Out 5
Vashistha cave : Located 25 Km from Rishikesh on Badrinath road -Ancient Cave Where Great Sage Vashistha Medicated , As per Hindu Mythology sage vashistha was a manas putra of lord brahma and one of the seven great Sages.Vashistha Gufa is popular among Visitor come for Deep Meditation.it has a shivlinga in it and near there a swami purshottamanand Ashram which manages the cave . To reach this cave, one has to climb a flight of around 200 steps. Timming 7 Am to 6 Pm (Closed 12 Noon To 3 Pm ).
Ideal Time -1-1:30 Hrs / Rating 4.5 Out 5
Vashistha cave : Located 25 Km from Rishikesh on Badrinath road -Ancient Cave Where Great Sage Vashistha Medicated , As per Hindu Mythology sage vashistha was a manas putra of lord brahma and one of the seven great Sages.Vashistha Gufa is popular among Visitor come for Deep Meditation.it has a shivlinga in it and near there a swami purshottamanand Ashram which manages the cave . To reach this cave, one has to climb a flight of around 200 steps. Timming 7 Am to 6 Pm (Closed 12 Noon To 3 Pm ).
Written 27 December 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Nitin S
New Delhi, India140 contributions
Hidden gem in Rishikesh
Nov 2020
Imagine witnessing the place where Guru of Lord Rama, Seer Vashistha meditated along with his wife.
Vashistha Gufa is a must visit place if you are interested in Indian mythology. The cave is well preserved and well maintained. Please dont forget to sit there and meditate and feel the aura of the place.
Tip: You will have to descent down and climb back from main road so wear good shoes although the both descend and ascend is comfortable. River Ganges is further 100-150 meters from cave and the way is filled with sand and rocks but it is enjoyable. You will get spectacular views from Gufa and upon reaching river, you can enjoy bathing as well. Please remember there are no changing rooms as it is pure pristine natural bank of river.
Go and witness a piece of ancient history
Nitin
Vashistha Gufa is a must visit place if you are interested in Indian mythology. The cave is well preserved and well maintained. Please dont forget to sit there and meditate and feel the aura of the place.
Tip: You will have to descent down and climb back from main road so wear good shoes although the both descend and ascend is comfortable. River Ganges is further 100-150 meters from cave and the way is filled with sand and rocks but it is enjoyable. You will get spectacular views from Gufa and upon reaching river, you can enjoy bathing as well. Please remember there are no changing rooms as it is pure pristine natural bank of river.
Go and witness a piece of ancient history
Nitin
Written 10 November 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
fashionocker
Agra, India4 contributions
Not a tourist sport
Oct 2020
It is a meditative den, small, dark, and not really something I would want to see. One can go if they like caves and den. But there is a quiet beach, 10 mins walk from there. That is an amazing place to camp, click pictures, and enjoy silence.
Written 10 October 2020
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sonardevika
Kolkata (Calcutta), India72 contributions
Mesmerising
Mar 2020 • Family
Sorry to giving wrong Visit type as there was no other options. I went to Rishikesh with my parents. This is Vashisth Cave backside which we visited after visiting the Gufa. It was an unbelievable experience inside the cave. The backside of the gufa has such breathtaking view. A must visit when in Rishikesh
Written 23 March 2020
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Richi S
490 contributions
An Ancient Cave
Nov 2019
Vashistha Gufa is an ancient cave where great Sage Vashistha meditated. Located 25 km from Rishikesh, Very calm place.
Written 21 February 2020
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vinvara
Hyderabad, India212 contributions
serine place to visit
Jan 2020
you must visit the serine place but also take your swimwear with you
The River Ganges runs next to it with lots of sandy area's
not very deep so perfect for a Holly dip
The River Ganges runs next to it with lots of sandy area's
not very deep so perfect for a Holly dip
Written 6 February 2020
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Jon
6 contributions
The real city is rishikesh way past both bridges by the bus stop. Near railway road and many shops . this is the time where the locals live. They also work in this area. But the ram jhula tapovan laxman Jhula areas are not near this railway road area. So the cave is out of town on way out of town heading away up .or heading into town before you get to tapovan. Depends which direction.
pravin2000
Ahmedabad, India79 contributions
Is it in Rishikesh or more than 20 km away from Rishikesh. In map of Trip Advisor it shows with in city while same name bus stop and place in Google map shows different directions and some 20 k.m. awsy. Please guide.
Jon
6 contributions
The town of Rishikesh is near the bus stop at railway road. This is near the marketplace and the area where the locals live. The Vashistha Cave is headed up river past this area, past the Ram Jhlua Bridge, past Laxman Jhula. So you head out of town near Tapovan. Tapovan and Laxman Jhula are more of the Yoga and tourist area. It is not the Area of Main Rishikesh town.
pravin2000
Ahmedabad, India79 contributions
Is it down the road and one has to go down and climb up again and is it for elderly people easily reachable?
Saarthak G
Gandhinagar, India235 contributions
For Gufa, climbing down and way up is not for elderly. And there is no other way. Best to avoid it for elderly and persons with walking/climbing problems.
Banks of Ganga requires further walking down,
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Saarthak G
Gandhinagar, India235 contributions
Best way is to take a taxi. We actually hired a full day car for haridwar and attractions in Rishikesh.
ArujChoudhary
Palampur, India270 contributions
Do we have place to stay nearby?
Tanmay G
New Delhi, India77 contributions
hotels are some kilometers away as this is not a typical tourist place. hotel grand tapovan,where i stayed, is about 7 kms away
Harish_Bali
New Delhi, India176 contributions
I read some where that there is swami ji there, thought to ask you? is there someone at Vashisht Gufa you can interact with and is always present.
Reason for asking is that i am travelling there on sunday - 9th april 2017. i want to make a small video clip for my channel on Youtube and cover this place.
Since you have traveled to this place, i thought to ask you
thanks in advance
Harish_Bali
New Delhi, India176 contributions
Thanks Sundar S & Akr - I got to meet Swami ji - video not allowed. Had a chance to be in the Gufa for half an hour in silence and another half an hour when people were chanting om namo shivai....
Life time experience of silence. There is tremendous energy there in the Gufa, lot of peace observed.
For readers of this review - Gufa is closed for 2 hours in afternoon 1 to 3 pm. If planning visit - keep that in mind..
thanks
Sai Nath M
Ghaziabad, India
Can i stay there at vashisht ashram for few days with my parents.
Sai Nath M
Ghaziabad, India
can i stay for few days with my parents in this vashisht ashram.
anil961
Ghaziabad, India1 contribution
I want to visit along with my parents, is it possible if we can stay there for three to four days there.