Muni ki Reti is a well known place near Rishikesh which has always been associated with sages. Muni ki reti means the sand where sages have done penance. The serene environment of Muni ki Reti have attracted the sages from ages to meditate. There have been very famous famous sages from ancient days who meditated here in Muni ki Reti and that is why the place got its name.
Muni (Hindi) means Sage and Reti (Hindi) means sand. So the name is Sand of Sages. It is said that the place was originally known as "Maun ki Reti" which means "Sand of Silence".
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Significance of Muni ki Reti
Muni ki Reti has been an important part of the Char Dham Yatra since centuries. Muni ki Reti was called the gateway of Char Dham Yatra because the pilgrims going on Char Dham Yatra used to stop at the Shatrughan temple located here and start their Char Dham Yatra from this very place.
Shatrughan, the youngest brother of Lord Rama, had done penance during the Ramayana period in Muni ki Reti. Shatrughan temple is established here at the same place.
Ashrams in Muni ki Reti Rishikesh
Kailash Ashram is the oldest ashram in Muni Ki Reti. Kailash Ashram is one of the big ashrams in Rishikesh.
Swarg Ashram established by Swami Atmanand and Sivananda Ashram established by Swami Sivananda are also among the well known ashrams here. These ashrams are centers of Yoga and Veda education in Rishikesh. A large number of people from the country and abroad come here for the education of Yoga and Vedas.
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Apart from these ashrams, there are many other ashrams established in Muni Ke Reti which remain the center of tourist attraction throughout the year.
Beatles Ashram of Muni Ki Reti is a world famous ashram. It has a big contribution in establishing the city of Rishikesh as a yoga city on world map. In 1968, the band members of Beatles stayed at the "84 Kuti Ashram" in Rishikesh and composed the song "The Happy Rishikesh". Since then "84 Kuti Ashram" also came to be known as Beatles Ashram. Although this ashram is now closed, but still the 84 Kuti Ashram and the grotto where the members of the Beatles band spent time still pull the curious tourists towards itself.
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Muni ki Reti Rishikesh, Places nearby
The Shatrughan Temple located at Muni Ki Reti is a special temple. This temple is dedicated to Shatrughna, the youngest brother of Lord Rama. The Shatrughan Temple is the only temple in North India dedicated to Shatrughan. Apart from this temple, Shatrughan's temples can be seen in South India.
Centers of religious faith like Laxman Jhula Bridge, Trimbakeshwar Temple, Ram Jhula Bridge, Triveni Ghat, Raghunath Temple, Bharat Mandir are also situated at a short distance from here.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is located about 30 kilometers from Rishikesh, which is open for devotees throughout the year. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is visited by a large number of devotees during the festivals of Mahashivratri and Sawan Shivratri.
Ganga Aarti at Ganga Ghat is an unforgettable experience for tourists and devotees. In the evening, Ganga Aarti is organized at the Ganga Ghats of Rishikesh. At this time, the lamps floating in the river Ganges change the whole appearance of Rishikesh.
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Apart from being a religious and historical identity, Rishikesh is also known for adventure tourism. Tourists often come here to experience adventure sports like bungee jumping, camping, mountain biking, cliff jumping and river rafting.
How to reach Muni ki Reti
By flight to Muni ki Reti
If you want to reach Muni ki Reti Rishikesh by flight, then Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 35 km away from Rishikesh, is the nearest airport. The distance from Dehradun airport to Rishikesh and to reach Muni Ki Reti can be reached by taxi.
By Train
Muni ki Reti is only 3 kilometers away from Rishikesh's railway station. The railway station of Rishikesh is connected to the rest of the country by direct or connected trains.
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By Road
Rishikesh is well connected by road and can be easily reached by state transport buses, private tour buses or by driving in your own car.
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