Address:
Near Main Market Road, Ram Jhula (Swarg Ashram), Rishikesh – 249304, Uttarakhand
Contact Numbers:
- Landline (Reception): +91‑135‑243 4301 / 243 4302 (use +91‑135 from abroad)
- Mobile/WhatsApp: +91‑78300 60088 (reception)
- Alternate Booking: +91‑88909 02862 / +91‑85279 43524 / +91‑81095 21839 (via various regional websites)
Email:
- contact@parmarth.org (official)
- info@rishikeshparmarthniketanashram.in (alternate)
Online Booking:
Through the official site: parmarth.org/contact .
Highlights:
- Over 1,000 rooms, yoga & meditation sessions, spiritual discourses, Ganga Aarti, Ayurvedic services
- Reputed for evening Ganga Aarti and International Yoga Festival.
🕉️ Sivananda Ashram (Divine Life Society)
Founded: 1936 by Swami Sivananda on the banks of the Ganges, Muni Ki Reti (~3 km from Rishikesh)
Contact Information:
- Official website: dlshq.org / sivanandaonline.org
- For retreat bookings & participation: visit the website and fill the inquiry form at least a month ahead, as accommodation and meals follow a donation-based model.
Offerings:
- Daily sessions in postures, breathing, meditation, relaxation, sattvic diet, karma yoga.
- Excellent for those seeking traditional Vedanta and long-term silent retreats.
📋 Quick Contact Summary
Ashram | Phone / WhatsApp | Email / Web | Booking Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Parmarth Niketan | +91-135-2434301 / +91-78300 60088 / alternate mobiles | contact@parmarth.org | Use official site or email; many local WhatsApp lines exist |
Sivananda Ashram | — | Via website (dlshq.org) | Apply online at least a month in advance; donation basis |
✅ Tips Before Booking
- Avoid fake sites – Parmarth Niketan cautions travelers about fraudulent bookings. parmarth.org rishikeshparmarthniketanashram.in
- Best seasons: Spring (Feb–May) and autumn (Sept–Nov) offer ideal weather.
- Stay length: Parmarth allows flexible stays; Sivananda often prefers month-long commitments for deeper immersion.
- Attend free sessions: Parmarth offers inclusive yoga by donation; Sivananda’s is donation-based.
- Retreat aims: For traditional Vedanta & karma yoga, lean toward Sivananda; for vibrant Ganga-Aarti life and festival ambiance, Parmarth leads.
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