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International Yoga Festival

Rishikesh — the world comes to the Ganges

1–7 Mar 2027Rishikesh, UttarakhandHigh crowdIn 311 days
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Significance

Started in 1999 as a bridge between Indian yoga traditions and the global yoga community. Rishikesh is the UNESCO-recognised world capital of yoga.

A week of 70+ classes a day — asana, pranayama, kriya, meditation — taught by masters from across the world at Parmarth Niketan on the Ganges. Mornings open with Ganga Aarti; evenings close with satsangs and world music.

First-time visitor

Book a full-week pass with ashram stay, attend dawn Ganga Aarti, pick 4 classes a day.

What to see

  • Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Ghat every evening
  • Sunrise asana at the riverbank
  • Silent meditation retreats in parallel
  • World music concerts on closing night

Festival foods

Satvik thaliFresh coconut waterAyurvedic herbal teas

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Travel tips

  1. 1Register early — passes cap at 3,000
  2. 2Stay in an ashram for the full immersion
  3. 3March is perfect weather but nights can still be cold

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About International Yoga Festival

International Yoga Festival 2027 is scheduled for 1–7 Mar 2027. That's 311 days from today.