Vashishta Gufa is one of the PLACES TO VISIT IN RISHIKESH. Vashistha was a learned sage who spent many years in meditation. You descend about 200 steps to the cave's entrance, where it only grows completely dark from there.

There are white mats scattered around the floor for roughly twelve people, and the cave is kept up nicely. The smell of burning oil and sticks permeates the cave's interior, creating a serene and meditative atmosphere. It has to have a place in your RISHIKESH TOUR PACKAGE.

Priests and other tourists can frequently be seen praying and showing reverence at the Shivling at the end of the cave. In addition, a tiny cave outside the ashram is famous as "Arundhati Cave''. It also has an iron bridge that spans the river that leads to the charming but tiny Gular village.

Vashistha Cave is a lengthy, serene place to contemplate close to the Ganges riverbed. The Diya light allows one to glimpse a Shiva linga and people meditating inside the cave. It is a serene meditation retreat crafted by wise counsel. Calm, without shoppers or crowds. It can help to clear your mind to sit quietly for ten to fifteen minutes. 

Vashishta Gufa history

For hundreds of years, Sage Vashistha and his spouse meditated in Vashistha Cave, also known as Vashistha Gufa. According to Hindu mythology, Sage Vashista was one of the Saptarishi (the great seven sages) and a Manas Putra (human son) of Lord Brahma. Vashishta Gufa is a place where one can find plenty of peace and positive spiritual energy. The sacred Ganga River and Gur trees encircle it.

Over time, other chambers outside the cave—where numerous sadhus reside permanently. In addition, it has a small ashram known as Swami Purushottamanand ashram was constructed. 

Sri Sathya Sai Baba visited this cave in 1957 and wrote about it in his book. Swami Rama Tirtha and Swami Ramdas had visions of Jesus meditating in this cave, according to the traditions, and they lived here at different times.