Discover the Top 3 secret Meditative Cave in Rishikesh

There are many caves in Rishikesh where people experiment with their inner selves. One of the best caves in Rishikesh is Vashistha cave. Rishikesh is a small city on the foothill of the Himalayas north of Delhi. Outside of the city on the hillside, along the bank of the Ganges resides Vashistha’s Meditation Caves, also known as Vashistha Gufa.

Benefits of Cave meditation

• The cave is something different for mediators. Entering such, you can feel a kind of sensation and positive vibes too. Experiencing a meditation retreat in a cave is an amazing experience, as there won’t be any distractions for you.
• You will be required to be free from everything and this could mean hunger, thirst, cold, or even having to deal with the world outside.
• Once you go through the retreat and share what you’ve learned with the outside world, it helps to grow spiritually. A cave is warm during winter, yet cool during summer. Getting the opportunity to meditate in caves might never happen again, and we should cherish that opportunity if it arises.
• Thousands of years ago, ancient Indian sages sat down and meditated in caves in the mountains of the Himalayas. During meditation spon­taneously they adopted some new postures and began breathing in a very unique way.
• Then they conveyed to others their newly-found knowledge and insights. This is how Yogas – the science of body, mind, soul, and spirit – came to be as we know it today.

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1- Vashistha  Cave

When 25km from Rishikesh and 6km from Shivpuri, on the banks of the Ganga River, is Vashishta  Cave, an ancient cave where religion and culture have deeply intermingled. It is said that here, over 3,500 years ago, sage Vashishta meditated in order to release people of their sufferings and calamities. He was the Guru of Lord Ram who restored many ways of life positively in this region.

It is a long cave that provides cushions for sitting on the floor. Once you are inside that leaves you speechless and playful. The Vashistha Cave is ideal for meditation, it is advised to carry a torch in the cave, as illumination, and just sitting there quietly for 10-15 minutes rejuvenates the mind.

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2- Mauni or Mouni Baba Cave

There is another sacred cave in the Rajaji National park Mountains. Mauni Baba or Mouni Baba cave is inside the national park behind the Beatles ashram of Rishikesh. The cave is situated in the lower region just a few km away from the bank of the Ganges.

It is nestling in the green Himalayan Mountains, on the bank of the valley river, gurgling sounds of the flowing sweet fresh waters are the most beautiful hermitage of Mauni Baba. The cave provides enough space for 4 – 5 people to sit inside for meditation.

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3- Jhilmil Cave

This cave is dedicated to the revered Baba Gorakhnath and is quite ancient, where he conducted rituals and meditated. According to sacred texts, baba Gorakhnath performed his holy austerities for thousands of years, offering oblations and meditating upon Lord Shiva by setting up sacrificial fires in this very cave.

The Cave can be reached by taking a 3 km long trail through jungles and,  nearby there is another famous small cave,  called Ganesh cave where you can sit for meditation.