Rishikesh Ashram Parmarth Niketan's history is one of a kind. It is said to be one of the largest ashrams in Uttarakhand. Pujya Swami Divyanand Ji Maharaj was the person behind the establishment of the ashram in 1942. He came up with the ashram to provide his followers and people interested, with a sense of spirituality and to enlighten them with the importance of knowing oneself. He wanted them to experience the bliss of a peaceful mind and learn ways to lead a balanced life. 

Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj has acted as the spiritual leader of the ashram since 1986. He has given the ashram the vibe of a home away from home.

The Parmarth Niketan Ashram is spread across a huge area and consists of halls for various activities like Satsang, spiritual talks, kirtans, meditation sessions, and yoga classes. They also have a spacious reception area and a huge dining area. The campus has various lush green lawns and beautifully carved statues. The huge amount of greenery that surrounds the campus adds up to its beauty. The main entry gate is beautifully carved and gives a very welcoming vibe. 

The ashram offers 1000 rooms of various categories and people who plan to reside on campus can choose any one of them. They have a ghat of their own where resides a 14-feet tall statue of Lord Shiva on a bridge that is connected to the ghat. The Kalpavrikha that stands tall in the ashram is said to boost the sense of spirituality and calmness.

There are various activities one can take part in while they visit the Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh. Some of them are:

• Attend the Ganga aarti held at the Parmarth Dham.
• Get an ayurvedic therapy or massage.
• Take a dip to wash off your sins or swim in the river.
• Enjoy the ferry ride.
• Try river rafting.
• Shop from the market area near the ashram.
• Try the street food and awaken your taste buds.
• Enjoy the amazing food served at the ashram canteen.
• Join the yoga and meditation classes organized by the ashram.
• Attend the spiritual lectures in the ashram.
• If you are a morning person then make sure to attend the morning prayer session, your day will have a good start for sure.

• Book your stay three months before your date of arrival. A room booking in Parmarth Niketan Ashram is tricky because the rooms are mostly booked throughout the year. 
• Do the booking only through the ashram website to avoid being scammed.
• Call the authorities or drop a mail on the details provided on the website if you have any queries.
• Once the booking is done call the ashram to confirm it once.
• Follow the rules mentioned on the website during your stay.
• There is a dress code that must be followed by every person residing in the ashram as well as the people visiting the ashram. 
• Do not cause any kind of damage to the property and the statues placed there.
• Do not litter around the campus and help maintain discipline and cleanliness. 
• Do not cause any kind of disturbance and if you have any doubts contact the authorities, they will be happy to help.
• Carry along with you a lot of positivity while you leave. 
• Parmarth Niketan Ashram's entry fee is nil. If anyone asks for money decline their offer.

The most suitable time to visit Rishikesh is from October to February. In summers the sunlight is very harsh and it gets humid. During the rainy season, the flow of the Ganges is very fast and you won’t be able to sit along the banks calmly. Thus the best time to explore Rishikesh is during the winter season.

• Lakshman Jhula
• Triveni Ghat
• Vashisht Caves
• Ram Jhula
• Tera Manzil Mandir
• Beatles Ashram
• Swarg Ashram

• Parmarth Niketan Ashram has its ghat and organizes its own Ganga aarti. 
• A passer-by is allowed to spend three hours here and you can book a stay at very reasonable rates here. 
• Even if you aren’t staying here you can try the delicious food served in the canteen of the ashram. 
• You can enroll in the sessions and classes organized by the ashram authorities. 
• The ashram authorities keep special care for cleanliness and hygiene. One needs to abide by the rules if they wish to stay at the ashram.
• Here one can experience the Hindu yogi kind of lifestyle.