If you’ve been longing for a soul-refreshing getaway, your search ends now. For there’s no better place than Rishikesh and no better time than now. The reason? The much-awaited International Yoga Festival (IYF) 2025 has officially begun today at the Ganga Resort!
Hosted by the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) and the Uttarakhand Tourism Department, this week-long celebration of yoga is drawing people from all walks of life and from across India and the world to its haven.
"Experience the wisdom of a legendary yoga master and embark on a journey of transformation at the International Yoga Festival on the sacred banks of the Ganga."
GMVN Tourism and Uttarakhand Tourism took to social media to announce
A 1.5 hour drive from Dehradun, Rishikesh, often recognised as the Yoga capital of the country, is offering a peaceful retreat and an opportunity to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul amid the serenity of the Ganges and the lap of the Himalayas.
Imagine meditating on the banks of the river, enveloped with sights of breathtaking mountains and you surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals, with the day interspersed with spiritual discussions and cultural performances for insights and entertainment — now that's what this affair is all about!
So, whether you're travelling solo, with friends or planning to make it a wholesome family experience, this festival is your chance to disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with yourself.
When: March 1 - 7
Where: Ganga Resort, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
P.S. There's another IYF2025 fest all set to take place from March 9 at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh. Keep reading our pieces on DehradunWants to keep updated on the same!
