15 Best Ashram in Haridwar

04 Jan 2021 by Sandhya Singh

Venerated Ashrams of Haridwar

As the world is developing with some modern techniques and Gadgets we can see the roots of our Indian culture are getting rooted in our upcoming generations. In today’s busy world even we as parents are not having enough time from our daily life schedule to teach our child what were our basic morals and about our culture. There is an easy solution for this problem you can visit several Ashrams of Haridwar, which are holding our true cultural values and having the aim to spread it among the upcoming generations. Here is the list of some foremost Ashrams of Haridwar where you can stay and get the reflection of India’s true culture.

1.   Patanjali Yogpeeth

It is a medical and research institute of yoga and Ayurveda. It is making Haridwar a popular place for Ayurveda treatment and medicines. It was founded by Yog guru Baba Ramdev in the year 2006. It is named after the inventor of Yoga, Maharishi Patanjali.  This organization is run by Patanjali Yog Peeth’s trust. This organization offers treatments to patients through Ayurveda, laboratories and the research centers are also part of this organization.

History

Originally this organization was founded in the year 2006 by Yog Guru Baba Ramdev. In 2009, the second phase of this organization was developed for a residential yoga camp. Patanjali University, food, and herbal park were also developed. This organization can be visited at any time of the day. 

How to reach

This Yogpeeth is located on the Roorkee road which is 15 km away from Haridwar. The nearest railhead is about 17 km away which is Haridwar railway station. Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun is a nearby airport which is 50 km away.

2.   Shantikunj Haridwar

Shantikunj is the epicenter of Spirituality in Haridwar. There are millions of followers forming a big Gayatri Pariwar. This place is visited by some famous personalities like Dalai Lama, Murari Bapu, Late Mr. APJ Abdul Kalam, etc. Shantikunj is working for the awakening of cultural, ethical, moral, and spiritual values of a person. They provide spiritual training and education also. Shantikunj is also having a research center known as Brahmavarchas on the Sapt Sarovar road. A residential university complex also developed by them is known as Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya.

History

Shantikunj ashram was established in 1971 by Pandit Shri Ram Sharma Acharya Ji. This ashram was slowly developed. In the year 2002, the University was also opened by this ashram named Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, where the aim was to provide Knowledge with cultural values. There is a Yagya shala, Bhojanalaya, and canteen in this ashram. There is Hall where the meditation can be done is known as Himalaya because the artificial Himalayan mountains are carved there.

How to reach

The distance of Shantikunj is about 6 km from Haridwar railway station. You can get the shared auto from the Haridwar bus stand, directly to the asham. The nearest airport is 30 km away which is Jolly Grant airport.

3.   Saptrishi Ashram

Saptrishi Ashram is located on the bank of River Ganga near Sapt Sarovar.  It was founded in 1943 by Goswami Guru Dutt. This is a well-maintained ashram having several rooms where tourists can stay. A Sanskriti school and a residential hotel are located in the complex for poor children.

History

As per Hindu mythology, the seven sages named Kashyapa, Vashisht, Vishwamitra, Jamadagi, Atri, Bharadwaja, and Gautam. These sages decided to meditate on the bank of River Ganga and the river was flowing in full speed distributed into the seven streams so that the meditation of the sages may not get disturbed. So this was how the Sapt Sarovar was Formed and the place where seven sages meditated is the place where the Saptrishi ashram is formed.

How to reach

This ashram is located at a distance of 5 km from Haridwar in the Motichur area. You can hire a direct taxi or auto from the Haridwar bus stand. The nearest railway station to the ashram is Haridwar Railway station at a distance of 7 km.  Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun at a distance of 30 km is the nearest airport.

4.   Ma Anandamayi Ashram

This is a spiritual place located in Haridwar and is dedicated to Ma Anandamayi. She was a Bengali mystic and is buried at Anandamayi ashram. This center for the finder of spirituality is located in Kankhal town. Visitors from all around the world visit this place. There are several buildings in this well-maintained ashram. Tourists can visit Gayatri Yagya shala, rudraksha tree and Shankaracharya hall, Ma Anandamayi museum, and Vidyapeeth in the ashram.

