Parmarth Niketan
Swargashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · YogaPilgrimageGanga Aarti
In short: The largest ashram in Rishikesh, on the Ganga at Swargashram, known for its sunset Ganga Aarti. Open to all pilgrims who come for sadhana, seva and satsang. Foreigners are accepted; cost is donation / contact; minimum stay is not published.
Last checked 2026-10-22 · from 4 official sources: Parmarth Niketan – home · General Reservations · Reservation confirmation info · Ashram Guidelines
Photo: Billjones94 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
The largest ashram in Rishikesh, on the Ganga at Swargashram, known for its sunset Ganga Aarti. Open to all pilgrims who come for sadhana, seva and satsang.
Stay details
| Who can stay | Open to all, without discrimination of race, gender, nationality, religion, caste or creed – for pilgrims here to devote themselves to sadhana, meditation, seva and satsang. NRIs/foreigners sign Form C on arrival. |
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| Foreigners accepted | yes |
| Cost / donation | Room rates Not published - contact ashram. The ashram asks guests to insist on a receipt for donations and never requests payment via phone or WhatsApp. |
| Minimum stay | Not published - contact ashram |
| Volunteer (seva) terms | Seva is encouraged as part of the stay. Formal volunteer terms: Not published - contact ashram |
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| How to apply / book | Submit the general reservation request at parmarth.org/reservations (or app.parmarth.org). Booking is confirmed only by email; if no reply within 3 days email [email protected]. Rooms allocated at check-in subject to availability. |
| Nearest transport | Not published - contact ashram |
Contact
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| Not published – the ashram warns it never requests accommodation payment by phone or WhatsApp |
Sources: parmarth.org · courses.parmarth.org · internationalyogafestival.org · last checked 2026-10-22
Best time to visit
The International Yoga Festival (9–15 March 2027) is the ashram's flagship event, held only at Parmarth; accommodation for registrants runs 7–15 March. The sunset Ganga Aarti happens every day year-round (timing shifts with the season). Climate guidance: not published on official pages; a travel guide notes winter fog can delay Dehradun flights and monsoon can disrupt trains.
- International Yoga Festival: 2027-03-09 to 2027-03-15 (internationalyogafestival.org)
- Ganga Aarti (daily, sunset): daily (www.parmarth.org)
Sources: internationalyogafestival.org · www.ontheeve.com · last checked 2026-10-22
Things to do
- Sunset Ganga Aarti at Parmarth's ghat; yagna starts 30 min earlier
- Morning universal prayers, daily yoga & meditation classes, satsang, kirtan
- International Yoga Festival (March)
- Ram Jhula footbridge – a few hundred metres upriver; boat across the Ganga to Muni-ki-Reti
- Neelkanth road branches off the approach route (temple distance not published officially)
Sources: www.parmarth.org · parmarth.org · last checked 2026-10-22
How to get there
| Nearest airport | Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun – 30–50 min drive (official); ~35 km (travel guides) |
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| Rail | Haridwar (trains from Delhi, official); Rishikesh station ~5–6 km (travel guides) |
| Notes | Taxis often stop at Muni-ki-Reti parking (Ram Jhula); cross by foot bridge or boat and walk a few hundred metres downriver to the clock tower. Office 8 AM–8 PM – call ahead if arriving outside. |
Sources: parmarth.org · uttarakhandtriptrek.com · www.ontheeve.com · last checked 2026-10-22
What visitors say
The evening Ganga Aarti dominates reviews: it is widely described as moving, but also often crowded, especially on weekends, with reviewers suggesting arriving well before sunset for a spot.
Paraphrased common themes from public reviews; no ratings shown. Read them: Tripadvisor – Parmarth Niketan Ashram reviews · Tripadvisor – Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan
What to pack
- White yoga clothes – Yoga students are expected to wear white (parmarth.org)
- Modest clothing covering shoulders, midriff and calves – Ashram dress guideline (parmarth.org)
- Eco-friendly personal toiletries – Bedding/towels provided; bring own toiletries (IYF FAQ) (internationalyogafestival.org)
Festivals here
Sources
Last verified: 2026-10-22
Stay details above are taken only from the linked official pages; the visit sections (season, things to do, getting there, visitor themes) cite their own sources, which may include travel guides and public reviews. Fields marked “Not published - contact ashram” were not found on official sources. Spotted an error? Tell us via the About page.
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