Vashistha Gufa

Vashistha Gufa is an ancient cave where great sage Vashistha meditated. As per Hindu mythology, sage Vashistha was a manas putra (human son) of Lord Brahma and one of the seven great sages (Saptarishi).

Located at 25 km from Rishikesh in Badrinath road, Vashistha Gufa is popular among visitors who come for deep meditation in Rishikesh. Vashistha Gufa has a Shivalinga in it and near by there is Swami Purshottamanand Ashram which manages the Gufa.