Baba Neem Karoli Ashram – Spiritual Oasis of the Himalayas
Kainchi Dham is a famous ashram located 17 km from Nainital on the Nainital-Almora road, in a serene river valley. The ashram was established by the great spiritual master Neem Karoli Baba (also known as Maharaji) in 1964. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and has temples of Hanuman, Ram-Sita and Durga.
Kainchi Dham has gained worldwide fame because of its association with the late Neem Karoli Baba, who influenced notable figures including Steve Jobs (Apple founder), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta founder), Julia Roberts (actress) and spiritual teacher Ram Dass. The ashram receives thousands of visitors every year from India and abroad seeking peace and spiritual transformation.
Neem Karoli Baba (1900–1973) was a Hindu saint and devotee of Lord Hanuman from Uttar Pradesh. He established the Kainchi Dham ashram in 1964 and created a spiritual legacy that attracted devotees worldwide. His teachings emphasized love, service and the power of Hanuman's devotion. The ashram continues to serve as a beacon of spiritual guidance under the trust he founded.
| Day | Route | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kathgodam → Nainital → Kainchi | Arrive Kathgodam, drive to Nainital (34 km). Evening at Naini Lake. Check-in. |
| Day 2 | Kainchi Dham | Morning Hanuman puja at Kainchi Dham. Afternoon – Bhimtal, Sattal Lakes. |
| Day 3 | Nainital → Kathgodam | Nainital sightseeing – Snow View, Mall Road, Naina Devi Temple. Return. |