How to reach

This ashram is located in Kankhal town which is 6 km from Haridwar. Haridwar railway station is the nearest railhead which is 3 km away. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport which is about 38 km away.

5.   Pawan Dham

Pawan Dhan is a non-profit organization and also the most visited pilgrimage site for Hindus. This was founded by Swami Vedantanand. This temple is famous for the idols and their precious jewelry. The Indian architecture is adopted for this temple, the glasswork and precious carvings on the walls are done. It is believed that visiting this temple removes all the sins. This temple is at a distance of 2 km from Haridwar and 3 km from Har Ki Pauri.

How to reach

This temple is located in Bhupatwala, Haridwar. This sacred place is about 3 km from Har Ki Pauri ghat. The nearest bus stand and railhead is the Haridwar bus stand and Haridwar railway station respectively, which is 5 km away from the temple. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun the nearest Airport which is 35 km away. You can take a direct taxi or private vehicle to the temple.

6.   Bhuma Niketan

This Hindu shrine is located on Sapt Sarovar Marg in Haridwar. This shrine is having lifelike idols of the Hindu God and Goddess. At the entrance, there is an idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and this temple is also surrounded by fountains. This temple was established by Swami Shri Bhumananda  Teerth. It runs on the ideology of Shri Adi Shankaracharya. Bhuma Niketan is also having an ashram. The main attraction of this temple is the Carving of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This ashram is a charitable trust which offers free shelter and food to the needy. The mass marriage of poor girls and boys are also done here.

How to reach

Bhuma Niketan is Located on Sapt Sarovar Marg in Haridwar. It is about 221 km from Delhi and 49 km from Dehradun. Local transport directly for the temple can be taken from Rishikesh and Haridwar. The nearest railhead is in Haridwar and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun.

7.   Jairam Ashram

This temple was established by Adi Guru Shri Jai Ram Maharaj in 1891. The renovation of the entire premises is done by Devendra Swarup Ji. He created many things like Satsang Bhavan, a Homeopathic dispensary, and Sanskrit college in Rishikesh. Few medical camps are organized for the people who can’t afford and they distribute it free of cost. There are 512 rooms in the ashram. In each, there is every modern facility provided, an ashram is also having AC and non-AC rooms.

How to reach

You can hire a taxi or choose any private or local vehicle to reach the ashram located at Bhimgoda in Haridwar. The nearest railhead is the Haridwar railway station which is about 6 km away. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is 34 km away. You can take any local vehicle to the ashram.

8.   Prem Nagar Ashram

This ashram was founded in 1943 by Yogiraj Satgurudev Shri Hans Ji Maharaj at Haridwar. Later it was taken over by his wife Jagat Janani Shri Mata Ji and his son Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj. The garden of this ashram has 250 varieties of flowers. The garden is also having Pancha Pallava which is a combination of 3 trees that are growing together naturally. The peak of Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi is visible from this ashram. It is an ideal place for meditation. There are about 800 rooms in this ashram having AC and non-AC rooms. Every Wednesday and Sunday a light and sound show is organized.

How to reach

This ashram is located on Jwalapur road and tourists can hire a taxi, bus or any other private vehicle to reach this place. The nearest bus stand is the Haridwar bus stand from where you can take local transport to this ashram. The nearest railway station is the Haridwar railway station which is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport located in Dehradun which is 35 km away.

9.   Santoshpuri Ashram

This ashram was founded in 1978 by Baba Santosh Puri. Later the responsibility was transferred to his German spouse, who also teaches yoga after he took samadhi in Kumbh Mela. This ashram is near the bank of the Ganga river and is surrounded by forest, which provides fresh air in the ashram. This ashram is located in Haripur Kalan. It is also having a library and garden as well. The rooms have basic facilities and vegetarian food is provided in the ashram. Healing therapies like reiki, acupressure, and Ayurveda message are also given in this ashram.

