Sidhbari means the abode of Siddha Purushas (the spiritually enlightened). Nestled in the Dhauladhar mountains, Sidhbari in Himachal Pradesh, India, holds a special place in the heads and hearts of Chinmaya Mission devotees worldwide.

Sidhbari

Sidhbari, the abode of Siddhas, is a place of sacred significance, holding a special place in the history of Chinmaya Mission. Located in India’s Himachal Pradesh, Kangra District, about 7 kilometers away from Dharamsala, it is home to Chinmaya Tapovan and is the site of Sandeepany HIM (Sandeepany Himalayas). Named with great reverence by Pujya Gurudev in honor of Parama Guru Swami Tapovan Maharaj, the ashram in Sidhbari is a place where penance and devotion shine.

The very mention of Sidhbari redirects all our senses to serene sanctity. The divine land, Deva Bhoomi, where the sage Kapila Muni had spent some time in contemplation and imparted the Highest Knowledge with great love for His mother Devahuti evokes reverence.

The air feels ripe with peace from the deep meditation of many sages in ancient ages. The breathtakingly beautiful Dhauladhar mountains, the terraced paddy fields nourished by the gurgling streams, and the rich green of the pine forests transport us to a realm of deep wonder. The play of sun, snow, and clouds in the Kangra Valley mesmerize and usher in a fullness beyond words. It is this Sidhbari in Himachal Pradesh, India, that holds a special place in the heads and hearts of Chinmaya Mission devotees worldwide.

Aerial view of the Kapila Guha
Pujya Swami Swaroopananda shares about Sidhbari's significance.

Getting there

CONTACT
Chinmaya Tapovan Trust
Sandeepany (HIM)
Sidhbari 176 057
Himachal Pradesh, India
Ph: +91-1892-234 324
Fax: +91-1892-236 199
Email: ctt@chinmayamission.com

DIRECTIONS
By Rail: The nearest railway stations are Pathankot and Chakki Bank. From either station, take a three-hour bus or taxi ride to ‘Tapovan Ashram.’
By Bus: Overnight luxury buses are available directly from New Delhi to Dharamshala. The boarding point is Kashmiri Gate. The ashram is a 20-minute taxi ride from Dharamshala.
By Air: Direct flights go from New Delhi to Kangra (Gaggal) Airport. The ashram is a 20-minute taxi ride from the airport.

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