• Uttarakhand tourism

    Vashishta Gufa (Cave)

    ShareVashishta Gufa, or Vashishta Cave, is an ancient cave located on the Uttarakhand-Rishikesh route, 6 km from Shivpuri and 22 km from Rishikesh. Situated on the banks of the Ganga River, it is a popular destination for meditation enthusiasts. It is believed that the renowned sage Vashishta meditated in this cave. Vashishta was a tutor to Lord Rama and one of the seven great sages, or Saptarishis. According to Hindu legend, Sage Vashishta intended to drown himself in the Ganga River after his children’s deaths, but Goddess Ganga prevented him. Vashishta’s wife, Arundhati, chose to stay in the area as…