Discover the Serenity of Shiva Jyoti Gufa
Nestled atop Manikoot Mountain, overlooking the majestic Ganges River, lies the sacred Shiva Jyoti Gufa. This serene cave is a haven for seekers of silence, spiritual connection, and inner awakening. The cave's tranquil atmosphere, adorned with a Shivlinga and gentle aromas of burning oil lamps and incense sticks, creates an ideal sanctuary for peaceful meditation.
After nine years of intense Sadhana and building a self-sustainable yoga community ashram on Manikoot Mountain, everything changed in 2019 at Rishikesh Yogashram when the foundation was complete and ready for deeper calling.
Yogi Amitram received a vivid dream and vision guiding him exactly where to look for an ancient sacred Shiva cave hidden right within the ashram property. Following this divine guidance with unwavering faith.
He discovered what seemed impossible to believe: a pristine 47-foot crystal cave, adorned with magnificent apophyllite crystal formations, now open to seekers, yoga teachers, meditation groups, and yoga practitioners.
Meditate in the cave by yourself
Meditate under the guidance of Yogi-ji
Coming Soon
Want to go deeper? If you'd like to immerse yourself over several days rather than a single visit, you can book a full retreat package including accommodation, meals, yoga, and daily cave meditation sessions.
Book Your Retreat at SpiritualVacation.inSpiritual Guide
Yoga Teacher & Chef
Meditation Guide
Ashram Support
Sacred Hospitality
Ashram Care
Join our sacred community and contribute your skills while deepening your spiritual practice
Help in cooking, cleaning, garden work and anywhere needed with devotion and mindfulness
October - February
8°C - 34°C
Pleasant weather with clear mountain skies. Perfect for deep meditation and inner exploration.
March - June
22°C - 34°C
Warm mountain air, ideal for sunrise and sunset practices in the crystal sanctuary.
July - September
The cave retreats into silence during monsoon season, allowing the earth to renew itself.
Closed to public
Allow 1-2 hours for your complete cave experience. The crystals will guide the timing of your inner journey.
The cave welcomes up to 8 souls at once, with white meditation mats provided. Oil lamps and sacred incense create the perfect atmosphere.
Come with comfortable clothes, open heart, and willingness to embrace the sacred silence within.
30 km from Rishikesh city center
90 minutes via Nealkanth Mandir Road
Last 5 km: unpaved mountain path
Rishikesh Railway Station
31 km away
Jolly Grant Airport
45 km away
Rishikesh Bus Station
30 km away
Nourishment prepared with love and devotion at Misaki Cafe and Community Kitchen
Traditional vegetarian cuisine prepared with sacred intention
Mountain-fresh Italian dishes made with local organic ingredients
Mindful Japanese cuisine honoring simplicity and purity
All meals prepared as sacred offerings - satvik vegetarian cuisine that nourishes body, mind and spirit
Begin each day with tea, silence, and the mountain's gentle awakening. No rushing, no agenda - only presence.
Enter Shiva Jyoti Gufa for your personal meditation practice. Let the crystals guide you deeper into stillness.
Meals from the garden, shared in silence or gentle conversation. Each bite a meditation, each moment sacred.
Evening conversations with Yogi Amitram - not lectures, but gentle explorations of the inner landscape.
Tend the gardens, walk the mountain paths, or simply sit with the elements. Nature as your teacher.
Close each day in gratitude and reflection. Watch the sun set behind the peaks, feeling complete.
"Come not to achieve, but to simply be. Come not to learn, but to remember what you already know."
Meditate in sacred solitude within the 47-foot crystal cave
Meditation with Yogi Amitram's sacred guidance
All offerings include welcome refreshments, sacred cave access, and the eternal blessing of Shiva's presence