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The Ashram is situated in Himachal Pradesh in India. Before you plan your visit to the Ashram, please note that visiting the Ashram is a three step process:

 

    • 1. Check out the events on the events page (event) for dates Om Swami is available. If you wish to come and stay at the Ashram for peace and tranquility, please check out Short Term Stay at the Ashram on Non-event days.
    • 2. Once you select an event, follow the instructions on that page to apply so we may block your spot. If you have selected Short Term Stay, please follow the instructions on that page and fill in the form.
    • 3. Once you get an approval from the Ashram administration, you are all set to visit.

Please note that Om Swami is not always in the Ashram and when he is, he is only available to meet as per the schedule. If you are attending any upcoming event and wish to register your interest to meet with him on a one-on-one basis, you must fill out this form in advance.

The route to Ashram takes you right to the doorstep of the Ashram via a newly constructed road. However, the road gets damaged during the monsoon season therefore it is recommended to check with the Ashram administration regarding the condition of the road before planning your trip.

This is now updated and shows the best route.

The Ashram is about 100 kms from Chandigarh and 30 kms from Solan. Chandigarh is a major city and is well connected with other cities of India. The journey from Chandigarh to the Ashram will take 4.5 hours by car. It will take longer if you are taking the bus depending upon the schedule of the buses. It is recommended that you plan your travel so that you can reach the Ashram during the day before sunset. It is not recommended to reach the Ashram in the evening or at night as we do not have resources to check you in. There are many hotels in Chandigarh, Kalka and Solan for overnight accommodation if needed so that you can travel and reach the Ashram during the day.

Solan is the last major city before the Ashram and is well connected with buses from Chandigarh and Kalka. You will have to reach Solan first by any means of transportation you are taking. From Solan, the directions to the Ashram are detailed below. In case you wish to seek any further clarifications, you can reach us via the following.

Contact

You can contact contact.omswami@gmail.com for any queries.

You can reach us on these numbers for help on directions to reach the Ashram. Front Office – 8628838088, between 10 AM to 5 PM

 

1. By Train

 

    • You can take a train from Delhi to Chandigarh or directly to Kalka. The nearest railway station from the Ashram is Kalka.
    • From Kalka you can take a bus or a taxi to the Ashram.
    • If you continue by bus go to section no. 2 below called BY BUS.
    • If you continue by taxi, go to section no. 3 below called BY PERSONAL CAR OR TAXI.

2. By Bus

There are direct buses from Delhi, Chandigarh and Kalka to Solan. From Solan you will need to take the bus going to Giripul. If you are travelling via train from Delhi to Kalka and choose to continue your journey by bus then you can take the bus from Kalka station to Solan and from there take the bus going to Giripul.

From Solan, you can take a bus directly to Giripul. From Giripul, you will need to take the local taxi to the Ashram via Rajgarh highway. (Please see directions by Personal Car or Taxi on section 3 below).

 

3. By Personal Car or Taxi

You can take a taxi or your own conveyance from Chandigarh to the Ashram or take a taxi from Kalka, Solan or Giripul to the Ashram.

You first need to reach Solan. From Solan you take the Rajgarh highway to reach a town called Giripul. Continue driving on Rajgarh highway towards Rajgarh. After about 6 kms, there will be a milestone indicating Rajgarh 10 km, Please watch out for the Ashram sign board which is between 12 and 11 km milestone of Rajgarh. Take a right ‘U’ turn at the Ashram sign board and take the village (kaccha) road to the Ashram. The road is about an 11 km unmetalled road from highway to the Ashram door step. Please keep following the Ashram sign boards on this road.

Taxi options

a. If you are travelling by train, you can easily get a taxi from the taxi stand just outside the railway station. b. You can also call for a local Taxi driver to pick you up from Kalka railway station or the Airport at Chandigarh.

Car Type: MARUTI BREZZA

Driver Name: Sanju Contact Number: +91 981 608 9386 or +91 981 714 6386 or +91 941 848 9384

Car Type: Maruti SWIFT

Driver Name : Manoj Contact Number:+91 9816016882 or +91 9882510111

Car Type: MARUTI BREZZA

Driver Name: Kashmiri Contact Number: +91 9816116602 or 8894034601

c. Please note that these are local taxi drivers who operate independently. They regularly brings visitors to the Ashram and knows the way well to the Ashram doorstep. Taxi Charges for small car are approximately: From Solan – Rs. 1400 /- From Kalka – Rs. 2500/- From Chandigarh Airport – Rs. 3500/-. Please note that these fares are only indicative and it depends upon various factors like type of car,size of car, distance from ashram etc.

4. By Air

The nearest airport is Chandigarh. From the airport, follow the taxi instructions as stated in section 3 above.