🌿 1. Parmarth Niketan Ashram (Ram Jhula)
📞 Contact & Booking
- Phone/WhatsApp: Multiple numbers regularly used for reservations:
- +91 81095 21839 thetimes.co.uk+15parmarthniketan.in comparmarthniiketan.co.in+2parmarthniiketnashram.com+2theaashramparmarth.com+2
- +91 63063 27023 parmarthniketanofficial.com
- +91 95841 03775 ashramparmarthniketanrishikesh.com+14parmarrthhniketanashram.com+14thetimes.co.uk+14
- Booking email(s): booking@parmarth.com / contact@parmarthniketanashram.com thetimes.co.uk+15gyanunlimited.com+15tusktravel.com+15
🛏 Room Types & Approx. Rates
(as per various sources, subject to seasonal change)
- Non-AC: ~₹1,000–1,550/night
- Standard/AC: ~₹2,000–2,520/night
- Deluxe/Super Deluxe: ~₹2,550–5,550/night
- River‑View & Aarti Rooms: ~₹6,500–7,520/night
Note: Single male travelers may find availability limited—ashram often prefers couples or families parmarrthhniketanashram.com, panchang.org
📅 Booking Tips
- Advance booking highly recommended—reserve at least 2 weeks to 3 months ahead, especially during peak seasons (March–April & September–October) reddit.com+8ashramparmarthniketanrishikesh.com+8rishikeshparmarthniketanashram.in+8.
- Check-in begins at noon, minimum stay usually 2 nights . parmarthniketanofficial.com
📌 Included with your stay
- Daily yoga & meditation sessions, Ganga Aarti, satsangs, lectures, access to Ayurvedic treatments, communal vegetarian meals . parmarthniketan.in
🕉️ 2. Other Ashram/Retreat Options
- Divine Life Society (Sivananda Ashram) — located ~3 km from Rishikesh at Muni Ki Reti.
Offers donation-based stays including yoga, meditation, Vedanta, and karma yoga. Submit your application at least one month ahead through their official website ashramparmarthniketanrishikesh.com. - Yoga Niketan Ashram, Beatles Ashram, and hostels:
These aren’t traditional ashrams but may offer meditation, budget stays, or shared accommodations. Reddit suggests they are peaceful, cheap, and suitable for solo travelers rishikeshparmarthniketanashram.in
📋 Quick Comparison
| Ashram/Stay Option | Location | Price Range (₹/night) | Booking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parmarth Niketan | Ram Jhula, riverside | 1,000 – 7,500 | Reserve 2+ wks ahead; couples preferred |
| Sivananda Ashram | Muni Ki Reti | Donation-based | Form submission online, 1 mo ahead |
| Budget ashrams/hostels | Tapovan, Laxman Jhula | ₹400 – 1,500 | Walk‑ins possible; ideal for solo/short stays |
📝 What You Should Do Next
- Decide your stay goals: full spiritual ashram immersion (Parmarth or Sivananda), or budget-friendly/solo traveler accommodation.
- Select your ideal dates, avoiding monsoon (July–August) and targeting peak spiritual seasons.
- Book Parmarth:
- Call or WhatsApp any of the reservation numbers above
- Email booking request: include dates, room type, number of guests, and ask for confirmation
- For Sivananda: Visit and register via dlshq.org, submit form at least one month before.
- Prepare travel logistics: nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), or ~6 hours by road from Delhi—book early.
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