Reaching Guruvanam is not very difficult in the present days. Guruvanam is only about 5 kms from Nithyananda Ashram, Kanhangad. Gurvanam is a hill and that roads to this place pass through other hill roads that are curvy and narrow and so the best mode of transport advised is an auto, that will take you even up the hill easily. Autos to Guruvanam is easy to get but since Guruvanam is a remote place it can be difficult to get an auto back. Hence, it is always better to arrange to and fro auto rides. If you are already staying in Nithyananda Ashram and wish to travel from the ashram to Guruvanam, the ashram office can help you fetch an auto.
Few tips that may help in your travel and mediation at Guruvanam:
- Since Papanashini Ganga flows here, it is ideal to carry water bottles with you so that you can fill in the sacred waters and take back home or use in your journey.
- You may want to carry clothes and towels if you wish to take bath in the Papanashini waters.
- Clothes may soil near the cave area, so it is ideal to carry clothes/towels with you
- Night halt is not permitted so kindly arrange your to and fro visit anything after sunrise and before sunset.
- Guruvanam is a noise-free and no-talk zone, so it would be ideal to switch off your cell phones and avoid talks and conversations and “be” in this silent and powerful place
- You may wish to carry your meditation mats and you may chose to meditate in the place you like here
- Since this is a forest area, be wary of reptiles
- Do not disturb any life, even flora and fauna in this area.
- If you are carrying eatables, please ensure you do not litter this place and carry back the wastages to be dumped at dustbins back in the city.
For any enquiries or help needed, please feel free to contact the ashram office.
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