How to reach

This ashram is located in Haripur Kalan and is easily accessible by bus or local cabs. The nearest bus stand and the railhead is the Haridwar bus stand and Haridwar railway station respectively which is about 8 km from the ashram. The nearest airport is in Dehradun that is Jolly Grant Airport which is 33 km away.

10.   Shankar Ashram

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This ashram is located in Khanna Nagar, Haridwar. There is a daily schedule of activities in the ashram to relax one’s soul. The rooms of the ashram are having all the basic facilities needed. Internet facility is also provided in the ashram. Therapies like reiki, acupressure, and pranic healing are given in this ashram.

How to reach

This ashram is located in Haripur Kalan, Haridwar. The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is 40 km in distance. The nearest railhead and bus stand is Haridwar railway station and Haridwar bus stand respectively. The distance is about 4 km from Haridwar railway station.

11.     Kutchi Lal Rameshwar Ashram

This ashram was established by Bhagavan Odhavram, for the people who are from Kutch, Gujrat. To make those people comfortable and feel at home here. It is located near the bank of River Ganga. People can experience real peace here. It is at the Sapt Sarovar marg. The ashram has a single and double room facility with all basic amenities. This ashram organizes Diwali Mahotsav during the Diwali festival. They are also having a gurukul where the Sanskrit language is taught.

How to reach

The ashram is located on Sapt Sarovar marg which is easily accessible by taxi, or any other private vehicle. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is 33 km away. The nearest Railhead is the Haridwar railway station which is 7 km away.

12.     Bholagiri Ashram

This ashram is located near Birla Ghat. This place is located near Ganga ghat which makes it a more spiritual place. This ashram has eight rooms with all the basic facilities and vegetarian food is served in this ashram. Evening and morning aarti is in the daily routine of this ashram.

How to reach

This ashram is in Haripur Kalan, Haridwar. You can take a hired auto to this ashram. Haridwar Railway station is the nearest railway station which is just 1 km away from this ashram. The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant airport which is about 33 km away in Dehradun.

13.     Soham Ashram

This ashram was established by Shri Swami Maheshanand Ji Maharaj. This ashram provides knowledge of Vedas and Sanskrit. It is the registered community in the Indian Government. They are having Gurukul also where they teach the Sanskrit language. For doing the peaceful meditation there is a garden in this ashram. It is located in Bhagirathi Nagar, Bhupatwala in Haridwar. Yoga and meditation classes are also given in this ashram.

How to reach

This ashram is located in Bhagirath Nagar, Haridwar. You can easily hire an auto from the Haridwar Bus stand to reach this place. Haridwar railway station is the nearest railhead to reach this place which is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant airport which is 43 km away.

14.    Ramanand Ashram

This ashram is located at a distance of 2.4 km from the Har Ki Pauri ghat. Ramanand ashram is located in Shravan Nath Nagar which is also the nearest railhead. Shri Ramanand Swami was born in a brahmin family and was also considered as the incarnation of the Uddavji who was a close friend of Lord Krishna. This foundation is headed by Uddav samaj.

How to reach

This ashram is located near the Haridwar railway station. The road is well connected to the major cities of India. Haridwar railway station is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, and Lucknow, etc. the nearest airport is Jolly Grant airport.

15.     Umiya Dham Ashram

This ashram is located in Haripur Kalan, Haridwar. It is a Gujrati Dharamshala which is for people from Gujrat especially to comfort them and feel like home. This ashram is named after Umiya Mataji. Gujrati Dharamshala’s trust has run this Dharamshala since 1952 in Haridwar. There are more than 100 rooms with all the modern facilities in the ashram. This ashram is also having a Gujarati temple in which morning and evening aarti is done daily.

How to reach

This ashram is located in Haripur Kalan, Haridwar. The nearest railway station is the Haridwar railway station which is about6 km away. From Haridwar, you can hire a direct taxi to this ashram. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and is about 35 km away. Visit our Uttarakhand Tour Packages if you are planning to visit Uttarakhand and looking for the best Package for you.

 

 

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