Swami Vivekananda expressed his desire setting up a monastery in the Himalayan foothills for the Monks to Captain Sevier while travelling with him through the Alps. Later Mr. Sevier found such place in Mayavati. He conveyed the message to Swami Ji and purchased the small land in a deep forest in the Himalayas. The dense forest of Oak, Deodar and Pine trees and Snow Caped Mountain from far distance made it heaven for the Monks.
Captain Sevier and his wife Mrs. Sevier established this Advaita Ashrama at Mayavati with the help of Swami Swarupananda at an altitude of 1940 Mts in the Himalayan Foothills. Swami Ji had a long cherished desire the they would study and practice Advaita Philosophy from there.
Swamiji visited Advaita ashrama in 1901. It was his one of the favourite places in the Himalayas. He visited several places in the Himalayas by walking. Along with this Ashrama there are a charitable hospital, a dairy and agricultural farm , a library and a small guest house.
It is located about 9 Km far from Lohaghat in Uttarakhand. It has also been famous for Historical and mythological importance. Luxury and Budget hotels are available here. And few important places of tourist interest to be visited from here are Vanasur Ka Kila, Abbott. Mountain and a Shiva temple at Pancheswar.
Ashrama itself has a small guest house. And it has been open for aspirants of Spiritual activities twice in a year for the month of March to June and September to November. Booking for this guest house can be done from their Kolkata Ashrama Office and should be contacted 2/3 Months before their period starts.
Advaita Ashrama,
Phones: 91-033-2284 0210, 2289 0898, 2286 6450
& 2286 6483
Email :
mail@advaitaashrama.org
Nearest town or Junction is Loha Ghat. It is situated on the bank of the Lohavati River at the height of 1,745 Mt. above the sea level. And it is well connected by roads with all major destinations in Uttarakhand like Lalkuan, Haldwani and Pithoragarh. Lalkuan Railway Station is also connected with all major cities in India. Small vehicles are available at Loha Ghat going to Ashrama. They also make one day tour covering all the tourist spots near the Ashrama.
Few more information :-
Average Temperature :: Winter - 8°C , Summer - 18°C
Clothing :: Summer – Light woolen, Winter – Heavy Woolen
Avoid to go during Monsoon.
Clothing :: Summer – Light woolen, Winter – Heavy Woolen
Avoid to go during Monsoon.
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