SRI DEVPURIJI'S CAVEindiAPilgrimige to Devpuriji’s cave
We invite you on a pilgrimage to the Indian Himalayas, to the region above the sacred Badrinath, to places that are not merely geographical points on a map, but living centers of spiritual tradition. The caves of Shri Devpuriji are among the tapasya sites of the great Himalayan masters associated with the Shri Alakhpuriji Guru Parampara lineage. These places are deeply rooted in the spiritual tradition of the Indian Himalayas and represent a space where, over many, many years, the practice of sadhana, absolute inner silence, and complete realization has flourished.
This pilgrimage continues into the higher Himalayan altitudes, into a space where the landscape becomes more dramatic, more open, and more powerful. The journey passes through mystical places such as Laxmivan, Chakratirth, Satopanth, or the Svargarohini region—places associated with the ancient stories of the Pandava brothers and their final pilgrimage at the end of the Mahabharata. Moving through this environment offers an intense mountain experience—silence, space, wind, ice, and breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. It is not merely a physical journey, but a direct encounter with the energy of Shivaloka in its raw and unadorned form, a touch of the presence of Shri Devpuriji.
Journey details
Lenght of stay
13 days
Price
€1450
September 19 – October 4
Date
Journey itinerary
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Satopanth Glacier
Chakratirth Valley
Svarga Rohini
Narsing Temple
Rishikesh – "known as the Yoga Capital of the World," sacred bathing in the Ganges, evening Ganga Aarti, Sivananda Ashram, Paramarth Nikethan Ashram, Vashistha Cave
Devprayag – confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers, source of the Ganges, Raghunath Mandir – temple of Lord Rama – where he performed tapasya after the war with Ravana
mountain towns and valleys of the Garhwal Himalayas – Karnaprayag and Vishnuprayag (confluences of the Alaknanda with the Pindara and Dhauli Gangas)
Joshimath – One of India’s four spiritual centers (=Math) founded by Adiguru Shankaracharya, Kalpvriksh where Adiguru meditated, Narsingh Temple, Bhavishya Kedar Temple
Badrinath – One of the 4 Dhamas = sacred centers of the Himalayas, the renowned Badrivishal Temple, Tapkund – bathing in the hot Himalayan springs
Mana Village – the last village before Tibet, the Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa caves
the Alaknanda River valley with the Vasudhara waterfall
Alakhpuriji’s caves – time spent in the meditation area and a full-moon satsang with Shri Avatar Puriji
Continuation of the trek through high-altitude terrain to the Shri Devpuriji Cave (approx. 4,450 m) near Svarga Rohini, glaciers, and incredible views of the Sahasradhara waterfall wall, the sacred Mount Neelkanth, or the local 7,000-meter peak Chaukhambu, a mystical Himalayan lake - Satopanth Tal
In Mana, a reunion with the group from the Shri Alakhpuriji Cave and a joint return via Joshimath to Haridwar - Ganga Arati and bathing at Har ki Pauri, shopping at the bazaars
Neelkanth
Sahasradhara
Satopanth Tal
Sri Devpuriji’s cave
[ more information ]🚍 Transport
The tour begins on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with individual arrivals in Dehradun (ideally around noon) and ends on October 3 or 4, 2026 (date depending on individual departure preferences) with transportation to Dehradun Airport. We are happy to provide recommendations for both international and domestic flights to anyone interested in more detailed information about the tour. We will travel from Dehradun to Badrinath/Mana and back in air-conditioned minibuses or taxis.
After the tour ends, you can continue on your own:
– by international flight home (we can help arrange accommodation in Delhi, including transfers to/from the airport, for approximately 50 EUR),
– or to Om Ashram in Jadan (Rajasthan),
– or for an Ayurvedic wellness or therapeutic stay at one of our partner centers.