Vashishtha Gufa Rishikesh
A popular tourist attraction in Rishikesh. You must visit this place if you’re travelling to shivpuri for camping.
The Vashishtha Gufa is a hugely popular place for devotees who are interested in the art of meditation. Situated on banks of the holy Ganga River, the Vashishtha Gufa is at a distance of 24 km from Rishikesh.
It is believed that many sages, siddhas and saints who lived in the cave added to the holiness, spiritual vibrations and glory of the sacred place.
The Vashishtha Gufa is almost 121 feet below the main road and it is a 07 minute walking distance to the Arundhati Gufa. There are more than 200 steps that need to be taken from the main road to the Vashishtha Gufa.
Maha Rishi Vasishtha was a famous sage of the Vedic period. Vashishta is a Saptarishi – one of the seven sages who came to know the truth together by God and who together saw the Vedas (It would be unfair to say that the Vedas are created because the Vedas are beginningless). His wife is Arundhati. He is the guru of Rama in the Yoga-vasistha. Rishi Vasishtha was also the royal guru of King Dasharatha.
It is said that the gufa goes 18kms inside the mountains but at present only 15 meter cave is open for tourists and devotees.
There is small ashram also near Vashistha Cave which is known as Vashishtha Ashram. Vashishtha Cave in now maintained by Swami Purshottamanand Trust. In between of the temple and holy river ganga too many small and big rocks were there so peaceful place.
This cave is for experiencing deep tranquility within. Spend at least an hour to see and feel the calmness within. It is a serene and nice place to meditate and enjoy riverside as well.
There is a boat as well for little boat ride.
Closed from noon to 3.00 pm.