Why people go
A small ashram in a bend of the Shipra stream, founded by Neem Karoli Baba in the 1960s. Devotees from around the world visit, and the 15 June foundation day is the busiest day of the year.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 44 km, Delhi (DEL), about 255 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Moradabad railway station (MB), about 98 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Kainchi Dham and Kumaon guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Expect road closures and shuttles around 15 June.
- Keep silence and phones off inside.
Visiting from abroad?
Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
Other shrines nearby
- Jageshwar Dham, Almora district (about 41 km)
- Tungnath, Rudraprayag district (about 122 km)
- Neelkanth Mahadev, near Rishikesh (about 135 km)
- Hemkund Sahib, Chamoli district (about 142 km)
- Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar (about 143 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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